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Yaber V5 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:100000 hours

Yaber V5 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 V5
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

▼Worse than 65% 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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

▼Worse than 73%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of projector Yaber V5

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 73% of models
Score components:

42%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Design & Power

6.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Yaber V5 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
10
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
8,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 8000:1, lower than 56.2% of projectors and equal to 0.7% 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
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
?
Min throw distance
1.5 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.5 m, longer than 80.5% of projectors and equal to 6.1% of projectors.
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
?
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
?
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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
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
100,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 100,000 hours, shorter than 99% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
50 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 50 W of power, less than 91.3% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Yaber V5 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 80,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (100,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    100,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 185 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (50 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    50 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
  • 8.11x cheaper
    Yaber V5 is cheaper than the average projector (£95 vs £770).
    £95 vs £770
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    Yaber V5
    the average projector
    Yaber V5 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.84 vs 8.000).
    8.84 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    Yaber V5 has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • 13.6% better value for money
    Yaber V5 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.39 vs 6.5).
    7.39 vs 6.51
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 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
    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.
    microSD/TF 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
  • 80,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (100,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    100,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 185 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (50 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    50 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.48 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (8000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    8,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.48 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    36 dB vs 30 dB

Video reviews

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

8.0
Andy Reviews it!
≈ estimated
09/07/2022
Hands-on test · dark room picture and black levels
Verdict
Yaber V5 looks great in a dark room, but the picture is only acceptable with the lights on.
9.0
Andy Reviews it!
≈ estimated
24/06/2022
Hands-on test · mirroring, focus, and picture in dark and lit rooms
Verdict
Yaber V5 looks impressive in a dark room, but its picture is only fine with the lights on.
9.0
Andy Reviews it!
≈ estimated
24/06/2022
Unboxing · what's in the box and first look
Verdict
Yaber V5 is a well-equipped package that the creator feels is worth buying.
9.0
Matthews Tech
≈ estimated
15/06/2022
Hands-on review · phone mirroring, latency and gaming tests
Verdict
Yaber V5 is compact and easy to set up, with a smooth, low-latency picture for phone use.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

indianexpress.com
11/03/2025
Hands-on review · Portable meeting projector
Verdict
The Yaber V5 is a compact portable projector that suits meeting rooms and reviewing photos, but at 200 ANSI lumens it is not very bright.
financialexpress.com
03/03/2025
Hands-on review · Compact mini projector
Verdict
The Yaber V5 is a compact projector with sharp, detailed pictures at large sizes, but its limited brightness shows.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Yaber V5

  • Great value for money, often cited as an excellent budget-friendly choice
  • Compact and highly portable design weighing less than 1kg, making it easy to carry
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory package with a carrying case and a tripod
  • Smooth wireless screen mirroring via dual-band 5G/2.4G Wi-Fi with minimal lag
  • Easy and straightforward setup process suitable for first-time users
  • Decent picture quality and brightness for its price point, especially in dark rooms

What customers don't like about Yaber V5

  • Native resolution is only 720p, though it supports 1080p input
  • Internal speaker volume is decent but lacks depth; external speakers are strongly recommended
  • The included tripod is reportedly flimsy and sometimes insufficient for stable positioning
  • Manual keystone correction is limited (±15 degrees), which can make focusing the entire screen difficult if not perfectly centered
  • Cooling fan can be slightly loud during operation
  • Does not support Dolby sound, which may require separate audio handling for certain media
  • Cannot wirelessly mirror copyrighted content from apps like Netflix or Disney+ due to HDCP restrictions (requires a streaming stick)

Verdict

The Yaber V5 is a portable mini projector featuring a native 1280x720p resolution (with 1080p support), an 8000:1 contrast ratio, and a brightness rating often cited at 7,000–9,500 lumens. Its primary characteristics include dual-band 5G/2.4G Wi-Fi for low-latency screen mirroring and Bluetooth 5.0 for connecting external audio, alongside physical ports for HDMI, USB, VGA, and AV. Main pros include its highly compact design weighing just 1kg, a long lamp life of up to 100,000 hours, and the inclusion of a tripod and carrying bag. However, noted cons include a relatively loud cooling fan, lack of native support for protected apps like Netflix during direct phone mirroring, and brightness performance that requires a very dark environment for optimal clarity.

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