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ETOE Starfish Plus Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:300Throw ratio:1.18:1Lamp life:30000 hours

ETOE Starfish Plus Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ETOE Starfish Plus
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of projectors
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 90%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

8.2

Design & Power

â–²Better than 50%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of projector ETOE Starfish Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

8.2

Design & Power

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ETOE Starfish Plus has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.4
ANSI lumens
300
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 300 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, lower than 61.7% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.18:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
120 inches mentioned in some listings.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% 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 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
47 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 47 W of power, less than 93.1% of projectors.
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ETOE Starfish Plus vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
    HDR10+ decoding supported.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 5.5 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24.5 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    24.5 dB vs 30 dB
  • 4.81x cheaper
    ETOE Starfish Plus is cheaper than the average projector (£160 vs £770).
    £160 vs £770
  • 14.4% better value for money
    ETOE Starfish Plus has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.45 vs 6.5).
    7.45 vs 6.51
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
    HDR10+ decoding supported.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Google TV built in.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 5.5 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24.5 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    24.5 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 3.5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24.5 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24.5 dB vs 28 dB
  • 188 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (47 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    47 W vs 235 W
  • 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 43.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.7 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.74 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 148 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (152 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    Standing orientation.
    152 mm vs 300 mm
  • 86.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    300 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inches mentioned in some listings.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 4.87x less popular
    ETOE Starfish Plus has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 86.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    300 vs 2,200
  • 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 support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inches mentioned in some listings.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.08 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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
  • 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.
    4K/60Hz 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
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% 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
  • 104 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (231 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    231 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

6.0
Espritnewgen
≈ estimated
13/12/2025
Extended test · Google TV, gaming, brightness and sound
Verdict
ETOE Starfish Plus is fine as a stopgap or bedroom projector, but its sound and brightness fall short of expectations.
9.0
Planéte Numérique
≈ estimated
26/10/2025
Hands-on review · ceiling projection, sound and Google TV tests
Verdict
ETOE Starfish Plus is an excellent projector and a good low-cost buy, especially for the money.
Brand video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

planetenumerique.com
10/11/2025
Hands-on test · Bedroom projector
Verdict
The ETOE Starfish Plus is a bedside Full HD projector with Google TV and a 140° swivel for ceiling projection, but it has only one HDMI port.
dailygeekshow.com
08/11/2025
Hands-on review · Bedroom projector
Verdict
The ETOE Starfish Plus is a quiet Google TV projector for bedrooms with voice control and a night light, but its picture looks best in dim rooms.
maison-et-domotique.com
21/07/2025
Hands-on test · Bedroom projector
Verdict
The ETOE Starfish Plus suits bedroom ceilings and family films with Android TV and a lamp mode, but its light output limits daytime use.
R
rendeljkinait.hu
2025
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about ETOE Starfish Plus

  • Native Google TV and Netflix certification allow for easy, high-quality streaming without external sticks.
  • The 140° rotating head design makes it very easy to project onto ceilings or angled walls without a tripod.
  • Auto-focus and auto-keystone correction provide a quick and hassle-free setup.
  • Extremely quiet operation, reaching as low as 24dB, which is ideal for bedroom use.
  • The fully sealed optical engine prevents dust buildup, helping to avoid common black spots on the image.
  • Built-in touch-activated night light is a unique and practical feature for bedside use.

What customers don't like about ETOE Starfish Plus

  • Low brightness (300 ANSI lumens) means it is strictly for use in dark rooms.
  • Users have reported intermittent issues with the remote control losing responsiveness.
  • Auto-keystone can sometimes be inconsistent or 'forgotten' upon restart, requiring manual re-adjustment.
  • Audio through the built-in 5W speaker lacks bass and may require external speakers for a cinematic feel.
  • Lack of an internal battery limits its portability compared to other compact models.

Verdict

The ETOE Starfish Plus is a versatile 1080p Full HD smart projector designed for bedroom and lifestyle use, featuring a unique 140° rotating gimbal stand for effortless ceiling projection. It is powered by certified Google TV with native Netflix support, 4K video decoding, and integrated Chromecast and AirPlay for seamless streaming. Key specifications include 300 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and a fully sealed optical engine that prevents dust ingress, extending the lamp life to approximately 30,000 hours. Major pros include its ultra-quiet 24.5dB operation, automatic keystone correction for instant image alignment, and a built-in 7-color touch-sensitive night light with starry sky modes. However, potential cons include its modest brightness which requires a dark room for optimal viewing, a single 5W mono speaker that lacks stereo separation, and the absence of a built-in battery for true wire-free portability.

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