Dangbei DBOX02 Pro
#18 in 4KFull review
An easy smart 4K laser projector for a living room or bedroom that sets itself up and streams Netflix out of the box.
Amazon $898.98$898.98
3.9/5
A cheap, very bright 4K lamp projector for gamers and sports fans who can add a streaming stick and place it carefully.
- 4,000 ANSIBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- lampLight source
- NoneStreaming
- 4.2 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$999
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Very bright for the money, rated 4,000 lumens
- 4.2 ms lag at 1080p/240 suits fast PC and console games
- Low price for a 4K projector
Cons
- Lamp needs replacing and dims as it ages
- No built-in streaming apps, so it needs a stick
- Little zoom and no lens shift limit where it can sit
- Only a one-year warranty
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 | UHD38x |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 4,000 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | lamp |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw (1.5:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No |
| Auto keystone | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No |
| Auto screen fit | No |
| Optical zoom | 1.1x |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | None |
| Input lag | 4.2 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| Speakers | 10 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB |
| Power | 305 W |
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 10.63 x 4.65 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Released | 2022-12 |
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