We tested: Lenovo 100P projector – Exclusive design at an everyday price

This compact projector impresses home cinema enthusiasts not only with its 360-degree flexible mobility but also with its outstanding brightness.

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The Lenovo 100P – A new level of modern home projection

The world of projectors is constantly evolving, and the Lenovo 100P is one of the exciting stages of this evolution, at least at first glance. This compact yet highly efficient projector comes to the home entertainment market with an outstanding 850 ANSI lumens of brightness, Full HD resolution and a host of smart features.

The Lenovo 100P is more than just a projector – it’s a full-fledged Android-based (though unfortunately not Android TV-based) entertainment center that can be customized with a variety of apps, just like a smartphone. Unlike traditional projectors, Lenovo’s model features a unique 360-degree swivel and 170-degree tilt stand, providing unprecedented flexibility in everyday use.

Lenovo is no stranger to the projector market. The Chinese tech giant has been steadily expanding its product portfolio in recent years, which now includes not only laptops and tablets, but also smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, and robot vacuum cleaners. The Lenovo 100P is actually an improved version of the previous 100 model, which shows significant progress not only in appearance but also in technical parameters.

Projectors suitable for daytime use used to be available only at extremely high prices, but the Lenovo 100P clearly shows that this is no longer the case. The brightness of the device allows us to get an enjoyable image quality even in brighter, or more precisely, not completely darkened, environments, which would have been previously unimaginable from a device of this price range.

Auto focus, keystone correction and obstacle avoidance are smart features that make everyday use of the projector much easier. You no longer have to spend minutes adjusting the image – the Lenovo 100P does it all for you automatically, so you can start enjoying your favorite movies or series right away.

The projector also excels in terms of internal storage and memory, allowing you to run various applications without any problems. The 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage are more than enough for using Netflix, YouTube, or other popular streaming services.

Can the Lenovo 100P really hold its own in everyday use? How effective are the automatic features? What kind of image quality do we get at this price range? In our article, we seek answers to these questions while taking a close look at the device's appearance, specifications, and real-world performance.

Lenovo 100P Projector: Rotatable, Elegant, Practical

The Lenovo 100P projector is different from typical projectors at first glance. The most striking difference is its unique, built-in stand, which takes the projector's placement options to a whole new level. This is a great solution that allows the device to be rotated 360 degrees horizontally and tilted 170 degrees vertically. You can project in practically any direction with it - even to the ceiling! Thanks to this, you can say goodbye to various fold-out legs, screw-on tripods or propping it up with books, which was previously essential to set the correct projection angle.

In terms of appearance, the Lenovo 100P has a clean, modern design, consisting mainly of white and light gray elements. The elegant design has a somewhat futuristic feel, partly due to the special, rotatable and tiltable stand. The use of materials is sufficiently robust, and the device gives an overall premium impression. There is also a practical handle at the bottom of the stand, which makes it significantly easier to carry and move the projector, further enhancing the ergonomics of the device.

The Lenovo 100P weighs only 2,2 kg, which is not considered light in the world of projectors, but if we take into account the built-in stand, it is not even close to being a heavy individual. The compact dimensions (225,3 x 198,3 x 175,5 mm) also contribute to the portability of the device, so we can easily take it with us even for outdoor screenings. A significant part of the projector is covered with fabric, which is not only an aesthetic solution, but also gives the device a premium feel. I note that the gray fabric is gray, so it will be sensitive to dirt in the long run.

In terms of ports, Lenovo hasn't packed the back of the projector with too many, but it does have the most basic ports. There's a 3,5mm jack (for headphones or external speakers), an HDMI input, and a USB port. The latter two allow you to connect external devices, such as laptops, game consoles, or flash drives. Many might miss a second USB port, which would be handy for using a wireless keyboard and flash drive at the same time, but the wireless connectivity options somewhat compensate for this shortcoming.

When it comes to wireless connectivity, the 100P is really well-equipped: thanks to WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 technologies, it provides fast and stable wireless connections. The WiFi speed is around 130 Mbps, which is perfectly sufficient for smooth use of most streaming services. The Bluetooth connection allows you to connect wireless speakers or headphones, and the projector can even be used as a Bluetooth speaker.

In terms of control, the Lenovo 100P projector comes with a remote control, which unfortunately does not have dedicated buttons for Netflix or other popular streaming services. In addition to the remote control, of course, the device also has basic control buttons, but for full functionality, it is worth using the remote control or the phone app. The projector also supports voice control, which further expands the range of control options.

