In recent years, the frequency of turning on the TV in the living room has decreased, and projectors have become the emerging audiovisual equipment for home entertainment. In the homes of younger people, projectors are gradually replacing TVs. Nowadays, there are more and more categories and brands of projectors on the market. The choice of projector brand will affect various aspects of the product you purchase. Choosing a good brand product will provide better assurance in terms of product quality and after-sales service.
Professional data indicates that the current market for bulb-based projectors is gradually declining domestically, with the European Union set to ban the production and import of mercury-containing products, including traditional projector devices, starting in 2026. Meanwhile, domestic projector brands are rapidly growing, with major domestic mid-to-high-end brands undergoing technological transformations in display. Particularly, leading domestic projector brands such as XGIMI, JMGO, and Wemax are at the forefront. Many consumers are unaware of the distinctive features of these three brands and are unsure which one is more suitable for purchase. In this issue, we will provide a detailed analysis to help readers understand each brand's unique characteristics.
Dangbei: With years of dedication to the smart large-screen sector, Dangbei has swiftly risen to a leading position in the projection field, thanks to its top-notch software and hardware technologies. Dangbei Projection has consistently demonstrated keen market insight and formidable R&D capabilities. It was among the pioneers in bringing laser display technology to the realm of household projection. Today, major domestic brands are all updating their own laser display technologies. Dangbei was quick to incorporate ALPD eye-care laser into its mid-to-high-end product lines, catering to users across different price segments. This ensures that users can enjoy superior picture quality without spending a fortune.
From a market perspective, Danbay's decision is setting the trend. Top brands are rushing to join the laser projection product segment. Today, Danbay not only consistently launches products in the domestic market, showcasing formidable competitiveness but also gradually gains recognition in international markets, achieving excellent results.
XGIMI
XGIMI is currently the only domestically listed smart projector brand in China, and it was one of the early entrants into the domestic smart projector market. XGIMI's listing broke the monopoly of foreign brands on the Chinese projector market for over a decade. In terms of product lineup, XGIMI focuses on mid-range products with a rich variety of models. The standout feature of XGIMI projectors is the built-in Harman Kardon audio system. In the industry, it is often said: "For picture quality, look at XGIMI; for sound quality, look no further than XGIMI." Recently, XGIMI has set its sights on the laser field and introduced eye-protecting tri-color laser projectors.
Nuts
Nuts Projection was founded in 2011, originally focused on LED projection. Following the expansion into the laser field pioneered by Dangbei, Nuts also jumped on board, introducing tri-color laser products covering various price ranges. Generally priced higher than Dangbei and XGIMI, the tri-color laser products from Nuts boast vibrant colors as their highlight. However, the downside is that the image granularity is noticeable, which may cause discomfort to the eyes after prolonged viewing.
At the beginning of the article, we also mentioned the ongoing transformation in the projection industry. The projection market is experiencing a new round of reshuffling, with laser display technology being widely adopted due to its high brightness, wide color gamut, and color accuracy. According to official data from Lutotech, the global shipment volume of laser projectors has grown from 690,000 units in 2017 to 1.45 million units in 2022, and this number continues to increase in 2023.
Nowadays, laser display technology is considered the fourth generation of display technology following black and white display, color display, and digital display. It not only inherits the advantages of digital display technology but also possesses characteristics such as good directivity, high brightness, and strong directionality. Laser display technology is not a single type; currently, the best quality and performance laser display technology available on the market is the ALPD 5.0 super full-color laser technology used in the Danby X5 Ultra machine.
The ALPD 5.0 Super Full-Color Laser Technology is a proprietary technology developed by Optoma Technology. It's first implemented in the Dankbee X5 Ultra model. This breakthrough technology integrates three-color lasers and three-color LEDs into one, surpassing the technical limitations of pure three-color lasers and pure 3-LED light sources. The resulting light source delivers higher brightness, zero speckle, and more comfortable colors for display applications.
Comparing to pure RGB lasers, ALPD 5.0 boasts an overwhelmingly superior advantage in both brightness and color reproduction. Moreover, ALPD 5.0 incorporates exceptional dynamic modulation technology, accurately reproducing the color gamut that corresponds to the image, resulting in a more realistic and authentic color presentation. Backed by ALPD 5.0, the X5 Ultra delivers an impressive 2500 ANSI lumens of ultra-high brightness and 4K ultra-high-definition resolution. It is powered by the industry-leading MT9679 processor and equipped with a generous 6GB+128GB storage configuration, making it unrivaled within its price range.
Overall, these three brands are the top players in the domestic smart projector market. Each brand has its own strengths and unique products. The choice between them depends on your budget. If your budget is around 10,000 RMB, then you should definitely consider checking out the X5 Ultra by XGIMI with ALPD 5.0 technology.
