NexAurea A357B
#43 in Native 1080pFull review
A quiet living room projector with Netflix built in, loud speakers and eARC. Its brightness is unrated, so keep the room dark.
Amazon $259.99$259.99
The NexAurea A357B is the better projector overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The NexAurea A357B leads on streaming and warranty.
Lyncast X7
#73 in Native 1080pFull review
A self-adjusting 1080p projector for a living room if its brightness claim holds. Its streaming apps run on uncertified Android, so a stick may still be needed.
Amazon $259.99$259.99
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 NexAurea A357B for streaming (Maker OS with licensed Netflix vs Android, no licensed Netflix) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | NexAurea A357B | Lyncast X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating | 0 listed 1,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix | 50 Android, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 100,000 hour light source |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| NexAurea A357B | Lyncast X7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | - | 1,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Light source life | - | 100,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 18,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Standard throw (1.1:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 200 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | - | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Maker OS, licensed Netflix | Android |
| eARC | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 50 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 5.03 x 8.7 in | 8.9 x 5.7 x 7 in |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | 4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |