This smart projector is a plug in and play solution for getting smart apps and entertainment quickly and easily. The controller needs 2 AAA batteries (not included), and once plugged in after the initial setup it’s ready to use with apps like Netflix and Youtube already pre-installed. The projector already has a built in speaker that is quite decent and can output loud enough sound with enough bass for casual viewing – it is very quick and easy to get picture and sound up and running in a light compact package.
The projector has a gunmetal grey colour which you could easily mistake for metal, but upon opening I was a little disappointed to see a full plastic build, even for the base and hinge which make it quite cheap feeling. The remote has nice clickly tactile buttons with a soft touch finish, and it has quick buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, Youtube and a Web Browser.
I was very happy to see the projector has auto-focus which runs automatically as it sets what it thinks is the best focus level for you, but you can always adjust it manually and turn off the auto focus options if you prefer. Picture quality is 1080p and looks crisp and colourful for the price point. I did notice the edges tend to look more blurry, but for causal viewing for films and games it performs very well.
The projector is running ‘Linux OS’ which seems to be a smart TV distro with added projector features. Whilst this operating system has a nice simple design, it isn’t as ‘mature’ as other popular systems like Android or Google TV and thus has more limited app support which is important to keep in mind if you were wanting to run Android Apps on it.
Overall, whilst this projector is easy to setup and get up and running quickly, it’s build quality is not the best. It’s clear that the money has been spent on the internals rather than the exterior build, but it does make it feel cheap with how light it is. Picture quality is very good overall, and aside for some blurring around the edges for basic viewing needs it does very well – however springing for more expensive options would yield better brightness and colour reproduction.
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