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Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:?Lamp life:30000 hours

Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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%

6.6

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%

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

10%

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

â–²Better than 55% of projectors
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–²Better than 74%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.6

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

â–²Better than 57%
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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
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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.
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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £420
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Technical Specifications of projector Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.6

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.3

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.5
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 7.5% of projectors.
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
?
Min throw distance
1.5 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.5 m, longer than 80.5% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% 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)
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 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
2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% 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 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
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
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android-based smart OS.
Operating system
Android 12
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 12
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
30,000 hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
?
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Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66 vs the average projector

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  • 15 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 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
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 3 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2024 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 15 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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.
    Android-based smart OS.
  • 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
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 12
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 35.6% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    1.92 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 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
  • 0.49 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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 HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 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.
  • 0.49 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.5 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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
  • 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.
    1.4 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.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66

  • Convenient automatic adjustments with Auto Focus and Auto Keystone correction
  • Intelligent features including Auto Obstacle Detection and Auto Screen Fit
  • Excellent brightness rated at 9500 lumens for vivid visuals in dark rooms
  • Native Full HD 1080p resolution provides sharp and detailed image quality
  • Versatile connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, and Miracast support
  • Modern operating system running on Android 12 with support for popular streaming apps

What customers don't like about Zebronics Zeb Pixaplay 66

  • Audible noise levels can be noticeable during operation, which may distract from quieter scenes
  • Limited daytime performance as the projected image may appear washed out in bright environments
  • Speaker quality is adequate for small groups but lacks the depth needed for a cinematic experience
  • The 1000:1 contrast ratio is lower than many premium home theater competitors
  • Lacks a laser light source, which means brightness may slowly degrade over long-term lamp use

Verdict

The Zebronics Zeb PixaPlay 66 is a smart LED projector featuring a native Full HD 1080p resolution and a high brightness of 11,000 lumens, powered by a quad-core processor and Android 12 OS. It offers advanced automation for easy setup, including auto-focus, auto-keystone adaptation, obstacle detection, and auto-screen fit for a projection size up to 508 cm (200 inches). Key pros include its versatile connectivity with dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI (ARC), and built-in app support for streaming. However, cons include a relatively low static contrast ratio of 1000:1 compared to premium models and the lack of native 4K output or 3D support.

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