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Portronics Beem 520 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:30000 hours

Portronics Beem 520 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 520
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
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of projectors
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

42%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

4.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 65%
8.0

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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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of projector Portronics Beem 520

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%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

4.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

6.1
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Portronics Beem 520 has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 71.7% of projectors.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
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.
Supports 4K input.
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
105 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 105 inch, smaller than 92.1% of projectors.
88 inches recommended for best quality.
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
?
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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
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
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% 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.
Eco mode rating.
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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Portronics Beem 520 vs the average projector

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  • 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.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 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
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 69.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.95 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.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 11x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 520 is cheaper than the average projector (£70 vs £770).
    £70 vs £770
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 11x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 520 is cheaper than the average projector (£70 vs £770).
    £70 vs £770
  • 14.2% better value for money
    Portronics Beem 520 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.43 vs 6.5).
    7.43 vs 6.51
  • 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.
  • 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 OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 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
  • 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.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 69.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    0.95 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 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
  • 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.
    Supports 4K input.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 141.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (105 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    88 inches recommended for best quality.
    105 inch vs 246.5 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Supports 4K input.
    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 glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 141.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (105 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    88 inches recommended for best quality.
    105 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
  • 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
  • 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

Video reviews

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

4.0
Techie With Glasses
≈ estimated
28/06/2025
Hands-on review · dust, sound, Bluetooth and remote tests
Verdict
Portronics Beem 520 is not recommended as a budget buy, mainly because dust enters through the lens gap and leaves dark spots on the picture.
8.0
Techie With Glasses
≈ estimated
22/06/2025
Unboxing and hands-on review · streaming, settings and price
Verdict
Portronics Beem 520 is good value for the price, but its picture controls and speakers are limited and it needs low room light.
8.0
Amit Dhiman
≈ estimated
08/03/2025
Unboxing · features, remote and first setup walkthrough
Verdict
Portronics Beem 520 is, according to the creator, the best projector in its price range.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

timesofindia.indiatimes.com
08/06/2025
Long-term test · Compact smart projector
Verdict
The Portronics Beem 520 is an easy-to-set-up projector that suits casual movie nights and backyard screenings, though its 720p panel and laggy built-in apps hold it back.
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msn.com
08/06/2025
Summary of the review
Portronics Beem 520 projector review: Big-screen fun on a budget
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msn.com
08/06/2025
Summary of the review
Portronics Beem 520 projector review: Big-screen fun on a budget
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msn.com
08/06/2025
Summary of the review
Portronics Beem 520 projector review: Big-screen fun on a budget
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Portronics Beem 520

  • Excellent value for money at its budget price point
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable
  • Built-in telescopic stand allows for easy angle adjustment
  • Automatic vertical keystone correction simplifies setup
  • Pre-installed streaming apps like Netflix and Hotstar
  • Smooth wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth
  • Versatile mounting options including ceiling and wall support

What customers don't like about Portronics Beem 520

  • Native 720p resolution lacks sharpness for professional or high-end use
  • Internal 3W speakers are weak for larger rooms or outdoor environments
  • Open engine design makes the lens prone to internal dust buildup
  • Requires a dark room for optimal brightness and clarity
  • Lack of built-in battery limits truly portable outdoor use
  • Remote control lacks voice command functionality
  • No automatic focus; requires manual adjustment via a rotatable ring

Verdict

The Portronics Beem 520 is a compact smart LED projector that offers a native 720p HD resolution with support for up to 4K Ultra HD input and a brightness of 2200 lumens. Its standout design features include a built-in telescopic stand for height and angle adjustments (up to 90 degrees), automatic vertical keystone correction, and a lightweight 950g build. Main pros include its ease of setup, pre-installed streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video, and versatile connectivity through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB. However, its 3W built-in speaker is relatively weak for large spaces, it lacks an internal battery requiring constant power, and its open-engine design makes it susceptible to internal dust accumulation.

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