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ZYNIX NIX500 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:400Throw ratio:?Lamp life:30000 hours

ZYNIX NIX500 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ZYNIX NIX500
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

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

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 63% of projectors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 91%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

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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
?

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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Technical Specifications of projector ZYNIX NIX500

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

42%

5.2

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

6.0
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
ANSI lumens
400
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 400 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 83.1% of projectors and equal to 1.6% 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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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
0.65 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.65 m, shorter than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
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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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
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than 83.1% of projectors and the same as in 14.9% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5.4
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.4, more modern than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
Android 14
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
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
Market range: <5k hours – >30k 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
43 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 43 W of power, less than 94.1% of projectors.
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ZYNIX NIX500 vs the average projector

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  • Supports auto keystone correction
    ZYNIX NIX500 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 0.36 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.65 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 5 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2026 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • 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
  • 93.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 187 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (43 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    43 W vs 230 W
  • 14.67x cheaper
    ZYNIX NIX500 is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £660).
    £45 vs £660
  • 13.4% better value for money
    ZYNIX NIX500 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.87 vs 6.9).
    7.87 vs 6.95
  • 5 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2026 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    ZYNIX NIX500 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.36 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.65 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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.
  • 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 OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 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
  • 93.3% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 187 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (43 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    43 W vs 230 W
  • 81.8% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    400 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 81.8% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    400 vs 2,200
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% 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
  • 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 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
  • 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. 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 ZYNIX NIX500

  • At 0.2 kg it is easy to move between rooms.
  • A 0.65 m minimum throw lets it sit close to the wall.
  • Android OS means apps run without a separate device.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover network and speaker links.
  • AirPlay and Miracast let phones mirror their screens.
  • Auto keystone and ceiling mounting make placement simple.

What customers don't like about ZYNIX NIX500

  • Daylight washes out the picture at 400 lumens.
  • The largest picture is 120 inch, which is small for a big living room.
  • There is no motorized zoom or focus, so every adjustment is by hand.
  • With no audio input, outside sound has to come through HDMI or Bluetooth.
  • One HDMI port means only one device can plug in at a time.

Verdict

A first projector for a student room, the ZYNIX NIX500 weighs just 0.2 kg. It is a 2026 model with Android OS built in, so apps run on the screen without a separate stick. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connect to the network and to speakers, and AirPlay or Miracast mirrors a phone. Its 0.65 m minimum throw means it can stand close to the wall. The picture tops out at 120 inch, so it suits a small room. Auto keystone corrects a tilted image, and the ceiling mount option saves floor space. The trade-off is brightness: 400 lumens is fine in a dim room but washes out in daylight. It suits a buyer who wants smart apps and a modest screen for films at home.

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