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Head to head · 2 projectors

Pico vs X500i

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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Pico
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X500i
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The short verdict

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Pico
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X500i
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Choose the Pico if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 3,600 g)
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Choose the X500i if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (2,200 vs 500 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick thePico1 win
−2,000 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 3,600 g
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Why pick theX500i1 win
+340%Brighter screen outdoors2,200 vs 500 nits peak
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Display5 differences
Brightness
500 ANSI lumens
2200 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
600000:1
Projector brightness
500 ANSI lumens
2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Performance1 difference
Product type
Standard throw projector
Short throw projector
Battery & charging3 differences
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)
42 W
236 W
Design7 differences
Weight
1600 g
3600 g
Colors
Brown, Grey
Black, White
Depth
144 mm
118 mm
Height
139 mm
244 mm
Number of built-in speakers
2
10
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
1.07 billion colours
Width
139 mm
366 mm
Connectivity2 differences
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
4.0
5.0
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
1
General4 differences
Keystone correction, vertical
-40 - 40°
±30°
Offset
100%
102.5%
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
0 - 40 °C
RMS rated power
4 W
2 W
Throw ratio
1.3
0.69-0.83
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