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Pico Genie L700 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:700Throw ratio:1.3:1Lamp life:50000 hours

Pico Genie L700 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Pico Genie L700
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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 64% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

▼Worse than 64% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▲Better than 86%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 59% of models
Score components

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

8.0

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

▼Worse than 59%
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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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Technical Specifications of projector Pico Genie L700

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

8.0

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

6.3
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

?
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:
Pico Genie L700 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
700
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 700 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 73.4% of projectors and equal to 2.1% 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
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.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.3:1
Min throw distance
1.5 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.5 m, longer than 80.5% of projectors and equal to 6.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
250 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 250 inch, larger than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 1.2% 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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 80.8% of projectors and equal to 7.7% 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
?
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
50,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 95.4% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
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 96.5% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
110 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 110 W of power, less than 68.5% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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Pico Genie L700 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 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
  • 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.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 4.53x cheaper
    Pico Genie L700 is cheaper than the average projector (£170 vs £770).
    £170 vs £770
  • 12% better value for money
    Pico Genie L700 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.29 vs 6.5).
    7.29 vs 6.51
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern USB standard
    This projector supports a newer USB standard than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average projector supports USB USB 2.0.
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 12
  • 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.
    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.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 125 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (110 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    110 W vs 235 W
  • 32.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (2.1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    2.1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 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
  • 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
  • 0.48 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 4.87x less popular
    Pico Genie L700 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 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
  • 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.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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.
  • 0.48 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 5 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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

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What customers like about Pico Genie L700

  • Excellent value for money with high-end specs at a breakthrough price point of approximately £199-£225.
  • High brightness of 700 ANSI Lumens, making it usable even in daylight or well-lit rooms.
  • Impressive lamp life of up to 50,000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance and bulb replacement costs.
  • Smart features including Android 12 OS with preloaded apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+.
  • Effective auto-setup features such as auto-focus, automatic keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance.
  • Versatile projection size, capable of reaching up to 250-300 inches while maintaining decent quality.
  • Portable design weighing roughly 2.1kg, making it easy to fit into carry-on luggage.

What customers don't like about Pico Genie L700

  • Lack of an internal battery, requiring a mains power connection for use.
  • Questionable native resolution, with some users reporting a 'screen door effect' and blurry text when used for art or fine detail.
  • No support for 3D content even with glasses.
  • Fixed throw distance, which may limit placement options in smaller or awkwardly shaped rooms.
  • Potential for noisy operation typical of budget LCD models, though specific decibel levels are often unlisted.
  • Heavier and larger than some ultra-compact pico projectors in the same category.

Verdict

The Pico Genie L700 is a high-specification LED LCD projector featuring native Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution, 700 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a high 3000:1 contrast ratio. Running on the Android 12 operating system, it offers built-in Smart TV functionality with access to apps like Netflix and YouTube, alongside dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless connectivity. Main pros include its automated setup features—such as auto-focus, four-point keystone correction, and auto-obstacle avoidance—powerful dual 5W speakers, and an impressive 50,000-hour lamp life that minimizes long-term maintenance costs. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in battery, requiring a constant mains power connection, and the absence of 3D support compared to other models in the Pico Genie lineup.

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