Remote controller with clever functions.
Simple to set up and use.
No Google Play store.
The Dangbei Neo is incredibly compact.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Lacking file format support.
Doesn’t cope well in daylight.
I often move myXbox Series Sfrom room to room anyway.
The Dangbei Neo is incredibly compact.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
My experience with the Dangbei Neo Smart Projector has revolutionized my gaming and my whole familys entertainment.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Dangbei.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
In the box with the projector you get the power cable, brick and a smart remote.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The projector comes in dark blue or white and is packed with a remote and power/charging brick.
Surprisingly, the projector was lighter than the box it came in.
Surprisingly, the projector was lighter than the box it came in.
The Dangbei Neo is a minimalist design that should blend in with your other smart home accessories.
It has a minimalist design that looks sleek and elegant but without any flashy features.
It’s appreciated since my kids have fewer buttons to press and mess with the controls.
Still, my primary interest in using the Dangbei was playing games, specifically my favorite,Diablo 4.
The Dangbei Neo lense has a scratch resistant surface.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
And boy, I was not disappointed.
I booted up Diablo, and there she was, Lilith projected across the length of my back wall.
It can project crisp and vivid images and videos with a native 1080p resolution and support for HDR10/HLG.
The Dangbei Neo lense has a scratch resistant surface.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Its not 4K, but its pretty damn good at this size.
The combat felt more intense and utterly cinematic.
One of my most terrifying encounters was with the Butcher in Diablo 4.
The Dangbei Neo comes with built in speakers.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The big screen made this classic boss even more horrifying as I ran away from his hooks and cleavers.
The cleaver looked huge and sharp on the projector, and I didnt want to get anywhere near it.
Not a pleasant experience up close.
There are a variety of connection ports or you can just cast from your mobile device.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
My next project is to hook up the Nintendo Switch and play Mario Kart on the big screen.
More of family-friendly activity than Diablo, and I cant wait to see Rainbow Road come to life.
The movie experience was an absolute breeze to set up, connecting to my Wi-Fi with no issues.
Lilith looks even more terrifying at 120 inches
Complete with our own (cheaper) snacks and the ability to pause for ad breaks.
The Dangbei Neo Smart projector’s sound quality is the only category where I have some real criticism.
For an all-in-one home entertainment, it’s not great.
My Rogue is judging me for not reaching level 100.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
It also has a 1080p HDR resolution but supports HDR10/HLG formats for better contrast and color.
It can project up to 120 inches, larger than Samsung’s 100 inches.
However, it has no battery and relies on external power sources.
It’s much easier to see the map in Alien Dark Descent at this scale.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
It runs on Linux with a custom UI that is more responsive and efficient than Samsung’s Tizen OS.
Neo Smart projector: Should you buy it?
You should buy this if …
You should not buy this if … A compact and lightweight rig that offers Full HD resolution, HDR10/HLG support, and Dolby Audio speakers.
It’s much easier to see the map in Alien Dark Descent at this scale.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Surprisingly given the 60Hz refresh rate, FPS games performed rather well.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Watching documentaries on the big screen.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
It almost feels like I’m really under the sea.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Hunting scenes were even more brutal on the large screen.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The screen might be 120 inches, but the kids still want to be an inch away from it.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Nothing like getting a $600 projector to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse(?)(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Biff, Chip and Kipper found a new use propping up my projector
The Dangbei Neo would be a great camping accessory.(Image credit: Dangbei)
The Dangbei Neo would perform better outdoors in dark conditions.(Image credit: Dangbei)
The portability lends well to travel.(Image credit: Dangbei)
Samsung is a more well-known brand and makes its own portable projector, the Samsung Freestyle.
The video game experience is bigger and better on the Dangbei Neo
