BenQ V7050i and Dangbei Mars Pro are both 4K laser projectors with similar market positions, but their prices vary greatly. What are the differences between them? Which one should you buy? This article will help you to find the answer.
Appearance
Both of the two projectors are mainly black but they are different in style. BenQ V7050i is matte black while Dangbei Mars Pro is glossy black. Dangbei Mars Pro adopts glass IML suspension panels, building a futuristic and cool style.
The lens of BenQ V7050i is located in the groove of the top panel. Dangbei Mars Pro’s lens is located at the front panel. Both of the two projectors are labeled with a 4K mark. Compared with BenQ V7050i, Dangbei Mars Pro has more vents and therefore it performs better in terms of heat dissipation.
The size of BenQ V7050i is bigger than Dangbei Mars Pro. That’s to say, BenQ V7050i is much more portable.
Image
The two projectors both adopt laser light source, DLP display technology, delivering 4K resolution. However, they are different in terms of brightness, screen size, and image adjustment technologies.
BenQ V7050i has 2,500 ANSI Lumens while Dangbei Mars Pro features 3,200 ANSI lumens. The brightness is critical for images of a projector, deciding whether the projector can be used under ambient light. Obviously, Dangbei Mars Pro performs better in terms of image brightness.
In terms of image size, BenQ V7050i projects a max screen of 132 inches while Dangbei Mars Pro can project a max screen of 300 inches. BenQ V7050i supports only vertical keystone while Dangbei Mars Pro supports both vertical and horizontal keystone correction.
System
Both BenQ V7050i and Dangbei Mars Pro are powered by the Android 9.0 system, but they are different in memory. BenQ V7050i has no built-in memory while Dangbei Mars Pro carries 4G RAM and 128G ROM, which supports quick response and large storage. In addition, Dangbei Mars Pro has a built-in UI assistant, community, browser, and other useful tools, providing more fun for users.
Connectivity
Both BenQ V7050i and Dangbei Mars Pro have versatile interfaces, including HDMI interfaces, USB interfaces, audio interfaces, etc. BenQ V7050i has one more USB interface but it has no LAN port compared with Dangbei Mars Pro.
In terms of wireless connections, the two 4K projectors both support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, Dangbei Mars Pro’s Bluetooth 5.0 is better than BenQ V7050i’s Bluetooth 4.2.
Conclusion
BenQ V7050i and Dangbei Mars Pro are both popular 4K projectors, but they have their own advantages. BenQ V7050i is better in terms of short-throw, while Dangbei Mars Pro is better in terms of image brightness, image size, portability, system, and smart features. More importantly, the price of BenQ V7050i is nearly twice of Dangbei Mars Pro’s price.
