Dangbei N3 Max
#11 in 1080p and underFull review
A bedroom projector with a tilting stand that can throw a picture on the ceiling, with licensed Netflix and automatic setup. Keep it to dim rooms.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
3.7/5
A premium battery portable for viewing on the ceiling, in the bedroom or outdoors, with a long-lived laser and a three year warranty.
- 500 ANSIBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- laserLight source
- Google TV, licensed NetflixStreaming
- 22.4 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$649
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Built-in battery plays a movie with no outlet
- Laser light lasts for years of nightly use
- Google TV with licensed Netflix and low input lag
- Three year warranty
Cons
- Picture dims to 70% on battery
- 500 lumens needs a dim room
- Pricey for a 1080p portable
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GV50 |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 500 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | laser |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 92% Rec.709 |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 120 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 22.4 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| eARC | No |
| Speakers | 18 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | 2.5 hours |
| Fan noise | 28 dB |
| Power | 85 W |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 8.31 x 7.54 in |
| Weight | 4.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2024-08 |
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