What kind of environment do you usually use to play games? Thanks to the development of gaming monitors by various companies, monitors with FHD resolution, low latency, and high refresh rate are now available at affordable prices. Next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are designed for an immersive gaming experience with 4K display and ray tracing support. In PCs, ultra-high-performance GPUs such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series have been introduced, and the trend toward higher image quality in games continues unabated. Recently, more and more users are enjoying dramas and movies on various video streaming services, and large-screen TVs are attracting renewed attention. If you are looking for high resolution, you want to enjoy it on a large screen where you can make the most of it. For those of you who want to enjoy your movies on a large screen, we recommend a " projector! This time, we had a chance to try out Dangbei'sMars Pro, a 4K-compatible home projector that can project up to 200 inches!
Dangbei's 4K projector "Mars Pro
Dangbei's 4K projector "Mars Pro"
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Mars Pro" appears in a rather large box.
The box is very distinctive, so let's find out how to open it first.
Pulling it all the way out the top...
Open! The cushioning material is also very tight so as not to damage the main unit.
Here is the main unit of "Mars Pro"! It is smaller than the box, but still measures 24.5 cm (W) x 20.8 cm (D) x 17.3 cm (H). It weighs 4.53 kg, about the same as the regular PS5.
In addition to the "Mars Pro" itself...
- Power plug 180W (18V/10A)
- Power cord
- Bluetooth remote control
- User's manual
- Fiber cloth
- Washer
... was included in the package.
Saiga NAKThe design of the unit looks like this. On the front is the sensor and lens. On the back...
- Headphone x 1
- USB 2.0 x 2
- HDMI eARC x 1
- HDMI x 1
- S/PDIF x 1
- LAN x 1
- Power supply ×1
Input/output terminals are provided. A mesh cover supports heat exhaust and speaker audio output.
Let's get started! Plug in the cord and click the power button on the top of the main unit! By the way, it is touch-sensitive.
It glows! It works! The fluorescent light is on in a sunny conference room, but the image is quite clear. I would like you to see it with your naked eye....
Please be careful not to look directly at the light source when using this product.
The bottom of the unit has screw holes for the stand and four extendable legs. In this photo, the unit is adjusted upward by slightly extending the two front legs.
Projectors are usually projected on a wide wall or screen, but you may have trouble finding a place to install the main unit, especially at home. Mars Pro" can be used in such situations where the projector cannot be placed in front of the screen!
It supports plus/minus 40 degree trapezoidal correction...
This is...
...like this!
Of course I'm shooting from the same location. If the unit is slightly skewed, it will be corrected in a matter of 5 to 10 seconds and you can watch it with beautiful balance!
From here, I'm going to dim the lights in the conference room and try a few things.
Select "Photos" from the settings and set the picture quality. There is some suspicious Japanese here and there, but I think the motion compensation is the frame rate. I will guess.
In picture mode, you can set the picture quality from several presets. If you select "Customize"...
- Brightness
- contrast
- Saturation
- Sharpness
- hue
Hue, etc. can be freely set.
The beauty of the image is obvious when a demo video is played. The high resolution allows for detailed rendering even on a large screen.
Since this is an e-sports media, we connected a Nintendo Switch. The "Mars Pro" has dual 10W speakers with sound coming from the device itself when connected via HDMI. Dolby Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio are also supported.
Don't forget to activate Game Mode in the settings when playing games! Low latency of 20ms allows for stress-free play!
I actually compared Game Mode on and off and it makes a difference that anyone can feel.
Now that we have tried it out, the real value of "Mars Pro" starts here. Let's see how it works with projection screen sizes from 40 to 200 inches!
The tallest member of the editorial team, standing at 185 cm, is lined up in front of us. His hobby is soccer.
This is about 90 inches. The distance between the "Mars Pro" and the wall is about 2.5m.
And this is about 160 inches! The distance between "Mars Pro" and the wall is about 4.2m.
Unfortunately, we could not project the maximum size of 200 inches due to the lack of wall space, but the picture quality did not deteriorate even when the screen was enlarged!
The slow ratio of the "Mars Pro" is 1.27:1, so the relationship between projection distance and screen size is...
- 80 inches at about 2.2m
- 100" at approx. 2.8m
- 150 inches at approx. 4.2m
- 200 inches at approx. 5.2m
and so on.
However, you have to be creative about where you place the unit, especially if you are using it in your home. This may require you to change the layout of your furniture, and in some cases, you may have to move the unit every time you use it. Mars Pro" covers such labor! It is equipped with "Intelligent Screen Fit" and "Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance" functions that automatically recognize objects in the projection screen and adjust the screen size!
Saiga NAKAs it is, chairs and people are in the way...
Smart! It projects at maximum size while avoiding obstacles.
If you are using it at home, it may be difficult to secure the projection distance, so you may find the best setting by projecting from the maximum distance for now and then reducing the screen size. Of course, you can also set it manually!
Dangbei's "Mars Pro" can be purchased from Amazon.co.jp and other e-commerce sites! It is a bit pricey, but the high reviews confirm its good performance.
Dangbei also offers many other products, such as the " Emotn N1," a full HD projector with a maximum size of 120 inches, and the " Dangbei Neo," an all-in-one mini projector with an official Netflix license. Start your projector life by choosing the product that best suits your needs and budget!
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mars Pro |
| Brightness | 3,200 (ANSI lumens) |
| Light Source | Laser |
| Light Source Lifetime | 30,000 hours |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Supported formats | HDR 10 / HLG |
| Power Consumption | 150W |
| Slow Ratio | 1.27:1 |
| Image Size | 40" to 200 |
| Auto Focus Function | Yes, ToF method |
| Auto Trapezoidal Correction Function | Yes, plus or minus 40 degrees |
| RAM | 4GB DDR4 |
| Storage device | 128GB eMMC5.1 |
| OS | Dangbei Smart OS |