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Yaber Ace K1 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:650Throw ratio:1.54:1Lamp life:25000 hours

Yaber Ace K1 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Yaber Ace K1
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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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of projectors
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–²Better than 66%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 81% of models
Score components

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.8

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 81%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £320
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Technical Specifications of projector Yaber Ace K1

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

42%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.8

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

5.8
User score
User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Yaber Ace K1 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.9
ANSI lumens
650
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 650 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 75.6% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,600:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1600:1, lower than 79.3% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
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
1.54:1
Min throw distance
1.16 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.16 m, longer than 60% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% 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
46 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 46 ms, higher than 73.2% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Enabled via firmware update.
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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% 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
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% 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
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 55.5% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
190 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 190 W of power, less than 55.3% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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Yaber Ace K1 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
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (55% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    55% 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.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    Yaber Ace K1 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    Yaber Ace K1 has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (55% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    55% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 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
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15W speaker.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 70.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (650 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    650 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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 (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 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
  • 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
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 70.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (650 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    650 vs 2,200
  • 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 (1600:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,600:1 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.
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 10 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.14 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.
    1.16 m vs 1.025 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz 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.
    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
  • 19 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (46 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    46 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 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
  • 111 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (256 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    256 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
KLGadgetTV
≈ estimated
22/11/2023
Hands-on review · build, speakers and gaming test
Verdict
Yaber Ace K1 is an excellent movie projector for the money, though input lag makes it weak for gaming.
9.0
Reviewing Hub
≈ estimated
05/07/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing, picture and connectivity tests
Verdict
Yaber Ace K1 is an excellent buy with strong picture quality, sharpness and brightness.
8.0
WildWildDev
≈ estimated
18/06/2023
Outdoor and gaming tests · day, night, input lag and movies
Verdict
Yaber Ace K1 is fine for night viewing and movies, but its daytime picture and input lag hold it back.
9.0
Seen Through a Lens
≈ estimated
15/01/2023
Hands-on review · brightness, audio and connectivity tests
Verdict
Yaber Ace K1 is a bright, well-rounded office and movie projector, and the creator considers it the one to beat at this price.
8.0
Techder Audios
≈ estimated
28/10/2022
Hands-on review · picture, sound, heat and app tests
Verdict
Yaber Ace K1 has a decent picture and fair price, though the built-in speaker is weak and it runs warm.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
26/01/2023
Lab test · Single-LCD projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is a bright LCD projector with loud audio and no rainbow artifacts, good for dark rooms and casual gaming, but weak with HDR.
trustedreviews.com
25/05/2023
Real-world review · LCD projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is a clear, native Full HD projector for one fixed room, but muted HDR, a long throw and no apps hold it back.
expertreviews.co.uk
15/03/2023
Full review · LCD projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is easy to set up, with a bright picture and usable speakers, but weak color accuracy and limited tilt hold it back.
techwalls.com
2022
Multi-week test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is an easy-to-use Full HD projector whose large, bright picture suits sport and films, though its fan noise and sound fall short.
mightygadget.com
31/03/2023
Hands-on review · Bright home projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is the brightest projector tested here, with reliable auto-focus, though it has no built-in apps and loud fans.
campingsecrets.co.uk
18/11/2024
Long-term use · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 gives a huge, vivid 1080p picture with clean motion for films and sport, but it is bulky and has no apps of its own.
uk.pcmag.com
26/01/2023
Lab test · Single-LCD home projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is bright, free of rainbow artifacts and has loud audio, but its auto keystone and clumsy Wi-Fi setup make it hard to set up.
charlestech.fr
21/08/2024
Hands-on test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is a bright Full HD projector with auto-focus and auto-keystone for easy setup, but it has no streaming apps built in.
lecafedugeek.fr
09/04/2023
Unboxing and test · Home projector
Verdict
The Yaber Ace K1 is a bright, clear projector for series and YouTube, but it lacks built-in Chromecast, so streaming needs a separate stick.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Yaber Ace K1

  • Excellent brightness (650 ANSI lumens) allowing for clear viewing even with some ambient light
  • Impressive built-in 15W audio system with robust sound quality for its size
  • Native 1080p resolution provides sharp and detailed images
  • Fully sealed optical engine prevents dust build-up and black spots on the image
  • Convenient auto-focus and auto-keystone correction features for quick setup
  • Premium build quality with a stylish fabric top finish
  • Versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual HDMI/USB ports

What customers don't like about Yaber Ace K1

  • Poor HDR performance with muted colors and lack of dedicated HDR picture modes
  • No built-in licensed streaming apps like Netflix, requiring an external streaming stick
  • Large and heavy design makes it less portable than many competitors
  • Noticeable input lag (~46ms), which may not be suitable for competitive gaming
  • Frustrating initial Wi-Fi setup and sometimes unresponsive IR remote control
  • The long throw ratio requires significant distance for a large image, making it less ideal for small rooms
  • Automatic keystone correction can occasionally be inaccurate and require manual adjustment

Verdict

The Yaber Ace K1 is a native 1080p Full HD LCD projector that supports 4K input and features a fully sealed IP5X dustproof optical engine to prevent black spots. It offers a brightness of 650 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of up to 15,000:1, allowing for a projection size ranging from 40 to 150 inches with a 1.54:1 throw ratio. Main pros include its user-friendly 6D auto-focus and auto-keystone correction, high-speed Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and a relatively powerful 15W built-in speaker system. However, notable cons include significant fan noise, a lack of built-in smart streaming apps (requiring an external stick like a Fire TV), and inconsistent performance with HDR content, which can appear muted.

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