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Xiaomi Projector Mini Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:250Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

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

Xiaomi Projector Mini
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 62%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 85%
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Technical Specifications of projector Xiaomi Projector Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

42%

5.1

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

6.2
User score
User score
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Projector Mini has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 65.2% of projectors.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
250
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 250 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.6% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,200:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1200:1, lower than 84% of projectors and equal to 1% 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
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.3 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.3 m, longer than 72.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.3% of projectors and equal to 12.8% of projectors.
120 inches recommended.
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
40 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 40 ms, higher than 68.5% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
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
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 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
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 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
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% 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 TV built in.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Mi Home 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.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 81% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
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Xiaomi Projector Mini vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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 TV built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Mi Home app.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 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.
    Xiao AI voice control supported.
  • 4.28x cheaper
    Xiaomi Projector Mini is cheaper than the average projector (£180 vs £770).
    £180 vs £770
  • 12.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Projector Mini has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.3 vs 6.5).
    7.3 vs 6.51
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 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 TV built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Mi Home app.
  • 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.
    Xiao AI 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.
    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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    65 W vs 235 W
  • 61.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 2 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (28 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    28 dB vs 30 dB
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • 185 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (115 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    115 mm vs 300 mm
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • 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 contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1200:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,200:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 9.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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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    the average projector
    Xiaomi Projector Mini has a lower user score than the average projector (7.29 vs 8.000).
    7.29 vs 8
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • 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 contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1200:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,200:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 0.14 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.3 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.33 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    95% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.28 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.3 m vs 1.025 m
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inches recommended.
    200 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
  • 13 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (40 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    40 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 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

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wired.it
05/05/2020
Summary of the review
Xiaomi's mini projector, an idea for couch potato movie buffs
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23/06/2021
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Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector mini is a sleek, easy Full HD projector for dim rooms and evening films, but it struggles in daylight.
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hd-beamers.nl
01/09/2020
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Xgimi Mogo Pro vs Xiaomi Mi smart compact projector • Test(tweakers.net) | 16 April 2020 | Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector mini review by lukadad - Tweakers
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Xiaomi Projector Mini

  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 1.3 kg), making it highly portable
  • Excellent built-in audio performance with dual 5W speakers and Dolby/DTS support
  • Smooth user experience via built-in Android TV with official Google Play Store access
  • Effective auto-focus and auto-keystone correction for easy setup
  • Long-lasting LED light source rated for up to 30,000 hours
  • Whisper-quiet operation that does not distract during movie playback

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Projector Mini

  • Relatively low brightness (500 ANSI lumens) requiring a near-pitch-black room for best results
  • Limited connectivity with only a single HDMI port and one USB port
  • Lack of backlight on the remote control, making it difficult to use in the dark
  • Poor contrast and loss of detail in darker scenes, common in this price bracket
  • Fixed lens without optical zoom, meaning screen size is entirely dependent on distance from the wall
  • Potential high input lag, making it less suitable for competitive gaming

Verdict

The Xiaomi Projector Mini is a highly portable and compact DLP device that delivers a 720p native resolution (supporting 1080p content) with a maximum brightness of 250 ANSI lumens. It features a 1.2:1 throw ratio capable of projecting images from 60 to 120 inches, powered by an Amlogic T972 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Main pros include its integrated battery that offers up to two hours of wireless use, one-touch NFC smartphone connectivity, and smart features like autofocus and four-point keystone correction for quick setup. However, notable cons include its relatively low brightness which requires a very dark environment for clear viewing, a lack of 4K native output, and audio quality that can become tinny at high volumes.

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