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AOpen PV12a vs JMGO PicoPlay
What PV12a does better (4) and where PicoPlay wins (7) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PV12aPicoPlay
| PV12a | PicoPlay | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 115 mm | 166 mm | −51 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 85 mm | +30 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 85 mm | −49 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.7 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PV12a better than PicoPlay?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 400 lm2×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 400:112.5×
- Power consumption30 W vs 65 W2.2×
- Weight0.4 kg vs 0.73 kg+82%
Why is PicoPlay better than PV12a?
- Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 8 W4×
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12a: Yes
- Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Largest image size100″ vs 200″2×
- Wi-FiNo · PV12a: Yes
- Fan noise29 dB vs 26 dB+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 854 × 480 (480p) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 854 × 480 (480p) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | — | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 800 lm | 400 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 5,000:1 | 400:1 |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | — | 90% |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 200″ |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 2 W | 8 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | — |
| VGA input | No | — |
| Audio output | Yes | — |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | — |
| USB-C power input (power bank) | — | Yes |
| Power consumption | 30 W | 65 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 26 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 25 dB | — |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.73 kg |
| Width | 115 mm | 85 mm |
| Height | 115 mm | 166 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 85 mm |
