Philips NeoPix 130W (NPX130W/INT) review

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The NeoPix 130W is the least ambitious projector in this group, and it is worth being clear about that. It has a 720p image, an LED light source that Philips says lasts up to 30,000 hours, and a basic smart system with apps. The maker's page gives no brightness figure, and retailer listings suggest around 120 ANSI lumens, which is very dim. In practice that means a fully dark room and a small picture, with Philips itself mentioning sizes up to 70 inches.

The conveniences are decent. Auto focus, automatic keystone correction and four-corner correction mean it is easy to place at an angle, and digital zoom helps you resize the picture without moving the unit. The built-in apps need an internet connection, and the selection is far more limited than on Google TV or Android TV, so many owners will prefer a streaming stick on the HDMI input.

Philips lists HDMI, USB and SPDIF connections in its documents, and the projector is described as having stereo sound. Throw ratio, HDR and input lag are not stated, so it is not a good choice for gaming.

If you want a larger picture for the occasional film in a bedroom or for children, it will do the job at a low outlay. For anyone who cares about sharpness or watching with any light on, the Full HD models here are a clear step up.