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People have the stereotype that projectors are expensive, bulky and troublesome to operate. But with the development of technology, the projector is getting smarter and smarter and can be carried around easily. Here's a comparative review of the two portable projectors: Xming Q 1 VS. Dangbei C2.
Appearance comparison
First of all, let's take a brief look at the appearance of Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2. The color scheme of the two projectors is mainly white, the two sides of the body of Dangbei C2 are black bars, and Xming Q1 only has black lens, but the lens of Xming Q1 is very large.
From the appearance comparison picture, Xming Q1's lens is about twice as big as Dangbei C2. However, Dangbei C2 has an extra focus lens, it can realize auto-focus, while Xming Q1 does not have a focus lens because it focuses manually.
The back part, Xming Q1 uses a bee hole design, which is also the air intake of the machine. The heat dissipation system of Xming Q1 is different from that of other projectors. Most projectors are ventilated on both sides, and some are cooled on the back, while Xming Q1 uses the design of air inlet on the back and air outlet on the front. In addition to the air inlet, Xming Q1 is configured with an expansion interface and a power key on the upper back. Press the power button to turn the machine on and off.
The back of Dangbei C2 is also white, and a power switch button is designed under it. Long press the power button to switch on and off. It needs to be said here that the portable projector will be put into the backpack to carry out the use, the power button short press the switch machine setting may trigger the wrong switch machine, Dangbei C2 power button design is more reasonable and intimate.
In terms of interfaces, Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2 are the same. There are not many interfaces, but the types are rich enough for users to use. One power port, one HDMI port, one USB port and 3.5mm audio port. However, Xming Q1's power port is Type-C, which can be plugged in at will.
Xming Q1 is designed with a focusing wheel on the top of the body. Users need to manually focus through the focusing wheel. Manual focusing operation is more troublesome and not smart enough. In addition, there is an indicator light on the top of Q1 body, which is white when it is in projection mode and yellow when it is not plugged in. There are also four battery indicators on the Dangbei C2, as well as three touch-sensitive buttons for audio mode.
The remote control design of the two projectors is also unique. Dangbei remote control is designed with a side key, you can call out quick Settings on any interface. At the same time, the projector can be automatically focused by long press, which is more convenient for users to operate. And Xming Q1 also has a start table button, through the start table can quickly view view records, access files, ladder correction and other internal secondary pages, also facilitate the user's operation.
System comparison
Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2 have their own OS built in. Xming Q1 has FengOS, and Dangbei C2 has Dangbei OS. The UI design of the two systems is quite different. FengOS uses immersive full-screen preview design, while Dangbei OS uses left-right distributed design that is inclined to the original ecology. Full-screen preview design can bring immersion to the user, but also the preview can be selected; while the design concept of Dangbei OS is biased towards light, fast and free, which also makes the user's operation experience smoother.
Dangbei also has an advantage, that is, it has built-in exclusive children's mode, which presents customized content for children, and can set children's viewing time, as well as children's knowledge of different ages. This will be very easy for moms and dads.
Configuration contrast
In terms of configuration, both XmingQ1 and Dangbei C2 have their own advantages. Xming Q1's advantage is processor, while Dangbei C2's advantage is memory. Xming Q1 chooses Amlogic Jingchen T972 processor, 12 nm process, quad-core A55 processor architecture, compared with THE Mstar6A358 of Dangbei C2, it has more advantages in computing power. However, when the STORAGE space of Dangbei C2 reaches 16GB, twice as much as the storage space of the Xming Q1, it can hold more data.
Both portable projectors have built-in batteries. Dangbei C2 has a built-in LG cell with a 9600mAh battery that lasts up to three hours. Xming Q1 has a built-in battery of 7800mAh, but it lasts just 90 minutes, barely enough time to watch a movie.
Image contrast
The next comparison evaluation is the picture quality, first to understand the parameters of the two projectors. Dangbei C2 uses DLP display technology, LED as light source, and 255ANSI lumen brightness; Xiaoming Q1 uses LCD display technology, light source is also LED, brightness 250ANSI lumens. There isn't much difference in brightness, but the two projectors use different display technology. Compared with DLP technology, the LCD display technology adopted by Xming Q1 is backward, and it is used in the cheap projector. Low brightness and poor color are the shortcomings of LCD technology.
In the actual evaluation comparison, we also clearly see the difference between Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2. It is easy to sense the difference between the two projectors from the view and feeling of the picture. The picture of Xming Q1 projector on the right is very dark, and the lack of brightness also leads to the relatively dim color of the picture.
Conclusion
For a portable projector, we can not use the vision of flagship projection models to look at, after all, portable projector needs to highlight the advantages of small models, strong battery life, and this will inevitably affect the picture effect.
