Dangbei DBOX02 4K Laser Projector

I finally took a deep dive into the projector world and this is my first projector purchase.For the price, it's all excellent bang for the buck. 4k, Google os, 3D capable... The ability to get a 200" screen. That is so big! I managed to get mine to a 153", which is a 12 foot screen! It's awesome! That is with the projector 14 feet away from the wall. If you have the right room for it, you could have a 16.5 foot screen in 4k! For less than $1,500 (that's the price with the roof mount included).It's well put together and all parts are solid. Nothing is perfect of course, but I don't have any gripes, really. The only little thing that bothers me is that the remote doesn't have a mute button on it, but you can talk to it and ask it to mute. Like I said, any gripes are very minor. I know what I bought, and I can't expect it to be more than what I paid for. And It's an extremely great value.Really though, it's converted me from ever wanting to buy a traditional TV, ever again. It has the life span of the normal LED, OLED, etc. tvs, and such impressive picture!!! It's so sharp. It hooks it up to the sound bar and gaming consoles just fine, and is plenty bright with some blackout curtains. The images I uploaded are during the day with blackout curtains over one set of windows. If I put curtains over the rest of the windows it has really bright imagery. Any sun in through a window will dim your picture, whether it's a TV or a projector. The projectors are affected more by sunlight, but worth it for evening viewing. If you're adamant about watching tv during the daylight, you'll need the curtains for sure. Like all projectors and tvs, it does wash out in direct sunlight, but then again, what tv doesn't? Some tvs are better at resisting sunlight, but for everything you get with a projector, it's worth adding a way to block out light IMO.My family and I have loved playing video games and watching movies together in our own home theater. It's out of the way when not on use, and looks really clean. With the projector, I don't ever have to deal with a big tv and it's mount anymore. It's such a clean setup. If you don't want to ceiling mount or wall mount it, the floor stand works great, and the auto focus is excellent. Just move it where you want it and it'll fix the screen and resolution for you. It isn't fool proof, you need to have some common sense to use a projector, but it's really smart about getting the screen correct for you. But in essence, move it further back for a bigger screen, closer up for a smaller screen. If you place the projector to far to one side or the other of the wall (or screen) you are projecting on, it starts to affect screen quality, and it tells you if you are getting too far over to the side. It's not rocket science.Very clear 4k picture, excellent color quality, excellent blacks, and it has hdr10. We'll be playing with 3D capability soon. The sound is only ok coming from the little projector box itself. It's probably fine for most people, but I always use a sound bar so I don't worry about that. It's decent for the small speaker, but no tv has adequate sound if you really like home theater sound quality.Seriously though, it's worth every penny. Even if you can only get the projector set up at 8 feet away from the wall, you'll still have a 120" screen. Everyone that has gamed or watched something on it have been amazed at the picture quality. We feel spoiled having such awesome technology. I will be buying more dangbei projectors. Projectors may not be for everyone, they aren't as easy to plug and play as TVs are, but I wouldn't say it's hard.I don't ever want to go back to regular LED/OLED TVs if I can avoid it. If you're looking at laser 4k projectors. Get the Dangbei, you won't regret it!

The projector worked great for a couple months. After that, it started randomly turning on by itself, and showing "Safe Mode" in the lower left corner. There is no setting to change this and, restoring to factory condition had no effect. I've contacted Amazon and they said they would have the seller contact me, but they didn't. I also emailed [****], but haven't gotten a response. This projector is too expensive to have issues after only 2 months.Update:I was able to finally get in touch with support. We weren't able to communicate over phone, but we were able to via email. After going back and forth and trying several fixes/updates, they were able to send me the correct download of the firmware needed to flash my system. The flash has resolved my issue. So far I am happy, the video quality and the built in apps are great. I am also glad to report that the support team has been responsive. Because of that, I am upgrading this to 4-stars. I will update this review again if I encounter any issues.

