Lenovo Xiaoxin 520 projector review: Small portable projector

SimonK

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If you are inconvenient to buy an LCD TV, but want to party with friends, or experience watching movies on a large screen while camping or traveling. In the case of limited budget, you want a projector with excellent sound quality and small size. Then the Xiaoxin 520 smart projector released by Lenovo can just meet these needs。

The design concept of Xiaoxin 520 smart projector is small size and high performance. Its length and width does not exceed 20cm, and its height is only 48mm. It provides 1080P resolution, supports 8K decoding, and cinema-level audio configuration in such a small size.

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The Features of Xiaoxin 520 smart projector​


1. Amlogic T982 quad-core processor​


If the projector wants better picture quality, the role of the chip is self-evident. HDR, high-resolution high-bit-rate video decoding, various AI functions to improve image quality, etc. are all inseparable from the support of the chip.

The Xiaoxin 520 smart projector is equipped with an Amlogic T982 quad-core processor, and many of the high-end projectors and laser TVs currently priced at 5,000-10,000 yuan on the market use this chip.

This processor contains 4 A55 chips, the core frequency is 1.8GHz, the NPU computing power value is as high as 2.6 trillion times per second, it has the ability of HDR10+, HLG high dynamic contrast image decoding, and also supports MEMC only available in high-end flagship machines. Motion compensation algorithms and image filter enhancers.

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2. Resolution​


The Xiaoxin 520 smart projector uses a 0.23-inch DMD with 1.05 million micromirrors. Lenovo has added a TSP optical module to the chip. By shaking the micromirrors at high speed, it can achieve physical 1080P resolution display (only shake once).

In addition, the Amlogic T982 quad-core processor can also support 8K decoding.

3. 850ANSI lumens​


850ANSI lumens is not very high, but it is difficult to find a projector with higher brightness under the same volume; it is also difficult to find a projector smaller than the Xiaoxin 520 under the same brightness.

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4. 1.2:1 throw ratio​


Throw ratio refers to the ratio of the projection distance to the width of the projection screen. The lower the value, the larger the projected image size at the same projection distance.

At present, the projection ratio of mainstream projectors is between 1 and 1.9. Those with a projection ratio below 1 are called short-focus lenses, and those with a projection ratio below 0.6 are called ultra-short-focus lenses.

The projection ratio of Xiaoxin 520 smart projector is 1.2:1, and the projection distance is 2.26~3 meters when the projection size is 60-80 inches.

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5. Denmark's VIFA audio​


Denmark VIFA is the professional audio brand with the longest history. The Xiaoxin 520 smart projector cooperated with VIFA to create an immersive sound system.

The Xiaoxin 520 has two built-in 5W speakers. The speakers are designed with dual full-frequency NdFeB internal magnets. With the structure of the sound guide tube, it is said that it can bring 20Hz bass dive, and the treble performance is also better than the competition of the same size and the same price. Taste.

In terms of sound effects, the Xiaoxin 520 smart projector has passed the dual certification of Dolby Audio and DTS HD sound effects, and also has the blessing of DSP dynamic acoustic algorithm, which can greatly improve the fullness of the sound and the balance of the three frequencies.

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6. Additional functions​


Autofocus, automatic keystone correction, automatic obstacle avoidance, automatic curtain alignment, Wi-Fi 6 wireless network card, Bluetooth 5.2, the smart functions that high-end projectors should have, Xiaoxin 520 smart projectors also have them.
 
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