Best Portable and Lifestyle Projectors (2026)

Battery minis, lifestyle cubes and bright living-room portables compared on official manufacturer specifications. Brightness is scored only with an ISO 21118 or ANSI label; Hisense's XR10 6,000 ANSI “peak” figure and Optoma Photon Go's “HK” lumens are quoted and not scored. Weight is scored in pounds, and a missing battery figure is treated as the category minimum.

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Top pick

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

Score 6.1/10 · Check price

Why it wins: 5,700 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision, optical zoom and lens shift. Top brightness (iso or ansi) in this comparison (5700 lm).

Also great: XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro (5.6) · XGIMI HORIZON S Max (5.4)

6.1/10

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Product	Score	Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	Resolution class	Weight	Battery life	Best for	Price	Buy
1 X XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max	6.1/10	5700 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	11.9 lb	Not listed	5,700 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision, optical zoom and lens shift	Check price	View deal
2 X XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro	5.6/10	4100 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	10.8 lb	Not listed	4,100 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision	Check price	View deal
3 X XGIMI HORIZON S Max	5.4/10	3100 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	10.6 lb	Not listed	3,100 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with a 20,000-hour lamp life listing	Check price	View deal
4 X XGIMI HORIZON 20	5.3/10	3200 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	10.6 lb	Not listed	3,200 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and optical zoom	Check price	View deal
5 X XGIMI HORIZON Ultra	5.1/10	2300 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	11.5 lb	Not listed	2,300 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and optical zoom	Check price	View deal
6 D Dangbei MP1 Max	5.0/10	3100 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	12.3 lb	Not listed	3,100 ISO-lumen 4K LED-and-triple-laser lifestyle projector	Check price	View deal
7 X XGIMI HORIZON S Pro	4.9/10	1800 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	10.5 lb	Not listed	1,800 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with a 20,000-hour lamp life listing	Check price	View deal
8 X XGIMI Halo+	4.7/10	700 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.53 lb	150 min	700 ISO-lumen 1080p portable with a 2.5-hour battery and 25,000-hour lamp life	Check price	View deal
9 X XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K	4.7/10	1600 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	3.42 lb	72 min	1,600 ISO-lumen 4K flip portable with a short 0.98–1.3 throw and a 1.2-hour battery listing	Check price	View deal
10 X XGIMI MoGo 4	4.5/10	450 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.9 lb	150 min	450 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery	Check price	View deal
11 X XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser	4.5/10	550 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.9 lb	150 min	550 ISO-lumen triple-laser 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery	Check price	View deal
12 E Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus	4.4/10	700 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	3.5 lb	Not listed	3.5 lb 4K PRO-UHD lifestyle projector at 700 ISO lumens	Check price	View deal
13 X XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro	4.3/10	450 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.43 lb	Not listed	450 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with dual 5 W Harman speakers	Check price	View deal
14 X XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro (New)	4.3/10	430 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.2 lb	Not listed	430 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with dual 8 W speakers	Check price	View deal
15 X XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser	4.2/10	1600 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.04 lb	Not listed	1,600 ISO-lumen 1080p laser flip portable	Check price	View deal
16 X XGIMI Elfin Flip	4.1/10	400 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.6 lb	Not listed	400 ISO-lumen 1080p flip portable with a listed 25,000-hour lamp life	Check price	View deal
17 N Nebula X1	4.0/10	3500 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	13.7 lb	Not listed	3,500 ANSI-lumen 4K triple-laser lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and a 0.9–1.5 throw	Check price	View deal
18 B BenQ GV32	3.8/10	500 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.5 lb	Not listed	500 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with HDR10	Check price	View deal
19 E Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus	3.8/10	1000 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	8.8 lb	Not listed	4K PRO-UHD lifestyle sibling of the Flex, at 1,000 ISO lumens	Check price	View deal
