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Kodak Luma 350 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Native panel resolution:854x480ANSI lumens:200Throw ratio:?Lamp life:20000 hours

Kodak Luma 350 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 6 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak Luma 350
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

8.4

List score

25%

5.7

Reviews score

10%

5.7

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 84% 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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▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 54%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 83% of models
Score components

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

▼Worse than 83%
5.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.7/ 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 89% of models

5.7

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
5 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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 89%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 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 (4)
List score: in 4 of 111 lists (4%)
★Better than 94%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Kodak Luma 350

Based on 4 · 1

Its small, light build is a clear hit, and the streaming apps mostly please, though not everyone is convinced.
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Technical Specifications of projector Kodak Luma 350

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

5.7
Reviews score
5.7
List score
8.4
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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.1
ANSI lumens
200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 200 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 93.6% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3500:1, lower than 62.6% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
854x480
This projector uses a native resolution of 854x480, lower than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Output resolution
854x480
This projector supports output resolution up to 854x480, lower than 95.5% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
1.02 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.02 m, longer than 50.2% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
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
67.3 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 67.3 ms, higher than 90.5% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
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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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android-based smart OS.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
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
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
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 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
24 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 24 W of power, less than 97.2% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

Kodak Luma 350 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual 1.5W speaker.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Includes built-in battery
    This projector has a built-in battery, while the average projector does not. 6.3% of projectors have one.
  • 206 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (24 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    24 W vs 230 W
  • 10.5% higher list score
    List score
    8.4/ 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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 111 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 7.6
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual 1.5W speaker.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • Includes built-in battery
    This projector has a built-in battery, while the average projector does not. 6.3% of projectors have one.
  • 206 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (24 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    24 W vs 230 W
  • 88.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.34 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 185 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (112 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    112 mm vs 297 mm
  • 93 mm lower height
    This projector is shorter than the average projector (29 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    29 mm vs 122 mm
  • 122 mm thinner body
    This projector is thinner than the average projector (28 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    28 mm vs 150 mm
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 vs 2,200
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 4K input.
    854x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    854x480 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 23.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 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 89% of models

    5.7

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.4
  • 40.3 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (67.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    67.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • 23.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 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 89% of models

    5.7

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.4
  • 24.0% lower sentiment score
    5.7 vs 7.5
  • 90.9% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    200 vs 2,200
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 4K input.
    854x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    854x480 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
  • 0.27 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.2 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.2 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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.
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    June 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (96.21% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    96.21% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 40.3 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (67.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    67.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 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.
  • 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.
    2 x 1.5W.
    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
  • 2 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (2.5 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    2.5 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

8.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
30/11/2022
Hands-on review · streaming, focus and portability tests
Verdict
Kodak Luma 350 is a quirky but fun portable projector, worth buying only if your streaming services work on it and you can return it.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

4.5
rtings.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2024
Lab test · Portable smart projector
Verdict
The Kodak Luma 350 is a tiny, battery-powered projector that beats the Luma 150, but its dim picture and poor colors limit it to pitch-black rooms.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
29/05/2020
Hands-on test · Android projector
Verdict
The Kodak Luma 350 is a palm-sized projector with Android apps built in that throws a decent-size image for casual movies, though video quality is only so-so.
7.0
realhomes.com
✓ explicit
23/08/2022
Hands-on test · Palm-sized projector
Verdict
The Kodak Luma 350 is a palm-sized projector that's easy to set up and fun on camping trips, but its picture struggles on big screens.
8.7
purewow.com
✓ explicit
25/10/2022
Long-term test · Movie nights
Verdict
The Kodak Luma 350 is a travel-friendly projector whose picture suits movie nights, but its app crashes and it freezes when you hop between streaming apps.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
29/05/2020
Hands-on test · Android palmtop
Verdict
The Kodak Luma 350 is an Android palmtop that projects a good-sized image for its brightness, best for casual movies and photos.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak Luma 350

  • Extremely portable design that can fit in a pocket or small bag
  • Built-in Android OS allows for direct streaming from apps like Netflix and YouTube without extra devices
  • Intuitive setup and user-friendly interface
  • Integrated rechargeable battery provides up to 2–2.5 hours of wireless use
  • Versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB
  • Auto vertical keystone correction for easy image alignment

What customers don't like about Kodak Luma 350

  • Low native resolution of 480p, which can result in less defined images at larger screen sizes
  • Poor brightness (150–200 ANSI lumens), making it difficult to use in rooms that aren't completely dark
  • The official Kodak Luma companion app is reported to be glitchy and prone to crashing
  • Limited onboard controls, often requiring the remote or a mouse for full navigation
  • Average built-in audio quality that may require external speakers for a better experience
  • Prone to 'rainbow artifacts' common in single-chip DLP projectors, which can be distracting to some users

Verdict

The Kodak Luma 350 is a pocket-sized DLP smart projector that features a native resolution of 854 x 480, supports 4K input, and delivers a brightness of 200 ANSI lumens with a 3,500:1 contrast ratio. Its main characteristics include an integrated Android 6.0 interface for direct app streaming, dual 1.5W speakers, and comprehensive wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Miracast. The primary pros are its extreme portability (weighing just 12 ounces), an internal rechargeable battery providing up to 2 hours of playtime, and convenient auto-vertical keystone correction. However, notable cons include limited brightness that requires a pitch-black room for large displays, poor out-of-the-box color accuracy, and an outdated operating system that may not support the newest app updates.

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