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Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:400Throw ratio:1.1:1Lamp life:20000 hours

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

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

▼Worse than 76% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▲Better than 81%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

▼Worse than 70%
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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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<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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £120
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Technical Specifications of projector Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

6.0
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

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 100M has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
400
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 400 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 83.3% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 7.8% 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.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.1:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
100 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 100 inch, smaller than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 6.6% 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
50 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 50 ms, higher than 76.5% of projectors and equal to 2.7% 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.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
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 12
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 12
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
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
72 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 72 W of power, less than 79.3% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 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)
  • 74.2% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 6.42x cheaper
    Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is cheaper than the average projector (£120 vs £770).
    £120 vs £770
  • 10.5% better value for money
    Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.19 vs 6.5).
    7.19 vs 6.51
  • 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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 12
  • 74.2% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 163 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (72 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    72 W vs 235 W
  • 174 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (126 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    126 mm vs 300 mm
  • 81.8% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    400 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz 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
  • 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
  • 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 100M has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 81.8% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    400 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 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.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • 23 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (50 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    50 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 3W.
    6 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
  • 64 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (191 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    191 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
HOCTvChannel - English version
≈ estimated
15/05/2025
Hands-on test · image, sound, noise and brightness checks
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is good value for casual viewing in bedrooms or kids' rooms, but brightness and sound fall short.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

en.hoc.hu
15/05/2025
Hands-on test · Compact home projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a compact projector that focuses and straightens itself, suiting families who want a simple movie screen in a dark room.
en.hoc.hu
15/05/2025
Hands-on test · Compact home projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a compact projector that focuses and straightens itself, suiting families who want a simple movie screen in a dark room.
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fr.hoc.hu
15/05/2025
Summary of the review
We tested: Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M
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espritnewgen.wordpress.com
17/06/2026
Real-world test · Picture quality
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a disappointment: compact with Android and autofocus, but a dim picture, soft edges and weak sound let it down.
en.hoc.hu
15/05/2025
Hands-on test · Compact home projector
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a compact projector that focuses and straightens itself, suiting families who want a simple movie screen in a dark room.
hwmind.it
15/03/2025
Hands-on test · Picture and sound
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a compact projector with a good picture up to 2 m wide and surprisingly loud speakers, best used in a dark room.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M

  • Versatile 210° adjustable gimbal stand for wall or ceiling projection
  • Fast and reliable automatic ToF laser autofocus and keystone correction
  • Compact and lightweight design (under 1 kg) for high portability
  • Native 1080p resolution provides sharp images up to 80-100 inches
  • Modern connectivity including Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Built-in Android 12 with Google Play Store and major streaming apps

What customers don't like about Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M

  • Low actual brightness (approx. 230–350 ANSI lumens) makes it unusable in daylight
  • Weak built-in 3W speakers with poor bass; external audio is highly recommended
  • Lack of physical lens cap to protect optics when not in use
  • Noticeable input latency (50-100ms), making it unsuitable for competitive gaming
  • Built-in media player struggles with 4K files and AC3 audio via USB
  • Limited 2GB RAM can lead to slowdowns when multitasking with apps

Verdict

The Lenovo Xiaoxin 100M is a compact, entry-level smart projector featuring native 1080p Full HD resolution, 400 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Its standout characteristic is a built-in U-shaped gimbal stand that allows for a 210° vertical tilt, enabling easy projection onto walls or ceilings. Main pros include its lightweight 0.8 kg portable design, integrated Android 12 OS with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, and automated setup tools like ToF laser autofocus and auto-keystone correction. However, notable cons include its limited brightness which requires a dark room for optimal viewing, mediocre dual 3W built-in speakers, and high input lag (~60-70ms) that makes it unsuitable for competitive gaming.

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