NexiGo PJ40 Gen 3
Score: 69/100
Putrims K12
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Putrims K12 is a portable smart projector delivering 1500 ANSI lumens and integrated Google TV for easy streaming. It sacrifices true 4K resolution and has modest built-in audio, making it best for budget-conscious home and backyard use.
The NexiGo PJ40 Gen 3 provides native 1080p resolution with 700 lumens brightness and flexible 4D keystone correction for versatile placement. Its lack of 4K, HDR and limited contrast keep it from premium performance. It fits budget-conscious home-theater users needing a portable, feature-rich projector.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
700 lumens | 1,500 lumensbest | |
3,000 | 20,000best | |
1.5best | — | |
— | 3.35 metersbest | |
— | 30,000 hoursbest | |
20 wattsbest | 10 watts | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.55 kg | 2.495 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Native Resolution | 1080p | 1920x1080 |
Brightness (lumens) | 700 lumens | 1500 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 20000 |
Projection Geometry(1) | ||
Throw Distance (meters) | 1.44-9.20 m meters | 3.35 meters |
Features(1) | ||
Zoom Ratio | 1.0-1.45 | 0.5-1.0 |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Power (watts) | 20 watts | 10 watts |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 GHz | WiFi 6 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.55 kg | 2.495 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 160 watts | 180 watts |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently commend the PJ40 Gen 3 for its native 1080p image quality, impressive brightness for its class, and especially its 4D keystone correction that simplifies installation in non-ideal spaces. The inclusion of Android TV, dual HDMI, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 is seen as a strong value-add, positioning the unit as a well-rounded budget home-theater solution.
Everyday users praise the projector's sharp picture, ease of setup, and the ability to project a large screen for movies and gaming. The flexible keystone and portable form factor receive frequent positive remarks, while the built-in speakers are considered adequate for casual viewing.
Professional reviewers consider the Putrims K12 a strong value proposition, emphasizing its genuine 1500 ANSI lumen output, sharp 1080p scaling from 4K sources, and the convenience of built-in Google TV with WiFi 6. They commend its auto-focus, keystone correction, and voice control for effortless setup, while noting the lack of native 4K, modest built-in audio, and average black-level performance as trade-offs for its price tier.
Everyday users praise the K12 for its easy, plug-and-play experience, bright enough picture in low-light settings, and seamless streaming via Google TV, making it a popular choice for family movie nights and casual gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the quiet built-in speakers, fan noise, reduced brightness in full daylight, and occasional Wi-Fi instability.
“very easy to set up”
“best Google TV projector under £300”
