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
The AKASO Mini Projector is the better projector overall, rated 2.3 to 2.1. The AKASO Mini Projector costs $15 less ($224.99 vs $239.99).
Kodak Luma 150
#102 in 1080p and underFull review
A pocket projector for showing photos or a short video in a dark room. At 60 lumens and 480p it is not a movie projector, and it costs more than far better plug-in models.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
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.
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 | AKASO Mini Projector | Kodak Luma 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 0 50 ANSI lumens | 0 60 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 0 $4.50 per lumen | 0 $4.00 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 0 854 x 480 native, below 720p | 0 854 x 480 native, below 720p |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 50 setup features not stated (neutral score used) | 50 setup features not stated (neutral score used) |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour LED | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| AKASO Mini Projector | Kodak Luma 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 50 ANSI | 60 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 854 x 480 | 854 x 480 |
| Picture resolution | 854x480 | 854x480 |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | 150 in |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | None |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 5.51 x 2.71 x 0.62 in | 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.89 in |
| Weight | 0.5 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | - | 2019-07 |