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Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:700Throw ratio:1.25:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Xiaoxin 100
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

▼Worse than 63% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 86%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

▼Worse than 58%
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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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▼ Worse than 69% of models
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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 Lenovo Xiaoxin 100

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

6.3
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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
700
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 700 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 73.4% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 71.1% of projectors and equal to 7.6% 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
1.25:1
Min throw distance
1.3 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.3 m, longer than 72.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% of projectors.
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
60 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 60 ms, higher than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% 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 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% 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.
Android-based smart OS.
Operating system
Android 9
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 9
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)
?
Operating power consumption
110 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 110 W of power, less than 68.5% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 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.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 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
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.81x cheaper
    Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 is cheaper than the average projector (£160 vs £770).
    £160 vs £770
  • 12.6% better value for money
    Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.33 vs 6.5).
    7.33 vs 6.51
  • 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.
    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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This projector includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 10% of projectors include an external memory slot.
    Supports external media playback or storage expansion through a USB-attached memory device.
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 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
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • 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
  • 125 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (110 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    110 W vs 235 W
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 33 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (60 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    60 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 4.87x less popular
    Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 vs 2,200
  • 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 support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.28 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.3 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
  • 33 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (60 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    60 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 111 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (256 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    256 mm vs 145 mm

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

notebookcheck.net
07/02/2024
Hands-on review · Budget smart projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 offers accurate colors and reliable autofocus, but its burnt-tire smell, noisy fan and old Android 9 system make it hard to recommend.
heise.de
07/03/2024
Lab test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 is a bright, sharp Full HD projector with autofocus, but it is big, heavy and its app works only in Chinese.
connect.de
06/09/2024
Hands-on test · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 gives sharp, colorful images in a dark room and suits home cinema and presentations, though it lacks adjustable feet.
nerdsheaven.de
05/11/2024
Hands-on review · Smart projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 is a bright, sharp projector with autofocus, but its app is Chinese-only and it has no picture or sound settings.
notebookcheck.biz
08/02/2024
Hands-on review · Smart Full HD projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 has faithful colors and reliable self-focus, but a burnt-tire smell, a loud fan and old software hold it back.
dailygeekshow.com
13/06/2024
Home use review · Entry-level projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 is an easy-to-set-up entry projector for a dim living room, with autofocus and a decent picture but limited detail.
notebookcheck.nl
08/02/2024
Hands-on review · Budget Full HD projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 has accurate colors and automatic focus, but a burnt-tire smell, a loud fan and dated Android 9 software hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Xiaoxin 100

  • Native 1080p resolution provides sharp and clear images, even when decoding 4K content.
  • Reliable automatic focusing and keystone correction via ToF laser sensor for quick setup.
  • Versatile orientation with an integrated stand that allows for easy tilting and ceiling projection.
  • Modern, minimalist design with a high-quality fabric finish that fits well in home environments.
  • Strong connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and support for external USB 3.0 storage.
  • Offers excellent value for money as a budget-friendly home cinema solution.
  • Decent built-in speakers for small rooms, with the option to connect external audio via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack.

What customers don't like about Lenovo Xiaoxin 100

  • High latency makes it unsuitable for competitive gaming or use as a primary PC monitor replacement.
  • Audible fan noise remains active even in speaker-only mode and can be distracting during quiet scenes.
  • Actual brightness may be lower than advertised, making it difficult to use in well-lit rooms.
  • Lack of image quality settings (brightness, saturation) on the native software for some models.
  • The remote control often requires a direct line of sight and can feel unresponsive.
  • Compatibility issues with certain apps in the built-in store, sometimes requiring an external TV stick for the best experience.
  • No built-in lens cap to protect the glass from dust and scratches.

Verdict

The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100 is a compact, portable smart projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution with 4K decoding and HDR10 support. It delivers a peak brightness of 700 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a throw ratio of 1.25:1 for images up to 150 inches. Its main pros include high-precision CMOS-assisted autofocus, automatic keystone correction, and robust connectivity through Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, alongside dual 5W speakers with Dolby Audio. However, its main cons include a lack of image adjustment settings for brightness or saturation in stock software and a relatively low brightness that requires a dimmed environment for optimal viewing.

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