OBE has introduced the C5 Pro, a new 1080p projector for the Chinese market that emphasizes flexible placement and automated setup.
It goes on sale September 24th at an introductory price of 1,099 yuan ($164), after which the standard retail price will be 1,499 yuan ($223).
Display and Optical Engine
The C5 Pro uses an LCD display system paired with OBE's fully enclosed optical engine.
OBE developed a new metal BM high-transmittance panel with TCL CSOT, which the company says improves light transmittance by 20%.
The projector delivers native 1920 x 1080 resolution, a rated brightness of 600 CVIA lumens, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio.
It supports HDR content and 4K decoding, and with a 1.2:1 throw ratio it can project screens from 40 to 120 inches.
An integrated U-shaped gimbal stand lets users adjust the projector to different angles, including pointing it directly at the ceiling.
OBE pairs the gimbal with Scheimpflug full-screen clarity technology to help maintain consistent sharpness across the image, including the edges, when projecting from an angle.
Setup relies on a dual-module sensor system that combines a Time-of-Flight sensor with a full-color camera.
This enables automatic keystone correction, autofocus, obstacle avoidance, and wall color adaptation.
Hardware, Connectivity, and Audio
Inside, the C5 Pro runs on an MT9-series processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB 2.0 port.
A dedicated low-latency game mode is included for connected consoles.
For audio, the projector has a single 10W speaker, while the gimbal base features a touch-controlled night light that can sync with sound for dynamic lighting effects.
The device runs OBE OS, which OBE says offers an ad-free experience during both startup and screen casting.
