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Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,410Native panel resolution:3840x2160ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:0.98-1.6:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

35%

8.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 90% of projectors
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

9.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Design & Power

★Better than 99%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,410
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Technical Specifications of projector Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

9.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Design & Power

8.6
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.1

Price

6.4
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
8,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 8000:1, lower than 57.6% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
3840x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 3840x2160, higher than 91.1% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.98-1.6:1
Min throw distance
0.5 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.5 m, shorter than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
Remote-controlled motorized zoom.
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Input lag
16.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 16.2 ms, lower than 72.8% of projectors.
In Game Mode at 4K/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
?
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
48 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 48 Gbps, higher than 90.7% of projectors and equal to 9.3% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 48 and 18 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Dangbei Home app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
RGB laser.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
300 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 69.9% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
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Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.6% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.6% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 0.51 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.5 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
    Remote-controlled motorized zoom.
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    2.1 vs 2
  • 10.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode at 4K/60Hz.
    16.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • 2.67x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    Different HDMI ports reach 48 and 18 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • DLNA streaming supported
    This projector supports DLNA streaming, while the average projector does not. 3.2% of projectors support DLNA streaming.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Dangbei Home app.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio.
  • 2.4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (24 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Far-field voice control.
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    24 dB vs 31 dB
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
    RGB laser.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.75x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    8.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 70 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    300 W vs 230 W
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro is more expensive than the average projector (£1,410 vs £660).
    £1,410 vs £660
  • 137 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (287 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    287 mm vs 150 mm
  • 80 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (202 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    202 mm vs 122 mm
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.45 vs 6.9).
    6.45 vs 6.95
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (8000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    8,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro is more expensive than the average projector (£1,410 vs £660).
    £1,410 vs £660
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.45 vs 6.9).
    6.45 vs 6.95
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (8000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    8,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 2.75x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    8.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 70 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    300 W vs 230 W
  • 80 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (202 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    202 mm vs 122 mm
  • 137 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (287 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    287 mm vs 150 mm

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What customers like about Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro

  • High brightness of 4,500 CVIA lumens suitable for daytime viewing
  • Excellent native contrast (8,000:1) providing deep black levels
  • Optical zoom (0.98-1.6:1) allows flexible placement without digital image loss
  • Whisper-quiet operation at roughly 24dB due to advanced liquid cooling
  • Broad HDR support including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid
  • Minimal laser speckle due to a 'Master Gold Ring' lens and light scattering module

What customers don't like about Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro

  • Not an Ultra Short Throw (UST) model, requiring significant distance (approx. 3.3m) for a 100-inch screen
  • Physical size is larger and heavier compared to some lifestyle competitors
  • High power consumption (approx. 300W)
  • Limited global availability; often requires importing from Chinese retailers like Alibaba or JD.com
  • Lack of native English menu support in early Chinese-market units
  • Lacks optical lens shift, making precise physical positioning essential

Verdict

The Dangbei S7 Ultra Pro is a high-end 4K DLP laser projector featuring an impressive brightness of 4,500 CVIA lumens and a native 8,000:1 contrast ratio (up to 65,000:1 dynamic) with 100% DCI-P3 and BT.2020 color gamut coverage. Main characteristics include a lossless optical zoom (0.98–1.6:1) for flexible 80 to 300-inch projections, an industry-first liquid-cooling system for stable performance, and the flagship MediaTek MT9681 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Key pros are its exceptional daylight visibility, quiet operation at just 24dB, and extensive format support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid. Notable cons include its primary availability in the Chinese market with an initially Chinese-only OS, a lack of standardized ANSI lumen ratings for easier comparison, and a relatively bulky 8.2kg chassis that is not an ultra-short throw design.

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