20 E Epson Lifestudio Pop	3.8/10	700 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.5 lb	Not listed	3.5 lb 1080p lifestyle projector at 700 ISO lumens	Check price	View deal
21 X XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus	3.8/10	500 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.4 lb	Not listed	500 ISO-lumen 1080p flip portable at 2.4 lb	Check price	View deal
22 B BenQ GS50	3.7/10	500 lm	1080p class (computed)	5.07 lb	Not listed	500 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with HDR10 and a 20 W speaker system	Check price	View deal
23 E Epson EF-30	3.7/10	350 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.8 lb	Not listed	Compact 1080p laser lifestyle projector at 350 ISO lumens	Check price	View deal
24 F Formovie Xming Page One	3.7/10	320 lm	1080p class (computed)	4.6 lb	Not listed	320 ISO-lumen 1080p Google TV portable with Boston Acoustics speakers	Check price	View deal
25 N Nebula Capsule 3	3.3/10	200 lm	1080p class (computed)	1.87 lb	150 min	200 ANSI-lumen 1080p mini projector with a 2.5-hour Eco battery listing	Check price	View deal
26 N Nebula Mars 3	3.3/10	1000 lm	1080p class (computed)	10.2 lb	300 min	1,000 ANSI-lumen 1080p outdoor/lifestyle projector with a 5-hour Eco battery listing	Check price	View deal
27 N Nebula Cosmos 4K SE	3.3/10	1800 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	1,800 ANSI-lumen 4K lifestyle projector; Dolby Vision is listed, but the spec table was thin	Check price	View deal
28 V ViewSonic M1X	3.2/10	150 lm	HD / WXGA class (computed)	1.7 lb	240 min	1.7 lb WVGA portable with a 4-hour battery and 150 ANSI lumens	Check price	View deal
29 E Epson Lifestudio Flex	3.2/10	700 lm	1080p class (computed)	8.8 lb	Not listed	1080p lifestyle projector with 700 ISO lumens and a built-in speaker	Check price	View deal
30 O Optoma Photon Go (ML1080UST)	3.2/10	Not listed	1080p class (computed)	Not listed	90 min	1080p triple-laser portable ultra-short-throw with a 1.5-hour battery; lumen standard is mixed on the official page	Check price	View deal
31 N Nebula Mars 3 Air	3.1/10	400 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.73 lb	150 min	400 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 2.5-hour Eco battery listing	Check price	View deal
32 B BenQ GP100A	3.0/10	1000 lm	1080p class (computed)	6.39 lb	Not listed	1,000 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 20 W speaker system	Check price	View deal
33 B BenQ GV50	2.9/10	500 lm	1080p class (computed)	4.6 lb	Not listed	500 ANSI-lumen 1080p laser portable	Check price	View deal
34 X XGIMI Vibe One	2.9/10	250 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.09 lb	72 min	250 ISO-lumen 1080p battery portable with JBL speakers and 1.2 hours of playtime	Check price	View deal
35 F Formovie Xming Episode One	2.9/10	150 lm	1080p class (computed)	2.8 lb	Not listed	150 ISO-lumen 1080p Google TV mini projector at 1.25 kg	Check price	View deal
36 B BenQ GV31	2.8/10	300 lm	1080p class (computed)	3.7 lb	Not listed	300 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 16 W speaker system	Check price	View deal
37 B BenQ GV11	2.7/10	200 lm	HD / WXGA class (computed)	2.14 lb	Not listed	200 ANSI-lumen WVGA portable with Android TV accessories listed	Check price	View deal
38 N Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K	2.7/10	2200 lm	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	2,200 ANSI-lumen 4K laser lifestyle projector	Check price	View deal
39 H Hisense XR10	2.7/10	Not listed	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	4K triple-laser lifestyle projector listed at 6,000 ANSI lumens peak brightness	Check price	View deal
40 E Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02	2.5/10	3000 lm	1080p class (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	3,000 ISO-lumen 1080p smart portable with digital zoom only	Check price	View deal
41 B BenQ GV30	2.3/10	300 lm	HD / WXGA class (computed)	3.53 lb	Not listed	300 ANSI-lumen 720p portable with a 16 W speaker system	Check price	View deal
42 B BenQ GV10	2.0/10	100 lm	HD / WXGA class (computed)	0.85 lb	Not listed	Pocket-size WVGA portable at 100 ANSI lumens and 0.85 lb	Check price	View deal
43 N Nebula Capsule 3 Laser	1.4/10	300 lm	1080p class (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	300 ANSI-lumen laser Capsule; other specs were sparse on the official page we used	Check price	View deal
44 E Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01	1.1/10	3000 lm	HD / WXGA class (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	3,000 ISO-lumen WXGA portable without the CO-FH02's smart features	Check price	View deal
45 V ViewSonic LX60HD	1.1/10	630 lm	1080p class (computed)	Not listed	Not listed	630 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with dual 5 W speakers	Check price	View deal
46 N Nebula P1	1.0/10	650 lm	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	650 ANSI-lumen portable with detachable speakers; other specs were sparse on the official page	Check price	View deal
47 N Nebula P1i	0.9/10	380 lm	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	380 ANSI-lumen portable with flippable speakers; other specs were sparse on the official page	Check price	View deal

