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Portronics Beem 470 Mini Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:?

Portronics Beem 470 Mini Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Beem 470 Mini
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components

42%

6.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 65%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
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Technical Specifications of projector Portronics Beem 470 Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

42%

6.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

6.1
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
â–¼ 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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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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Popularity:
Portronics Beem 470 Mini 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
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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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
?
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
?
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
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% 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)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
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 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.3, more modern than 96.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% 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 11
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 11
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
?
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
45 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 45 W of power, less than 93.4% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
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Portronics Beem 470 Mini vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 15 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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 AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 190 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (45 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    45 W vs 235 W
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 56.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.35 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • Includes DVI
    This projector includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 6% of projectors include DVI input.
  • 8.11x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 470 Mini is cheaper than the average projector (£95 vs £770).
    £95 vs £770
  • 12.2% better value for money
    Portronics Beem 470 Mini has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.3 vs 6.5).
    7.3 vs 6.51
  • 15 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Includes DVI
    This projector includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 6% of projectors include DVI input.
  • 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.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 11
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 190 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (45 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    45 W vs 235 W
  • 56.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.35 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 164 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (136 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    136 mm vs 300 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 64.7% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (30 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    30 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 4.87x less popular
    Portronics Beem 470 Mini 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.
  • 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
  • 64.7% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (30 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    30 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 %
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 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
  • 86 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (213 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    213 mm vs 127 mm
  • 68 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (213 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    213 mm vs 145 mm

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What customers like about Portronics Beem 470 Mini

  • Excellent value for money in the budget category
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable
  • Easy and quick setup with a user-friendly interface
  • Pre-installed popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video
  • Versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB
  • Supports wireless screen mirroring for both Android and iOS devices
  • 180-degree rotation feature allows for flexible projection angles (e.g., onto a ceiling)
  • Impressive brightness and clarity for its price point when used in dark environments

What customers don't like about Portronics Beem 470 Mini

  • Focus issues where sharpening the centre can cause corners to appear slightly blurry
  • Built-in 3W speaker lacks depth and volume; external speakers are often recommended
  • Native resolution is 720p (though it supports 1080p input), which may lack sharpness on very large screens
  • Open engine technology can lead to dust accumulation on the inner lens over time
  • Remote control quality is perceived as inferior or 'cheap' compared to the unit itself
  • Bluetooth connectivity can occasionally be unstable or require a video restart to reconnect
  • Performance significantly degrades in well-lit rooms; requires a dark environment for best results

Verdict

The Portronics Beem 470 Mini is a compact, portable smart LED projector featuring a native 720p HD resolution and 2000 lumens of brightness, capable of projecting images up to 150 inches with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Running on an Android-based OS with pre-installed apps like Netflix and Prime Video, it offers versatile connectivity via HDMI, USB, and 3.5mm AUX, alongside wireless screen mirroring for iOS and Android. Its main pros include a flexible 180° rotatable design for easy angle adjustment, built-in 3W speakers, and convenient auto-keystone correction. However, notable cons include its limited brightness in well-lit environments, manual focus requirement, and the potential for dust accumulation due to its open-engine design.

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