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Philips Neopix 120 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:100Throw ratio:1.47:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Philips Neopix 120 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips Neopix 120
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 52%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 88%
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Ranked #562 of 878 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector Philips Neopix 120

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

5.1
User score
User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Philips Neopix 120 has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 61.4% of projectors.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.6
ANSI lumens
100
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 100 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.8% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, lower than 61.7% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.6% of projectors and equal to 5.6% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 84% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.47:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
65 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 65 inch, smaller than 100% 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
?
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% 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
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
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
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)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
42 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 42 W of power, less than 94.7% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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Philips Neopix 120 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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.
    Voice remote included.
  • 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
  • 193 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (42 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    42 W vs 235 W
  • 72.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.85 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 5.5x cheaper
    Philips Neopix 120 is cheaper than the average projector (£140 vs £770).
    £140 vs £770
  • 5.5x cheaper
    Philips Neopix 120 is cheaper than the average projector (£140 vs £770).
    £140 vs £770
  • 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.
    Voice remote included.
  • 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
  • 193 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (42 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    42 W vs 235 W
  • 72.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.85 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • 181.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (65 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    65 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    Philips Neopix 120
    the average projector
    Philips Neopix 120 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.10 vs 8.000).
    7.1 vs 8
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 181.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (65 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    65 inch vs 246.5 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
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 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 Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Philips Neopix 120

  • Impressive 2.1 built-in audio system with integrated subwoofer
  • Extremely silent operation with minimal fan noise
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 850g) makes it highly portable
  • Long-lasting LED light source rated for up to 30,000 hours
  • Includes digital keystone correction and zoom for easier image alignment
  • Low power consumption (approx. 42W) compared to traditional bulb projectors
  • Integrated media player for playing content directly from USB or microSD

What customers don't like about Philips Neopix 120

  • Low brightness level (100 ANSI lumens) requires a pitch-black room for a clear image
  • Maximum recommended screen size is limited to 65 inches
  • Native 720p resolution may lack the sharpness found in 1080p competitors
  • Poor value for money compared to higher-spec projectors in the same price range
  • Potential reliability issues, with some users reporting premature hardware failure
  • Lacks a sealed optical path, making it susceptible to internal dust and debris
  • Limited smart features; requires an external streaming stick for most apps

Verdict

The Philips NeoPix 120 is a compact LCD home projector featuring a native 720p HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), an LED light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. It projects a recommended maximum screen size of 65 inches at a distance of approximately 2.12 metres and includes a built-in 2.1 sound system with dual 5W speakers and a subwoofer for enhanced bass. Key advantages include its super-silent operation, integrated media player for USB content, and portable 850g design that simplifies setup with manual focus and keystone correction. However, its low brightness of 100 lumens requires a thoroughly darkened room for optimal viewing, and it lacks internal smart features or wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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