"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

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#1 · Top pick

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

Best for: 5,700 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision, optical zoom and lens shift

6.1/10

What we like

Top brightness (iso or ansi) in this comparison (5700 lm)

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	5700 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	11.9 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	5,700 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2–1.5:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	11.9 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
Input lag (maker)	1 ms at 1080p 240 Hz (game mode, AK off)
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XGIMI: HORIZON 20 Max

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

Best for: 4,100 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision

5.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	4100 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	10.8 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	4,100 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2–1.5:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	10.8 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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XGIMI: HORIZON 20 Pro

XGIMI HORIZON S Max

Best for: 3,100 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with a 20,000-hour lamp life listing

5.4/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3100 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	10.6 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	3,100 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (Lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	10.6 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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XGIMI: HORIZON S Max

XGIMI HORIZON 20

Best for: 3,200 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and optical zoom

5.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3200 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	10.6 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	3,200 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2–1.5:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	10.6 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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XGIMI: HORIZON 20

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

Best for: 2,300 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and optical zoom

5.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	2300 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	25000 h
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	11.5 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	2,300 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	25,000 hours (Expected lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2–1.5:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	11.5 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Android TV 11.0 (maker)
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XGIMI: HORIZON Ultra

Dangbei MP1 Max

Best for: 3,100 ISO-lumen 4K LED-and-triple-laser lifestyle projector

5.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Dangbei
Battery life not published by Dangbei

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3100 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	12.3 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	3,100 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 × 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Built-in speakers	Dual 12 W speakers (24 W total, computed)
Weight	12.3 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV (maker)
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Dangbei: MP1 Max

XGIMI HORIZON S Pro

Best for: 1,800 ISO-lumen 4K lifestyle projector with a 20,000-hour lamp life listing

4.9/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1800 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	24 W
Weight	10.5 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,800 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (Lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	2 × 12 W Harman/Kardon (24 W total, computed)
Weight	10.5 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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XGIMI: HORIZON S Pro

XGIMI Halo+

Best for: 700 ISO-lumen 1080p portable with a 2.5-hour battery and 25,000-hour lamp life

4.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	700 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	25000 h
Built-in speakers	10 W
Weight	3.53 lb
Battery life	150 min
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	700 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	25,000 hours (Expected lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 5 W Harman (10 W total, computed)
Weight	3.53 lb
Battery life (maker)	2.5 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: Halo+

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K

Best for: 1,600 ISO-lumen 4K flip portable with a short 0.98–1.3 throw and a 1.2-hour battery listing

4.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Lowest battery life in this comparison (72 min)

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1600 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	7 W
Weight	3.42 lb
Battery life	72 min
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,600 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840 x 2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	0.98–1.3:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	1 × 7 W Harman
Weight	3.42 lb
Battery life (maker)	1.2 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: Elfin Flip 4K

#10

XGIMI MoGo 4

Best for: 450 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	450 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	12 W
Weight	2.9 lb
Battery life	150 min
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	450 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 6 W Harman/Kardon (12 W total, computed)
Weight	2.9 lb
Battery life (maker)	2.5 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: MoGo 4

#11

XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser

Best for: 550 ISO-lumen triple-laser 1080p MoGo with a 2.5-hour battery

4.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	550 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	12 W
Weight	2.9 lb
Battery life	150 min
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	550 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 6 W Harman/Kardon (12 W total, computed)
Weight	2.9 lb
Battery life (maker)	2.5 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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#12

Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus

Best for: 3.5 lb 4K PRO-UHD lifestyle projector at 700 ISO lumens

4.4/10

What we like

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Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	700 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	700 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K PRO-UHD (pixel-shift)
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (20,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Lifestyle smart features listed (maker)
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#13

XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro

Best for: 450 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with dual 5 W Harman speakers

4.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	450 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	25000 h
Built-in speakers	10 W
Weight	2.43 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	450 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	25,000 hours (Expected lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 5 W Harman (10 W total, computed)
Weight	2.43 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: MoGo 3 Pro

