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Vivitek Qumi Q7 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£700Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:800Throw ratio:1.3-1.43:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Vivitek Qumi Q7 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 7 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Vivitek Qumi Q7
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.5

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.5

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

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5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

4.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Design & Power

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5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.5

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80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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What reviewers say about the Vivitek Qumi Q7

Based on 5

Reviewers split on brightness, and most complain about loud fan noise and weak contrast with greyish blacks.
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Technical Specifications of projector Vivitek Qumi Q7

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

4.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Design & Power

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

6.4
ANSI lumens
800
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 800 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 71% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
30,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 30000:1, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x800
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 73.7% of projectors and equal to 8.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x800
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 74.8% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.3-1.43:1
Min throw distance
0.8 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.8 m, shorter than 69.8% of projectors and equal to 4.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
107 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 107 inch, smaller than 91.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 82.4% of projectors and equal to 16.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% 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 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
141 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 141 W of power, less than 62.2% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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What reviewers say

Vivitek Qumi Q7 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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.
    Includes RCA stereo 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
  • 0.21 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.8 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.21 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.8 m vs 1.0055 m
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% 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.
    Includes RCA stereo 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
  • 53% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.4 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 82 mm lower height
    This projector is shorter than the average projector (40 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    40 mm vs 122 mm
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 63.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    800 vs 2,200
  • 143 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (107 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    107 inch vs 250 inch
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    5.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 7.4
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    5.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 7.4
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Vivitek Qumi Q7 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.4 vs 6.9).
    6.4 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 63.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    800 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    January 2013
    2013 vs 2021
  • 0.02 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.5 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.45 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (97% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    97% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 143 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (107 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    107 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 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.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 60% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (4 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    4 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 (38 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    38 dB vs 31 dB
  • 5 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (33 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    33 dB vs 28 dB

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
01/03/2014
Review · Portable LED projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a bright, very small LED projector for presentations and classrooms, but it has no battery option.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
30/11/2013
Hands-on review · Ultra-portable projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is an attractive, easy-to-set-up projector that suits offices and home cinema, though dark scenes look grey and images dim when large.
8.0
stereowiseplus.com
≈ estimated
20/06/2014
Hands-on review · Pico LED projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a solid entry-level projector with natural skin tones and a bright picture up to 100 inches, but fan noise and a soft image hold it back.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
04/04/2014
Lab test · Compact LED projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a bright, compact LED projector that suits presentations and home use, though dark scenes struggle in lit rooms.
8.0
avguide.ch
✓ explicit
12/02/2014
Hands-on test · Portable projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a bright, portable projector that suits offices and classrooms, but its fan noise and 720p limit it for home cinema.
4.0
01net.com
✓ explicit
27/11/2013
Lab test · LED mini projector
Verdict
The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a compact 720p projector that works well for films and TV, with long-lasting LED light and 3D, but it needs an external speaker.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vivitek Qumi Q7

  • Long lamp life of up to 30,000 hours with its LED light source
  • Highly portable and lightweight design (approx. 1.4 kg) making it ideal for mobile presenters
  • Bright image quality for an ultra-portable projector, rated at 800 ANSI lumens
  • Versatile connectivity including two HDMI ports with MHL support and a USB port
  • Built-in 4GB internal memory and media players for presenting Office files and PDFs without a PC
  • Extremely low input lag (measured at 6ms), making it excellent for gaming
  • Quiet operation, especially in Eco mode which reduces fan noise significantly

What customers don't like about Vivitek Qumi Q7

  • Relatively high price compared to traditional lamp-based projectors or similar portable models
  • Mediocre black level performance and contrast in dark scenes, which can appear as a 'grey wash'
  • Limited placement flexibility due to a very modest 1.1:1 zoom range and lack of lens shift
  • Color saturation control is unavailable when using high-resolution sources like HDMI
  • Internal speakers produce thin sound that lacks bass, typical for small portable units
  • The basic 'credit card' style remote lacks a backlight and has limited button tactile feedback
  • 3D functionality does not auto-detect sources, requiring manual activation through menus

Verdict

The Vivitek Qumi Q7 is a portable WXGA (1280x800) LED projector featuring a brightness of 800 ANSI lumens and a high 30,000:1 contrast ratio. Key characteristics include an ultra-long light source life of up to 30,000 hours, 3D readiness with 2D-to-3D conversion, and versatile connectivity via dual HDMI (with MHL), VGA, and USB ports. Its main pros are a compact 1.4kg lightweight design, 4GB of onboard memory with a built-in MS Office and PDF document viewer for PC-free presentations, and integrated 2W stereo speakers. On the downside, the fan noise can be relatively loud at 38dB in standard mode, the manual focus wheel is noted for being stiff, and it lacks internal battery power, requiring a constant AC connection.

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