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Wanbo Mini Portable Projector

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SUMMARY: The Wanbo Mini Portable Multimedia 720P Smart Projector delivers a surprisingly vibrant image in fully dark rooms, making it ideal for cozy bedroom movie nights. Its lightweight design and Android 9.0 OS enable simple streaming and wireless connectivity, while manual focus and keystone adjustment add a hands-on charm. Despite modest brightness and a mono speaker, users praise its value as an affordable home theater alternative in dim settings. Its simplicity and portability shine for casual movie enthusiasts.

Best Used For: fully darkened bedroom or small living area for casual movie nights

Released: 2024

Brand: WANBO

Specification	Details
Brightness	250 ANSI lumens
Resolution	Native 720P, supports 1080P decoding but limited to 480p
Contrast Ratio	1500:1 (advertised)
Throw Ratio	1.3
Min/Max Throw Distance	Not specified
Lamp Life	>20,000 hours (LED)
Connectivity	HDMI, AV, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Keystone Correction	Manual keystone correction
Zoom Lens	Manual focus (no digital zoom).
Input Lag	Not specified
Audio Output	3W mono speaker
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Weight (kg)	0.62 kg
Lens Shift	not available
Controller Type	remote control
Noise Level (dB)	39 dB(A) front, 43 dB(A) rear
Size of Projection	40~100 Inch

Highlights

The Wanbo Mini Portable 720P Smart Projector is an entry-level, budget-friendly device that often surprises first-time buyers with its compact design and straightforward setup. Despite being advertised at 250 ANSI lumens, real-world experience shows it performs best in a fully darkened room, where the image appears reasonably bright for a 40–50 inch projection. In environments with any ambient light, however, the picture tends to wash out, making details and colors look muted. This discrepancy between the advertised spec and actual usage is common in mini projectors of this price range.

Owners appreciate the native 720P resolution and the fact that the projector can decode up to 1080P content. That said, streaming services accessed through the built-in Android 9.0 interface are often capped at 480p due to Widevine L3 DRM constraints—a point worth noting for anyone expecting crisp, high-definition Netflix or Prime Video playback straight out of the box. Independent reviews confirm that menus and app interfaces sometimes display a mix of English and Chinese, reflecting the budget-oriented firmware rather than a polished, localized experience.

Portability is a genuine strength: at just 0.62 kg, the unit easily slides into a backpack for impromptu movie nights. Manual focus and keystone correction require some patience, as there’s no auto-focus or digital zoom, but many owners find the tactile focus ring satisfactory once they get accustomed to small adjustments. The throw ratio of 1.3:1 allows for a flexible placement, roughly 1.2 meters away for a 40 inch image and up to 2.9 meters for about 100 inches, ideal for bedrooms or small living areas.

Audio is handled by a single 3 W mono speaker, which delivers adequate volume but lacks depth—viewers often pair a Bluetooth speaker or soundbar for a more immersive soundtrack. Fan noise, measured around 39–43 dB(A), stays relatively unobtrusive in a quiet room, though it can become noticeable during low-volume scenes. Connectivity options are comprehensive for the price point: HDMI, USB, AV input, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Those features combine to offer a versatile, if unpolished, multimedia hub.

In summary, the Wanbo Mini 720P Smart Projector earns points for portability, ease of use in dark environments, and connectivity—but it clearly trades off brightness, streaming resolution, and audio fidelity. Buyers seeking a genuinely “turn-key” home theater solution in a lit room may find these limitations frustrating. Conversely, those willing to optimize their viewing environment—pulling down blackout curtains, connecting external speakers, and tolerating manual adjustments—often praise its value as an affordable gateway into projector-based entertainment.

AliExpress Price History

Date	Price (USD)
2025-06-04	157.17
2025-06-07	157.4
2025-06-09	157.29
2025-06-19	156.95
2025-06-21	157.29
2025-07-07	157.62
2025-08-01	157.62

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Brand	WANBO	EXTRAVIS	NICPOW	NexiGo
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Brightness	250 ANSI lumens	~800 ANSI Lumens (claimed, likely lower)	~300 ANSI Lumens (advertised)	1900 ANSI Lumens
Resolution	Native 720P, supports 1080P decoding but limited to 480p	Native 1080P LCD, 4K input (downscaled to 1080P)	Native 1280x720P	3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Contrast Ratio	1500:1 (advertised)	~800-1200:1 dynamic	6000:1 (advertised as dynamic)	3000:1 (native), 6000:1 (dynamic)
Throw Ratio	1.3	~1.22:1	not specified	0.23:1
Min/Max Throw Distance	Not specified	1.1m-7.8m (40-300'' image)	3.3 to 16 feet	0.43m - 0.76m for 80" - 150" screen
Lamp Life	>20,000 hours (LED)	20000 hours	65000 hours (advertised)	30,000 hours
Connectivity	HDMI, AV, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	1× HDMI 2.0, 2× USB-A 2.0, 3.5 mm audio, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, BT 5.1	HDMI, 2xUSB, AV, VGA, 3.5mm Audio	3x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 2.0, Audio Out (Mini Jack, Optical), Network (RJ-45)
Keystone Correction	Manual keystone correction	Auto (vertical & horizontal) ±50° 4-point	±15°	Horizontal & Vertical, 8-point
Zoom Lens	Manual focus (no digital zoom).	Digital 100 % → 50 %	no zoom	Fixed (only digital zoom)
Input Lag	Not specified	~82-88 ms @ 1080P/60	not specified	8ms
Audio Output	3W mono speaker	Dual 5W speakers, Dolby Audio badge	2x3W HiFi stereo speakers	60W (4x 15W speakers)
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9/4:3	4:3 / 16:9	16:9
Weight (kg)	0.62 kg	4.1 kg	1.8 kg	~ 16kg
Lens Shift	not available	Not available	not available	not available
Controller Type	remote control	BT voice/IR hybrid remote with Netflix/YT/Prime hot-keys	remote control	remote control
Noise Level (dB)	39 dB(A) front, 43 dB(A) rear	33-37 dB	not specified	35-52 dB
Size of Projection	40~100 Inch	40-300 inches (up to 120 inches recommended)	32" to 240"	80'' - 150''
Connectivity	HDMI, AV, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	1× HDMI 2.0, 2× USB-A 2.0, 3.5 mm audio, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, BT 5.1	HDMI, 2xUSB, AV, VGA, 3.5mm Audio	3x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 2.0, Audio Out (Mini Jack, Optical), Network (RJ-45)