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ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£750Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1800Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ULTIMEA Poseidon E100
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
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Score distribution
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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 81% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

▲Better than 81%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

7.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Design & Power

▲Better than 82%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of projector ULTIMEA Poseidon E100

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

7.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

7.8

Design & Power

7.4
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
2.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 has a popularity score of 2 points, which is lower than 61.8% of projectors.
2.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
1,800
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,800 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 60.2% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
400:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 400:1, lower than 97.1% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
0.53 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.53 m, shorter than 86.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% 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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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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
5.3
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.
Google TV built in.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% 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)
?
Operating power consumption
120 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 120 W of power, less than 65.7% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
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ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (120% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    120% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 20 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 0.5 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.53 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 10.3% better value for money
    ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.18 vs 6.5).
    7.18 vs 6.51
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (120% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    120% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 20 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 0.5 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.53 m vs 1.025 m
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Google TV certified.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 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.
    Google TV built in.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 5 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    25 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 115 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (120 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    120 W vs 235 W
  • 113 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (187 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    187 mm vs 300 mm
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (400:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    400:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 18.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,800 vs 2,200
  • 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.
  • 3.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    ULTIMEA Poseidon E100
    the average projector
    ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.74 vs 8.000).
    7.74 vs 8
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (400:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    400:1 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
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 18.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,800 vs 2,200
  • 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. 52.1% 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

Video reviews

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

7.0
ZinoNetic
≈ estimated
15/01/2026
Hands-on review · brightness, autofocus and connectivity
Verdict
ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 is only worth buying if 1080p is enough and you don't need eARC, and it works best as a standalone purchase.
9.5
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
28/11/2025
Hands-on review · image, sound and autofocus tests
Verdict
ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 is a strong home projector with very good picture quality and speakers, though it has no gimbal stand.
9.0
Jumping Bean Tech
≈ estimated
08/11/2025
Hands-on review · day and night image, sound and comparison
Verdict
ULTIMEA Poseidon E100 is one of the most polished DLP projectors in its class and a strong everyday pick.
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

winfuture.de
23/02/2026
Hands-on test · Google TV
Verdict
The Ultimea Poseidon E100 is a bright Google TV projector with a dust-sealed optical engine, but it has little built-in storage and no kickstand.
android-mt.ouest-france.fr
26/10/2025
Home cinema test · Google TV
Verdict
The Ultimea Poseidon E100 is a well-built compromise: bright enough for daylight and easy to set up, but not a true 4K picture and with weak black levels.
planetenumerique.com
15/10/2025
Video review · Built-in Google TV
Verdict
The Ultimea Poseidon E100 is a quiet, bright projector with a sharp picture and built-in Google TV, but its two overlapping menu systems can be confusing.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about ULTIMEA Poseidon E100

  • High brightness (1,800 ANSI Lumens) providing clear images even with some ambient light
  • Excellent color depth and contrast due to DLP technology and 120% DCI-P3 color gamut
  • Impressive built-in audio quality from dual 10W or 15W speakers
  • Quiet operation under 25dB, making it suitable for quiet home environments
  • Supports native 3D and 4K decoding for a versatile viewing experience
  • Smart features including Google TV and fast real-time autofocus/6D auto keystone correction
  • IP5X dustproof design helps maintain lens clarity and internal longevity

What customers don't like about ULTIMEA Poseidon E100

  • Software and interface issues, such as volume and HDR settings occasionally colliding
  • Bulky and boxy physical design that takes up significant shelf space
  • Lack of a physical gimbal stand or mechanical lens shift for easier height adjustment
  • Potential performance limitations due to modest internal memory (2GB RAM / 8GB Storage) for some apps
  • Severe customer service and warranty concerns reported by some users regarding the brand

Verdict

The Ultimea Poseidon E100 is a high-performance DLP home projector featuring native 1080p resolution with 4K decoding, 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 120% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut for exceptional visual fidelity. Key characteristics include its licensed Google TV operating system, 90% brightness uniformity, IP5X-rated dustproof design, and support for active 3D and HDR10/HLG. Main pros include its seamless USPAA setup with 6D auto keystone and real-time autofocus, dual 10W speakers with Dolby Audio, and MEMC technology for smooth motion in fast-paced scenes. However, some cons include a bulky, cube-like design that takes up significant shelf space, the lack of a mechanical lens shift, and limited internal storage of only 8GB.

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