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Dangbei DBOX02 Pro vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

What DBOX02 Pro does better (2) and where Horizon S Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei DBOX02 Pro
Dangbei · 2025DBOX02 Pro
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,200
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,300
5.2Picture6.9
9.1Setup & placement7.5
7.5Smart features & sound8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

DBOX02 ProHorizon S Max
263 × 247216273 × 234174
DBOX02 ProHorizon S MaxDifference
Height247 mm234 mm+13 mm
Width263 mm273 mm−10 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm+42 mm
Weight4.8 kg4.8 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DBOX02 Pro better than Horizon S Max?

  1. Fan noise24 dB vs 28 dB+17%
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is Horizon S Max better than DBOX02 Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei DBOX02 ProDangbei DBOX02 Pro≈ US$1,2008.7
XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Lens shift—None
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
Built-in stand / gimbalYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W24 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
DTSYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—1
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight4.8 kg4.81 kg
Width263 mm273 mm
Height247 mm234 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm
Colours—Beige
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