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Portronics Beem 100 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Native panel resolution:800x480ANSI lumens:100Throw ratio:?Lamp life:30000 hours

Portronics Beem 100 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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Score components

35%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.8

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 98% of projectors
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 54% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 54%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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
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Score components

42%

4.2

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

4.8

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
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Technical Specifications of projector Portronics Beem 100

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

42%

4.2

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.2

Audio & Features

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

4.8
Reviews score
4.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
ANSI lumens
100
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 100 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.6% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
800x480
This projector uses a native resolution of 800x480, lower than 99.2% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Output resolution
800x480
This projector supports output resolution up to 800x480, lower than 99.4% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
100 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 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
?
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
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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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
?
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
none
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: <3.5k 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
?
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Portronics Beem 100 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 68.1% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.95 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 6.95x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 100 is cheaper than the average projector (£95 vs £660).
    £95 vs £660
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 110.18 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (186.8 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    186.82 mm vs 297 mm
  • 6.95x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 100 is cheaper than the average projector (£95 vs £660).
    £95 vs £660
  • 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
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 68.1% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.95 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 110.18 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (186.8 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    186.82 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
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 35.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 35.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.8 vs 7.4
  • 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 output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (800x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    800x480 vs 1920x1080
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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 video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 4 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2017 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    July 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech Care
≈ estimated
29/09/2017
Short review · laptop connection and brief performance check
Verdict
Portronics Beem 100 performs very well for its size, though brightness is modest at 100 lumens.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
deccanchronicle.com
≈ estimated
20/08/2017
Hands-on test · Portable LED projector
Verdict
The Portronics Beem 100 is a light, easy-to-set-up projector for presentations and text, but its low 800 x 480 resolution and tiny speakers make movies disappointing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Beem 100

  • Ultra-portable and compact design for easy travel
  • Highly affordable and offers good value for money
  • Sharp text rendering, making it suitable for business presentations
  • Versatile connectivity including HDMI, SD card, USB, and AV ports
  • Includes a remote control and necessary cables (AV, power) in the box
  • Long-lasting LED/Laser light source compared to traditional bulb projectors
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface

What customers don't like about Portronics Beem 100

  • Low native resolution makes pixels highly visible on larger screens
  • Inbuilt speakers are relatively quiet and lack depth for large rooms
  • Washed-out colours when used in 'movie mode'
  • Low brightness (100 lumens) requires a very dark room for clear viewing
  • Manual focus only; lacks motorized or remote focus adjustment
  • Limited maximum projection size of approximately 80 inches without quality loss

Verdict

The Portronics Beem 100 is a compact, ultra-portable LED projector featuring a native resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and 100 ANSI lumens brightness, designed primarily for basic presentations and home use. It offers versatile connectivity options including HDMI, USB, and an SD card slot, alongside a built-in 2W speaker and a lamp life of up to 30,000 hours. Its main advantages are its lightweight 950g body, affordable price point, and ease of use via the included remote control. However, it suffers from a low native resolution that makes pixels visible on larger screens, average contrast requiring a dark room for clarity, and a limited maximum projection size of 80 to 100 inches.

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