Nowadays, the price of projectors continues to drop, but the configurations remain top-notch, especially in the three-thousand-yuan price range. Not only do we have tri-color laser projectors, but also projectors with performance comparable to flagship models, making this price range a popular choice for many. Especially with the recent launch of the Danbei D6X, it has reshaped everyone's perception of projector products.
So, how capable is the Danbei D6X? Here, we have selected the two most popular models in the same price range for comparison, namely the Nut N1 Air and the XGIMI Z7X, to see which of these three performs better.
From the above image, we can see that the three projectors have their own unique appearances. The XGIMI Z7X features a bracket-type base, while the XGIMI H2 and JMGO N7L are both all-in-one designs. Additionally, the XGIMI H2 and JMGO N7L are more lightweight in body. Moreover, the XGIMI H2 is equipped with a 6.95-inch display on the top, larger than most smartphones, enhancing its overall recognizability.
In terms of appearance, the D6X from Dangbei, the N1 Air from Nut Pro, and the Z7X from XGIMI all support pan-tilt function. However, the Dangbei D6X boasts a pan-tilt angle of up to 225 degrees, offering a greater and more flexible projection angle. Moreover, the Dangbei D6X has pioneered the "AI Dynamic Screen," which can be used independently as a floating lyrics speaker, a time album, a versatile creative clock, and more. It can also be linked with a large screen, allowing direct access to large screen applications through "clicking and flipping" without the need for multiple remote control operations.
It is worth mentioning that this smart screen also supports multi-touch, allowing you to interact with the large screen by sliding, tapping for actions like play, pause, fast forward, and return. Pull down the smart screen to open the control center, where you can adjust screen brightness, sound, and even find the remote control with just one click.
Therefore, in terms of appearance, the three projectors each have their own characteristics. However, the XGIMI H2 has an integrated flexible cloud platform, is slim and compact, and also features a display screen, making it more visually appealing overall and easier to operate.
When it comes to image quality, the most important aspect of buying a projector, the key factors that affect image quality are the light source, brightness, and resolution. Looking at the specifications of the three projectors mentioned above, they all have a brightness of over 700 ANSI lumens and support a resolution of 1080P. Therefore, the projected images are all clear, bright, and detailed. The difference lies in the light source, with the XGIMI H2 and the JMGO N7L using a three-color laser light source, while the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector uses an LED light source.
In terms of light source technology, three-color laser technology is definitely more advanced than LED technology. The brightness, color gamut, and contrast of three-color laser technology are theoretically higher than LED. According to official data, both the XGIMI H2 and the JMGO N7L have a color gamut of 110% BT.2020 and a high contrast ratio of 1300:1, resulting in vivid colors, rich details, and a stronger sense of immersion when watching movies.
Although both the D6X and N1 Air projectors use three-color lasers, the D6X appears brighter than the N1 Air due to its higher brightness. Additionally, the D6X supports dual decoding for HDR and HLG, while the N1 Air only supports HDR10+ decoding. This results in a difference in image quality, with the D6X appearing brighter and having higher color saturation, making the overall viewing experience more comfortable.
Therefore, in terms of picture quality, the advantages of the three-color laser in the XGIMI MoGo Pro and the JMGO O1 Pro are more pronounced. Additionally, the XGIMI MoGo Pro has higher brightness, resulting in a superior overall picture performance in terms of both color and detail.
For a good projector operating experience, it is essential to pay attention to the CPU and memory. In terms of computational power, the XGIMI MoGo Pro and the JMGO O1 Pro are the best as they are equipped with the flagship MT9669 processor, while the JMGO O1 Pro comes with the cut-down MT9667. In memory capacity, the XGIMI MoGo Pro and the JMGO O1 Air are the best, both being 3GB+32GB, whereas the JMGO O1 Pro is 2GB+16GB. Ample RAM ensures smooth operation of the projector without lag, and larger memory allows for downloading more apps and caching more videos.
Therefore, in terms of hardware configuration, overall, the neighboring D6X excels in both processor and memory, providing a better user experience.
Firstly, in terms of smart operation functions, the popular hands-free autofocus and hands-free keystone correction features are available on both the D6X and N1 Air, offering faster and more precise performance, delivering sharp images right after startup. On the other hand, the Z7X offers autofocus and full automatic keystone correction, along with wall color adaptive function, a feature not present in the other two models.
Secondly, in terms of smart operating systems, the D6X comes with the newly upgraded Dangbei OS 4.1 system, featuring a refined and minimalist interface, support for customizable desktop widgets, ad-free startup and screen casting, abundant video resources, and added "Quick Life Function" for convenient startup of third-party apps like iQiyi video upon boot-up.
The Nut N1 Air comes with the Bonfir OS system, featuring a cool interface without ads on startup. However, it lacks support for desktop customization, requiring some familiarity to get used to. On the other hand, the XGIMI Z7X is equipped with the GMUI 5.0 system, sporting a simple interface akin to Tencent Video. It displays ads on startup, also lacking desktop customization support. Its navigation bar is complex, making operations somewhat cumbersome.
Therefore, in terms of intelligence, each of the three projectors has its own advantages. However, in terms of user experience and functionality, the XGIMI H2 is better, with a more user-friendly design that fully considers the needs of the users.
In conclusion, if your budget is around 3,000 yuan and you want to get a projector with a good pan-tilt function, excellent image quality, strong configuration, and a good user experience, then the XGIMI H2 can be said to have the best overall performance in the same price range. It is very competitive, and you won't regret buying it!