#14

XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro (New)

Best for: 430 ISO-lumen 1080p MoGo with dual 8 W speakers

4.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	430 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	16 W
Weight	2.2 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	430 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 8 W (16 W total, computed)
Weight	2.2 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: MoGo 2 Pro (New)

#15

XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser

Best for: 1,600 ISO-lumen 1080p laser flip portable

4.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1600 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	7 W
Weight	3.04 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,600 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	1 × 7 W Harman
Weight	3.04 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: Elfin Flip Laser

#16

XGIMI Elfin Flip

Best for: 400 ISO-lumen 1080p flip portable with a listed 25,000-hour lamp life

4.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	400 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	25000 h
Built-in speakers	6 W
Weight	2.6 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	400 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	25,000 hours (Expected lamp life)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 3 W (6 W total, computed)
Weight	2.6 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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#17

Nebula X1

Best for: 3,500 ANSI-lumen 4K triple-laser lifestyle projector with Dolby Vision and a 0.9–1.5 throw

4.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Highest weight in this comparison (13.7 lb)
Battery life not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3500 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	13.7 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	3,500 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD, 3840×2160
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	0.9:1–1.5:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10; Dolby Vision
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	13.7 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
Light source	Triple laser
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#18

BenQ GV32

Best for: 500 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with HDR10

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	500 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	18 W
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	500 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 4 W plus 10 W woofer (18 W total, computed)
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
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BenQ: GV32 specifications

#19

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

Best for: 4K PRO-UHD lifestyle sibling of the Flex, at 1,000 ISO lumens

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1000 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	8.8 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,000 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K PRO-UHD (pixel-shift)
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (20,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	8.8 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Lifestyle smart features listed (maker)
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Epson: Lifestudio Flex Plus

#20

Epson Lifestudio Pop

Best for: 3.5 lb 1080p lifestyle projector at 700 ISO lumens

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	700 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	700 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (20,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.5 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Lifestyle smart features listed (maker)
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Epson: Lifestudio Pop

#21

XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus

Best for: 500 ISO-lumen 1080p flip portable at 2.4 lb

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Battery life not published by XGIMI

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	500 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	6 W
Weight	2.4 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	500 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	2 × 3 W (6 W total, computed)
Weight	2.4 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV / official smart features listed
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XGIMI: Elfin Flip Plus

#22

BenQ GS50

Best for: 500 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with HDR10 and a 20 W speaker system

3.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	500 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	20 W
Weight	5.07 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	500 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.21
HDR (maker)	HDR10 listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 5 W plus 10 W woofer (20 W total, computed)
Weight	5.07 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
Input lag (maker)	22.7 ms at 1080p 60 Hz
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BenQ: GS50 specifications

#23

Epson EF-30

Best for: Compact 1080p laser lifestyle projector at 350 ISO lumens

3.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	350 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.8 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	350 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (Laser)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.8 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Smart personal projector (maker)
Light source	Laser
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Epson: EF-30

#24

Formovie Xming Page One

Best for: 320 ISO-lumen 1080p Google TV portable with Boston Acoustics speakers

3.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Formovie
Battery life not published by Formovie

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	320 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	10 W
Weight	4.6 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	320 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	Native 1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2 ± 0.1
HDR (maker)	HDR10 decoding (maker)
Built-in speakers	2 × 5 W Boston Acoustics speakers (10 W total, computed)
Weight	2.07 kg (4.6 lb, computed)
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV with certified Netflix (maker)
Contrast (maker)	Typical 2,000:1 FOFO (quoted, not scored)
Light source	LED
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#25

Nebula Capsule 3

Best for: 200 ANSI-lumen 1080p mini projector with a 2.5-hour Eco battery listing

3.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	200 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	1.87 lb
Battery life	150 min
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	200 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920×1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	1.87 lb
Battery life (maker)	2.5 hours, Eco mode (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV listed (maker)
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#26

Nebula Mars 3

Best for: 1,000 ANSI-lumen 1080p outdoor/lifestyle projector with a 5-hour Eco battery listing

3.3/10

What we like

Top battery life in this comparison (300 min)

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1000 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	10.2 lb
Battery life	300 min
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,000 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920×1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	10.2 lb
Battery life (maker)	5 hours, Eco mode (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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#27

