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AKIYO O1 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:120Throw ratio:1.1:1Lamp life:65000 hours

AKIYO O1 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

AKIYO O1
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Technical score

30%

5.6

List score

25%

5.6

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 99% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 50%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

42%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Design & Power

▼Worse than 87%
5.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models

5.6

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 91%
5.6

List score

List score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Where to buy
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What reviewers say about the AKIYO O1

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Reviewers like its compact size, good value and included extras, but low resolution is the big complaint, alongside shaky wireless casting.
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Ranked #662 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector AKIYO O1

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

42%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Design & Power

5.6
Reviews score
5.6
List score
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
120
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 120 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.2% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.1:1
Min throw distance
0.6 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.6 m, shorter than 84.7% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 79.5% of projectors and equal to 7.5% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
?
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
65,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 65,000 hours, shorter than 98.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
37.8 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 37.8 W of power, less than 95.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

AKIYO O1 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    AKIYO O1 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.41 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.6 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 45,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (65,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    65,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 192.2 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (37.8 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    37.8 W vs 230 W
  • 89.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.32 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 18.86x cheaper
    AKIYO O1 is cheaper than the average projector (£35 vs £660).
    £35 vs £660
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    AKIYO O1 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.41 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.6 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Memory card slot included
    This projector has a memory card slot, while the average projector does not. 9.4% of projectors offer a memory card slot.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 45,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (65,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    65,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 192.2 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (37.8 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    37.8 W vs 230 W
  • 89.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.32 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 161 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (136 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    136 mm vs 297 mm
  • 64 mm lower height
    This projector is shorter than the average projector (58 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    58 mm vs 122 mm
  • 94.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (120 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    120 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 26.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.6
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.4
  • 26.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
    5.6 vs 7.6
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.4
  • 94.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (120 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    120 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    6 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Cool Products
≈ estimated
22/08/2024
Hands-on review · image, sound and setup tests
Verdict
AKIYO O1 is a sound option for the price, with good image quality, portability and easy use.
7.0
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
17/11/2021
Hands-on review · picture, noise and settings
Verdict
AKIYO O1 delivers a surprisingly good picture for a budget mini projector, best for simple home cinema or kids.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AKIYO O1

  • At 0.32 kg it is light enough to carry from room to room.
  • The 0.6 m minimum throw distance lets it sit close to the wall.
  • A lamp life of 65000 hours is long for everyday use.
  • Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Miracast make it easy to stream from a phone.
  • Ceiling projection is supported, which suits a small bedroom.
  • Auto keystone correction straightens the picture with little fuss.

What customers don't like about AKIYO O1

  • 120 ANSI lumens is too dim for a room with the lights on.
  • The 1280x720 picture looks soft when stretched to 200 inch.
  • Audible noise of 40 dB can be heard during quiet scenes.
  • Focus is manual, so you turn it yourself to sharpen the picture.
  • There is only one HDMI port, so a second device needs a switch.
  • Vertical keystone correction reaches only 15 degrees, so placement needs care.

Verdict

At 0.32 kg and 136 mm wide, the AKIYO O1 is a small projector that fits in a bag. It is a budget pick for films and video in a dark room, not a bright living room. The 120 ANSI lumens are the main limit, so the picture needs the lights off. The 1280x720 image is modest, but it throws up to 200 inch and can sit close to the wall. A lamp life of 65000 hours is long, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay let you stream from a phone without extra gear. At 40 dB it is audible in a quiet room, and the 6 W speaker is only good for background sound. It suits a buyer who wants a light and simple set for a bedroom.

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