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ASUS ProArt A1 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,010Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.3-1.56:1Lamp life:30000 hours

ASUS ProArt A1 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 7 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.

ASUS ProArt A1
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
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%

6.4

Technical score

30%

6.4

List score

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 88% of projectors
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
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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▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

▼Worse than 76%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
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 56% of models
Score components

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Design & Power

▼Worse than 56%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 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
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▼ Worse than 72% of models

6.4

Mark 8.1 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%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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 72%
6.4

List score

List score
6.4/ 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 106 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ProArt A1

Based on 6 · 1

Reviewers praise the accurate colours, good brightness and easy wireless casting, though some wish the resolution were higher.
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Technical Specifications of projector ASUS ProArt A1

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

6.1
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
800:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 800:1, lower than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 0.4% 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
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.3-1.56:1
Min throw distance
1.15 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.15 m, longer than 60.1% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 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
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
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: <10.2 Gbps – >48 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
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 via bundled wireless adapter.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is newer than 50.1% of projectors and the same as in 5.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
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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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.
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.
Same across modes.
Operating power consumption
370 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 370 W of power, more than 88.5% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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ASUS ProArt A1 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 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.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • 10 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
    Via included Android TV dongle.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 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.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
    Via included Android TV dongle.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
    Via included Android TV dongle.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Same across modes.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (800:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    800:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 15.8% lower list score
    List score
    6.4/ 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 106 lists (1%)
    6.4 vs 7.6
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 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%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 15.8% lower list score
    List score
    6.4/ 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 106 lists (1%)
    6.4 vs 7.6
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 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%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 14.8% worse value for money
    ASUS ProArt A1 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.05 vs 6.9).
    6.05 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (800:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    800:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 0.14 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.15 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 140 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (370 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    370 W vs 230 W
  • 91.3% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (5.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    5.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 108 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (405 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    405 mm vs 297 mm
  • 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

Video reviews

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

9.0
Kevin Shaw
≈ estimated
03/02/2022
Unboxing · first impressions and a short setup test
Verdict
ASUS ProArt A1 is good value for TV grading and home cinema, but it is no substitute for a DCI P3 reference display.
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Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.4
rtings.com
✓ explicit
23/01/2026
Lab review · Movies and gaming
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt Projector A1 is a bright, clean-looking 1080p projector for movies in a dim room, but its blacks look lifted in dark scenes.
8.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
09/03/2023
Hands-on review · Classroom use
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt A1 is a CalMAN-verified 1080p projector with accurate color out of the box, suited to studios, galleries and classrooms more than home theaters.
8.6
prad.de
✓ explicit
08/12/2021
Lab test · Calibrated color
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt A1 is a very bright, factory-calibrated Full HD projector with rich colors, best suited to a fixed spot, though its 1.8 m cables are short.
9.0
guide-gestion-des-couleurs.com
≈ estimated
02/02/2022
Calibration test · Color and noise
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt A1 is a very bright Full HD projector whose factory colors look better than calibrated ones, but it is noisy and lacks 4K and HDR.
7.0
digitalvideoht.it
≈ estimated
02/04/2022
Hands-on review · Movies and color
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt A1 has rich, accurate colors and is very quiet, but its Full HD resolution and gray-looking blacks make it better for professional work than home theater.
7.0
mistergadget.tech
≈ estimated
02/11/2022
Hands-on test · Streaming and color
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt A1 offers accurate colors for photo and art work, but without built-in streaming it needs an external stick and its sound is weak.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ProArt A1

  • Exceptional color accuracy with Calman Verification and Delta E < 2.
  • Bright 3000-lumen LED light source suitable for dim or light-controlled rooms.
  • Wide color gamut covering 98% of sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces.
  • Long light source lifespan of up to 30,000 hours.
  • Easy setup with 2D keystone, four-corner correction, and 1.2x zoom.
  • Supports wireless mirroring for iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
  • Quiet operation in Eco mode (approximately 28 dBA).

What customers don't like about ASUS ProArt A1

  • Poor contrast with noticeably 'lifted' blacks in very dark scenes.
  • High input lag makes it unsuitable for competitive or fast-paced gaming.
  • Lack of HDR support and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
  • No built-in smart operating system or streaming apps.
  • Built-in 10W speaker is mono and sounds thin or harsh.
  • Limited refresh rate support, capped at 60Hz for most inputs.
  • No vertical or horizontal lens shift for physical image positioning.

Verdict

The ASUS ProArt Projector A1 is a professional-grade FHD (1920 x 1080) LED projector designed for creators, distinguished as the world's first Calman Verified projector. It features a bright 3000-lumen light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan, factory pre-calibration to a Delta E < 2, and 98% coverage of sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces. Key advantages include its exceptional color accuracy, wireless mirroring support for iOS/Android/Windows, and versatile setup tools like 2D keystone correction and 1.2x zoom. However, users may find its 800:1 native contrast ratio limiting for very dark scenes, and it lacks a built-in smart OS and high-refresh-rate support for competitive gaming.

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