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AKIYO O4 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:600Throw ratio:0.8:1Lamp life:9000 hours

AKIYO O4 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

AKIYO O4
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.9

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

â–¼Worse than 55% of projectors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 91%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

â–²Better than 67%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 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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6.9

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 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.
â–¼Worse than 62%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of projector AKIYO O4

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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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Score components:

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
600
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 600 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 75.8% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
20,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 20000:1, higher than 58.9% of projectors and equal to 4.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
0.8:1
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
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% 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 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
?
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% 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
9,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 9,000 hours, longer than 66.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
56 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 56 W of power, less than 89.6% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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AKIYO O4 vs the average projector

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  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    AKIYO O4 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • 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
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 9.43x cheaper
    AKIYO O4 is cheaper than the average projector (£70 vs £660).
    £70 vs £660
  • 14.3% better value for money
    AKIYO O4 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.94 vs 6.9).
    7.94 vs 6.95
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    AKIYO O4 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
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 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.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • 174 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (56 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    56 W vs 230 W
  • 79.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.6 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    28 dB vs 31 dB
  • 171 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (126 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    126 mm vs 297 mm
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 11,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (9,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    9,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 6.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 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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    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models

    6.9

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 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.
    6.9 vs 7.4
  • 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.
  • 6.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models

    6.9

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 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.
    6.9 vs 7.4
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 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 glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 11,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (9,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    9,000 hours vs 20,000 hours

Video reviews

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

8.0
Largotech
≈ estimated
06/02/2026
Hands-on review · image, streaming and connection tests
Verdict
AKIYO O4 runs smoothly and offers good value, but it works best in dark rooms and has weak built-in sound.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AKIYO O4

  • Full HD 1920x1080 resolution gives a sharp picture for films.
  • HDR10 and HDR10+ support brings brighter highlights to films.
  • Auto-focus sets the sharpness without turning a ring.
  • Smart TV software lets you open streaming apps without an extra device.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and AirPlay make wireless streaming easy.
  • Ceiling projection is supported, which helps in a small room.

What customers don't like about AKIYO O4

  • 600 ANSI lumens is too dim for a room with daylight coming in.
  • The speaker is not stereo, so film sound has no left and right separation.
  • There is no motorized zoom, so you move the projector to change the picture size.
  • There is only one HDMI port and one USB port, which limits what you can connect at once.

Verdict

Smart TV software is built into the AKIYO O4, a budget projector for a living room that needs a sharp picture. Its 1920x1080 panel is full HD, and auto-focus and auto keystone correction set the picture up with little fuss. The limit is brightness: 600 ANSI lumens is fine for a dim room, but daylight washes the picture out. HDR10 and HDR10+ support is an uncommon extra, and the 20000:1 contrast ratio gives dark scenes more depth. Sound comes from a built-in 15 W speaker that is not stereo, so a soundbar is worth adding for films. At 0.6 kg it is easy to move between rooms, and it throws up to 300 inch. It suits someone who watches films in the evening and wants a simple set with few settings.

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