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BlitzWolf BW V3 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:250Throw ratio:1.25:1Lamp life:40000 hours

BlitzWolf BW V3 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.

BlitzWolf BW V3
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.9

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 98% of projectors
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 54%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

42%

4.4

Image Quality

22%

4.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

▼Worse than 99%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models

4.9

Mark 7.8 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%

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.
▼Worse than 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • blitzwolf-bw-v3
blitzwolf-bw-v3
Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of projector BlitzWolf BW V3

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

42%

4.4

Image Quality

22%

4.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
ANSI lumens
250
Market range: <280 – >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
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.25:1
Min throw distance
1.5 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.5 m, longer than 80.5% of projectors and equal to 5.8% 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
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
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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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
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
40,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 40,000 hours, shorter than 93.9% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
50 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 50 W of power, less than 90.7% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
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BlitzWolf BW V3 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 20,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 180 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (50 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    50 W vs 230 W
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 66.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 11x cheaper
    BlitzWolf BW V3 is cheaper than the average projector (£60 vs £660).
    £60 vs £660
  • 132 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (165 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    165 mm vs 297 mm
  • 11x cheaper
    BlitzWolf BW V3 is cheaper than the average projector (£60 vs £660).
    £60 vs £660
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 20,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 180 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (50 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    50 W vs 230 W
  • 66.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 132 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (165 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    165 mm vs 297 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.8 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%

    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.
    4.9 vs 7.4
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.8 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%

    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.
    4.9 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 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 (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.49 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

8.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
08/09/2023
Budget review · PS5 gaming and picture tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW V3 is a good-value projector, especially for games and animation, though dark scenes suffer.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BlitzWolf BW V3

  • Extremely affordable price point, often found under £80
  • Compact and lightweight design (less than 1kg), making it highly portable
  • Supports 1080p decoding despite having a native 720p resolution
  • Equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity
  • Long LED lamp life rated at approximately 40,000 hours
  • Low latency makes it suitable for casual gaming on consoles like PS5
  • Features multiple input ports including HDMI, USB-A, and a 3.5mm audio jack

What customers don't like about BlitzWolf BW V3

  • Low brightness (250 ANSI lumens) makes it difficult to use in rooms with ambient light
  • Struggles with rendering detail in dark movie scenes
  • Manual focus and lack of advanced auto-correction features on the base V3 model
  • Built-in 5W speaker is loud but has average to poor audio quality
  • Noticeable fan noise, measured at around 44 dB
  • Native 720p resolution may lead to soft text and lack of sharpness compared to 1080p models
  • Challenging to achieve perfect focus across the entire screen simultaneously

Verdict

The BlitzWolf BW-V3 is an ultra-portable mini LED projector featuring a native resolution of 1280 x 720p with 1080p decoding support, delivering a brightness of 250 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. Its compact, binocular-style design weighs less than 1kg and includes versatile connectivity such as 5G Wi-Fi for screen mirroring, Bluetooth 5.0 for external audio, and HDMI/USB ports. Main advantages include its extreme portability, a long-lasting LED lamp life of up to 50,000 hours, and a large potential projection size of up to 200 inches. However, notable drawbacks include limited performance in well-lit rooms due to lower brightness, difficulty rendering deep black levels in dark scenes, and a relatively high operating noise level of 44dB.

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