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Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:350Throw ratio:1.35:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro 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 Pro
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

5.3

User score

▼Worse than 75% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 81%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

6.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Design & Power

▼Worse than 66%
5.3

User score

User score
5.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 98%
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What owners say about the Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro

Based on 69 owners sharing their experience in online comments

17%positive9%mixed74%negative

Owners like the low price and external-device support, but image defects and unreliable built-in features dominate.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the picture is soft and blurred toward the corners and bottom edges, and sharpening the focus on one part blurs another.10
  • Owners report white or black spots and dots on the picture, and dust builds up on the inner filter within weeks, so cleaning it is needed.8
  • Streaming apps are unsupported or fail7
  • Screen mirroring from a phone or tablet may show only sound with a black screen, or show a blue line at the corner of the image.6
  • Owners say 4K playback stutters or fails, and the picture stays stuck at 30Hz over HDMI, so 60Hz games and videos look laggy.6
  • Built-in apps fail or freeze5
  • Owners find the focus and keystone hard to set square, and the auto keystone correction still leaves the image tilted.3
  • Owners say one half of the picture is darker than the other, and the picture looks dim when the projector is placed about 4 metres from the wall.3
  • Some owners find the picture is only 720p, not the 1080p they expected, so small text and fine detail look soft.3
  • Power or projection fails unexpectedly3

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

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Technical Specifications of projector Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

42%

5.4

Image Quality

22%

6.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Design & Power

6.1
User score
User score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than 54.2% of projectors.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
350
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 350 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 0.8% 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
?
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
?
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
8 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8 ms, lower than 89% of projectors and equal to 1.3% 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
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.
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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
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-based smart OS.
Operating system
Android 9.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 9
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
EShare 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 Pro 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.
  • 19 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    8 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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-based smart OS.
  • 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
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    EShare app.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (87% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    87% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5.92x cheaper
    Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro is cheaper than the average projector (£130 vs £770).
    £130 vs £770
  • 10.5% better value for money
    Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.19 vs 6.5).
    7.19 vs 6.51
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (87% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    87% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 19 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    8 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
    Via pre-installed Miracast app.
  • Includes DVI
    This projector includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 6% of projectors include DVI input.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 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-based smart OS.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    EShare app.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 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
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • 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
  • 84.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (350 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    350 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 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
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 49.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 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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    ▼
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    Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro
    the average projector
    Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro has a lower user score than the average projector (5.35 vs 8.000).
    5.35 vs 8
  • 84.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (350 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    350 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 (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.
  • 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
  • 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.
    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
  • 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
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 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
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 30 dB

Video reviews

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

9.0
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25/04/2023
Hands-on review · apps, ports and gaming tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro is well built, quiet and feature-rich for streaming and simple games, though demanding titles are out of reach.
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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 Pro

  • Excellent value for money and highly budget-friendly
  • Sharp and vibrant picture quality for its price range, especially in dark rooms
  • Compact, lightweight, and modern portable design
  • Effective 4D digital keystone correction for off-center projecting
  • Low fan noise during operation compared to other budget models
  • Versatile connectivity options, including HDMI, USB, and wireless mirroring (AirPlay/Miracast)

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro

  • Android operating system is frequently reported as slow, buggy, or prone to crashing
  • Limited brightness (350 ANSI lumens) makes it difficult to use in well-lit rooms
  • Built-in 3W speaker is decent for small rooms but lacks power for larger spaces
  • Native app issues, particularly with Netflix licensing and compatibility
  • Manual focus and keystone dials can feel less robust or 'toy-like'
  • Remote control lacks backlighting, making it difficult to use in the dark
  • Does not typically include a carrying case or adjustable front legs for height

Verdict

The Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Pro is a compact, portable LCD projector featuring a native 1080p resolution (with support for 4K decoding) and a brightness of 350 ANSI lumens. Running on Android 9.0 with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, it offers built-in access to streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. Its main strengths include an durable all-glass lens design, a long-lasting LED light source rated for 20,000 to 30,000 hours, and flexible setup options via 4D keystone correction and manual focus. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high operating noise level of up to 40dB, potential software limitations or app licensing issues on the older Android version, and a brightness level that requires a dark environment for optimal picture quality.

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