On April 18, 2024, Dangbei held a product launch event in Beijing, and ReTech was invited to attend. As a leader in the domestic projector market, Dangbei unveiled three heavyweight products at this event: the Dangbei D6X, Dangbei D6X Pro, and X5S. Not only did they innovate in terms of appearance, but they also integrated Dangbei's new understanding of projectors into their interaction design, officially ushering in the era of home projector 3.0.
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A projector with "dual" screens
The first product to debut is the XGIMI D6X series, with its most notable feature being the AI dynamic screen located above the body. The screen measures a whopping 6.95 inches, larger than most smartphones on the market, allowing users to quickly familiarize themselves with the interactive interface.
This screen, known as the "Dynamic Screen," offers a range of functionalities. Firstly, it allows users to open various apps within the system. Compared to the traditional method of using a remote control, this interactive approach is more convenient and efficient. In fact, it embodies what consumers truly appreciate: thoughtful design. Moreover, settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, and brightness adjustments can be easily accessed and adjusted by simply swiping down on the Dynamic Screen.
In addition, it serves as a "great companion" that understands user needs well. Various popular TV dramas, upcoming events, live broadcasts, and more will be pushed to the dynamic screen in real-time, allowing users to simply tap the screen to play with just one click.
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Furthermore, the Smart Screen can also serve as a "touchpad". In the past, when using a traditional projector to watch movies, if you wanted to fast forward, rewind, or pause, you had to pick up the remote control and find the corresponding buttons. However, the screen of the D6X series from Dangbei can perform a series of operations such as one-key pause and long drag fast forward, just like the touchpad of a laptop, addressing a major pain point for users.
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Though it's not an exceptionally difficult technology to crack, why is it that only Dangbei steps up and presents this technology to users? It must be said that Dangbei pays considerable attention to users' daily pain points. Only enterprises like this, which are always ready to listen to user needs, can consistently produce good products.
As for the features like photo projection, turning into an artistic album, or setting it up as a screen speaker via smart connectivity with phones, we won't delve into them here.
In terms of core parameters, the Dangbei D6X and D6X Pro are equipped with a tri-color laser light source and a cinema-grade ALPD laser light source respectively. The Pro version also comes with a 0.33-inch DMD picture quality chip, bringing the brightness up to 1200 ANSI lumens. Coupled with the MediaTek MT9669 chip, which comes standard across the range, there's no need to worry about picture quality and brightness.
Especially with the MT9669 chip, boasting a 4-core A73 architecture, it delivers a trillion operations per second and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.3GHz. Compared to earlier chips like the Mstar 848 and MT9667, the MT9669 is in a league of its own in terms of resolution and response speed.
For those familiar with projectors, achieving a perfect image on a wall or screen can be challenging. Incorrect projection angles often lead to missing parts of the image or distorted proportions. To address this pain point, the D6X series from Dangbei comes equipped with a cloud platform base that supports a whopping 225-degree angle adjustment. The pivot component also utilizes high-strength, durable high-carbon steel for enhanced stability and longevity.
When users rotate the gimbal of the D6X series by Dangbei, the built-in AI vision algorithm automatically handles operations such as auto-focusing, auto-curtain entry, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and intelligent eye-protection. Users no longer need to worry about adjusting for the perfect picture.
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As for the interface, which many users are concerned about, the D6X from Dangbei comes standard with HDMI 2.1 ports, ensuring perfect compatibility with various gaming consoles like PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox. The USB ports also allow users to connect external hard drives, set-top boxes, microphones, and other devices, meeting the expanded usage needs of the vast majority of users.
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In terms of pricing, the D6X by Dangbei is priced at 3099 yuan, while the D6X Pro is priced at 3999 yuan. Pre-orders are now open, and shipping will begin on the 27th of this month.
For flagship projectors, Dangbei is the way to go.
The X series, as Dangbei's most popular product line, consistently achieves impressive sales and reputation in the projector market with each new generation. It can be said that each iteration of the Dangbei X series sets a benchmark for the entire projector market.
Today, Dangbei has launched the next generation of its X series product, the Dangbei X5S. Equipped with the same high-end ALPD laser light source found in premium cinemas, it boasts a brightness of 2450 ANSI lumens. Such high brightness ensures clear and vibrant image quality, whether during the day or at night.
The secondly, the When Bay X5S is equipped with the flagship-grade MT9679 processor chip. In terms of CPU, it adopts a quad-core Cortex-A73 processor, with each pipeline of Cortex-A73 capable of boosting up to 8uops, significantly surpassing its predecessors, reaching a maximum of 1.5GHz. It's a flagship processor with superior computing power and resolution compared to previous generations. Importantly, the MT9679 chip enables the projector to support full-speed Wi-Fi 6 protocol and USB 3.0 interface, a configuration many users have been dreaming of.
The robust performance of the MT9679 chip also endows the When Bay X5S with a series of functions typically found in flagship projectors worth thousands of yuan. These include XSuper super resolution, AI Smart Image Engine, Producer Mode, UI Image Quality Enhancement, and more. Moreover, it is equipped with a professional-grade hardware-level trapezoidal correction chip, ensuring minimal resolution loss.
The Dangbei X5S is also equipped with a brand-new 360° flexible rotating cloud platform, which can achieve two adjustment modes: 120° pitching and 360° horizontal. Customized high-carbon steel damping shafts and high-strength aluminum alloy cantilevers ensure the quality of the entire machine during use.
The price of the WhenBay X5S remains unchanged at 4999 yuan, with pre-sales starting on April 18 and official shipments commencing on the 27th of this month.
WhenBay continues to lead the projector market.
Many consumers may not realize the significance of having a well-functioning operating system in a projector, which can greatly enhance the user experience. In the case of the three new models released this time, WhenBay has equipped them all with WhenBay OS 4.1, providing a smartphone-like experience and significantly reducing the learning curve for users.
WhenBay OS 4.1 introduces a new app called "Quick Life" on the basis of modular widgets and customizable desktops. Through this app, users can preset hundreds of usage scenarios, such as automatically adjusting brightness and contrast in the evening, increasing brightness and volume during the day, or setting up modes tailored for children and the elderly, allowing every member of the family to quickly find the most suitable mode.
Next, under the bolster of AI technology, Dangbei OS possesses robust learning capabilities. It continuously refines algorithms based on user habits, gradually becoming more adept at understanding users' daily viewing routines over time.
Furthermore, Dangbei OS boasts "black technology" features such as remote control retrieval, split-screen operations, and picture-in-picture. Among these, the standout is the "remote control retrieval" function. Presently, Dangbei OS supports two methods for remote control retrieval: via the "Dangbei Home App" and the Dangbei OS official account on WeChat. Now, there's no need to worry about frantically searching for the remote control when you're eager to catch up on your favorite shows.
(Image source: Official from Dangbei)
It's not hard to see that as a leader in the domestic projector market, Dangbei's three new products released today once again lead the future development direction of the entire projector market. Xiao Lei also believes that the appearance of the D6X series will usher in a new era of market competition, and as ordinary consumers, we will also be able to enjoy even better products.
