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Yaber V12 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:700Throw ratio:1.36:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Yaber V12 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 V12
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of projectors
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

★Better than 90%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 59% of models
Score components

42%

5.5

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.7

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 59%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of projector Yaber V12

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

42%

5.5

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.7

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Design & Power

6.3
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Yaber V12 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 88% of projectors.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.4
ANSI lumens
700
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 700 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 73.4% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
20,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 20000:1, higher than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 3.9% of projectors.
Dynamic 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
1.36:1
Min throw distance
1.37 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.37 m, longer than 77.4% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.3% of projectors and equal to 12.8% 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.
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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
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 88.7% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Yaber 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.
RGB LED.
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)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
SmartEco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
140 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 140 W of power, less than 63.2% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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Yaber V12 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
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Yaber app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% 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.
    Alexa and Google Assistant supported.
  • 12.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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 V12 has a higher user score than the average projector (9.03 vs 8.000).
    9.03 vs 8
  • 14.3% better value for money
    Yaber V12 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.43 vs 6.5).
    7.43 vs 6.51
  • 3.85x cheaper
    Yaber V12 is cheaper than the average projector (£200 vs £770).
    £200 vs £770
  • 2.03x more popular
    Yaber V12 has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.88 vs 4.9).
    9.88 vs 4.87
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 15 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Yaber app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Alexa and Google Assistant supported.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 10W.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    RGB LED.
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    700 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
  • 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.
  • 0.35 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.37 m vs 1.025 m
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    RGB LED.
    led vs laser
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (34 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Eco mode figure.
    34 dB vs 30 dB
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 123 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (250 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    250 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
18/06/2024
Hands-on review · features, streaming, gaming and sound tests
Verdict
Yaber V12 has a strong picture and sound, though its app store is limited and PS5 gets no HDR.
9.0
TechLine
≈ estimated
13/06/2024
Feature tour · streaming, sound and build overview
Verdict
Yaber V12 is a very good projector for the money, with built-in streaming apps, strong sound and a clear picture.
9.0
Tech Brothers
≈ estimated
31/05/2024
Hands-on review · picture, sound and screen mirroring tests
Verdict
Yaber V12 is considered one of the best budget projectors of 2024, thanks to its sharp image and strong speaker.
9.0
Maher's World
≈ estimated
08/05/2024
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Yaber V12 is well worth it as a portable projector, suited to conferences, movies and presentations.
Brand video
Brand video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

projectorreviews.com
10/07/2024
Lab test · Portable 1080p projector
Verdict
The Yaber V12 is a watchable portable projector with a clean smart menu, but it loses shadow detail in dark scenes and dims above 80 inches.
videoprojecteurcenter.fr
17/09/2024
Hands-on review · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Yaber V12 is a Full HD projector with Netflix built in and automatic focus, but its 700 ANSI lumens limit it in bright rooms and large images.
geekparadize.fr
01/06/2024
Video review · Chapter overview
Verdict
The Yaber V12 video covers unboxing, menus, 4K compatibility and gaming lag, but the page itself gives no written verdict.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Yaber V12

  • Certified native Netflix support (rare in budget projectors)
  • Excellent 20W Dolby Audio sound quality that gets loud without distortion
  • Effective smart auto-setup with fast autofocus and auto-keystone correction
  • High value for the price, offering features typically found in more expensive units
  • Sharp 1080p native resolution with vibrant color reproduction
  • User-friendly Linux-based OS that is responsive and easy to navigate
  • Detachable gimbal stand and carry handle for flexible positioning and portability
  • Quiet fan operation during use

What customers don't like about Yaber V12

  • Limited brightness (measured around 658 ANSI lumens) requires a dark room for best results
  • Noticeable 'black crush' and lack of deep black level detail in dark scenes
  • No support for any type of HDR content
  • Slight blue-green color cast in all preset modes
  • The remote control lacks a backlight, making it difficult to use in the dark
  • Onboard app store can be buggy or freeze occasionally
  • Automatic image adjustments may still require minor manual fine-tuning for perfect results

Verdict

The Yaber V12 is a smart 1080p native LCD projector featuring 700 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, powered by a Linux-based OS with native Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video support. It stands out with its 'gimbal-like' detachable stand offering up to 30-degree tilt, a portable carry handle, and a fully enclosed, dust-proof optical engine designed to prevent black spots. Main pros include its dual 20W Dolby Audio stereo speakers, fast Wi-Fi 6 and bi-directional Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and seamless setup via intelligent auto-focus and auto-keystone correction. However, notable cons include a lack of HDR support, crushed black levels that limit shadow detail in dark scenes, and a remote control that is not backlit for dark-room use.

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