The Lenovo 100P's unique swivel and tilt design, combined with its compact dimensions and relative light weight, creates a truly flexible and versatile device that can be used anywhere, whether it's watching movies in the living room or projecting onto the wall at an outdoor party. The elegant design and use of premium materials ensure that the device is not only a practical but also an aesthetic addition to our home.

Lenovo 100P Projector: Impressive Specifications

Let's delve into the technical specifications of the Lenovo 100P projector, because we have something to talk about 🚀! First, the most striking thing: the device boasts a brightness of 850 ANSI lumens, which is very good in its price range. The brightness is not only impressive in numbers - in practice, the difference is immediately noticeable when you turn on the device. This impressive luminous flux performance allows the projector to be used even in brighter environments, which was previously unthinkable for a device of this price range.

In terms of image quality, the Lenovo 100P has a true Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) native resolution, which results in a sharp and detailed image. What is particularly exciting is that the projector also supports the playback of 4K content, although these are of course converted to native Full HD resolution. HDR10 support increases the contrast ratio and color depth, allowing for more vivid, detailed images. The projector's light efficiency is ensured by a high-transmittance, all-glass lens, which increases optical efficiency and guarantees the correct display of bright colors.

In terms of projection distance and image size, the Lenovo 100P is very flexible. According to the manufacturer's data, the projected image size ranges from 60 inches (about 152 cm) to 120 inches (about 305 cm). The optimal projection distance for a 100-inch (254 cm) image size is about 2,2 meters between the projector and the wall/screen. The device has a throw ratio of 1.0:1 ±10%, which is a particularly good value and in practice means that it can project a large image from a relatively short distance.

In terms of hardware specifications, the Lenovo 100P has a Hisilicon 352 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. These values ​​are more than enough to run the projector's own Android operating system and use various applications. The device runs Android 9, which is not the latest, but most popular streaming applications are supported on it. However, the speed of the system is not outstanding - for example, loading the Google account login interface can take a surprisingly long time.

The device's sound system consists of two 5-watt built-in speakers, which provide quite good sound quality. Surprisingly, the projector's cooling noise is also not disturbing, measuring only 29-31 dB using the Sound Meter application. According to the official specification, this value does not exceed 28 dB measured from one meter (with 24 dB of background noise). Heat dissipation is provided by multiple metal pipe cooling, which allows for efficient and quiet operation.

The Lenovo 100P's smart features include autofocus, keystone correction, obstacle avoidance, and the ability to adjust the image to the screen. These features, when working properly, make using the projector much easier, as you don't have to manually adjust the settings. The device also supports mirroring from your phone, which is possible with the iOSCast app for iOS and the Miracast app for Android. Of course, the phone and the projector must be on the same WiFi network.

When it comes to streaming services, it's worth noting that the Lenovo 100P is only Widevine L3 certified, which unfortunately limits the usability of full-fledged streaming subscriptions. In practice, this means that for example, HD resolution is not available for Netflix, which somewhat degrades the user experience. Nevertheless, the projector is able to run most popular applications such as Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Prime Video or Disney+, although SkyShowtime is not supported. From a practical point of view, the quality is still enjoyable, although not perfect.

Lenovo 100P projector review: mixed experiences 🎬

I finally received the long-awaited Lenovo 100P projector, and I can say that the testing process was a real roller coaster! Let's start with the fact that this machine was sold for a long time as having a luminous flux of 1300 ANSI, but now in the marketing materials this has been reduced to 850 ANSI. This is an extremely surprising and unpleasant development. It is surprising because I don't usually experience this, that the data is degraded on the fly, and it is unpleasant because the 1300 ANSI was the capacity that I could have based such an article on.

With that said, I have to say that my first impression was extremely positive, not only in terms of appearance, but also in terms of image quality!

As soon as I took it out of the box, I was immediately struck by the modern, well-thought-out design of the device. In the box, besides the projector, I only found a charging cable, a remote control (unfortunately without a Netflix button), and a rather short user manual. 🔍

Brightness experience: The device's greatest strength! 💡

The Lenovo 100P's greatest strength would clearly be its incredible 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness. My experience confirms that it's not quite 1300, but it's not even on par with my own 900 ANSI lumens. However, the Lenovo 100P still provided a visible (though not always enjoyable) image even in daylight.

