Luma 500
KodakReleased Jun 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Oct 28, 2026
Enjoy native 1080p visuals with built-in Google TV and auto-adjusting focus and keystone for a premium viewing experience. The Kodak Luma 500 scores 78/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the mini projectors category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, Pocket-lint, The-gadgeteer, and Twice.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 67 (Techwalls) to 95 (PCMag) — a 28-point spread. Techwalls tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Built-in Google TV(3)
- Premium build quality(2)
- Native 1080p resolution(2)
- Auto focus and keystone(2)
- Versatile connectivity(2)
Cons
- High price(4)
- Low brightness(3)
- Short battery life(2)
- Poor HDR quality(2)
- UI lag(2)
5 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Kodak Luma 500 is a highly portable, feature-rich palmtop projector that stands out for its solid image quality and integrated Google TV streaming.
Publisher score: 4.0
AI summary of this review
The Kodak Luma 500 is a highly portable, well-built mini projector that prioritizes convenience and versatility over raw visual and audio performance.
Publisher score: 4 /5
AI summary of this review
The Kodak LUMA 500 is a highly portable pico projector that delivers an impressive image and smart features, though it is held back by a weak internal speaker and a premium price.
Score estimated from the review text
AI summary of this review
The Kodak Luma 500 is a convenient, ultra-portable smart projector that excels in dark environments thanks to its built-in Google TV, though it is limited by low brightness and mediocre audio.
Score estimated from the review text
