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VAVA Chroma Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,510Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2500Throw ratio:0.233:1Lamp life:25000 hours

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

VAVA Chroma
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
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7.9

Technical score

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User score

★Better than 92% of projectors
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 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.
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7.9

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7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
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Score components

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.2

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

★Better 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.
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Technical Specifications of projector VAVA Chroma

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
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42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.2

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

7.9
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.
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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.
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Popularity:
VAVA Chroma has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
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Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 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.
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70%

7.9

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30%

1.0

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5.8
ANSI lumens
2,500
This projector reaches 2,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 4.1% of projectors.
Manufacturer claims 2,500 ANSI lumens; measured output reported around 2,391 ANSI lumens.
Contrast ratio
1,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1500000:1, higher than 87.7% of projectors and equal to 0.5% 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.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.233:1
Min throw distance
0.08 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.08 m, shorter than 98.3% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 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.
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Input lag
34.7 ms
This projector has input lag of 34.7 ms, higher than 60.2% of projectors.
At 4K/60Hz.
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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% 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
4.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 4.2, more modern than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Android-based smart OS.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
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
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
ALPD 4 triple laser technology.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
25,000 hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 55.5% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
300 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 67.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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VAVA Chroma vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (106% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    106% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (1500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 0.95 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.08 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 6x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (60 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 30W.
    60 W vs 10 W
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (106% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    106% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (1500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    Manufacturer claims 2,500 ANSI lumens; measured output reported around 2,391 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
  • 0.95 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.08 m vs 1.025 m
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    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 frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 6x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (60 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 30W.
    60 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 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.
    Alexa voice control supported.
  • 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
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    ALPD 4 triple laser technology.
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Laser light source life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 4.56x more expensive
    VAVA Chroma is more expensive than the average projector (£3,510 vs £770).
    £3,510 vs £770
  • 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.
  • 4.87x less popular
    VAVA Chroma has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 7.7 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (34.7 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    34.7 ms vs 27 ms
  • 4.56x more expensive
    VAVA Chroma is more expensive than the average projector (£3,510 vs £770).
    £3,510 vs £770
  • 4.87x less popular
    VAVA Chroma has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 12% worse value for money
    VAVA Chroma has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.81 vs 6.5).
    5.81 vs 6.51
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 7.7 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (34.7 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    34.7 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 3.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 240 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (540 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    540 mm vs 300 mm
  • 65 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    300 W vs 235 W

Video reviews

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

8.0
Projector Reviews
≈ estimated
13/03/2023
Review · image, sound and design tests
Verdict
VAVA Chroma is a good, bright ultra short throw option for budget buyers, with some color and black-level compromises.
8.0
Build Montage
≈ estimated
30/12/2021
Hands-on review · HDR update tests with demos
Verdict
VAVA Chroma gets noticeably better HDR from the update, which is worth installing, though some films look oversaturated.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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projectorreviews.com
20/02/2023
Summary of the review
techradar.com
18/10/2021
Hands-on review · Ultra short throw
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma is a good-looking all-in-one home cinema with strong built-in sound, but it needs a fully dark room to look its best.
androidcentral.com
10/12/2021
Hands-on review · Ultra short throw
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma is one of the best ultra short throw laser projectors, with vivid HDR10 pictures and a minimal home screen, but it is large and dust-prone.
slashgear.com
22/09/2021
Hands-on review · Triple laser projector
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma is vivid and bright enough for lit rooms, with capable built-in speakers, but its app store lacks Google Play.
7review.com
19/11/2021
Hands-on review · Ultra short throw
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma VA-SP003 has striking looks, rich color and a strong sound system, but its low brightness and operating noise mean it is not yet recommended.
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heimkinowelten.de
05/02/2023
Summary of the review
audiovision.de
06/09/2022
Hands-on test · Triple laser
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma is a quiet, 3D-capable RGB laser projector with Alexa, but its colours can look unnatural and it has no TV tuner.
H
heimkino-klang.de
18/04/2023
Summary of the review
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heimkinoraum.de
01/05/2022
Summary of the review
audio-freak.de
20/02/2022
Personal experience · Ultra short throw
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma 4K is a bright, sharp laser projector whose built-in sound beats TV speakers, but its app store is limited and it has no TV tuner.
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fr.heimkinowelten.de
09/01/2023
Summary of the review
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fr.heimkinowelten.de
14/11/2022
Summary of the review
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mondoprojos.fr
10/03/2022
Summary of the review
tecavis.fr
22/09/2021
Hands-on review · Triple laser projector
Verdict
The VAVA Chroma gives vivid pictures in a bright room and strong built-in sound, but this test unit still had software glitches that may be fixed before launch.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about VAVA Chroma

  • Vibrant and accurate color reproduction thanks to the triple laser (ALPD 4.0) technology
  • Excellent 60W built-in Harman Kardon speakers that deliver powerful, room-filling sound
  • Impressive ultra-short throw ratio allows for a 100-inch image from just over 7 inches away
  • Sleek and premium modern chassis design that fits well in home theater setups
  • Very quiet cooling fans that do not distract from movies or gameplay
  • Significantly improved input lag compared to the original VAVA 4K model

What customers don't like about VAVA Chroma

  • Poor built-in smart platform (Aptoide) with many popular apps like Netflix and Disney+ failing to work correctly
  • Requires a streaming stick (e.g., Apple TV or Fire Stick) to be truly functional for smart features
  • High price point compared to some newer competitors in the UST market
  • Lacks support for Dolby Vision, being limited to HDR10
  • Out-of-the-box colors can be overly saturated or 'cool', requiring calibration for accuracy
  • Remote control lacks a backlight and dedicated play/pause or mute buttons

Verdict

The Vava Chroma is a high-performance ultra-short throw (UST) 4K projector that uses advanced ALPD 4.0 triple laser technology to deliver 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness and a massive 1,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It is capable of projecting images up to 150 inches while sitting just inches from the wall and covers a remarkable 106% of the Rec.2020 color gamut for exceptional color accuracy. Key strengths include its integrated 60W Harman Kardon speaker system with Dolby Audio, built-in Alexa voice control, and a low 20ms gaming latency mode. However, notable drawbacks include a frustrating Aptoide-based app interface with limited streaming service compatibility, occasional out-of-the-box color oversaturation, and audible fan noise reaching approximately 30-32dB.

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