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Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:170Throw ratio:1.4:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro 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 Leisure 3 Pro
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 95% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▲Better than 57%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components

42%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

4.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.6

Audio & Features

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

▼Worse than 93%
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • vankyo-leisure-3-pro
vankyo-leisure-3-pro
Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of projector Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

42%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

4.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.6

Audio & Features

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

5.4
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
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
170
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 170 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 96.8% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500:1, lower than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
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
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Throw ratio
1.4:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
176 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 176 inch, smaller than 65.7% of projectors and equal to 0.4% 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)
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.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 80.8% of projectors and equal to 7.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
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
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
64 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 64 W of power, less than 87.5% of projectors.
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Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 171 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (64 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    64 W vs 235 W
  • 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/TF slot.
  • 7x cheaper
    Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • 47.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.6 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.63 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 7x cheaper
    Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • 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.
  • 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/TF slot.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 171 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (64 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    64 W vs 235 W
  • 47.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.6 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.63 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 92.3% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (170 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    170 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.87x less popular
    Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 92.3% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (170 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    170 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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.
  • 70.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (176 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    176 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 15 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 30 dB
  • 69 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (214 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    214 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Eric Hernandez
≈ estimated
18/01/2024
Hands-on review · size, setup, picture and sound tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro is not the brightest or best projector, but a solid, good-value pick for budget buyers.
7.0
Kpaceguy
≈ estimated
09/08/2020
Hands-on review · focus, picture and setup tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro is fine for casual movie nights with friends, but not for serious home theater.
Brand video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

jefferyshome.com
28/04/2026
Blog review · Living room projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro suits dark living rooms with its simple menu and 1080p picture, but fan hum and blocked Netflix mirroring are drawbacks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro

  • Excellent value and affordability for an entry-level projector
  • High portability with a compact, lightweight design and included carrying case
  • Good native resolution (1080p) providing clear images for casual movie nights
  • Easy setup process with versatile connectivity (HDMI, USB, VGA, and Wi-Fi mirroring)
  • Surprisingly quiet cooling fan compared to other budget models
  • Capable of projecting large screen sizes (up to 176–230 inches) suitable for outdoor use

What customers don't like about Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro

  • Limited brightness makes it difficult to use in rooms with ambient light
  • Built-in speakers are often described as quiet or insufficient for large groups
  • Inflexible placement due to lack of optical zoom or lens shift functions
  • Keystone correction can cause noticeable softening or blurriness at the image edges
  • Wireless screen mirroring can experience lag or connectivity instability
  • Lack of native Bluetooth on some versions requires additional adapters for external audio

Verdict

The Vankyo Leisure 3 Pro is a portable LCD mini projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution (1920x1080) with 4K content support and 170 ANSI lumens of brightness. It offers a 1.4:1 throw ratio capable of projecting screens from 40 to 200 inches and includes dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi for wireless screen mirroring along with Bluetooth for external audio. Main pros include its lightweight 3.6 lbs design, quiet 40dB cooling system, and extensive connectivity with two HDMI ports, USB, VGA, and AV inputs. However, common cons include its limited 500:1 contrast ratio, manual focus and keystone requirements, and a 170 ANSI lumen output that necessitates a dark room for optimal viewing.

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