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE

Best for: 1,800 ANSI-lumen 4K lifestyle projector; Dolby Vision is listed, but the spec table was thin

3.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Weight not published by Nebula
Battery life not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1800 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	1,800 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD (official listing)
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Dolby Vision listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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#28

ViewSonic M1X

Best for: 1.7 lb WVGA portable with a 4-hour battery and 150 ANSI lumens

3.2/10

What we like

Top light-source life in this comparison (60000 h)

Watch out for

Built-in speakers not published by ViewSonic

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	150 lm
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light-source life	60000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	1.7 lb
Battery life	240 min
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	150 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	WVGA (854×480)
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	60,000 hours (LED, Normal, 60,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	1.7 lb
Battery life (maker)	Up to four hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
Speakers (maker)	Harman Kardon speakers listed; wattage not clearly tabulated on the text we captured
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ViewSonic: M1X

#29

Epson Lifestudio Flex

Best for: 1080p lifestyle projector with 700 ISO lumens and a built-in speaker

3.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	700 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	8.8 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	700 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p FHD
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (Laser / LED light source life, 20,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	8.8 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Lifestyle smart features listed (maker)
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Epson: Lifestudio Flex

#30

Optoma Photon Go (ML1080UST)

Best for: 1080p triple-laser portable ultra-short-throw with a 1.5-hour battery; lumen standard is mixed on the official page

3.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) not published by Optoma
Weight not published by Optoma

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) * 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	Not listed
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	20000 h
Built-in speakers	20 W
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	90 min
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	Official page lists “650 / 1,200 Lumens HK”; it does not clearly label a single ISO or ANSI figure, so brightness is not scored
Resolution (maker)	Full HD (1920×1080)
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	20,000 hours (Laser, 20,000 hours)
Throw ratio (maker)	0.18:1 (ultra-short throw)
HDR (maker)	HDR10
Built-in speakers	10 W × 2 (20 W total, computed)
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	1.5 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV (maker)
Light source	Triple laser (RGB)
Note	Portable ultra-short-throw; ranked with portables because it has a built-in battery
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Optoma: Photon Go ML1080UST

#31

Nebula Mars 3 Air

Best for: 400 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 2.5-hour Eco battery listing

3.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	400 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.73 lb
Battery life	150 min
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	400 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920×1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2:1
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	3.73 lb
Battery life (maker)	2.5 hours, Eco mode (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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#32

BenQ GP100A

Best for: 1,000 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 20 W speaker system

3.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	1000 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	20 W
Weight	6.39 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	1,000 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 5 W plus 10 W woofer (20 W total, computed)
Weight	6.39 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
Input lag (maker)	26.5 ms at 1080p 60 Hz
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BenQ: GP100A specifications

#33

BenQ GV50

Best for: 500 ANSI-lumen 1080p laser portable

2.9/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	500 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	18 W
Weight	4.6 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	500 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, laser)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 4 W plus 10 W woofer (18 W total, computed)
Weight	4.6 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	Laser
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#34

XGIMI Vibe One

Best for: 250 ISO-lumen 1080p battery portable with JBL speakers and 1.2 hours of playtime

2.9/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by XGIMI
Lowest battery life in this comparison (72 min)

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	250 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	6 W
Weight	3.09 lb
Battery life	72 min
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	250 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p, 1920 x 1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.3:1
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 3 W JBL (6 W total, computed)
Weight	3.09 lb
Battery life (maker)	1.2 hours (maker)
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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XGIMI: Vibe One

#35

Formovie Xming Episode One

Best for: 150 ISO-lumen 1080p Google TV mini projector at 1.25 kg

2.9/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Formovie
Battery life not published by Formovie

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	150 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	6 W
Weight	2.8 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	150 ISO lumens (Maker says “True 150 ISO Lumens”)
Resolution (maker)	Native 1080p, 1920×1080
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2 ± 0.1
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 3 W full-range speakers (6 W total, computed)
Weight	1.25 kg (2.8 lb, computed)
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Google TV with certified Netflix (maker)
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#36

BenQ GV31

Best for: 300 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with a 16 W speaker system

2.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	300 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	16 W
Weight	3.7 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	300 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 4 W plus 8 W woofer (16 W total, computed)
Weight	3.7 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
Input lag (maker)	45 ms at 1080p 60 Hz
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BenQ: GV31 specifications

