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Dangbei MP1 Max vs Optoma UHZ55

What MP1 Max does better (6) and where UHZ55 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei MP1 Max
Dangbei · 2025MP1 Max
9.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
4 advantages
6.7Picture6.3
9.1Setup & placement3.9
7.5Smart features & sound9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

MP1 MaxUHZ55
296 × 247230337 × 120265
MP1 MaxUHZ55Difference
Height247 mm120 mm+127 mm
Width296 mm337 mm−41 mm
Depth230 mm265 mm−35 mm
Weight5.6 kg4.8 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is MP1 Max better than UHZ55?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ55: No
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%
  3. Fan noise24 dB vs 29 dB+21%
  4. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  5. Built-in speakers (total output)24 W vs 20 W+20%
  6. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%

Why is UHZ55 better than MP1 Max?

  1. Ethernet (LAN)No · MP1 Max: Yes
  2. Audio outputNo · MP1 Max: Yes
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  4. Weight5.6 kg vs 4.8 kg+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei MP1 MaxDangbei MP1 Max≈ US$1,6009.1
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 sourceLaser + LED hybridLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.68 m
Smallest image size40″35″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shift—None
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYes—
Automatic screen fitYes—
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W20 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
DTSYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage32 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version2.12
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight5.6 kg4.8 kg
Width296 mm337 mm
Height247 mm120 mm
Depth230 mm265 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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