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XGODY Gimbal N5 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:450Throw ratio:0.90:1Lamp life:30000 hours

XGODY Gimbal N5 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

XGODY Gimbal N5
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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%

6.4

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%

8.3

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

â–²Better than 59% of projectors
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 97%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

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8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 51%
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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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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the XGODY Gimbal N5

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Technical Specifications of projector XGODY Gimbal N5

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
8.3
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
ANSI lumens
450
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 450 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 81.2% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, lower than 81.1% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
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
LCoS
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Throw ratio
0.90:1
Min throw distance
0.02 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.02 m, shorter than 99.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.2% of projectors and equal to 10.2% 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
?
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
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% 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
?
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% 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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What reviewers say
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: <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)
?
Operating power consumption
60 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 60 W of power, less than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
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XGODY Gimbal N5 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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
  • 0.99 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.02 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    XGODY Gimbal N5 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    25 dB vs 31 dB
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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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    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 7.33x cheaper
    XGODY Gimbal N5 is cheaper than the average projector (£90 vs £660).
    £90 vs £660
  • 16.2% better value for money
    XGODY Gimbal N5 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (8.07 vs 6.9).
    8.07 vs 6.95
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • 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
  • 0.99 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.02 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    XGODY Gimbal N5 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    25 dB vs 31 dB
  • 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
  • 78.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.63 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    60 W vs 230 W
  • 171 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (126 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    126 mm vs 297 mm
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 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
  • 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,500:1 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
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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. 50.6% 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

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Verve
≈ estimated
14/04/2026
Hands-on review · portability, picture, speakers and software
Verdict
XGODY Gimbal N5 is one of the best-value projectors we've tried, ideal for camping and outdoor movie nights.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about XGODY Gimbal N5

  • At 0.63 kg it is easy to carry in a bag.
  • A 0.02 m minimum throw lets it sit almost against the wall.
  • At 25 dB it is quiet enough for a bedroom.
  • The LED light is rated for 30000 hours.
  • Auto focus and auto keystone correction speed up setup.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and AirPlay make it easy to stream from a phone.

What customers don't like about XGODY Gimbal N5

  • At 450 ANSI lumens the picture is dim with the lights on.
  • The 3 W speaker is weak, so the sound is thin.
  • Stereo speakers are missing, so the sound comes from one place.
  • There is one HDMI port, which limits how many devices connect at once.
  • A 1500:1 contrast gives less depth in dark scenes.

Verdict

Only 0.02 m from the wall is enough for the XGODY Gimbal N5 to project a picture. It weighs 0.63 kg and is 126 mm wide, so it fits in a bag for a trip. It draws 60 W, and smart TV apps handle most streaming. The noise is 25 dB, so it is quiet enough for a bedroom. Auto focus and auto keystone correction do most of the setup. The trade-off is brightness. At 450 ANSI lumens, the picture needs a dark room to look good. The 3 W speaker is weak, so a soundbar or headphones help. It suits a traveller or a student who watches films at night and does not need loud sound. AirPlay makes it simple to start a film from a phone.

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