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Philips NeoPix 106 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:100Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Philips NeoPix 106 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips NeoPix 106
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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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▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

5.3

Technical score

30%

5.3

List score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 96% 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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▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 64%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

42%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

▼Worse than 95%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
5.3

List score

List score
5.3/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of projector Philips NeoPix 106

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

42%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

5.3
Reviews score
7.8
List score
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
100
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 100 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.6% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500:1, lower than 95.4% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Max projection size
50 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 50 inch, smaller than 100% 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
?
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
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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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
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
?
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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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
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
42 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 42 W of power, less than 94.2% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
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Philips NeoPix 106 vs the average projector

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  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Philips NeoPix 106 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 188 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (42 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    42 W vs 230 W
  • 82.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.51 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 8.25x cheaper
    Philips NeoPix 106 is cheaper than the average projector (£80 vs £660).
    £80 vs £660
  • 139 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (158 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    158 mm vs 297 mm
  • 8.25x cheaper
    Philips NeoPix 106 is cheaper than the average projector (£80 vs £660).
    £80 vs £660
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Philips NeoPix 106 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 188 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (42 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    42 W vs 230 W
  • 82.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.51 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 139 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (158 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    158 mm vs 297 mm
  • 95.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    100 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 30.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.3/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
    5.3 vs 7.6
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 200 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (50 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    50 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
  • 30.3% lower list score
    List score
    5.3/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 112 lists (1%)
    5.3 vs 7.6
  • 95.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    100 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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 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.
  • 200 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (50 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    50 inch vs 250 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 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

Video reviews

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

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What customers like about Philips NeoPix 106

  • At 0.51 kg it is easy to carry in a bag.
  • 158 mm wide and 73.6 mm high keep it small.
  • Drawing 42 W, it uses little power.
  • Auto keystone correction straightens the picture by itself.
  • The LED lamp is rated for 30000 hours.
  • The remote control is included, and a 3.5 mm audio jack takes external speakers.

What customers don't like about Philips NeoPix 106

  • 100 lumens means the picture needs a dark room.
  • The 50 inch maximum size is small for a living room.
  • A 2 W speaker makes sound quiet and thin.
  • There is no Bluetooth, so sound cannot go wireless to a speaker.
  • Manual focus only, so you adjust sharpness by hand.

Verdict

At 0.51 kg and 158 mm wide, the Philips NeoPix 106 slips into a bag for trips. It draws just 42 W when running, so power use stays low. Auto keystone correction sets the picture straight on a table or wall without fiddling. The trade-off is brightness and sound: 100 lumens, a 50 inch maximum and a 2 W speaker mean a dark room and a second speaker. The 1280x720 panel is fine for cartoons and home films, and the LED lamp is rated for 30000 hours. It has a 3.5 mm audio jack for better speakers, and the remote control is included. It suits a child's bedroom, a sleepover or a quick film, rather than a big living room with the lights on.

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