Boldever BD100 Roku TV
#75 in 1080p and underFull review
A small Roku TV projector for dark bedrooms, RVs and camping. Boldever’s native 1080p Roku model is sharper and brighter for not much more.
Amazon $94.99$94.99
The Boldever BD100 Roku TV is the better projector overall, rated 2.9 to 2.3. The Boldever BD100 Roku TV leads on streaming, value and resolution. The Boldever BD100 Roku TV costs $130 less ($94.99 vs $224.99).
AKASO Mini Projector
#101 in 1080p and underFull review
A tiny battery projector for tracing art or cookie designs and casual viewing in the dark. Its 50 lumens and 480p panel rule it out as a movie projector.
Amazon $224.99$224.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Boldever BD100 Roku TV for streaming (Roku TV with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick), value ($0.63 per lumen vs $4.50 per lumen) and resolution (1280 x 720 native, below 1080p vs 854 x 480 native, below 720p).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Boldever BD100 Roku TV | AKASO Mini Projector |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 0 150 ANSI lumens | 0 50 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 43 $0.63 per lumen | 0 $4.50 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p | 0 854 x 480 native, below 720p |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Roku TV with licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 50 setup features not stated (neutral score used) |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 30,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Boldever BD100 Roku TV | AKASO Mini Projector | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 150 ANSI | 50 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 854 x 480 |
| Picture resolution | 720p | 854x480 |
| Display | - | DLP |
| Light source | - | LED |
| Light source life | - | 30,000 hours |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 1,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | 150 in |
| Autofocus | No | - |
| Auto keystone | Yes | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Roku TV, licensed Netflix | None |
| eARC | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | 2.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 6.32 x 4.21 x 5.37 in | 5.51 x 2.71 x 0.62 in |
| Weight | 1 lb | 0.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |