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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • ANSI lumens: ?
  • Native panel resolution: 1920x1080
  • Throw ratio: 1.2:1

Honor Firefly review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

7.1

Image Quality

22.0%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12.0%

7.7

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

6.4

Audio & Features

8.0%

8.5

Connectivity

6.0%

6.9

Design & Power

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Input lag

    25.0%

    1.0

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    10

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    2.5

    Audio output power

  • 9.3
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    10

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    ?

    Smart TV features

  • 7.3
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    10

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    ?

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    ?

    Audible noise

  • No image
No image

Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £70

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Honor Choice Firefly AI Projector Air is a compact 1080p LCD projector powered by a HiSilicon 352 quad-core chip with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It features a 1.2:1 throw ratio, a 2500:1 contrast ratio, and a lanthanide glass lens that delivers up to 280 CVIA lumens of brightness. Main pros include its innovative AI air-gesture control and stylus support—allowing the projection surface to act as an interactive tablet—as well as a built-in 160-degree gimbal stand and fully automated calibration tools like autofocus, auto keystone, and obstacle avoidance. However, its low brightness level (roughly 220–260 ANSI lumens) limits its effective use to dark rooms, and it currently has limited availability outside of the Chinese market.

Technical Specifications of Honor Firefly

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

?

Image Quality

22.0%

?

Projection & Lens

12.0%

?

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

?

Audio & Features

8.0%

?

Connectivity

6.0%

?

Design & Power

6.9
Honor Firefly has a technical score of 6.88 points, which is higher than 79% of projectors.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Honor Firefly has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Honor Firefly has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 99.1% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

?
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

2,500:1
Honor Firefly has a contrast ratio of 2500:1, lower than 68.4% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
Honor Firefly uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 60.1% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
Honor Firefly supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

LCD
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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.2:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.4 m
Honor Firefly needs a minimum throw distance of 1.4 m, longer than 77% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

150 inch
Honor Firefly supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Firefly does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Firefly supports ALLM. 79.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Firefly does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Honor Firefly supports HDMI 2.0, more modern than 45.5% of projectors and equal to 36.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

18 Gbps
Honor Firefly supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.1% of projectors and equal to 40% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

2
Honor Firefly has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.5% of projectors and equal to 47% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Firefly supports Wi-Fi. 47.4% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Honor Firefly supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.8% of projectors and equal to 13.3% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Firefly supports Bluetooth. 50.1% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

5.0
Honor Firefly supports Bluetooth 5.0, more modern than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

?
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

Android
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

?
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Firefly includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Bluetooth voice remote included.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

led
Honor Firefly uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Firefly does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

20,000 hours
Honor Firefly offers lamp life of 20000 hours, shorter than 34.3% of projectors and equal to 27.5% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

300 W
Honor Firefly uses 300 W of power, more than 67.5% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Honor Firefly vs the average projector

  • Supports ALLM
    Honor Firefly supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
    What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
    When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    Honor Firefly supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    On HDMI 2.
    What it is: Support for HDMI ARC to send audio to external devices.
    When it matters: When you use a soundbar, receiver, or speakers, audio output options matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    Honor Firefly supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    What it is: Built-in Chromecast support for wireless casting.
    When it matters: When you stream directly from phones, tablets, or laptops, wireless casting matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports voice commands
    Honor Firefly supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
    What it is: Supports voice command input for control and navigation.
    When it matters: When hands-free control sounds more useful than relying only on buttons or the remote.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Advanced focus control
    Honor Firefly offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    What it is: Type of focus adjustment used by the projector.
    When it matters: When you change screen size or distance often, easier focus adjustment matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Firefly offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.motorized vs manual
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Honor Firefly supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
    What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
    When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Honor Firefly supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
    What it is: Support for Apple AirPlay wireless streaming.
    When it matters: When you want smoother casting from Apple devices instead of relying on cables or third-party workarounds.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    Honor Firefly 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.
    What it is: Range of horizontal keystone correction supported.
    When it matters: When the projector cannot line up perfectly with the screen and you need side-to-side image correction.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly 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
  • Advanced focus control
    Honor Firefly offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    Honor Firefly 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.
  • Motorized focus
    Honor Firefly supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    Honor Firefly supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    Honor Firefly supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    Honor Firefly supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 27.3% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Honor Firefly supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 41.6% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Honor Firefly supports Bluetooth, while the average projector does not. 49.9% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Miracast
    Honor Firefly supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Supports voice commands
    Honor Firefly supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 60.6% lighter weight
    Honor Firefly is lighter than the average projector (1.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
  • 72 mm lower height
    Honor Firefly is shorter than the average projector (55 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    Honor Firefly has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Honor Firefly has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    Honor Firefly has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • 0.34 m longer throw distance
    Honor Firefly has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1.06 m). The average projector has 1.06 m of throw distance.
  • Limited HDMI format
    Honor Firefly 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.
  • Old HDCP version
    Honor Firefly has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
  • No RS-232 control
    Honor Firefly does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    Honor Firefly 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.
  • Basic light source
    Honor Firefly has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 66.1 W higher power use
    Honor Firefly uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
  • Basic light source
    Honor Firefly has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.led vs laser
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    Honor Firefly has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Firefly 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
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    Honor Firefly has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    What it is: Number of screen refreshes per second, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When motion clarity matters for gaming, sports, or fast-moving video instead of slower cinematic content only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Firefly 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
    Honor Firefly 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.
    What it is: Highest HDMI input format supported by the projector.
    When it matters: When you want to confirm the exact signal format the projector can accept from high-end modern sources.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Firefly 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Honor Firefly has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
    When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Honor Firefly has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.2,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.34 m longer throw distance
    Honor Firefly has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1.06 m). The average projector has 1.06 m of throw distance.
    What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
    When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Firefly has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1.06 m). The average projector has 1.06 m of throw distance.1.4 m vs 1.06 m
  • Old HDCP version
    Honor Firefly has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    What it is: Version of HDCP content protection supported.
    When it matters: When you use newer consoles, streamers, or protected video sources and want fewer compatibility surprises.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.1.4 vs 2.2
  • 50% weaker audio output
    Honor Firefly 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.
    What it is: Total audio output power of built-in speakers, in watts.
    When it matters: When you use the projector without external speakers, built-in audio matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Firefly 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

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What customers like about Honor Firefly?

  • Extremely affordable price point (approx. $84/£65)
  • Unique AI-powered gesture control and stylus support for drawing/interaction
  • Highly flexible 160-degree gimbal stand for easy wall or ceiling projection
  • Comprehensive AI image adjustment (auto-keystone, autofocus, and obstacle avoidance)
  • Compact and portable design, lightweight at roughly 1.22 kg
  • Modern connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and HDMI 2.0

What customers dislike about Honor Firefly?

  • Limited brightness at only 280 CVIA lumens, restricting use to very dark rooms
  • Basic 1080p resolution and 2,500:1 contrast ratio compared to home-cinema models
  • Limited global availability; currently primarily a China-market release
  • Small 1GB RAM and entry-level quad-core processor may limit multitasking or heavy gaming
  • Interactivity may be hindered if the user stands between the projector and the wall

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