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Portronics Pico 11 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Native panel resolution:854x480ANSI lumens:350Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Portronics Pico 11 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Pico 11
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.6

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 68% of projectors
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 74%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

6.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

â–²Better than 55%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 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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6.6

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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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~ £290
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Technical Specifications of projector Portronics Pico 11

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

6.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.5
ANSI lumens
350
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 350 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 85.3% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
854x480
This projector uses a native resolution of 854x480, lower than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
0.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.2 m, shorter than 95.9% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% 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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% 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
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% 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-based smart OS.
Operating system
Android 9.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 9
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.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
10 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 10 W of power, less than 99.3% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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Portronics Pico 11 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 0.81 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 15 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    On HDMI 2.
  • 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-based smart OS.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    it has dual speakers with 10W total output.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.81 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 15 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (35 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    35 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    On HDMI 2.
  • 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-based smart OS.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    it has dual speakers with 10W total output.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • 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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 220 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (10 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    10 W vs 230 W
  • 81.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.55 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 84.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (350 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    350 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    854x480 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 10.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 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 68% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.4
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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.
  • 10.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 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 68% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.4
  • 84.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (350 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    350 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (854x480 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    854x480 vs 1920x1080
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/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. 50.6% 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
  • 10.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (11 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    11 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

8.0
Bhaskar kumar
≈ estimated
22/10/2022
Unboxing and feature tour · wall projection demo
Verdict
Portronics Pico 11 gives very good picture quality on the wall and is compact and battery-powered.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Pico 11

  • High-resolution support with 4K Ultra HD signal input and native 1080p output
  • Compact and portable 'pocket-size' design with an included carrying case
  • Smart features powered by Android 9.0, supporting apps like Netflix and Prime Video
  • Versatile wireless connectivity options including AirPlay, Miracast, DLNA, and Bluetooth
  • Capable of displaying 3D content with compatible glasses
  • Good lamp life, rated up to 30,000 hours in eco mode
  • Decent battery life of approximately 160 minutes (2.66 hours) per charge

What customers don't like about Portronics Pico 11

  • Difficulty connecting some smartphones directly via HDMI with a physical cable
  • Lower brightness (350 ANSI Lumens) compared to standard home theater projectors, requiring a dark room for best results
  • Reports of poor after-sales service from the manufacturer
  • Relatively low sound output from built-in 5W stereo speakers compared to dedicated audio systems
  • Remote control limitations, such as being able to turn the unit off but not on
  • Does not support charging while the projector is actively in use

Verdict

The Portronics Pico 11 is a portable DLP smart projector featuring an Android 9.0 operating system, an A53 quad-core processor, and a brightness of 350 ANSI lumens. It supports 4K signal input and native 1080p output, capable of projecting images up to 150–200 inches with added support for 3D content and HDR10. Key pros include its high-capacity 7800mAh battery providing approximately 160 minutes of playtime, built-in 10W stereo speakers, and versatile wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Miracast. However, some users have reported potential drawbacks such as difficulties with direct HDMI-to-phone connections and limited after-sales service support.

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