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Dangbei X5S Pro review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£820Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:1.27:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Dangbei X5S Pro Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

8.1

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

â–²Better than 85% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

â–²Better than 59%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Design & Power

★Better than 96%
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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~ £820
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Technical Specifications of projector Dangbei X5S Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.8

Connectivity

6%

8.9

Design & Power

8.1
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
1,200:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1200:1, lower than 84.7% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
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
1.27:1
Min throw distance
?
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
1.27
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.27, narrower than 57.7% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
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)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
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
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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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.
Android-based smart OS.
Operating system
proprietary
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.
Bluetooth voice remote included.
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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.
ALPD.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
ALPD 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.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
150 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 150 W of power, less than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
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Dangbei X5S Pro vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (152% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    152% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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 HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
    HDR10+ decoding supported.
  • 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.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (152% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    152% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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 HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
    HDR10+ decoding supported.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 3 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2024 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    June 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 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
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
    Via combo 3.5 mm S/PDIF port.
  • 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).
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    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.
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 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.
    2 x 12W.
  • 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.
  • 20% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (12 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 6W.
    12 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
    ALPD 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.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1200:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,200:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2.18x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6.5 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.
  • 124 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (246 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    246 mm vs 122 mm
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1200:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,200:1 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.
  • 2.18x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 124 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (246 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    246 mm vs 122 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dangbei X5S Pro

  • Exceptional brightness rated up to 3,300 CVIA lumens, making it visible in well-lit rooms
  • High-quality 4K resolution with HDR10+ and HLG support for sharp image detail
  • Versatile design with a 360-degree rotating and 120-degree tilting stand for easy positioning
  • Intelligent image adjustment tools including auto-focus, keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance
  • Powerful 24W total audio output with Dolby Audio and DTS-X support
  • Fast performance powered by the flagship MT9679 chip with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage
  • Modern connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and HDMI 2.1

What customers don't like about Dangbei X5S Pro

  • Black levels can be underwhelming in very dark scenes compared to high-end dedicated home theatre models
  • Relies on digital zoom rather than optical zoom, which can slightly impact image quality when resizing
  • The native OS (Dangbei OS 4.0) is primarily designed for the Chinese market and may lack some international app support
  • Potential for the 'rainbow effect' common in some DLP-based laser projectors
  • Higher initial price point compared to 1080p alternatives

Verdict

The Dangbei X5S Pro is a flagship 4K DLP laser projector featuring an ALPD light source that delivers a high brightness of up to 3,300 CVIA (approximately 2,250 ISO lumens). It is powered by the MT9679 flagship chip and supports advanced imaging technologies including 120Hz MEMC, HDR10+, and a 1.27:1 throw ratio capable of producing images up to 300 inches. Key pros include its integrated gimbal design that allows for 360° rotation and 120° tilting, an AI-driven image suite with dToF LiDAR for instant autofocus and obstacle avoidance, and robust dual 12W speakers compatible with Dolby Audio and DTS:X. However, it currently primarily runs on the Chinese Dangbei OS 4.2, which may lack native support for international streaming services like Netflix without an external dongle, and its availability is largely restricted to the Chinese market.

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