It's a game changer, it's not a game changer. I'll circle back to this statement later in my review. Last year I purchased the Dangbei Mars 1080p and it has been stellar. The Mars 1080p was already light years better than all the projectors from BENQ , Optoma, Epson, all the big names of yesteryears. So once this DBOX02 was announced, I was looking foward to getting it due to two things. 4K resolution and even greater brightness (2450 iso lumens which equated to be about 3000 ansi lumens)Unboxing: It came well packaged. Good amount of impact protection surrounded the box. Another small win is that it comes with aaa batteries for the remote--nice to see.Form factor is immediately familiar to previous owners of Mars 1080p and Mars Pro 4k, it's the same black cube shape nice and clean and modern--looks great in any room decor.Side note--I wonder why they initially marketed as Mars Pro 4k 2 for many months before launch but now they seem to be pushing the name "DBOX02" now? Even the packaging still says "Mars Pro 2". Anyone know the answer to this?Setting up: Just like my Dangbei Mars 1080p, setting up was a breeze. What used to take 30 minutes of set up tuning for older Epsons, BenQ's now takes only 6 minutes with the DBOX02. Just plug into power, turn it on, and follow the on screen directions to do keystone correction, focus tuning, and wifi. Keystone correction is fantastic--it allows you lots of options on projector placement (I placed it well off centered on the side of my room and everything is still squared up). My screen size is 120"Unexpected surprise: Did not realize how much I was going to love built-in Google TV. The software is head and shoulders better than the linux based stuff in last year's Dangbei models. This means you don't need a media player stick or dongle hanging from the backside. You no longer need a firestick because it is has built in Netflix, Prime, Youtube, and 1000s more apps.Viewing experience/image quality: When it comes to projector owners-- AMbient light anxiety is a THING. Projector users constantly worry about using their machines in the daytime in fear of a washed out dull image that's not bright enough to power through ambient lighting. Included in my sample pics are some sample views that I took from my couch seating position--notice anything? I took the pics in the daytime with my blinds up--you can see full afternoon daylight coming through the windows. 2450 ANSI lumens means daytime watching is not only possible, it is enjoyable. Every one of my sample pics was taken in the daytime. It is impressive. And I was not dissapointed with the 4k functionality--as soon as I viewed 4k content, I can say that this sub $2k projector is worth it's purchase price--sharp, rich colors and contrast. But remember in the beginning of this review when I said it is a game changer, it's not a game changer? Let me explain. When it comes to image quality, this DBOX02 is a BEAST--it punches well about it's pricepoint and can hold it's own against some projectors that were $1k or even $2k MORE. This ALPD laser powered image is stellar. So why do I say, It's a game changer, it's not a game changer? It is not the projector's fault, it is all the streaming content provider's fault. Even now in 2024, there is limited 4k UHD streaming content unless you pay $$. Netflix basic plan is only 720p, amazon prime had just a handful of free movies in UHD so I'm stuck showing off what this projector can do by replaying Top Gun Maverick over and over again, youtube is mostly 1080p. So due to the lack of 4k streaming content, most 'free' content streaming will look just as good on last year's Mars 1080p as it does on this DBOX02. It's only if you 'pay' and subscribe to a premium streaming service with much more 4k content that you will then have a huge smile on your face and experience what this machine can really do.Sound: Fantastic--they did not skimp. Dolby audio and dtshd . But do yourself a favor and sync a soundbar and powered sub to get the movie theater experience because the sound although it is good, it is also directional dependent on projector placement.Anything I would like to see?In many of the advertisement and pre launch videos, it shows a gimbal style tilting projector stand, I wish that was included-- Also wish there was a handle to carry the projector rather than fully smooth sides.Conclusion: as 4k and hdr content becomes more abundant, DBOX02 is a fantastic way to stay under $2k for a gigantic theater sized image capable of doing breathtaking night time images and enjoyable daytime ambient light viewing with built in google tv so you don't need to buy piggyback media sticks. solid 5 stars

Enjoying this in our basement living area. We are misusing it in that i have it on a shelf above our heads pointed down at around 30 degrees, but there is enough adjustment to make the picture fit our wall. Hooks up to the sonos soundbar and gives us immersive audio with streaming movies, etc. Google TV is a plus.

Great picture quality! Upgraded from a 1080p HD projector and the difference was immediately noticeable. The projector also has a wide range of brightness and can operate clearly even with all windows open in my living room with tons of direct sunlight.Lastly the automatic adjustments worked like a charm, even in our less than ordinary setup. My reco would be to first run the auto keystone adjustment THEN the auto image adjustment. All-in-all, definitely impressed with this purchase and would highly recommend.