#37

BenQ GV11

Best for: 200 ANSI-lumen WVGA portable with Android TV accessories listed

2.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	200 lm
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	5 W
Weight	2.14 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	200 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	WVGA (854×480)
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.3
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	1 × 5 W chamber
Weight	2.14 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Android TV (accessories / maker listing)
Light source	LED
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#38

Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K

Best for: 2,200 ANSI-lumen 4K laser lifestyle projector

2.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Weight not published by Nebula
Battery life not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	2200 lm
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	2,200 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD (official listing)
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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#39

Hisense XR10

Best for: 4K triple-laser lifestyle projector listed at 6,000 ANSI lumens peak brightness

2.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) not published by Hisense
Light-source life not published by Hisense
Built-in speakers not published by Hisense
Weight not published by Hisense

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) * 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	Not listed
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	Yes
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	6,000 ANSI lumens (Maker says “6,000 ANSI lumens peak brightness”) — peak figures are quoted, not scored
Resolution (maker)	4K UHD (official listing)
Resolution class	4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
Contrast (maker)	Up to 6,000:1 with iris lens (quoted, not scored)
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#40

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02

Best for: 3,000 ISO-lumen 1080p smart portable with digital zoom only

2.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Lowest light-source life in this comparison (6000 h)
Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Weight not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3000 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	6000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	3,000 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	Native 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	6,000 hours (Normal mode, lamp)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.19–1.61
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Smart portable (maker)
Light source	Lamp
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Epson: EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02

#41

BenQ GV30

Best for: 300 ANSI-lumen 720p portable with a 16 W speaker system

2.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	300 lm
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	16 W
Weight	3.53 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	300 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	720p (1280×720)
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	2 × 4 W plus 8 W woofer (16 W total, computed)
Weight	3.53 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
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#42

BenQ GV10

Best for: Pocket-size WVGA portable at 100 ANSI lumens and 0.85 lb

2.0/10

What we like

Lowest weight in this comparison (0.85 lb)

Watch out for

Lowest brightness (iso or ansi) in this comparison (100 lm)
Lowest built-in speakers in this comparison (3 W)
Battery life not published by BenQ

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	100 lm
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light-source life	30000 h
Built-in speakers	3 W
Weight	0.85 lb
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	100 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	WVGA (854×480)
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	30,000 hours (ECO, LED)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.3
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	1 × 3 W
Weight	0.85 lb
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	LED
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#43

Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

Best for: 300 ANSI-lumen laser Capsule; other specs were sparse on the official page we used

1.4/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Weight not published by Nebula
Battery life not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	300 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	300 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p class ( Capsule 3 Laser, official listing)
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
Note	The official page clearly lists 300 ANSI lumens; several other headline figures were not in a readable spec table when we checked.
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#44

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01

Best for: 3,000 ISO-lumen WXGA portable without the CO-FH02's smart features

1.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Lowest light-source life in this comparison (6000 h)
Built-in speakers not published by Epson
Weight not published by Epson
Battery life not published by Epson

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	3000 lm
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light-source life	6000 h
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	3,000 ISO lumens
Resolution (maker)	Native WXGA (1280 x 800)
Resolution class	HD / WXGA class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	6,000 hours (Normal mode, lamp)
Throw ratio (maker)	1.27–1.71
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
Light source	Lamp
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#45

ViewSonic LX60HD

Best for: 630 ANSI-lumen 1080p portable with dual 5 W speakers

1.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Light-source life not published by ViewSonic
Weight not published by ViewSonic
Battery life not published by ViewSonic

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	630 lm
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	10 W
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	No
Brightness (maker)	630 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	1080p (1920×1080)
Resolution class	1080p class (computed)
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	1.2
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	5 W × 2 (10 W total, computed)
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Not listed
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ViewSonic: LX60HD

#46

Nebula P1

Best for: 650 ANSI-lumen portable with detachable speakers; other specs were sparse on the official page

1.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Resolution class not published by Nebula
Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Weight not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class * 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	650 lm
Resolution class	Not listed
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	650 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	Not clearly tabulated on the official page we used
Resolution class	Not listed
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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#47

Nebula P1i

Best for: 380 ANSI-lumen portable with flippable speakers; other specs were sparse on the official page

0.9/10

What we like

Watch out for

Resolution class not published by Nebula
Light-source life not published by Nebula
Built-in speakers not published by Nebula
Weight not published by Nebula

