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Yaber U5 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:1.32:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Yaber U5 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 U5
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% 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
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
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 82% of models
Score components

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

5.9

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 82%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 71%
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Technical Specifications of projector Yaber U5

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 82% of models
Score components:

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

5.9

Design & Power

5.8
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 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 69% of models
Popularity:
Yaber U5 has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 69.2% of projectors.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, higher than 44% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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
1.32:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
250 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 250 inch, larger than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 1.2% 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
127.3 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 127.3 ms, higher than 97.8% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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 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
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 80.8% of projectors and equal to 7.7% 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
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
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
24 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 24 W of power, less than 97.4% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
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Yaber U5 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 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.
  • 211 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (24 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    24 W vs 235 W
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 14x cheaper
    Yaber U5 is cheaper than the average projector (£55 vs £770).
    £55 vs £770
  • Includes memory card slot
    This projector includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 10% of projectors include an external memory slot.
    TF card slot.
  • 14x cheaper
    Yaber U5 is cheaper than the average projector (£55 vs £770).
    £55 vs £770
  • 10.3% better value for money
    Yaber U5 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.18 vs 6.5).
    7.18 vs 6.51
  • 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.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This projector includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 10% of projectors include an external memory slot.
    TF card slot.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 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
  • 211 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (24 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    24 W vs 235 W
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 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
  • 100.3 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (127.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    127.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 1.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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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    Yaber U5
    the average projector
    Yaber U5 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.91 vs 8.000).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 15 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 100.3 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (127.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    127.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 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.
    5W speaker.
    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
  • 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

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Yaber U5

  • Excellent value for money for an entry-level device
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 1 kg) making it very portable
  • Easy and straightforward initial setup
  • Decent picture quality for streaming and casual viewing in dark rooms
  • Includes a variety of ports such as HDMI, USB, and VGA for device versatility
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G & 5G) and Bluetooth 5.1 support for wireless connectivity
  • Comes with helpful accessories like a carrying case and tripod

What customers don't like about Yaber U5

  • Limited brightness (approx. 330 ANSI lumens), making it unsuitable for well-lit rooms
  • Native resolution is only 720p, though it can process 1080p input
  • Built-in speaker quality is basic; external speakers are often necessary for a better experience
  • Manual focus and limited keystone adjustment can make perfect alignment difficult
  • Dust can sometimes accumulate inside the lens, which is difficult for users to clean
  • Customer support response times are reported to be inconsistent or slow
  • Fan noise can be noticeable during quiet scenes

Verdict

The Yaber U5 is a compact, portable LCD projector featuring a native 1280x720p resolution with support for 1080p and 4K input, delivering a brightness of up to 9000 lumens and a 10000:1 contrast ratio. It excels in connectivity with ultra-fast 5G/2.4G dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1, allowing for seamless screen mirroring and wireless audio pairing, while weighing just 1kg (2.2 lbs) for easy transport. Main pros include its high portability, included tripod and carrying case, and versatile interface options like HDMI, USB, and VGA. However, its primary cons are the native resolution being limited to 720p despite 1080p support, the lack of optical zoom, and a relatively modest 80-330 ANSI lumen real-world brightness which requires dark environments for optimal performance.

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