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Dangbei Mars Pro 2 vs ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro

What Mars Pro 2 does better (8) and where X1-4KE Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei Mars Pro 2
Dangbei · 2024Mars Pro 2
9.2Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,200
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ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,500
5.0Picture9.2
8.1Gaming & inputs9.2
7.6Setup & placement6.8
7.5Smart features & sound6.1
9.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.7

Why is Mars Pro 2 better than X1-4KE Pro?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X1-4KE Pro: No
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)24 W vs 12 W2×
  3. Fan noise24 dB vs 33 dB+38%
  4. Internal storage32 GB vs 16 GB2×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X1-4KE Pro: No
  6. Power consumption150 W vs 236 W+57%
  7. Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%
  8. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%

Why is X1-4KE Pro better than Mars Pro 2?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1 vs 3,000,000:11,000×
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight3.99 kg vs 3.6 kg+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei Mars Pro 2Dangbei Mars Pro 2≈ US$1,2009.2
ViewSonic X1-4KE ProViewSonic X1-4KE Pro≈ US$1,5009.1
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,450 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.55 m
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size200″150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYes—
Automatic screen fitYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W12 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
DTSYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage32 GB16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version2.12
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption150 W236 W
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight3.99 kg3.6 kg
Width—355 mm
Height—121 mm
Depth—244 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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