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Vankyo Leisure 495W Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:220Throw ratio:1.31:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Vankyo Leisure 495W 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 495W
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of projectors
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 61%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

42%

5.0

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 92%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • vankyo-leisure-495w
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
Best rankings
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What owners say about the Vankyo Leisure 495W

Based on 109 owners sharing their experience in online comments

23%positive13%mixed64%negative

Owners like the affordable large picture, but blur, loud fans, and unreliable smart features leave many disappointed.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the corners and edges stay blurry even when the projector is placed straight on the wall, and the text looks soft at the sides.23
  • Owners say the built-in fan is loud enough to distract during films and quiet scenes, and it can be heard clearly from a metre away.13
  • Owners say the built-in apps are unlicensed or missing, streaming services like Netflix often fail to open or fall back to 480p, and Google Play is not available.13
  • Owners report Bluetooth speakers and headphones dropping out or lagging, and screen mirroring from phones often disconnects after a few minutes.12
  • Owners report black or white spots and dust inside the lens appearing within weeks, which makes the image look dirty.10
  • Owners say the seller is slow to answer and repairs can be expensive, with some refunds or exchanges refused after a dust or spot fault.9
  • Owners say dark scenes look washed out and the picture dims or fades in bright rooms and on large screens over 100 inches.8
  • Owners say there are no brightness, colour or contrast settings, and the menu is hard to find or does not match the videos.8
  • Limited video formats and resolution support8
  • Owners report the projector restarting or switching off on its own, sometimes when opening the Bluetooth menu, and some units stop working after a day or two.6

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Vankyo Leisure 495W

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

42%

5.0

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.5

Design & Power

5.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vankyo Leisure 495W has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
ANSI lumens
220
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 220 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Dynamic 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.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.31:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
220 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 220 inch, smaller than 50.7% 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.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% 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
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
5.1
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)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
75 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 75 W of power, less than 78.2% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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Vankyo Leisure 495W vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 17.11x cheaper
    Vankyo Leisure 495W is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £770).
    £45 vs £770
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 160 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (75 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    75 W vs 235 W
  • 54.8% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 122 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (178 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    178 mm vs 300 mm
  • 90% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (220 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    220 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 (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.87x less popular
    Vankyo Leisure 495W has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 90% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (220 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    220 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 (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

Video reviews

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

9.5
TV Box Stop
≈ estimated
16/07/2022
Hands-on review · display, audio, streaming and fan noise tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 495W has the best display in its class for the price, though it lacks keystone correction and surround audio.
9.0
911Reviews - Shopping, Gadgets & Tech
≈ estimated
20/06/2022
Hands-on review · screen mirroring, streaming and brightness tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 495W is an easy recommendation: bright, portable and well suited to streaming, with no real drawbacks mentioned.
9.0
Tech ET
≈ estimated
20/06/2022
Full review · mirroring, zoom and Dolby audio tests
Verdict
Vankyo Leisure 495W has a clear picture and loud Dolby sound, and is recommended for a first home theatre setup.
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Brand video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
13/07/2022
Lab test · Portable 1080p projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 495W suits casual viewing with loud, clear sound and realistic colors, but dark scenes lose detail and large images look dim.
gadgetoid.com
14/01/2023
Hands-on review · Streaming setup
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 495W is an attractive projector with a large, easy-to-turn focus dial, but its keystone knob blurs the image and the fan is noisy.
M
maketecheasier.com
05/09/2022
Summary of the review
VANKYO Leisure 495W Dolby Audio Projector Review - Make Tech Easier
N
nikktech.com
10/10/2022
Summary of the review
Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro & Leisure 495W 1080p LED Projectors Review - NikKTech
uk.pcmag.com
13/07/2022
Hands-on review · Budget mini projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 495W offers strong built-in sound and good colors for casual viewing, but it struggles with dark scenes and fiddly picture settings.
M
maketecheasier.com
05/09/2022
Summary of the review
VANKYO Leisure 495W Dolby Audio Projector Review
gadgetexplained.com
01/08/2022
Hands-on review · Compact 1080p projector
Verdict
The Vankyo Leisure 495W is a compact 1080p projector with a smooth focus knob and decent sound, but its picture washes out at longer distances.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vankyo Leisure 495W

  • Inexpensive and offers high value for the price
  • Exceptional 'Dolby Audio' sound quality compared to other budget mini projectors
  • Low input lag (approximately 26ms), making it suitable for casual gaming
  • Good color accuracy and vivid colors for its class
  • Supports dual-band 5G Wi-Fi screen mirroring and Bluetooth 5.1
  • Includes necessary accessories like a carrying bag and HDMI cable

What customers don't like about Vankyo Leisure 495W

  • Low brightness (220 ANSI lumens) makes it unsuitable for well-lit rooms
  • Manual keystone correction is fiddly and often causes blurry edges/corners
  • Cooling fan is relatively loud and can be distracting during quiet scenes
  • Cannot play licensed streaming content (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+) via direct screen mirroring due to copyright protections; requires a TV stick
  • Dark scenes lack detail and contrast
  • User interface is described as rudimentary and lacking 'panache'

Verdict

The Vankyo Leisure 495W is a portable, budget-friendly LED LCD projector featuring a native resolution of 1920x1080 with 4K input support, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a brightness of 220 ANSI lumens. Notable characteristics include its compact design, 30,000-hour lamp life, and authorized Dolby Audio supported by 3W built-in Hi-Fi speakers. It offers robust connectivity via 2.4G/5G dual-band Wi-Fi for screen mirroring, Bluetooth 5.1 for external audio, and physical ports including HDMI 1.4, two USB 2.0 ports, and an AV input. Main pros are its impressive sound quality for the price, low input lag (approx. 26ms) suitable for casual gaming, and accurate color reproduction. However, it suffers from limited brightness that requires a dark room for optimal viewing, poor shadow detail in dark scenes, a somewhat noisy cooling fan, and a lack of optical zoom or smart integrated apps.

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