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Alternatives to AOpen PV12a

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the PV12a — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

AOpen PV12a
AOpen · 2022
PV12a
854 × 480 (480p)800 lmLED0.4 kg
approx. price≈ US$330
7.5

Alternatives to the PV12a

Philips GoPix 1
1
Philips · 2022GoPix 1
6% cheaper ≈ US$310
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 3 W vs 2 W
  • Weight 0.25 kg vs 0.4 kg
  • Autofocus
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 600:1 vs 5,000:1
Asus ZenBeam E2
2
Asus · 2022ZenBeam E2
Same price ≈ US$320
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 2 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
Acer QF81
4
Acer · 2026QF81
9% cheaper ≈ US$300
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Light source life 800 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDMI inputs 0 vs 1
PUTRIMS K12
5
PUTRIMS · 2025K12
Same price ≈ US$320
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Largest image size 300″ vs 100″
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Maxxo LED800
6
Maxxo · 2025LED800
9.1
15% cheaper ≈ US$280
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Largest image size 200″ vs 100″
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 800 lm
JMGO PicoPlay+
7
JMGO · 2025PicoPlay+
8.3
Same price ≈ US$320
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 450 lm vs 800 lm
  • Light source life 800 h vs 20,000 h
JMGO PicoFlix
8
JMGO · 2024PicoFlix
7.9
6% pricier ≈ US$350
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 2 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 420 lm vs 800 lm
  • Autofocus
Kiano Elegance Cinema Pro
9
Kiano · 2026Elegance Cinema Pro
8.5
12% cheaper ≈ US$290
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 900 lm vs 800 lm
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Light source life 5,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Audio output
JMGO PicoPlay
10
JMGO · 2025PicoPlay
8.9
9% cheaper ≈ US$300
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 8 W vs 2 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 400 lm vs 800 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 5,000:1
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