Score breakdown

Brightness (ISO or ANSI) 22%

Resolution class * 16%

Light-source life * 8%

Built-in speakers * 10%

Weight * 16%

Battery life * 12%

HDR 8%

Smart OS or streaming 8%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)	380 lm
Resolution class	Not listed
Light-source life	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
HDR	No
Smart OS or streaming	Yes
Brightness (maker)	380 ANSI lumens
Resolution (maker)	Not clearly tabulated on the official page we used
Resolution class	Not listed
Light source life (maker)	Not listed
Throw ratio (maker)	Not listed
HDR (maker)	Not listed
Built-in speakers	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Battery life (maker)	None listed
Smart OS (maker)	Official smart features listed
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Buying guide: how to choose the right portable projector

How bright a portable needs to be

A 200–500 ISO or ANSI lumen mini is typically a dusk-to-dark or camping projector. Lifestyle models in the 1,000–4,000 range are aimed at living rooms. We only score ISO or ANSI labels; a “peak,” “LED lumens” or “HK” number can look larger than the scored set and still not enter the rank.

Battery, weight and speakers

A listed battery runtime only helps if you actually need to unplug. Models with no battery are kept in this category when the maker positions them as lifestyle or portable sets, and their missing battery figure scores at the category minimum. Weight is converted to pounds when the maker lists kilograms, and speaker-channel sums are labelled computed.

Lifestyle 4K versus pocket 1080p

Horizon, Titan-class cousins, Nebula X1 and Dangbei MP1 Max are living-room lifestyle projectors, not pocket projectors. Capsule, MoGo, Elfin, GV and Page One models are the genuinely small set. The ranking uses the same criteria for both, so a heavy bright 4K set and a light battery mini can trade blows on different criteria.

Lamp, laser and mounting safety

A projector beam is bright enough to be uncomfortable or harmful if you look into the lens, and laser models in particular should be treated with the same caution you would give any intense light source. Follow the maker's installation manual for clearance, ventilation and, on ultra-short-throw sets, any proximity or child-safety sensors. Ceiling mounts and shelves need to be rated for the published weight of the projector plus a margin; have a qualified installer do the work if you are hanging a heavy home-theater or UST cabinet. Replace lamps only with the type the maker specifies, and let the unit cool before you move or service it.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Brightness (ISO or ANSI)White brightness the maker labels ISO 21118 or ANSI. Peak and unlabelled or “HK” figures are quoted, not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 100 → 5700 lm.

22%

Resolution classFour classes (computed) from the maker's resolution label: native 4K, 4K UHD including pixel-shift, 1080p, and HD / WXGA / WVGA. Scale: 1 → 4.

16%

Light-source lifeThe longest light-source life the maker lists. Missing values take the category minimum.

Built-in speakersSpeaker output the maker lists. Channel sums are labelled computed. Missing values take the category minimum.

10%

WeightPublished weight, in pounds (kilogram figures are converted and labelled computed). Lighter scores higher. Missing values take the category minimum.

16%

Battery lifeBattery runtime the maker lists, converted to minutes where needed. Missing values, including models with no battery, take the category minimum.

12%

HDRYes when the maker lists HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and/or Dolby Vision. Unstated counts as no.

Smart OS or streamingYes when the maker lists a smart OS or built-in streaming. Unstated counts as no.

Frequently asked questions

Why do some Nebula pages cite soundcore.com instead of seenebula.com?

The us.seenebula.com product URLs we tried returned a storefront 404. The official soundcore.com Nebula product pages loaded and are the source for those specifications.

Why isn't the Hisense XR10's 6,000-lumen figure scored?

Hisense's official US page lists “6,000 ANSI lumens peak brightness.” We quote that wording and leave peak figures out of the brightness score. Several other XR10 fields (weight, throw, light life, speaker watts) were not in a readable table when we checked.

Which portable models did you leave out?

We did not rank the Epson EF-21, because we could not find a usable official specification table or PDF. Samsung The Freestyle US and UK pages we fetched had no readable spec table. Hisense M2 Pro and LG PU615U pages also had no usable table. Dangbei Atom, Freedo, N2 Mini, N3 Max and DBOX02 models are omitted because the official pages we captured did not publish enough scored figures (ISO or ANSI brightness, weight, life or speakers) to compare fairly.

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