Excellent art it’s price point.

Calidad y brillo adecuados para uso de día. Ajuste de pantalla está limitado para ponerlo desde arriba o abajo de manera lateral. Google TV funciona muy bien, con Netflix, Prime y Disney.

Good quality projector easy to set up. I have it set up for 110 in screen and the picture is just as good as some of the 3 and 4 thousand doller projectors i've seen. You won't be disappointed.

Still working on setting up this projector.Pros:Very quiet- no noiseGreat picture qualityIf you have no amp, the sound from the unit is decent.Cons:You need to place this projector VERY close to the distance specified for your screen size. I currently have the projector further back and there is white light projected at a lower level all the way around the screen - currently about 18" on each side. Very annoying. The auto size and focus works great, the main image is fit exactly to your screen. BUT the projector limits around the image show on my walls. To minimize I will need to move projector around until it is very close to to the actual screen size. If you have ambient light you might not notice, but as soon as you turn the light down,then there it is. When you use the auto size is wants you to have the projected area larger than your screen. I hope that I can get it to be very near the edges and still have that work.Im planning on getting a larger and higher quality screen, So I will need to install that before I can located the ceiling mount for the projector.The remote does not have a headphone jack, so when watching netflix I cant use ear buds like the Roku remote does.I was hoping to get rid of my roku and just use the apps in the projector, but this is a deal breaker. Will still need to use roko connector to my Amplifier.Took several HDMI cables to find one that works. Used an Active hdmi with ethernet 4K, and that one worked.(of course after I finally figured out that you have to turn hdmi/arc ON with my Marantz Cinema 60, otherwise no sound.

I had a bad experience trying to pair the remote control. The remote wouldn’t pair and support wasn’t very helpful. I will return the projector and try a replacement. Support said I can try using a usb keyboard and go to settings to try to repare or reset. I will update later. ThanksUpdate; Ok, I finally got it working using a usb keyboard to navigate to remote pairing. Support has been more responsive in assuring my satisfaction.I was pleasantly surprised by the picture quality and ease of setup. It adjust focus and fits my screen practically on it's own. It has a very bright picture, but I would recommend a darkened room for best results. I ceiling mounted mine. It replaced my 12 year old Epson Projector. I highly recommend. this projector.

I have two projectors in my home theater and until now they were both Epsons, the latest one being an Epson 5020UB 1080p and the other one was an older Epson. When the older one stopped working, I started looking for replacements and wanted 4K but with a long-life bulb. The Epson's were great but lamp life was pretty short and replacing the lamps is expensive. After waiting for Epson to come up a new model for quite a while, I came across Dangbei. I was a bit skeptical at first but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a try.This project is simply outstanding both in image quality and features! There is no incandescent lamp to replace, it works great with the ARC output of my receiver and the image quality and colors are simply fantastic. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a 4K home theater projector.I forgot to order the free pair of 3D glasses when I bought the projector and so I wrote to their customer service whether they would send me the glasses. They were very responsive and shipped me the glasses right away. This gives me greater confidence in the company behind the product.3D works great with a 3D Blu-Ray player but be sure to enable the mode in picture settings. I struggled with this just a bit before I found the 3D picture setting.

OK, Day 1 review, I'm sure I'll add more later on...I wasn't planning on buying the components of my media room for a year or two, figuring the video portion alone was going to cost 6-8k. Then I saw this thing at 1899 with a 600 dollar coupon, and it solves so many challenging problems that my admittedly less than perfectly shaped room poses. So I figured, sure, I'll order this and if it doesn't live up to expectations, back it goes.The setup with Google home was a smidge clunky but all in all not bad. Love the auto focus, and I just set it up showing on the wall (my screen hasn't arrived yet). Got it set up with my media service and the instant I saw that first 4k image, I knew I had made a good choice. This thing is such an amazingly compact way to deliver the video element of a cinema experience in my home. Love the picture quality. For now, the audio will do, nothing to get excited about but I wasn't planning on using the audio from the device anyway. Definitely a big thumbs up, and I'll include some pictures, somewhere down the road, when I've set the whole thing up in its final resting place.

