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XGIMI RS 10 Mini review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:800Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:20000 hours

XGIMI RS 10 Mini Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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%

7.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

▲Better than 65% of projectors
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 82%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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%

6.4

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.1

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Design & Power

▲Better than 70%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of projector XGIMI RS 10 Mini

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

42%

6.4

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.3

Audio & Features

8%

8.1

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Design & Power

7.0
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.7
ANSI lumens
800
This projector reaches 800 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 71% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,600:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1600:1, lower than 79.8% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
120 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80.2% of projectors and equal to 10.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
20 ms
This projector has input lag of 20 ms, lower than 59.3% of projectors and equal to 3.5% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Enabled via firmware update.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 79.5% of projectors and equal to 7.5% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a 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
hybrid
This projector uses hybrid light source technology, more advanced than 73.6% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Laser + LED.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Triple Laser.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
110 W
This projector uses 110 W of power, less than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
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XGIMI RS 10 Mini 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 (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • 2.4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (24 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 12W.
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 10.1% better value for money
    XGIMI RS 10 Mini has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.65 vs 6.9).
    7.65 vs 6.95
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 3 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2024 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (20 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    20 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • DLNA streaming supported
    This projector supports DLNA streaming, while the average projector does not. 3.2% of projectors support DLNA streaming.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 2.4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (24 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 12W.
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
    Triple Laser.
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    28 dB vs 31 dB
  • 120 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (110 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    110 W vs 230 W
  • 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
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 inch
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (hybrid vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    Laser + LED.
    hybrid vs laser
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 104 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (226 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    226 mm vs 122 mm
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 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
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (hybrid vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    Laser + LED.
    hybrid vs laser
  • 104 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (226 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    226 mm vs 122 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about XGIMI RS 10 Mini

  • Integrated gimbal stand allows for easy 360° pan and 140° pitch adjustments to project on walls or ceilings.
  • Triple laser light source provides vibrant colors and high brightness (800 CVIA/ISO lumens) for its compact size.
  • Excellent built-in 24W sound system with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support.
  • Intelligent Eagle Eye features include rapid automatic keystone correction, focus, and obstacle avoidance.
  • Compact, sleek design with a hidden handle makes it highly portable.
  • Supports native AirPlay for convenient screen mirroring from Apple devices.

What customers don't like about XGIMI RS 10 Mini

  • Software is designed for the Chinese market; recent updates have reportedly removed the English language option for menus.
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI port and no USB-C port.
  • Lacks native Netflix support and global smart TV apps, often requiring an external streaming stick.
  • Poor black levels and contrast compared to higher-end or non-portable models.
  • High input lag in some modes makes it less suitable for competitive online gaming.
  • Does not support 3D content or Dolby Vision.
  • Plastic remote control feels less premium than the projector itself.

Verdict

The XGIMI RS 10 Mini is a compact, portable 1080p laser projector featuring Dual Light 2.0 technology that delivers up to 800 ISO/CVIA lumens of brightness and covers 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. Key characteristics include an integrated gimbal stand providing 140° pitch and 360° pan for versatile positioning, a built-in 24W sound system with Dolby Audio support, and 'Eagle Eye' technology for automated screen alignment and obstacle avoidance. Its main pros are the vibrant laser-driven image quality, quiet 28dB operation, and efficient setup via its 3D ToF sensors; however, notable cons include a limited physical interface with only one HDMI 2.0 (ARC) port, a lack of optical zoom, and no native 3D support or WiFi 6 compatibility.

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