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Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:300Throw ratio:1.35:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Xiaomi Wanbo X1 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 Wanbo X1
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 57%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

42%

4.5

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

5.6

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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What owners say about the Xiaomi Wanbo X1

Based on 157 owners sharing their experience in online comments

24%positive10%mixed66%negative

Owners appreciate the cinematic picture and value, but casting failures, focus issues, software faults, and reliability problems dominate.

What owners dislike

  • Phone mirroring often fails or shows a black screen with only sound, especially on Netflix and iPhones, and some owners cannot connect at all.36
  • Some units stop showing any picture or stay on a blue or dim light, especially after a firmware update, and owners report no easy reset.35
  • Some owners get no sound from USB drives, HDMI or external speakers, and some MKV files play without audio.17
  • Owners say the image is hard to focus evenly, with blur at the edges or the top and bottom, even when the projector is level and centred.16
  • Some owners see wrong colours on HDMI or USB input, such as blue turning red or orange, or a black-and-white picture, while apps still look right.12
  • Video often stutters or lags, especially at full HD and when playing files from a USB drive or during screen mirroring.11
  • Built-in streaming apps fail or stop working11
  • Owners report dust specks or dark spots appearing on the screen after a few months, and some say a line runs down the image.10
  • Some owners find the image dim, soft or low-resolution, saying the picture looks weak and dull and was not as bright as advertised.9
  • Wi-Fi connection drops often or the projector disappears from the phone's network list, and some owners see speeds far below their router's.8

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Xiaomi Wanbo X1

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

42%

4.5

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

5.6

Design & Power

5.1
User score
User score
7.4/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 64% of projectors.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
300
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 300 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 71.1% of projectors and equal to 7.6% 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
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 84% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.35:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 61.2% of projectors and equal to 8.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% 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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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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 4 (802.11n)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), more modern than 49.2% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone 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
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% 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 87.8% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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Xiaomi Wanbo X1 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 175 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    60 W vs 235 W
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 60.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.23 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 7x cheaper
    Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 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.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • 175 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (60 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    60 W vs 235 W
  • 60.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.23 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 86.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    300 vs 2,200
  • 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. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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 output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 8.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 Wanbo X1 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.38 vs 8.000).
    7.38 vs 8
  • 86.4% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    300 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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 output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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 (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 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.
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.18 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    36 dB vs 30 dB
  • 8 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (36 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    36 dB vs 28 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
BR Tech Films
≈ estimated
01/08/2021
Unboxing and hands-on review · projection and heat tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is good value for home movies in a dark room, but not for bright rooms or office use.
8.0
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
07/06/2021
Unboxing and review · projection, wireless and cable tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a good projector for the price, best used in dark rooms, with brightness as its main weakness.
8.0
CoupleCaptures💕
≈ estimated
06/02/2022
First impressions · unboxing, setup and sample video tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 has a good picture for the price, with some lag and fan noise; a full review is promised later.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

en.hoc.hu
15/05/2021
Hands-on test · Picture quality
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a light 720p projector with a clean, grid-free picture, though sharpness falls at the sides.
techgameworld.com
06/09/2021
Hands-on test · 720p projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a 720p projector with sharp focus across the whole screen, best in dark rooms where its 300 lumens are enough.
smartzone.de
15/07/2021
Full test · Occasional-use projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a plain 720p projector that suits occasional movie nights in a dark room, but its pale image and blurry keystone hold it back.
heise.de
26/08/2021
Review · Bright 720p projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a bright, quiet 720p projector for dark rooms, but with no apps it needs a laptop or stick as its source.
china-gadgets.de
26/03/2023
Test · Simple 720p projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a plain 720p projector for dark rooms, with long-life LEDs and decent colors, but too dim for daylight and too low-resolution for 4K sets.
laurentwillen.de
19/07/2021
Test · Colors and sharpness
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a well-built 720p projector whose sharp still images and HDMI stick support suit a dark room, but phone mirroring and cool tones fall short.
laurentwillen.be
19/07/2021
Hands-on review · Plain 720p projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a plain 720p projector that works best with an HDMI stick or box as its source, since its phone casting failed in testing.
fr.hoc.hu
19/05/2021
Hands-on test · Brightness comparison
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a small 720p projector that looks brighter than a rival and shows no pixel grid, but its focus and keystone wheels are fiddly.
en.hoc.hu
15/05/2021
Hands-on test · Picture quality
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a light 720p projector with a clean, grid-free picture, though sharpness falls at the sides.
laurentwillen.nl
19/07/2021
Hands-on test · Basic 720p projector
Verdict
The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a 720p projector with no built-in software, best paired with a streaming stick or box, though 4K footage loses fine detail on it.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Xiaomi Wanbo X1

  • Excellent value for money and highly budget-friendly for a beginner setup
  • Decent picture quality and clarity, especially when used in complete darkness
  • Compact, lightweight, and modern design that is easy to transport
  • Relatively low fan noise compared to other projectors in its price bracket
  • Simple and user-friendly interface, especially on versions with Android TV built-in
  • Good build quality with a multi-layer coated glass lens that resists distortion

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Wanbo X1

  • Low brightness (300-350 ANSI lumens) makes it unsuitable for use in daylight or bright rooms
  • Internal speaker is relatively weak (single 3W speaker), often requiring external audio
  • Reports of durability issues, such as white spots or black patches appearing on the screen after short-term use
  • Native resolution is 720p, which may lack the sharpness of higher-end 1080p projectors
  • Manual keystone correction is limited to vertical adjustment only (on the non-Pro version)
  • Occasional software bugs and app compatibility issues (e.g., Netflix remote control problems)

Verdict

The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 is a compact, entry-level LED projector featuring a native 720p resolution with support for 1080p decoding and a brightness of 350 ANSI lumens. Its key characteristics include a multi-layer coated all-glass lens for improved image clarity, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a lamp life of approximately 20,000 hours. Major pros include its portability, support for wireless screen mirroring from iOS and Android via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and sharp edge-to-edge focus rarely seen in budget models. However, it faces cons such as insufficient brightness for daylight use, manual-only focus and vertical keystone correction, and a single 3W speaker that often requires external audio for an immersive experience.

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