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AOpen PV12a vs Philips PicoPix Max One
What PV12a does better (3) and where PicoPix Max One wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.1Picture8.4
6.2Setup & placement2.8
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
PV12aPicoPix Max One
| PV12a | PicoPix Max One | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 115 mm | 47 mm | +68 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 134 mm | −19 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 136 mm | −100 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.8 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PV12a better than PicoPix Max One?
- AutofocusYes · PicoPix Max One: No
- Weight0.4 kg vs 0.85 kg2.1×
- Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%
Why is PicoPix Max One better than PV12a?
- Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
- Largest image size100″ vs 120″+20%
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) |
| 4K method | — | 4K input only (downscaled) |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 800 lm | 800 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 5,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | — |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | — |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 120″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 2 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android (not TV-certified) |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 30 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 25 dB | — |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.85 kg |
| Width | 115 mm | 134 mm |
| Height | 115 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 136 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |









