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Portronics Beem 550 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:40000 hours

Portronics Beem 550 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Beem 550
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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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%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 58% of projectors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 91%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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 550

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

6.2
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Supports 1080p input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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
?
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
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
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android TV built in.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% 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
40,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 40,000 hours, shorter than 93.9% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
?
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Portronics Beem 550 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • 20,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 55% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.34 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 6.95x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 550 is cheaper than the average projector (£95 vs £660).
    £95 vs £660
  • 14.1% better value for money
    Portronics Beem 550 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.93 vs 6.9).
    7.93 vs 6.95
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 20,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    40,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 55% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.34 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 172 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (125 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    125 mm vs 297 mm
  • 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 1080p input.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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 1080p input.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 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
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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.
    1.4 vs 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 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
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 74 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (196 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    196 mm vs 122 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Beem 550

  • Native 1080p Full HD resolution provides sharp and clear visuals for its price point.
  • Auto-focus and auto-keystone correction features make setup quick and effortless without manual tuning.
  • Integrated telescopic monopod stand allows for easy height and angle adjustments.
  • Runs on Android TV with pre-installed OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
  • High brightness of 6,000 lumens (approx. 350 ANSI) makes it usable even in rooms with moderate ambient light.
  • Long lamp life rated for up to 40,000 hours, ensuring durability over years of use.
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 1.34 kg) makes it highly portable for travel or different room setups.

What customers don't like about Portronics Beem 550

  • The built-in 5W speaker is decent but may lack enough room coverage or depth for a true cinematic experience.
  • Potential for dust entry due to gaps in the lens design, which can affect display quality over time.
  • Limited built-in storage (8 GB) and RAM (1 GB) may lead to slower interface performance when running heavy apps.
  • Lack of a built-in battery means it requires a constant power source, limiting outdoor use without a power bank or outlet.
  • Fan noise can be noticeable during operation, though it is relatively quiet at approximately 28 dB.

Verdict

The Portronics Beem 550 is a compact, smart LED projector featuring a native 720p HD resolution with support for 1080p input, 6000 lumens brightness, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio capable of projecting up to a 100-inch screen. Its standout characteristics include an integrated telescopic monopod stand for flexible height and angle adjustments, built-in Android TV for direct access to apps like Netflix and Prime Video, and convenient automated features such as auto-focus and auto-keystone correction. Key pros consist of its high portability, versatile connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and HDMI, and a long-lasting LED lamp life of up to 40,000 hours. However, cons include its lower native resolution compared to Full HD models, limited internal storage at 8GB, and a relatively basic 5W built-in speaker that may require external audio for a true cinematic experience.

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