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Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:15000 hours

Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 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 Redmi Projector 3
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 60% of projectors
7.7

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 96%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 64%
?

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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of projector Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
1,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, lower than 80.8% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
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.
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
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.07 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.07 m, longer than 53.1% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
110 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 110 inch, smaller than 91.3% of projectors and equal to 0.6% 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
?
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.
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
15,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 15,000 hours, longer than 65.8% of projectors and equal to 0.6% 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 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
90 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 90 W of power, less than 75.1% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
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Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 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 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 18.4% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.7 vs 6.5).
    7.7 vs 6.51
  • 5.13x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 is cheaper than the average projector (£150 vs £770).
    £150 vs £770
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 145 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (90 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    90 W vs 235 W
  • 53.5% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.44 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 136.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (110 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    110 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 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
    Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 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
  • 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 support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 136.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (110 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    110 inch vs 246.5 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. 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
  • 5,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 77.8 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (204.8 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    204.8 mm vs 127 mm

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What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3

  • Native 1080p resolution provides sharp and detailed image quality for its price point.
  • Features ToF laser sensing for fast and accurate autofocus and automatic keystone correction.
  • Integrated with Xiaomi's HyperOS Connect, allowing seamless control via the Mi Home app and smart home automation.
  • Includes dual 5W speakers with a digital amplifier that offer decent audio performance for a compact device.
  • Equipped with a sealed optical engine that prevents dust buildup and extends the light source lifespan up to 15,000 hours.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3

  • At 260 CVIA lumens, the brightness is insufficient for use in well-lit rooms and requires a darkened environment for a clear picture.
  • Currently lacks native 4K support, which some users expect even at lower price points.
  • Primary availability is limited to the Chinese market, which can lead to software language barriers or a lack of global streaming app support.
  • Limited physical ports compared to premium models, featuring only one HDMI and one USB 2.0 port.
  • Lacks advanced hardware features like motorized zoom or optical lens shift, requiring physical movement for large adjustments.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Projector 3 is a compact LCD-based home entertainment device offering a native 1080p resolution with a 1,500:1 contrast ratio and a brightness of 260 CVIA lumens. It features a 1.2:1 throw ratio capable of projecting images between 55 and 110 inches and includes smart capabilities like autofocus using Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and compatibility with HyperOS Connect. Key advantages include its fully-sealed optical engine that protects against dust, built-in dual 5W speakers with a digital amplifier, and generous 32GB of internal storage. However, its modest brightness makes it best suited for dark environments, and the current software ecosystem is primarily tailored for the Chinese market, which may limit its global out-of-the-box utility.

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