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ASUS F1 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1200Throw ratio:0.8:1Lamp life:30000 hours

ASUS F1 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 8 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS F1
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

6.6

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%

8.5

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–²Better than 67% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

â–²Better than 53%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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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80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 70%
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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.
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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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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS F1

Based on 8

Flawless autofocus, decent speakers and quiet running please reviewers, but the remote and ceiling mounting frustrate, and wireless streaming divides opinion.
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Technical Specifications of projector ASUS F1

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components:

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
1,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,200 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 65.5% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
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
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.8:1
Min throw distance
0.43 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.43 m, shorter than 91.5% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
210 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 210 inch, smaller than 51.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% 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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What reviewers say
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% 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
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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
none
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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What reviewers say
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: <3.5k 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.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
120 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 120 W of power, less than 65.2% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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What reviewers say

ASUS F1 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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
  • 0.58 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.43 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 720p.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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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    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 720p.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • 0.58 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.43 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector 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 motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 40% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (14 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 3W.
    14 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 39.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.8 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.8 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 110 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (120 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    120 W vs 230 W
  • 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
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 45.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,200 vs 2,200
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 45.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,200 vs 2,200
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    May 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • 40 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (210 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    210 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 31 dB

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/08/2019
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a portable projector with loud built-in speakers, suited to gaming and backyard movies, though its buttons are fiddly and Apple devices cannot mirror.
9.0
sonnydickson.com
≈ estimated
05/09/2019
Hands-on review · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a stylish, portable Full HD projector with autofocus and wireless Android and Windows mirroring, a good pick for movies and games.
8.5
einfoldtech.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2020
Hands-on review · Portable LED projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a portable Full HD projector with autofocus and a 120Hz gaming mode at 720p, but its fixed kickstand and rear-aimed remote limit it.
10
digitalcitizen.life
✓ explicit
05/10/2025
Hands-on review · Gaming projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a quiet, good-looking Full HD projector that handles movies and gaming well, with automatic focus and keystone correction.
8.6
prad.de
✓ explicit
25/07/2019
Lab test · Short-throw LED projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a portable short-throw projector with reliable autofocus, but without zoom or lens shift it suits mobile use more than a fixed setup.
9.0
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
12/06/2019
Full review · Short-throw LED projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a compact 1080p LED projector with a 720p 120Hz gaming mode, autofocus and built-in sound, but it has no zoom and no HDR.
9.0
wwwhatsnew.com
≈ estimated
19/03/2019
Hands-on test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a quiet, easy-to-place Full HD projector that corrects the image corner by corner, but it is not ideal in daylight.
9.0
smartworld.it
≈ estimated
21/07/2019
Hands-on test · Living-room projector
Verdict
The ASUS F1 is a bright, easy-to-use Full HD projector with a short throw and wireless mirroring, but its menus respond slowly to the remote.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS F1

  • Excellent built-in Harman Kardon 2.1 sound system with a dedicated subwoofer
  • Short-throw lens allows for large images (up to 210") even in smaller rooms
  • Convenient auto-focus and auto-keystone correction features
  • High refresh rate support (120Hz at 720p) makes it suitable for casual gaming
  • Compact, portable design with a high-quality build and included carrying case
  • Long-lasting LED light source (up to 30,000 hours) with low power consumption

What customers don't like about ASUS F1

  • High price point compared to other Full HD and even entry-level 4K projectors
  • Limited brightness (1200 lumens) requires a heavily darkened room for the best experience
  • Wireless projection is limited to Android and Windows; no native support for iOS/macOS
  • Laggy and slow on-screen menu navigation
  • Reports of reliability issues shortly after the warranty period ends
  • Some users reported a noticeable 'rainbow effect' and occasional red tint on skin tones

Verdict

The ASUS F1 is a portable short-throw LED projector delivering native Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with a 1,200-lumen light source and a 3,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Its high-performance 0.8:1 throw ratio allows it to project massive 210-inch images from just 3.7 meters away, making it ideal for compact spaces and versatile gaming setups, supported by a 120Hz refresh rate at 720p. Main pros include its immersive 2.1-channel Harman Kardon audio with a dedicated 8W subwoofer, hassle-free setup via autofocus and 2D keystone correction, and a long-lasting LED lamp rated for up to 30,000 hours. However, cons include its relatively high price point compared to 4K competitors, the lack of an internal battery for true portability, and wireless mirroring that is limited to Android and Windows 10 while excluding iOS and macOS.

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