Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

Recently,Dangbei launched its new flagship model Dangbei F3 Projector, the brightness has been increased to 2,050 ANSI lumens, and it has surpassed several competitors in China. The price has also reached 4899 yuan (around $ 700).

First look at Dangbei F3 configuration: 0.47 inch DMD, 1080P resolution, 2050 ANSI lumens brightness, light source life of 30,000 hours, 1.2:1 throw ratio (2.5 meters to 100 inches), dual TOF+CMOS module, auto focus and keystone correction, Dangbei OS 2.0 system, WiFi support 5G, Bluetooth 4.0, MSD6A938+Mali-T820, 4G+64G, support motion compensation up to 120Hz, support 3D, and 2D to 3D.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

The lens caliber is 50 mm, which is large in the micro-projection. I'm sorry that the photos are a bit blurred.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

Dual TOF laser focus sensor and CMOS camera ensure the accuracy and speed of focus and keystone correction

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

The appearance details come to an end, the workmanship of the whole machine is still very good, dual USB3.0 interface, optical solder output, dual TOF laser focus sensor, heat pipe heat dissipation, it can be said that the selling point is still sufficient, the workmanship materials and design are all The flagship machine should look like.

*For the Dangbei F3 look, you can check this thread:


Dangbei F3 Projector Performance:


Evaluation method

Here is an introduction to the evaluation method I used. Objective data evaluation uses software with X-Rite i1 Display Pro to obtain actual brightness, contrast, grayscale, color, gamut and other data, and strives to use the most scientific and rigorous data. Analysis, subjective evaluation using players to play Super HIVI CAST and AVS HD709 and other test discs and Blu-ray original film movies, eye receipt, use evaluation from the perspective of actual users to judge the ease of use of the system.

Dangbei F3 Projector Review - Objective data evaluation

The screen has a nominal gain of 1.65, with Fieber’s soldered HDMI cable . The living room is completely black. The dark gray wallpaper is attached to the three sides of the screen.The projection size is 100 inches, which is strictly in accordance with the size of 2.21X1.24 meters.

Dangbei F3 Projector has five brightness modes: energy saving, standard, highlight, performance and custom, it is equivalent to the power of the controlled backlight LED light source. The energy saving brightness is lower and the performance brightness is the highest. In the subsequent evaluation process, unless otherwise specified , I use the standard mode, the data is relatively better. I took a set of on-screen comparison charts with the same shooting parameters. The manual white balance 6500K was used for shooting.

image mode Standard +brightness mode Standard:

This mode is the default mode among several built-in modes, and the overall effect is also ideal.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

Grayscale data, 100% white brightness in the red frame, the red box is 0% white brightness, that is, pure black brightness

The brightness of 100% white reaches 30.3573FTL. This brightness can be said to be very bright in a home-playing projector. The black brightness is 0.0703FTL, and the black level is more general. The full contrast is 432:1. Although the contrast looks digital Not high, but it is excellent in micro-investment. The grayscale average dE24, the accuracy is more general, the average gamma value is 1.49, the curve is relatively fast, the overall picture is very bright, but a certain amount of dark details and grayscale are sacrificed.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

The three-color curve shows that the overall color is bluish, the color temperature is relatively high, and the color temperature exceeds 9000K again. It went beyond the upper limit displayed by the software. It may be because the LED light source used is RGB+B, and blue light is more sufficient. The color temperature of several family play projectors that I have seen is significantly higher.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

The color gamut performance is actually good, except that a small part of blue is a bit lacking, red and green are beyond the REC.709 color gamut standard, the actual performance is that it looks like the color will be more vivid, if the color accuracy is used, The standard of a family play projector is pretty good, with an average dE9.75. The overall color performance is satisfactory for most people.

Objective Tset Summary:

The picture performance in the standard mode, the color temperature is a bit cold due tothe RGBB backlight, and the grayscale accuracy performance is relatively general. This high color temperature problem may be in the micro-investment industry. Brightness is a common problem. The maximum brightness has reached 30FTL. This brightness can already support a larger screen.

The gamma value is relatively low, the overall picture is very bright, with full contrast 432:1, although the contrast value is not high, but it is still excellent in the micro-projector, the color gamut coverage is good, it clearly exceeds the 100% REC.709 color gamut, and the color accuracy performance is also Also acceptable. If it is only 100 inches, it is recommended to use the soft + standard mode, the display effect is slightly better, and the brightness is sufficient.

Dangbei F3 Projector Test: 2,050 lumens, Full HD with dual TOF+CMOS module

Finally, let's calculate how many lumens the measured brightness has. here are calculated according to the gain of 1.5. Cast a 100-inch screen, standard + high Under the brightness of 31.4685FTL, the unit converted to lumens is 1969.5 lumens, which has reached 96% of the nominal value. This result is pretty good, and it can be considered that there is no virtual standard.
 
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wheelee

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nice! can this be posted in the thread in avs? But there should be no price or link to this site, the last thread we made was deleted.
 
F3 adopts Dangbei OS system, which makes the experience more free, no advertising, magic key, far-field voice and other applications make the operation more convenient; dual TOF+CMOS camera algorithm to achieve fast and sensorless focus; trapezoidal correction can be quickly corrected how to pose; a variety of control methods to meet the user’s small laziness, Bluetooth remote control, voice control and remote control physical buttons to meet the needs of different users.
 

bigapple

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Lobe the Dangbei F3 look
it is a nice PJ with a metallic texture for a premium feel, and a notch on top for a remote control for a more user-friendly design.
 

Venus

Member
I've seen the Dangbei OS system, it is remarkable for an Android system, the UI, the speed and the design are great
 

Miley

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Summarize the advantages of Dangbei projecor F3:
① 2050Ansi high brightness
② Fast non sensitive focusing and trapezoid correction of dual TOF + CMOS cameras
③ 360 ° far field voice
④ 4 + 64G large memory, dual USB 3.0 interface
⑤ Mstar938 processor, MEMC up to 120Hz
 
good picture, good quality. Dangbei projection F3 has amazing hardware configuration. From a design point of view, Dangbei projection F3's alloy integration process and restrained metal gray color matching make the whole machine not only smoothly integrate into different homes In the style, and its calm atmosphere will add a little style to the living room or bedroom.
 

waterloo

Member
good picture, good quality. Dangbei projection F3 has amazing hardware configuration. From a design point of view, Dangbei projection F3's alloy integration process and restrained metal gray color matching make the whole machine not only smoothly integrate into different homes In the style, and its calm atmosphere will add a little style to the living room or bedroom.
To be honest, Dangbei F3's configuration is better than XGIMI models so far
 

Dramaqueen

Member
Summarize the advantages of Dangbei projecor F3:
① 2050Ansi high brightness
② Fast non sensitive focusing and trapezoid correction of dual TOF + CMOS cameras
③ 360 ° far field voice
④ 4 + 64G large memory, dual USB 3.0 interface
⑤ Mstar938 processor, MEMC up to 120Hz
thx for the summarize1
 
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