OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Projectors Methodology v1.0
Projectors Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Projectors Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Projectors Methodology v1.0

Vankyo H500R Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:330Throw ratio:1.23:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Vankyo H500R Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Vankyo H500R
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 81% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▲Better than 70%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.2

Audio & Features

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

▼Worse than 77%
?

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • vankyo-h500r
vankyo-h500r
Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of projector Vankyo H500R

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.2

Audio & Features

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

5.9
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vankyo H500R has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
330
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 330 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 86.4% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, lower than 80.8% of projectors and equal to 2.9% 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
LCD
Show more
Throw ratio
1.23:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 4% 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.
Show more
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
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
Show more
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
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 88.7% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Show more
Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Roku OS.
Operating system
proprietary
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.
Show more
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
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.
Show more

Vankyo H500R vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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
  • 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.
    Roku OS.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • 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.
  • 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 HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 4.28x cheaper
    Vankyo H500R is cheaper than the average projector (£180 vs £770).
    £180 vs £770
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This projector includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 10% of projectors include an external memory slot.
    microSD slot.
  • 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.
    Roku OS.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 183.2 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (116.8 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    116.8 mm vs 300 mm
  • 41% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.8 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.83 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 85% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (330 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    330 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,500:1 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.87x less popular
    Vankyo H500R has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 85% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (330 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    330 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,500:1 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.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 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
  • 15 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.08 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.025 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 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 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. 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
  • 4 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (32 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    32 dB vs 28 dB
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 30 dB
  • 61 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (188 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    188 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
CopperCarver
≈ estimated
21/09/2026
Hands-on review · setup, picture, sound and gaming
Verdict
Vankyo H500R is clear, bright and satisfying for the price, best for casual use rather than competitive gaming.
9.0
iDiscoverTech
≈ estimated
06/12/2025
Hands-on review · two weeks of use
Verdict
Vankyo H500R is a solid all-ages projector with a clear picture and good audio.
9.0
Jaunt Junkies
≈ estimated
12/11/2025
Hands-on review · outdoor movie night and setup
Verdict
Vankyo H500R is easy to set up and use, and it handled an outdoor movie night well.
9.0
The Review
≈ estimated
08/11/2025
Short hands-on look · setup, picture and speaker test
Verdict
Vankyo H500R has a clear, vibrant picture and loud built-in sound, making it a strong pick.
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
23/08/2026
Lab test · Roku smart projector
Verdict
The Vankyo H500R suits Roku fans who want casual movie nights; its color is good, but it looks dim and lags too much for gaming.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vankyo H500R

  • Integrated Roku TV provides easy access to streaming services without extra sticks
  • Effective auto-focus and auto-keystone correction for quick setup
  • Native 1080p resolution offers good image quality for casual viewing
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for different rooms
  • Dual 5W speakers are generally loud enough for small spaces
  • Supports modern connectivity like 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and AirPlay
  • Excellent value for the price, often found under $200

What customers don't like about Vankyo H500R

  • Low brightness (330 ANSI lumens) requires a very dark room for the best experience
  • Image can become slightly blurry or lose focus at the corners/edges
  • Fan noise is noticeable and can be distracting during quiet scenes
  • Weak contrast ratio makes it difficult to see details in dark movie scenes
  • Built-in speakers lack bass and can sound harsh at high volumes
  • Remote control is not backlit, making it harder to use in the dark

Verdict

The Vankyo Performance H500R is a compact, smart projector featuring built-in Roku TV for direct streaming and a native 1080p Full HD resolution capable of projecting images up to 150 inches. It delivers 330 ANSI lumens of brightness with a 1500:1 contrast ratio and includes modern convenience features like auto-focus, auto-keystone correction, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Main pros include its highly portable 4-pound design, seamless integration of popular apps like Netflix and Disney+, and loud dual 5W speakers with Dolby Audio support. However, its lower brightness level makes it best suited for dark rooms as it can look washed out in ambient light, and some users report audible fan noise (≤32dB) and occasional blurriness around the edges of the image.

Compare Vankyo H500R with other products in the Projectors category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Vankyo H500R and other products in the Projectors category

No results found