Alright, buckle up, because I've got a projector tale to tell. For years, I rocked an LCD Epson that served me well, until the day it started bleeding colors like a wounded rainbow. Turns out, LCDs and heat don't mix, and fixing it would've cost more than a new one. Thus began my quest for the perfect projector!Now, I use my projector as my main TV. No joke, I haven't owned an actual TV in ages. I love the minimalist look of a blank wall when it's not in use, and my projector lives like a ninja, tucked away in a small cabinet. So, I needed something compact, lightweight, but still professional enough to handle movie nights, gaming marathons, and the occasional epic slideshow of my cat. (Don't judge.) I have a tiny, less-bright projector for travel, so this one stays put.After an epic amount of research, I landed on this DBOX02. It was the Goldilocks of projectors – just the right size, super compact (smaller than my old Epson!), and it even has 3D! I don't use it often, but hey, it's there if I suddenly crave some Avatar action. And the best part? It's ACTUAL 4K, not that faux-K nonsense.This thing is SUPER FKN BRIGHT! Seriously, it could illuminate a small stadium! I have to use Eco mode or lower, otherwise the whites are so intense they might burn my retinas. But hey, if you want to watch movies with the windows wide open, this is your champion. No worries though, you can easily dial down the brightness if needed.And get this, it's whisper-quiet, especially in Eco mode. This is a big deal for me because, remember, it lives in a cabinet above my head. The last thing I need is a whirring engine competing with my surround sound. This projector? Silent as a ninja in a library. Plus, it keeps it cool as a cucumber in its little hidey-hole.Now, let's talk price. I snagged this beauty on Black Friday for around $1300. Way worth it in my book. It future-proofs my setup and works like a dream with my PS5. It was priced similarly to its competitors but packed more features. Sure, it's not a big-name brand, but I took a chance on a lesser-known brand and scored big time! (I was fully prepared to return it if it was a dud, but thankfully, it wasn't.)Okay, now for the (minor) cons. There's a bit of light leak around the image, meaning it spills over the edges of my screen slightly. The image itself fits perfectly, but for a perfectionist like me, it's a tad annoying. It's not like it's projecting onto my neighbor's house or anything, so I'm willing to sacrifice that for the stunning image quality.Another thing: you might want to grab the swivel stand. The legs on the bottom don't adjust like the instructions show. Maybe that was only a feature in the first version, but if you need to tilt the projector up or down, you'll need that stand. It adds a bit of bulk, but luckily, my cabinet has more room than a clown car, so it still fit!Here's the kicker: out of the box, the picture settings are AWFUL. It's like they cranked up every artificial enhancement imaginable. Motion smoothing? Check. Interpolation? Double-check. It makes everything look like a sped-up soap opera from the '80s. Trust me, I'm a cinematographer – turn ALL that stuff off! The only reason to keep those settings is if you ONLY watch sports. (And seriously, I change this setting in every friend's house I visit. It's a pet peeve, I know. 😅)My advice? Put it in "movie" mode, adjust your brightness (custom mode), and turn off ALL other settings except for HD mode (obviously). Once you do that, this projector looks like... well, a thousand bucks!Seriously, it's a game-changer. I never thought I'd be able to afford a laser projector at this price point. If you're on the fence, jump off and grab this projector! You won't regret it. 4.5 stars!

Best projector for the price, image quality is superb, Google TV interface is top notch and overall quality of the projector is best I've seen!

After using this projector for two weeks, I can confidently say it’s a true upgrade from my Epson 5040, which served me well for seven years! The brightness and clarity are impressive, especially considering the compact size of the projector and its lens. Content quality does make a difference, so I tested both 4K Blu-rays and digital downloads, and the improvement in image quality was unmistakable.As others have mentioned, adjusting the settings requires some patience, and navigating the menus can be a bit tedious. However, once you find the optimal settings, the picture is stunning—it even makes me wonder how much better higher-priced projectors could possibly be.That said, I do notice the "rainbow effect" fairly often. My Epson used LED technology, and I’ve avoided DLP projectors in the past due to unbearable rainbow artifacts in models I tested over a decade ago. With this projector, I still see rainbows during credits, bright scenes, and even when I blink or move my head slightly. However, I’ve gotten used to it, and it’s a small trade-off for half the cost and twice the quality.Once the system software is updated (I had to update twice to get the latest version), the 3D functionality works impressively well. With my Epson, ghosting was a frequent issue, which eventually discouraged me from watching 3D content. But this projector has revived my interest! The Dangbei brand glasses were initially confusing to set up; when I first tried them, the 3D image was reversed, with foreground objects pushed to the back. I didn’t realize that a quick press of the button on the glasses switches the left/right perspective, correcting the 3D effect. The detail is as good as you’d see in a theater. Highly recommend!

