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AOpen PV12a vs JMGO PicoFlix

What PV12a does better (6) and where PicoFlix wins (8) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12a
AOpen · 2022PV12a
7.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$330
vs
JMGO PicoFlix
JMGO · 2024PicoFlix
7.9Score
8 advantages≈ US$350
Higher score
6.1Picture6.0
6.2Setup & placement7.3
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12aPicoFlix
115 × 1153680 × 23080
PV12aPicoFlixDifference
Height115 mm230 mm−115 mm
Width115 mm80 mm+35 mm
Depth36 mm80 mm−44 mm
Weight0.4 kg1.5 kg−1.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PV12a better than PicoFlix?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 420 lm+90%
  2. AutofocusYes · PicoFlix: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 400:112.5×
  4. Weight0.4 kg vs 1.5 kg3.8×
  5. Power consumption30 W vs 65 W2.2×
  6. Audio outputYes · PicoFlix: No

Why is PicoFlix better than PV12a?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 10 W5×
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12a: Yes
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  5. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. Largest image size100″ vs 200″2×
  7. Wi-FiNo · PV12a: Yes
  8. Fan noise29 dB vs 26 dB+12%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12aAOpen PV12a≈ US$3307.5
JMGO PicoFlixJMGO PicoFlix≈ US$3507.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm420 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1400:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size100″200″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W10 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital Plus—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery life (video)—4.5 h
Power consumption30 W65 W
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg1.5 kg
Width115 mm80 mm
Height115 mm230 mm
Depth36 mm80 mm
Colours—Black
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