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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.

AOpen PV12a
AOpen · 2022PV12a
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$330
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Philips PicoPix Max One
Philips · 2021PicoPix Max One
7.1Score
5 advantages
6.1Picture8.4
6.2Setup & placement2.8
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12aPicoPix Max One
115 × 11536134 × 47136
PV12aPicoPix Max OneDifference
Height115 mm47 mm+68 mm
Width115 mm134 mm−19 mm
Depth36 mm136 mm−100 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.8 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is PV12a better than PicoPix Max One?

  1. AutofocusYes · PicoPix Max One: No
  2. Weight0.4 kg vs 0.85 kg2.1×
  3. Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%

Why is PicoPix Max One better than PV12a?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
  5. Largest image size100″ vs 120″+20%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12aAOpen PV12a≈ US$3307.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:110,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m—
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size100″120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
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-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption30 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg0.85 kg
Width115 mm134 mm
Height115 mm47 mm
Depth36 mm136 mm
Colours—Black
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