I often write about many projectors that it's good that there is HDR support, but it's completely unnecessary, because the quality improvement that HDR can provide can only be achieved with adequate brightness and adequate contrast. Well, in the case of the Lenovo P100, HDR10 really makes some (if not overwhelming) sense, since the amount of light output is adequate. It can definitely be said that it really doesn't cause any problems if a scene takes place at night, and dark-skinned actors remain visible. I know this last sentence sounds funny, but with a projector with a 200 ANSi strength, the African-American origin was not lucky when shooting at night. And I was putting it mildly.

Smart features: Promises and reality 🧠

On paper, the Lenovo 100P offers impressive smart features like autofocus, keystone correction, obstacle avoidance, and screen-to-screen adjustment. In practice, however, I had a very mixed, or rather bad, experience with it. The autofocus worked well overall, although I did have to fine-tune it manually at times. I found this feature to be reliable after multiple uses.

On the other hand, the keystone correction and screen fit never worked properly on their own – the image was constantly tilted to one side and one edge was more blurry than it should have been. I even tried to fix the situation manually, but that didn't produce perfect results either.

The obstacle detection and avoidance feature also had mixed results. By mixed, I mean it worked a fraction of the time, but not most of the time, and in those cases I had to manually resize the completely distorted image back to the correct size.

Overall, I recommend turning off automatic functions!

Streaming and smart capabilities 📱

The Android TV 9 system may not be the latest, but it supports most popular streaming apps. But here I encountered perhaps the most unpleasant surprise: the projector's Widevine certification is only L3, which makes full-fledged streaming subscriptions somewhat less valuable. Netflix, for example, was only available in a lower resolution, which was disappointing, because with such brightness, it is already very noticeable if the resolution remains only SD.

The overall speed of the system also leaves something to be desired, although I didn't fall for it. Let's just say that I've seen faster ones. Fortunately, mirroring from a phone was not a problem, at least for Android, which required the Miracast app.

Sound and cooling: Pleasant surprises 🔊

The sound was another pleasant surprise. The two built-in 5-watt speakers provided surprisingly good quality sound - we didn't necessarily need to connect external speakers to the projector. The 25W full-range speakers tuned by Golden Ears and the large sound chamber provide truly rich, theater-quality sound.

As for cooling, the projector is not noisy at all, I measured 29-31 dB, which is a very good value. This quiet operation allows me to fully concentrate on the projected content, instead of being distracted by the noise of the fan.

Everyday Use: Compromises and Strengths 🏠

In everyday use, my experience was ultimately mixed. On the one hand, the projector's outstanding brightness and outstanding image quality, as well as its flexible placement due to the stand, are all positives. This could not offset the bitterness over the Widevine L3 certification for me.

The device's swivel and tilt stand is a fantastic idea and works really well in practice - it makes positioning and adjusting the projector incredibly easy. No more fiddling with tiny fold-out legs.

However, the limited number of connectors and the unreliable operation of certain automatic functions somewhat overshadow the overall picture. The system is not very fast either, and the Hungarian translation is sometimes scandalous (or rather, funny), which can be confusing, especially in the settings. That is why, if you know a little English, I do not recommend choosing the Hungarian language.

Overall, I have to say that I still believe that the order of importance for a projector is picture, sound, streaming and smart features. From this perspective, the excellent picture and the appropriate sound alone make the Lenovo 100P a product worth buying. Streaming suffers due to the lack of Widevine, and the slowness of Android and the ridiculously poor Hungarian translation can only make things worse.

So I can say that the Lenovo P100 is a good piece of hardware with good projection capabilities on its own, but I would only buy it if I bought a TV stick or TV box running Android TV with Widevine L1 capability. I say this also because the price of the Lenovo 100P+Android TV Box (or stick) is still slightly lower than the price of a projector with similar capabilities but with built-in Widevine L1 capability.

Final word: Lenovo 100P projector 🎬

The Lenovo 100P projector is undoubtedly an interesting player in the projector market. On the one hand, I have to say that the brightness of 1300 ANSI lumens would have been truly amazing, but 850 is not, although it is still above average. The fully swivel-tilt design, on the other hand, makes it a real unique item in its category. These features alone are enough reason to consider purchasing it, especially if you are looking for a projector that can be used in a variety of lighting conditions and can be easily installed practically anywhere in your home. 🌟

So who do I recommend the Lenovo 100P projector to? First of all, for those for whom brightness and flexible placement are a priority, and who are willing to compromise on the reliability of smart features. It can be an excellent choice for environments where complete blackout is not possible, or where the location and position of the projector must be changed frequently. It may also be ideal as a beginner projector for those who are familiar with technology but do not want to spend too much. 💼

Overall, this is a promising but not perfect device. The Lenovo 100P projector is like an up-and-coming actor: it has the right qualities and charisma, but it still needs some polishing to truly mature. If Lenovo updates the software and fixes the bugs in the future, this projector could be a truly outstanding value for its price. ⚖️

But how much is this price? The distributor actually gave a really good price for the item, since the BG106f24 coupon code 77 888 forintWe have to pay for it. This is especially friendly for that knowledge, as it is very rare to find such image quality under 80 thousand, and the external, rotating base is just icing on the cake.

