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Yaber C450 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:450Throw ratio:1.35:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Yaber C450 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Yaber C450
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 53% of projectors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

★Better than 91%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 58%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • yaber-c450
yaber-c450
Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of projector Yaber C450

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Design & Power

6.3
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
450
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 450 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 81.2% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, lower than 81.1% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.35:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 55.4% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Max projection size
210 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 210 inch, smaller than 51.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Enabled via firmware update.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Yaber app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% 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 57.5% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
29 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 29 W of power, less than 96.9% of projectors.
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Yaber C450 vs the average projector

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  • 20 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • 20 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Yaber app.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (96% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    96% 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
  • 5.08x cheaper
    Yaber C450 is cheaper than the average projector (£130 vs £660).
    £130 vs £660
  • 14% better value for money
    Yaber C450 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.92 vs 6.9).
    7.92 vs 6.95
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (96% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    96% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 20 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 20 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
    Enabled via firmware update.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Yaber app.
  • 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
  • 201 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (29 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    29 W vs 230 W
  • 45% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.64 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,500:1 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
  • 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 video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 31 dB
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 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.
    Native 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 video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 0.09 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 40 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (210 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    210 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • 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. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 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
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 31 dB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yaber C450

  • Great value for the price, making it an affordable entry-level or 'bedroom' projector
  • Includes a detachable mobile gimbal for easy tilting and height adjustment
  • Features Auto Focus and Auto Keystone correction for quick setup
  • Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 technology, ensuring smoother streaming and lower latency during gaming
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it semi-portable for home or outdoor use
  • Built-in 5W Hi-Fi stereo speakers provide decent integrated audio
  • Supports 4K decoding for high-resolution input signals

What customers don't like about Yaber C450

  • Low brightness (around 300-450 ANSI lumens), making it difficult to view in rooms with natural light
  • Prone to getting quite hot during extended operation
  • Native resolution is only 720p or low-end 1080p, which some users found blurry compared to higher-end models
  • Numerous reports of poor or non-responsive customer technical support for quality claims
  • Internal construction is described by some as 'cheaply made' or 'toy-like' with limited longevity
  • Does not support built-in Chromecast or AirPlay for some standard wireless mirroring

Verdict

The Yaber C450 is a portable native 1080p LCD projector designed for versatile home cinema and outdoor use, featuring a brightness of 450 ANSI lumens and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio for enhanced clarity. Main characteristics include advanced WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, 4K signal support, and a high-refraction lens system with a lamp life rated up to 100,000 hours. Key pros are its flexible setup capabilities—such as 4D/4P keystone correction, 50% digital zoom, and a 270-degree rotatable design for ceiling or wall projection—alongside integrated 5W Hi-Fi stereo speakers and short-throw technology that allows for a 350-inch display. However, some cons include reports of the unit becoming quite hot during extended operation, a lack of built-in smart TV OS requiring external streaming sticks for apps like Netflix, and a manual focus system that lacks motorized convenience.

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