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Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:140Throw ratio:1.4:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo 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 L470 Neo
5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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
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Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

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6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

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5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

4.0

Image Quality

22%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

7.1

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~ £110
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Technical Specifications of projector Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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
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Score components:

42%

4.0

Image Quality

22%

5.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

7.1

Design & Power

5.0
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
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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 L470 Neo has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.5
ANSI lumens
140
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 140 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.2% 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 panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.6% of projectors and equal to 5.6% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 84% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Supports 1080p input.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.4:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 61.2% of projectors and equal to 8.1% 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
?
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
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 4 (802.11n)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), more modern than 49.2% of projectors and equal to 5.8% 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)
?
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 L470 Neo vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • 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.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 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.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • 56.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.35 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 7x cheaper
    Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 56.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.35 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 93.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (140 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    140 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 (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of 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.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 4.87x less popular
    Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 93.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (140 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    140 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.
    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.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 0.18 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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
  • 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
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 80.6% of projectors have a sleep timer.
  • 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
  • 12 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (40 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    40 dB vs 28 dB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo

  • Excellent portability due to its small footprint and lightweight design
  • Good value for money at its budget-friendly price point
  • Surprising picture clarity for a native 720p resolution
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, making it suitable for families and kids
  • Versatile connectivity options including HDMI, USB, and Wi-Fi screen mirroring
  • Seamless Bluetooth speaker connectivity with no noticeable audio lag
  • Remote-controlled focus adjustment allows for easier fine-tuning

What customers don't like about Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo

  • Low peak brightness makes the image washed out and unusable in rooms with ambient light
  • Loud cooling fan noise can be distracting during quiet scenes
  • Lack of a built-in battery limits outdoor use unless connected to a power source
  • Screen mirroring does not support copyright-protected content from apps like Netflix or Disney+
  • Limited keystone correction options, typically only supporting vertical adjustments
  • Built-in 3W mono speaker lacks depth and power for an immersive experience
  • Noticeable vignetting and loss of clarity in the corners of the projected image

Verdict

The Vankyo Leisure L470 Neo is a compact, entry-level mini projector featuring a native 720p HD resolution (1280 x 720) and a brightness of 140 ANSI lumens, capable of projecting images up to 250 inches. Its standout characteristics include electrical focus and digital keystone correction via remote, dual-band Wi-Fi for screen mirroring, and two-way Bluetooth 5.1 for connecting external audio. Main pros are its lightweight portability at roughly 0.9kg, straightforward setup, and decent built-in 3W speaker performance for its price point. However, notable cons include its limited brightness which requires a dark room for optimal viewing, a low 500:1 contrast ratio that can result in grayish blacks, and the absence of a built-in battery, requiring a constant power source.

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