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BlitzWolf BW V2 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:200Throw ratio:1.4:1Lamp life:50000 hours

BlitzWolf BW V2 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BlitzWolf BW V2
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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%

5.6

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%

5.6

Reviews score

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 94% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 59%
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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Score components

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 88%
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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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%

8.3

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 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 91%
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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
    N/A~ £150
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BlitzWolf BW V2

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Reviewers like the portable design and good value, but find it too dim and poorly suited to gaming.
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Technical Specifications of projector BlitzWolf BW V2

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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Score components:

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

5.6
Reviews score
5.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 200 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 93.6% of projectors and equal to 2.3% 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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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.4:1
Min throw distance
2.6 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 2.6 m, longer than 98.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.2% of projectors and equal to 10.2% 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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Input lag
73 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 73 ms, higher than 91.6% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
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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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
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
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% 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.
Android 9
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
50,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 94.9% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 80.7% of projectors and equal to 6.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

BlitzWolf BW V2 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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.
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 165 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    65 W vs 230 W
  • 4.4x cheaper
    BlitzWolf BW V2 is cheaper than the average projector (£150 vs £660).
    £150 vs £660
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 165 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    65 W vs 230 W
  • 58.1% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.25 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 107 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (190 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    190 mm vs 297 mm
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
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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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    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%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 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
  • 1.59 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.6 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 46 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (73 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    73 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ 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%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 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
  • 25.3% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.5
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 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
  • 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.
  • 1.59 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.6 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 46 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (73 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    73 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 13 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (44 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    44 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
Jayce Ooi
≈ estimated
22/09/2022
In-depth review · image, media, Android and gaming tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW V2 is a portable Android projector that needs a dark room and a small screen to look its best.
9.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
05/12/2022
Comparison review · value and gaming tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW V2 offers good value and strong gaming performance, though its built-in streaming is weak.
9.0
GADGET CRUNCH
≈ estimated
21/09/2022
Unboxing · first impressions and short hands-on test
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW V2 is a solid portable projector with a sharp picture and a handy Android interface.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about BlitzWolf BW V2

  • Native 1080p resolution provides excellent image quality for its price point.
  • Integrated Android OS allows for standalone streaming without extra dongles.
  • Compact and portable design with a stylish fabric finish and carrying handle.
  • Useful 4-way keystone correction and digital zoom for flexible placement.
  • Decent dual 5W stereo speakers that offer surprising volume for a small unit.
  • Fast and smooth wireless screen mirroring via Miracast and AirPlay.

What customers don't like about BlitzWolf BW V2

  • Low brightness (200 ANSI lumens) makes it only suitable for dark environments.
  • Android 9.0 software can feel sluggish or outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Input lag (typically 40-75ms) makes it unsuitable for competitive gaming.
  • Brightness drops significantly if projecting an image larger than 100 inches.
  • Lacks motorized focus or motorized zoom, requiring manual adjustments.
  • Some users reported build quality concerns or premature failure in budget units.

Verdict

The BlitzWolf BW-V2 is a compact, portable LCD projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution with 4K decoding support and a brightness of 200 ANSI lumens. Its main characteristics include an integrated Android 9.0 operating system for direct app access, 2.4G/5G dual-band Wi-Fi for stable streaming, and a stylish fabric-covered design with a 1.25kg lightweight frame and carrying handle. Key pros are its automatic vertical keystone correction, dual 5W built-in speakers with Dolby Audio support, and a generous projection size ranging from 84 to 150 inches. However, main cons include a relatively low brightness that requires dark environments for optimal viewing and the lack of a motorized focus, requiring manual adjustment via a scroll wheel.

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