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Dangbei N2 mini Projektor vs. Samsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor compared
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The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6464Solide
6565Solide
Value for money
57Okay
46Okay
Best price
€199.99
€419.99
Price advantage
€220.00 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 39 of 40
Rank 38 of 40
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Dangbei N2 mini ProjektorOverall rating 64Samsung The Freestyle LED-ProjektorOverall rating 65
Dangbei N2 mini ProjektorSamsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor
Image quality66/10066/100
Brightness45/10055/100
Installation & setup68/10076/100
Smart features & sound58/10080/100
Motion & gaming52/10060/100
Noise, consumption & battery54/10056/100
Build quality & ease of use58/10064/100
Image quality
66
66
Brightness
45
55
Installation & setup
68
76
Smart features & sound
58
80
Motion & gaming
52
60
Noise, consumption & battery
54
56
Build quality & ease of use
58
64
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
N2 mini
The Freestyle
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Compact with swivel stand
Compact with swivel stand
Light sourceType of light source.
LED
LED
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
200 lumens
550 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
2,000 :1
300 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
LCD (single-chip)
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw
Picture & resolution
Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
No 4K
No 4K
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
No HDR
HDR10HDR10+HLG
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
No
No
Brightness & color
Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ISO lumens
Lumens (non-standard)
DCI-P3 color gamut coverageCoverage of the DCI-P3 color space; relevant for HDR content.
45 %
Light source & use
Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
30,000 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterGamingBusiness & presentations
Home theaterGaming
Optics & installation
Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.25 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.25 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
120 inches
100 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
Yes
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mount
Ceiling mount
Gaming & connections
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
60 Hz
60 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-C
Smart features & operation
Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
Proprietary system
Tizen
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Bluetooth
Wi-FiBluetoothAirPlay
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
6 W
5 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
No
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
27 dB
30 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
65 W
50 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
1.72 kg (3.8 lb)
0.83 kg (1.8 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
15 × 14.3 × 24.2 cm (5.9 × 5.6 × 9.5 in)
10,24 × 9,52 × 17,28 cm (B × T × H)
General
Warranty
1 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2025
2023
In the box
Projektor, Netzkabel, Fernbedienung, 2× AAA-Batterien, Benutzerhandbuch
Projektor, Solar Smart Remote, USB-C-Stromkabel, Objektivdeckel, Anleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Dangbei N2 mini ist ein Mini-Beamer mit Schwenk-Ständer für dunkle Schlafzimmer und die Zimmerdecke. Er zeigt echtes Full HD mit lizenziertem Netflix, braucht mit 200 ISO-Lumen aber geschlossene Rollläden und volle Helligkeit. Schwacher Schwarzwert, unscharfe Bildränder, ein dünnes App-Angebot ohne Disney+ und kein Akku grenzen ihn deutlich ein.
Pros
- Natives Full HD, bis 100 Zoll im Dunkeln scharf
- Ständer neigt um 190 Grad, projiziert bis an die Zimmerdecke
- Netflix, Prime Video und YouTube laufen lizenziert
- Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur stellen das Bild in Sekunden ein
- Leiser Lüfter mit höchstens 39 dB im Betrieb
Cons
- Mit 200 ISO-Lumen nur in abgedunkelten Räumen brauchbar
- Nativer Kontrast 2000:1 verschluckt Details in dunklen Szenen
- Dünnes App-Angebot, Disney+, Max und Apple TV+ fehlen
- Bildränder etwas dunkler und leicht unscharf
- Kein Akku, Betrieb nur an der Steckdose
Der Samsung The Freestyle ist ein schwenkbarer Mini-Beamer, der sich in Sekunden selbst scharf und gerade stellt und Netflix ab Werk mitbringt. Er passt ins dunkle Schlafzimmer, Kinderzimmer oder Wohnmobil. Der Haken: gemessene 230 statt 550 Lumen und ein Schwarz, das nur dunkles Grau ist. Bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild, und das Tizen-Menü reagiert spürbar träge.
Pros
- Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild in wenigen Sekunden aus
- Netflix, Disney+ und Prime Video laufen ohne Streaming-Stick
- Kräftige Farben und Schärfe bis an den Bildrand bei Dunkelheit
- Um 180° schwenkbar, projiziert ohne Stativ an die Decke
- Rundum strahlender Lautsprecher klingt für die Größe ordentlich
- AirPlay 2, Tap View und HDMI eARC zur Soundbar
Cons
- Nur 230 statt angegebener 550 Lumen, bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild
- Schwacher Kontrast von 344:1, Nachtszenen versinken in Grau
- Kein eingebauter Akku, mobil nur mit Akku-Base oder USB-C-Powerbank
- Tizen-Menü nimmt Tastendrücke oft verzögert an
- Automatik an Leinwand und Decke nicht immer treffsicher
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