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BlitzWolf BW VP8 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:40000 hours

BlitzWolf BW VP8 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 72% of projectors
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 87%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 87%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 51% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 8 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–²Better than 51%
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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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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 BlitzWolf BW VP8

Based on 1 · 8

Reviewers like the image quality and easy wireless casting, but many find the resolution and sound disappointing.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the BlitzWolf BW VP8

Based on 78 owners sharing their experience in online comments

17%positive19%mixed64%negative

Owners most often praise the picture, but many report unreliable mirroring, missing audio, and early screen or hardware failures.

What owners dislike

  • Wireless mirroring from phones and laptops often stutters, freezes, or shows poor, blocky video, and audio can lag behind the picture.14
  • Phone and laptop mirroring often fails to connect, showing sound without picture or no projector in the device list, mainly with Miracast.11
  • Sound is missing when playing movies from a Fire Stick, a pen drive or external drive, mostly with MKV files, while a TV box works.9
  • Some units arrive with scratches, bulb failure soon after use, or fragile build, and a few owners reported early failures within months.8
  • Colors look dull or faded, the picture looks poor and less sharp than in promo videos, and reds can look overly saturated when mirroring.7
  • Yellow, black, or orange discoloration spots appear on the screen after months of use, which owners link to overheating of the LCD film.6
  • Sharpness is uneven, with blur at the sides and corners, and corners get worse when the projector is tilted or vertically corrected.6
  • Owners report poor support, with refunds and replacements hard to get and no spare parts available for damaged units.6
  • The built-in speaker sounds weak, and owners found it quieter than the VP1 and not impressive compared with an external speaker.4
  • Owners find the fan noticeably loud, and one reports it louder than other projectors they have used.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector BlitzWolf BW VP8

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

5.6
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.8
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% 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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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
?
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
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
?
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
?
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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 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
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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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
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)
40,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 40,000 hours, shorter than 96.1% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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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BlitzWolf BW VP8 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.
  • 20,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 8 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.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 8 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.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 6x cheaper
    BlitzWolf BW VP8 is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £660).
    £110 vs £660
  • 11.8% better value for money
    BlitzWolf BW VP8 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.77 vs 6.9).
    7.77 vs 6.95
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    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
  • 20,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    40,000 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
  • 34.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.95 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 25.3% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.5
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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.
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 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
  • 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
XC techs Reviews
≈ estimated
12/12/2022
Unboxing and review · brightness, sound and screen casting tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW VP8 gives a bright, clear picture and easy phone casting, but its speakers are weak, so external audio is advised.
8.0
The Modern Creatures
≈ estimated
08/01/2021
Hands-on review · setup, casting and connection tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW VP8 offers easy wireless casting and good picture, but audio lags slightly and some parts feel flimsy.
9.0
PokeTech
≈ estimated
26/11/2020
Hands-on review · picture, sound, features and gaming tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW VP8 is a budget projector with very good picture quality for the price, though its 720p resolution and a few minor issues hold it back.
8.0
XC techs
≈ estimated
23/11/2020
Unboxing and review · brightness, sound and screen casting tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW VP8 gives a bright, clear picture and easy phone casting, but its speakers are weak, so external audio is advised.
7.0
ahloke cafe
≈ estimated
06/11/2020
Hands-on walkthrough · setup, menus and picture tests
Verdict
BlitzWolf BW VP8 performs very well for a budget projector, but its speaker and sharpness could be better.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
xiaomitoday.it
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Hands-on test · HDMI stick projector
Verdict
The BlitzWolf BW-VP8 is a quiet HD projector that works best with an HDMI streaming stick, though its 1280x720 picture and basic menus limit it.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BlitzWolf BW VP8

  • Exceptional value for money, often found under $100
  • Strong connectivity options including Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Portable and lightweight design, making it easy to move between rooms
  • Decent image quality for its budget class, especially in dark rooms
  • Supports wireless screen mirroring for both Android and iOS devices
  • Long lamp life rated up to 40,000 hours in eco mode

What customers don't like about BlitzWolf BW VP8

  • Native resolution is 720p (HD), not 1080p, though it can decode 1080p signals
  • Built-in 5W speaker is basic; external speakers or headphones are recommended for better audio
  • Manual focus and keystone correction only (no auto-adjustment)
  • Requires a dark environment; brightness (5,500 source lumens/approx. 200-300 ANSI) struggles in daylight
  • Possible audio lag when using wireless casting from certain smartphones
  • USB system may struggle to play high-bitrate video files smoothly from larger hard drives

Verdict

The Blitzwolf BW-VP8 is a compact budget projector featuring a native resolution of 1280x720 pixels (720p) with support for 1080p input, a brightness of 5,500 lumens, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Its main characteristics include an LED lamp life of up to 40,000 hours and a projection size ranging from 50 to 150 inches at a distance of 1.5 to 5 metres. Key pros are its strong connectivity options, including dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless screen mirroring from Android and iOS devices, alongside a variety of ports such as HDMI, VGA, and two USB slots. However, notable cons include a lack of its own smart operating system, requiring external sticks for apps like YouTube, manual-only focus and keystone adjustments, and occasional reports of slight audio lag during wireless casting.

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