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Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:170Throw ratio:1.4:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Vankyo Leisure 470 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 470 Pro
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

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5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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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Score components

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

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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
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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
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Technical Specifications of projector Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

42%

4.6

Image Quality

22%

4.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Design & Power

5.2
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
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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
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Popularity:
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.6
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
600:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 600:1, lower than 94.4% of projectors and equal to 0.6% 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
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Throw ratio
1.4:1
Min throw distance
1.39 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.39 m, longer than 78.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
250 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 250 inch, larger than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 1.2% 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
26 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 26 ms, lower than 53.2% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
In 1080P.
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
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
5.1
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
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)
50,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 50,000 hours, shorter than 96.5% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
60 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 60 W of power, less than 87.8% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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Vankyo Leisure 470 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.
  • 30,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 175 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    60 W vs 235 W
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 5.5x cheaper
    Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is cheaper than the average projector (£140 vs £770).
    £140 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 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
  • 30,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    50,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 175 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    60 W vs 235 W
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    600:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB
  • 4.87x less popular
    Vankyo Leisure 470 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 (600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    600:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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 (76.94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    76.94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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.
  • 0.37 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.39 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 70% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (3 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 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
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
Jeff Rauseo
≈ estimated
03/08/2022
Hands-on review · picture, mirroring and build quality
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a fun portable family projector with native 1080p, but not a home theater choice.
7.0
BuyRightProducts
≈ estimated
05/06/2024
Short review · image, gaming and speaker tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is functional and fun for casual use on a tight budget, but everyday use calls for better speakers or a pricier model.
7.0
DoseOfET
≈ estimated
11/09/2022
Unboxing · first look at the box, ports and remote
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is probably fine for basic display use, but not for detailed dark movies.
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video
Brand video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
13/07/2022
Lab test · Mini projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro suits casual viewing with accurate color and wireless mirroring, but its dim 170-lumen picture and loud fan limit it.
nikktech.com
10/10/2022
Hands-on test · Compact 1080p projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a compact 1080p projector that looks slightly brighter than the 495W in dark scenes, but its 170 lumens make bright scenes look dim.
katrinawalker.com
27/09/2022
Hands-on test · Sewing projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is the better pick for tracing large sewing patterns, with a sharper, larger image than the 470.
uk.pcmag.com
13/07/2022
Hands-on test · Portable mini projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is an inexpensive, easy-to-carry mini projector with strong sound, suited to casual movie nights but limited by low brightness.
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nikktech.com
10/10/2022
Summary of the review
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro & Leisure 495W 1080p LED Projectors Review
maketecheasier.com
21/07/2022
Hands-on test · Streaming and travel
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a small projector that shows fireworks clearly and mirrors Android phones easily, but you need to supply your own screen.
gadgetexplained.com
01/08/2022
Video review · Phone and PC streaming
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a simple 1080p projector with on-board controls and a useful case, but its dim picture needs a dark room.
serial-gamers.fr
03/03/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming and streaming
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a basic projector that works for occasional TV and light gaming, but it needs closed curtains and good external speakers.
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es.pcmag.com
13/07/2022
Summary of the review
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro - 2022 Review - PCMag Spain
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro

  • High value for the price, often cited as a top budget-friendly entry-level option.
  • Native 1080p resolution provides a sharper and clearer image than previous 720p models.
  • Built-in 3W speaker delivers surprisingly loud and clear audio volume for its size.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for travel or backyard movie nights.
  • Versatile connectivity options, including dual HDMI ports, USB, and wireless screen mirroring for iOS/Android.
  • Simple 'plug and play' setup with an intuitive user interface and included carrying case.
  • Low input lag (approx. 26ms) makes it suitable for casual gaming.

What customers don't like about Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro

  • Low maximum brightness (170 lumens) requires a very dark room for the best viewing experience.
  • Noticeable and sometimes distracting cooling fan noise.
  • Native screen mirroring often does not support major streaming apps like Netflix or Disney+ due to copyright restrictions; a streaming stick (Roku/Firestick) is typically required.
  • Limited manual focus and keystone adjustment range can make perfect image alignment difficult.
  • Colors and contrast can appear 'flat' or inaccurate compared to more expensive name-brand projectors.
  • No built-in battery, requiring a constant AC power source for operation.

Verdict

The Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro is a compact, ultra-portable LCD projector featuring a native 1920x1080 resolution and 170 ANSI lumens of brightness. Key characteristics include dual-band 5G/2.4GHz Wi-Fi for wireless screen mirroring, a 3W built-in speaker, and a long lamp life of up to 50,000 hours. Its main pros are its industry-leading small form factor—measuring roughly 7.8 x 5.7 x 3 inches—and its ability to project a massive 250-inch image with impressive color accuracy for its budget price. However, users should note common cons such as loud cooling fan noise (37dB), relatively low peak brightness that requires a very dark room for best results, and a manual focus and keystone system that can feel slightly touchy.

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