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Oscal PV800 Pro review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1400Throw ratio:1.29:1Lamp life:50000 hours

Oscal PV800 Pro Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 18 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Oscal PV800 Pro
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

6.8

List score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▲Better than 56% of projectors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

★Better than 91%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

▲Better than 65%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (18)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 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.
▲Better than 63%
6.8

List score

List score
6.8/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 104 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
  • oscal-pv800-pro
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Oscal PV800 Pro

Based on 5 · 12

Reviewers love the built-in streaming apps and image quality, but find brightness lacking and the speakers and software weak.
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Technical Specifications of projector Oscal PV800 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

7.7

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

6.8
Reviews score
8.4
List score
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
1,400
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,400 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 64.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
4,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 4000:1, lower than 61.4% of projectors and equal to 1.1% 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.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.29:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% 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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What reviewers say
Input lag
8.6 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8.6 ms, lower than 84.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
At 1080P/120Hz.
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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What reviewers say
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 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% 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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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% 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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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
50,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 94.9% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Lamp life (eco mode)
50,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 96.7% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
120 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 120 W of power, less than 65.2% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

Oscal PV800 Pro vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.1% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Eco mode rating.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 18.4 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.6 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.6 ms vs 27 ms
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (18)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 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.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • 14% better value for money
    Oscal PV800 Pro has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.92 vs 6.9).
    7.92 vs 6.95
  • 3.67x cheaper
    Oscal PV800 Pro is cheaper than the average projector (£180 vs £660).
    £180 vs £660
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 18.4 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.6 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.6 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.1% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • 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.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 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.
    1 vs 0
  • 30,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Eco mode rating.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 30,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 110 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (120 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    120 W vs 230 W
  • 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
  • 36.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,400 vs 2,200
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.8/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 104 lists (1%)
    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 10.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.8/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 104 lists (1%)
    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 36.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,400 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (4000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    4,000:1 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.
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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.
  • 20% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (8 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    8 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
  • 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

Video reviews

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

9.0
Reviewing Hub
≈ estimated
19/01/2026
Hands-on review · image, input lag and cooling tests
Verdict
Oscal PV800 Pro is easy to recommend for its picture and cooling, though gaming lag and autofocus let it down.
8.0
Shane Craig
≈ estimated
05/01/2026
Hands-on review · brightness, sound and Bluetooth tests
Verdict
Oscal PV800 Pro is a fairly solid budget projector for casual movies and sport, but not for permanent ceiling use.
7.0
Gabetech
≈ estimated
05/12/2025
Hands-on review · image, sound and latency tests
Verdict
Oscal PV800 Pro has a sharp, bright picture with good colours, but its input lag is too high for fast games.
9.0
Ryan Adapts
≈ estimated
05/01/2026
First impressions · short hands-on look
Verdict
Oscal PV800 Pro is a favourite he is keeping, with only minor setup hiccups along the way.
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
30/01/2026
Hands-on test · Streaming projector
Verdict
The Oscal PV800 Pro is a quiet Full HD projector with native Google TV, looking best in a darkened room, though it is slow and dim by day.
6.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
08/12/2025
Hands-on test · Entry-level projector
Verdict
The Oscal PV800 Pro suits darkened rooms, with a natural picture and good Google TV software, but it is much dimmer than advertised and struggles in daylight.
9.0
radins.com
≈ estimated
18/12/2025
Hands-on test · Smart projector
Verdict
The Oscal PV800 Pro is a smart, easy-to-set-up projector with built-in Google TV, suiting families and streaming fans who watch in a darkened room.
fr.root-nation.com
04/02/2026
Not graded yet
9.0
es.root-nation.com
✓ explicit
04/02/2026
Hands-on review · Budget streaming projector
Verdict
The Oscal PV800 Pro is a quiet budget projector with Google TV, Netflix and automatic focus, best in a dark room but dim by day and slow to switch apps.
8.3
nl.techreviewer.de
✓ explicit
12/01/2026
Hands-on review · Streaming projector
Verdict
The Oscal PV800 Pro is a quiet Full HD projector with built-in Google TV and Netflix that sets up quickly, best for casual living-room viewing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Oscal PV800 Pro

  • Official Google TV integration with native Netflix certification (Widevine L1 support)
  • Effective automatic setup features including autofocus, auto-keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance
  • High brightness (rated at 1400 ANSI lumens) suitable for moderately lit rooms or large projections up to 200 inches
  • Quiet cooling system operation, generally remaining under 35 dB
  • Modern connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Good overall build quality with a practical 'Starlight Silver' fabric-textured finish that resists fingerprints

What customers don't like about Oscal PV800 Pro

  • Limited hardware performance due to only 1 GB of RAM, leading to occasional interface pauses
  • Native resolution is 1080p rather than true 4K, despite 4K input support and marketing buzzwords
  • Built-in 8W speakers lack deep bass and dynamics for a true cinematic experience
  • Noticeable input lag makes it unsuitable for fast-paced competitive gaming
  • Internal storage is limited (8 GB), which can be quickly exhausted by many apps
  • Lacks dedicated ceiling mount ports or an included stand

Verdict

The Oscal PV800 Pro is a smart LED projector featuring a native 1080p resolution with 4K decoding support, delivering up to 1400 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 4000:1 contrast ratio for screens up to 200 inches. Running on licensed Google TV (Android 11), it offers seamless native access to apps like Netflix and Disney+ alongside WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and an integrated 8W speaker. Its main advantages include advanced automated setup features such as autofocus, auto-keystone correction, and intelligent obstacle avoidance, combined with a long-lasting LED lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. However, it is limited by 1GB of RAM which can lead to occasional interface lag, lacks a standard tripod thread for mounting, and features only a single mono speaker.

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