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Optoma Photon Go review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:650Throw ratio:0.18:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Optoma Photon Go Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma Photon Go
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

8.3

List score

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 58% 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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▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

▲Better than 59%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Design & Power

▲Better than 63%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 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 63% of models

6.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each 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 63%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
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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 (3)
List score: in 3 of 102 lists (3%)
★Better than 91%
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Ranked #296 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector Optoma Photon Go

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Design & Power

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
8.3
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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
650
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 650 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 75% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500000:1, higher than 90.9% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
0.18:1
Min throw distance
0.26 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.26 m, shorter than 95.2% of projectors and equal to 0.1% 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% of projectors and equal to 6.7% of projectors.
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
27.1 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 27.1 ms, higher than 51% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
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
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
2
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <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.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
60 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 60 W of power, less than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
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Optoma Photon Go vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.75 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.26 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Optoma Photon Go 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.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.1% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 9.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.3/ 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 (3)
    List score: in 3 of 102 lists (3%)
    8.3 vs 7.6
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.75 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.26 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Optoma Photon Go corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.1% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • Includes built-in battery
    Optoma Photon Go has a built-in battery, while the average projector does not. 6.3% of projectors have one.
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    60 W vs 230 W
  • 42.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.72 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 70.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (650 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    650 vs 2,200
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 25 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 20 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    10 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 8.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 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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    ▼ Worse than 63% of models

    6.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 video reviews, each 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.
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 70.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (650 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    650 vs 2,200
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 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.
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 250 inch
  • 25 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (5 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    5 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 20 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    10 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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 headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 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.
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 31 dB
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    30 dB vs 28 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech Jamo
≈ estimated
08/03/2026
Hands-on review · gaming, movies and portability
Verdict
Optoma Photon Go is a convenient pick, thanks to battery power and easy short-throw setup, despite a washed-out picture.
8.0
Pakiu Reviews in English
≈ estimated
21/07/2025
Short review · first impressions and specifications
Verdict
Optoma Photon Go is bright, sharp and easy to set up, but its battery life is short and it isn't for everyone.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Optoma Photon Go

  • Laser light source is rated for 20000 hours.
  • A minimum throw of 0.26 m suits a small room.
  • Motorized focus means no hand adjustment is needed.
  • The 20 W sound with Dolby Atmos fills a small room.
  • HDR10 support and 110% BT.2020 coverage give films a wide color range.
  • The built-in battery lets it run without a socket.

What customers don't like about Optoma Photon Go

  • 650 ANSI lumens only works in a dark room.
  • The picture tops out at 100 inch.
  • Manual focus is missing, so sharpness cannot be set by hand.
  • Vertical keystone correction is only 5 degrees, so the projector must sit level.
  • Noise of 35 dB can be heard in quiet scenes.

Verdict

Laser light, not a lamp, is the first thing that sets the Optoma Photon Go apart, with a rated life of 20000 hours. It sits as close as 0.26 m from the wall and focuses on its own, so setup takes little time. Its 2500000:1 contrast ratio gives films deep blacks, and HDR10 with 110% BT.2020 coverage adds range. The 20 W stereo sound with Dolby Atmos is loud enough for a small room. Chromecast and a built-in battery let it run without a laptop, and at 1.72 kg it is light to carry. The trade-off is the picture size, which tops out at 100 inch. It suits a buyer who wants a projector for a living room or a bedroom and does not need a very big screen.

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