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10 Frequently Asked Questions about the Lenovo 100P Projector 💡

1. How bright is the Lenovo 100P projector?

The Lenovo 100P projector boasts an impressive 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness, which is quite strong for its price range. In practice, this means you don’t have to completely darken the room – it delivers a picture quality that’s enjoyable even in moderate lighting conditions. When I tested it, it was surprisingly usable even in daylight, which is a rare advantage in this price range!

2. What automatic features does the Lenovo 100P projector offer?

The Lenovo 100P theoretically has four main automatic functions: autofocus, keystone correction, obstacle avoidance, and screen alignment. In real-world use, autofocus generally works well, although the other functions don't always perform reliably. Personally, I found that keystone correction often left something to be desired, and obstacle detection sometimes did more harm than good. 🤔

3. What operating system does the Lenovo 100P projector use?

The Lenovo 100P runs its own Android TV 9 system, which, although not the latest, allows you to install and use many popular streaming apps. The device has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, which is enough for average use. The system is not very fast - logins and performing certain actions can sometimes take a surprisingly long time.

4. Does the Lenovo 100P projector support popular streaming services?

Yes, the Lenovo 100P projector can run most popular streaming apps, such as Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Prime Video, or Disney+. However, it is important to note that the device is only Widevine L3 certified, which limits the streaming quality - for example, HD resolution is not available for Netflix. Unfortunately, the SkyShowtime app is not supported at all on the device.

5. How does the Lenovo 100P projector's swivel stand work in practice?

One of the biggest strengths of the Lenovo 100P is its built-in, rotatable stand, which truly revolutionizes the way you use projectors! The device can be rotated 360 degrees horizontally and tilted 170 degrees vertically. I loved this feature during my testing period – it makes it super easy to set up the projector, and there’s no need for an external stand or books to get the right projection angle. 🔄

6. What connectivity options does the Lenovo 100P projector offer?

The Lenovo 100P projector has relatively limited connectivity options, but it does have the essential ports: a 3,5mm jack, an HDMI input, and a USB port. For wireless connectivity, it has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. When I tested it, the WiFi speed was around 130 Mbps, which is perfectly sufficient for smooth use of most streaming services.

7. What image size can the Lenovo 100P projector project?

According to official data, the Lenovo 100P is capable of projecting an image size between 60 inches (approx. 152 cm) and 120 inches (approx. 305 cm). The optimal projection distance for a 100-inch (254 cm) image size is approximately 2,2 meters. During testing, I was convinced that this value is correct, and this size is perfectly sufficient even for watching movies with the whole family or friends. 📏

8. How noisy is the Lenovo 100P projector when operating?

As a pleasant surprise, the Lenovo 100P projector is extremely quiet – I measured it between 29-31 dB using the Sound Meter app, which is a very good result. According to the official specification, this value does not exceed 28 dB measured from one meter. The multiple metal tube cooling effectively dissipates heat while generating minimal noise, so nothing distracts you from enjoying the content.

9. How easy is it to set up the Lenovo 100P projector?

Setting up the Lenovo 100P projector is basically easy, especially thanks to the automatic features. Out of the box, all you have to do is plug in the power cord and you're ready to go. The auto focus adjustment usually works reliably, so you don't have to worry about it. In my experience, the most time-consuming part of the setup process is probably setting up your Google account, which can take a while due to the slowness of the system. ⚙️

10. Is the Lenovo 100P projector worth the price?

The Lenovo 100P projector review depends heavily on what you expect from it. If outstanding brightness and flexible placement are your priorities, then it is definitely a choice to consider. The official price of the device is around 81.700 Ft (with coupon), which, considering the features and especially the brightness, can be considered a competitive offer. However, if you expect all the smart features to work perfectly, or if the HD quality of streaming services is of paramount importance to you, then it is worth considering other alternatives in this price range, such as the Wanbo Mozart 1 Pro or the Wanbo DaVinci 1 Pro models. 💰