If you're seriously considering purchasing a laser projector, then you should read this entire review to make an informed decision. It's my first time ever that I'm writing a product review. And I must also say that I was not offered any promotional purchase to write this review. So, let's start:First of all, if you're interested in a 3D projector, then it's not for you. It does have a 3D feature, but it's of poor quality. See details towards the end of this review. I rated this product based on my interest in purchasing a 4K laser projector. I already have an Epson 3D 1080p projector since 2009 which is great for 3D movies. As of now, 3D movies are not played as 4K, those are 1080p. So, Epson serves me well.Now, let me give you my rating for each feature:Startup * * * * *Picture Quality * * * * *Brightness * * * * *Audio Quality * * * * *Auto Focus * * * * *Keystone Correction * * * *Streaming * * * * *Documentation *Customer Support * * * * *Pros:1. This projector has amazing picture quality and brightness. It's quite superior to that of my Epson projector. The picture is very crisp which is expected from a 4K laser projector.2. Additional features like auto focus and auto keystone correction are great. There can be some improvement though. It was nice to know that these features can be adjusted manually for fine tuning.3. The audio quality (the sound from projector) is also impressive.4. The other good thing is having many streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ all installed in one place. You don't need a separate streaming device for this purpose. I watched a few movies over Netflix and Prime Video without any issue at all.5. In response to my queries, the customer support provided me the following information which you may also find very helpful as it's neither available on their website nor in their manual:" - 12-month Warranty: We offer a 1-year warranty service. If the product encounters any quality issues under normal use, we will provide free repair or replacement services. - Lifetime Technical Support: At any time after your purchase, you can always contact our technical support team. We are committed to providing you with professional technical support and assistance. - DBOX02 is a DLP projector using ALPD 2.0 laser as the light source. It does not use a lamp. - The life span of the light source is 30,000 hours. - As it is a completely enclosed projector, it doesn't need complex maintenance effort. "However, at this point in time, I cannot verify any of this. So, I've given you what I was told.Cons:1. The documentation is poor. It does not describe the features like how to fine tune the auto focus or keystone correction manually. So, you have to experiment with those things on your own. If I may suggest to the supplier, providing a detailed manual in print or digitally can improve their sales and reduce returns significantly IMO.2. I have a Marantz AV SR 7008 9.2 channel receiver set up for the surround sound. When I hooked it up with this projector, I couldn't get the sound of movies being streamed on the projector through the receiver. I tried both ports of the projector (HDMI eArc as well as HDMI In) without any luck. The customer support worked with me very patiently for about two weeks, but the issue could not be fixed. They claimed that the projector was working fine with a Denon's receiver on their end. So, it's possible that there is some incompatibility of my receiver with the projector. Luckily, for me that was not a big issue as I watch movies usually on my 4K player which also has the streaming apps. So, the sound goes to the receiver and the video to the projector (through the receiver), and everything is fine then.3. The 3D quality is poor. Note that you need to buy 3D glasses separately. First, I thought the 3D glasses that came with my Epson projector could work but they didn't. The seller sent me two pairs of 3D glasses as a courtesy which I appreciate but the picture quality is not good at all. Further, you have to change to the 3D setting in the software manually every time you want to watch a 3D movie which is a hassle. The software should be able to detect that a 3D movie is being played and switch to the 3D mode.Bottom Line:If you don't want to watch 3D movies, this projector is for you. This projector has a very crisp, bright picture and very cool features like auto focus and auto keystone correction. If you have a surround sound system with more than 5.1 channels, then you should have a Blu-ray / 4K player to enjoy movies in a full surround sound system.Considering all things together, I wanted to give this product an overall rating of 4.5. But since there is no option to select 4.5 stars, I decided to go with 5 *s due to the superb customer support that I experienced for more than 3 weeks to resolve various issues.