Dangbei Freedo
#6 in Under 1080pFull review
A quiet battery projector with Google TV for camping, backyards and bedrooms. Not one for gaming.
Amazon $439$439
The Dangbei Freedo is the better projector overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Dangbei Freedo leads on brightness and streaming. The ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0 wins on warranty. The ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0 costs $36.01 less ($402.99 vs $439).
ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0
#23 in Under 1080pFull review
A portable projector with full automatic setup and eARC for buyers who move it between rooms. ONOAYO publishes neither its brightness nor its native resolution, which makes $400 hard to justify.
Amazon $402.99$402.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dangbei Freedo for brightness (450 ISO 21118 lumens vs no ANSI or ISO brightness rating) and streaming (Google TV with licensed Netflix vs Maker OS, no licensed Netflix).
- Choose the ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dangbei Freedo | ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 35 450 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating |
| Value 15% | 3 $0.98 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 70 960 x 540 native, pixel shift to 1080p | 50 native resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 50 Maker OS, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour LED | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Dangbei Freedo
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 367 lm | 56.1 ms | - | 367 ANSI lumens in Game picture mode, High Performance power; 315 in Standard picture mode. Lag at 1080p/60 in Game mode with Game Mode on. |
ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Dangbei Freedo | ONOAYO ONO3 Pro 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 450 ISO 21118 | - |
| Native resolution | 960 x 540 | - |
| Picture resolution | 1080p (pixel shift from 960 x 540) | - |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | LED | - |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | - |
| Color gamut | 90% DCI-P3 | 98% NTSC |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 180 in | - |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Maker OS |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| eARC | No | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 W | 50 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 2.5 hours | None |
| Fan noise | 24 dB | - |
| Power | 55 W | - |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 4.3 x 9.4 in | 8 x 6 x 3 in |
| Weight | 3.1 lb | 2.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-01-07 | - |