Portronics has added a new member to its well-known Pico series of portable projectors with the introduction of the Pico 13. This model succeeds the Pico 12, which was released in November of last year, featuring refined design elements and improved specifications.
Dimensions and Weight
In terms of size, the Pico 13 measures 20 x 24.5 x 10 cm and has a weight of 1.39 kg (3.06 lb), making it easy to carry around. This DLP smart projector uses an LED light source that provides a brightness of up to 3,500 lumens. However, it is important to note that these lumens are not ANSI lumens, so we suggest being cautious about the brightness claims. The projector supports a native output of 1080p at 60 Hz, but details about the type of SoC and the amount of RAM remain unclear. Additionally, there isn’t any information regarding its color space coverage and color accuracy.
Image Quality and Features
The small projector is capable of displaying an image size of up to 120 inches (~305 cm) diagonally. It includes an auto keystone correction feature to simplify the initial setup process, but users will need to manually adjust the sharpness using a focus wheel.
The device runs on an Android 9 operating system, which, despite being somewhat outdated, is said to be compatible with popular OTT services such as Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, among others. It comes with 10W built-in speakers, and users can connect external speakers through Bluetooth or a 3.5mm audio jack.
Connectivity and Battery Life
This projector includes standard connectivity options such as WiFi (likely Wi-Fi 6), HDMI (the specific version is not mentioned, but it should be 1.4b to support 4K 60 Hz video signals), USB-A, USB-C, and Bluetooth. The internal battery charges through USB-C and is claimed to offer up to 3 hours of continuous playback, which means you could watch a whole movie on one charge. It’s important to remember, though, that using the projector at full brightness will significantly drain the battery.
The Portronics Pico 13 is available for Rs 31,499 (~$375). For a limited time, you can purchase it on Amazon India at an introductory price of Rs 26,999 (~$321).
