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Yoton Y3 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:120Throw ratio:1.24:1Lamp life:60000 hours

Yoton Y3 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Yoton Y3
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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%

5.6

Technical score

30%

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

25%

5.6

Reviews score

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 94% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 64%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.6/ 10
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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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5.6

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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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.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Yoton Y3

Based on 1 · 5

Reviewers like how small and light it is, but most find it too dim and not sharp enough.
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Ranked #632 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector Yoton Y3

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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%

5.6

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Design & Power

5.6
Reviews score
5.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
120
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 120 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 98.2% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.24:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80.2% of projectors and equal to 10.7% 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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What reviewers say
Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
?
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 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.1, more modern than 79.5% of projectors and equal to 7.5% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone 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
60,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 60,000 hours, shorter than 97.4% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
?
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What reviewers say

Yoton Y3 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Yoton Y3 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 40,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% 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.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 89.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.317 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 18.86x cheaper
    Yoton Y3 is cheaper than the average projector (£35 vs £660).
    £35 vs £660
  • 18.86x cheaper
    Yoton Y3 is cheaper than the average projector (£35 vs £660).
    £35 vs £660
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Yoton Y3 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Memory card slot included
    This projector has a memory card slot, while the average projector does not. 9.4% of projectors offer a memory card slot.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% 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.
    1 vs 0
  • 40,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 89.4% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.317 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 202 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (95 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    95 mm vs 297 mm
  • 94.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (120 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    120 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
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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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.4
  • 24.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.6/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.6 vs 7.4
  • 25.3% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.5
  • 94.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (120 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    120 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 130 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 250 inch
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

9.0
iDiscoverTech
≈ estimated
22/05/2023
Hands-on review · image, sound, fan noise and setup
Verdict
Yoton Y3 delivers good sound and a clear enough picture for the money, with a quiet fan and easy setup.
8.0
Fayze Reviews
≈ estimated
08/12/2021
Unboxing and few-week review · kids and travel use
Verdict
Yoton Y3 suits kids and travel well, but it is not a main home-cinema projector.
Shop video
Not graded
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yoton Y3

  • The LED light is rated for 60000 hours.
  • At 0.317 kg it is easy to carry between rooms.
  • Auto keystone correction straightens a tilted picture on its own.
  • It can be mounted on a ceiling, which saves table space.
  • Stereo speakers are built in, so no extra speaker is needed.
  • AirPlay and Miracast let a phone send its screen to the projector.

What customers don't like about Yoton Y3

  • 120 lumens works only in a dim room.
  • Fan noise at 40 dB is clearly audible.
  • The largest picture is 120 inch, which suits a small room.
  • It has no smart TV apps, so streaming depends on a phone or laptop.
  • One HDMI port and one USB port leave little room for extra devices.

Verdict

At 0.317 kg and 95 mm wide, the Yoton Y3 is light enough to carry from room to room. It is built for a bedroom or spare room, where 120 lumens is enough once the curtains are closed. The LED light is rated for 60000 hours, which means years of weekend films before it needs attention. Its panel is 1280x720, so the picture is standard HD rather than full HD. Auto keystone straightens a tilted picture without fuss, and it can be mounted on a ceiling. Phones can connect by AirPlay or Miracast, and Bluetooth 5.1 pairs headphones or a speaker. The trade-off is noise: at 40 dB it is clearly audible in a quiet room. It suits someone who wants a light, simple projector for films in a dark room.

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