In my opinion, the budget of the projector should be close to $500, so as to have a better viewing experience. Of course, high-budget users can also directly choose the flagship model.
Appearance comparison
First of all, let's take a brief look at the appearance of Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2. The color scheme of the two projectors is mainly white, the two sides of the body of Dangbei C2 are black bars, and Xming Q1 only has black lens, but the lens of Xming Q1 is very large.
From the appearance comparison picture, Xming Q1's lens is about twice as big as Dangbei C2. However, Dangbei C2 has an extra focus lens, it can realize auto-focus, while Xming Q1 does not have a focus lens because it focuses manually.
The back part, Xming Q1 uses a bee hole design, which is also the air intake of the machine. The heat dissipation system of Xming Q1 is different from that of other projectors. Most projectors are ventilated on both sides, and some are cooled on the back, while Xming Q1 uses the design of air inlet on the back and air outlet on the front. In addition to the air inlet, Xming Q1 is configured with an expansion interface and a power key on the upper back. Press the power button to turn the machine on and off.
The back of Dangbei C2 is also white, and a power switch button is designed under it. Long press the power button to switch on and off. It needs to be said here that the portable projector will be put into the backpack to carry out the use, the power button short press the switch machine setting may trigger the wrong switch machine, Dangbei C2 power button design is more reasonable and intimate.
In terms of interfaces, Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2 are the same. There are not many interfaces, but the types are rich enough for users to use. One power port, one HDMI port, one USB port and 3.5mm audio port. However, Xming Q1's power port is Type-C, which can be plugged in at will.
Xming Q1 is designed with a focusing wheel on the top of the body. Users need to manually focus through the focusing wheel. Manual focusing operation is more troublesome and not smart enough. In addition, there is an indicator light on the top of Q1 body, which is white when it is in projection mode and yellow when it is not plugged in. There are also four battery indicators on the Dangbei C2, as well as three touch-sensitive buttons for audio mode.
The remote control design of the two projectors is also unique. Dangbei remote control is designed with a side key, you can call out quick Settings on any interface. At the same time, the projector can be automatically focused by long press, which is more convenient for users to operate. And Xming Q1 also has a start table button, through the start table can quickly view view records, access files, ladder correction and other internal secondary pages, also facilitate the user's operation.
System comparison
Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2 have their own OS built in. Xming Q1 has FengOS, and Dangbei C2 has Dangbei OS. The UI design of the two systems is quite different. FengOS uses immersive full-screen preview design, while Dangbei OS uses left-right distributed design that is inclined to the original ecology. Full-screen preview design can bring immersion to the user, but also the preview can be selected; while the design concept of Dangbei OS is biased towards light, fast and free, which also makes the user's operation experience smoother.
Dangbei also has an advantage, that is, it has built-in exclusive children's mode, which presents customized content for children, and can set children's viewing time, as well as children's knowledge of different ages. This will be very easy for moms and dads.
Configuration contrast
In terms of configuration, both XmingQ1 and Dangbei C2 have their own advantages. Xming Q1's advantage is processor, while Dangbei C2's advantage is memory. Xming Q1 chooses Amlogic Jingchen T972 processor, 12 nm process, quad-core A55 processor architecture, compared with THE Mstar6A358 of Dangbei C2, it has more advantages in computing power. However, when the STORAGE space of Dangbei C2 reaches 16GB, twice as much as the storage space of the Xming Q1, it can hold more data.
Both portable projectors have built-in batteries. Dangbei C2 has a built-in LG cell with a 9600mAh battery that lasts up to three hours. Xming Q1 has a built-in battery of 7800mAh, but it lasts just 90 minutes, barely enough time to watch a movie.
Image contrast
The next comparison evaluation is the picture quality, first to understand the parameters of the two projectors. Dangbei C2 uses DLP display technology, LED as light source, and 255ANSI lumen brightness; Xiaoming Q1 uses LCD display technology, light source is also LED, brightness 250ANSI lumens. There isn't much difference in brightness, but the two projectors use different display technology. Compared with DLP technology, the LCD display technology adopted by Xming Q1 is backward, and it is used in the cheap projector. Low brightness and poor color are the shortcomings of LCD technology.
In the actual evaluation comparison, we also clearly see the difference between Xming Q1 and Dangbei C2. It is easy to sense the difference between the two projectors from the view and feeling of the picture. The picture of Xming Q1 projector on the right is very dark, and the lack of brightness also leads to the relatively dim color of the picture.
Conclusion
For a portable projector, we can not use the vision of flagship projection models to look at, after all, portable projector needs to highlight the advantages of small models, strong battery life, and this will inevitably affect the picture effect.
In my opinion, the budget of the projector should be close to $500, so as to have a better viewing experience. Of course, high-budget users can also directly choose the flagship model.
