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AOpen QF23s review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:250Throw ratio:1.26:1Lamp life:30000 hours

AOpen QF23s Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

AOpen QF23s
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%

6.3

Technical score

30%

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

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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 54% 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%

9.7

Price

★Better than 91%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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%

6.1

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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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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Ranked #387 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector AOpen QF23s

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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%

6.1

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

6.3
Reviews score
7.8
List score
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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%

9.7

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
250
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 250 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.4% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 7.5% 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
1.26:1
Min throw distance
1.12 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.12 m, longer than 59.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80.2% of projectors and equal to 10.7% 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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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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
?
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
Android 9.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
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
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
?
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AOpen QF23s 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 auto keystone correction
    AOpen QF23s 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.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 4.13x cheaper
    AOpen QF23s is cheaper than the average projector (£160 vs £660).
    £160 vs £660
  • 13.1% better value for money
    AOpen QF23s has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.86 vs 6.9).
    7.86 vs 6.95
  • 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
    AOpen QF23s corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 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.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 167 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (130 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    130 mm vs 297 mm
  • 36.2% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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.
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.11 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.12 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 48 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (170 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    170 mm vs 122 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AOpen QF23s

  • At 130 mm wide it takes little shelf space.
  • At 1.9 kg it is light enough to move from room to room.
  • Stereo speakers spread the sound left and right.
  • Auto-focus and auto keystone correction make setup quick.
  • Android OS lets it run apps without a laptop.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connects it to a phone or speaker.

What customers don't like about AOpen QF23s

  • 250 ANSI lumens only works well in a dark room.
  • The picture tops out at 120 inch.
  • Only one HDMI port means a second device needs a switch.
  • The single USB 2.0 port is slow for large video files.
  • A 1000:1 contrast ratio makes dark scenes look flat.

Verdict

At 130 mm wide and 1.9 kg, the AOpen QF23s is a small projector for a bedroom or study. Its 250 ANSI lumens mean it needs a dark room, and the picture tops out at 120 inch. On the plus side, it has stereo speakers, Android built in, and Bluetooth 5.4 for sound from a phone, so it works without a cable. Auto-focus and automatic keystone correction mean it sets up with little fuss, and it works when mounted on a ceiling. Its 1000:1 contrast ratio keeps dark scenes from looking very deep, and its 1920x1080 picture is only full HD. It suits someone who wants a light, easy projector for films at night in a small room, not a big screen for a party.

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