NexiGo PJ40 Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth, Native 1080P, 4K Supported, Projector for Outdoor Movies, 300 Inch, Zoomable, 20W Speakers, Home Theater, Compatible w/TV Stick, iOS, Android (Black)

I recently purchased the NexiGo Outdoor Netflix Projector, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance. The officially-licensed compatibility with Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video ensures seamless streaming of my favorite content without having to plug in or connect anything. With 800 ANSI Lumens, the picture quality is vibrant and clear, even in outdoor settings – we set up an outside movie night and it was honestly amazing. The auto focus and keystone correction features make setup a breeze, while the native 1080P resolution, with 4K support, delivers stunning visuals (really nice visually). The inclusion of Dolby Audio enhances the viewing experience, and its compatibility with TV sticks, iOS, and Android devices adds versatility when you don’t want to connect bulky devices. I connected my iOS and it worked so nicely. Overall, I highly recommend this projector for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor entertainment setup.

A few months back I tried out the NexiGo PJ20 projector. It was a great projector for the price, but it had a few issues that left me wanting for a home theater projector. The image wasn’t as bright as I would like, it could be a bit loud, and it had some limitations in the keystone adjustments. Again, for the price, this was all expected. Fast forward to today and I decided to try moving up a level to see if it would address the problems I had before. Enter the NexiGo PJ40 LCD projector. Read on to see how it addressed all of my issues and went far beyond.

To start, I’m primarily interested in watching video content, so that is the sole focus of my testing. To do this test right, I picked up a 120” free standing screen and a projector stand. In the end, I could have gone with 100” for the space I’m dealing with. The lens is sitting at 10’6” from the screen. At that distance, the image size was right at 100”. However, had it been too big of image at that distance, you can adjust the image size. The zoom control (done through the menu) allows taking the image down from 100% to as low as 60%. At that distance, going to 60% would have given a 60” diagonal image. Even with the bigger screen, you may find that too big of an image is too much at your seating distance. It is very nice to be able to adjust to your ideal size based on the content you are watching.

When the projector was first turned on, the fan was a bit noisy. Here is the next place where the PJ40 shows its superiority. The fan defaults to full speed but is adjustable in the menu. As you slow the fan down the image will darken slightly as the projector cuts back the power (and thus heat) going through the lens to avoid overheating. Taking the fan all the way down to its minimum only darkened the image a little bit, but the noise dropped so low that the sound was just a background whisper.

Speaking of sound, the speakers in the projector are far beyond what I would have expected. Eventually I will hook the projector up to my full speaker system but for testing I used the internal speakers only. I had to reduce the volume down to about 1/3 or it was too loud for the room! If you like it loud, or plan to use the projector outside, there is plenty of speaker power.

Now, of course you want a square (cornered) image. The PJ40 has two ways of handling it. If you have the projector pointed straight on to the screen, you can turn on auto keystone adjustment. That only affects vertical keystone correction, but it means you can tilt the projector for the right position vertically on the screen and it will auto-adjust the vertical keystone. My guess is that it has a level sensor inside that it uses for this but it worked perfectly for me. If you need to have your projector set at an angle, there is a separate interface in the menu for doing four corner keystone adjustment. With that adjustment, just about any angle (within reason) can be compensated for both vertical and horizontal adjustment.

Finally, we get into the video streaming. My mobile devices are all Android. Due to DRM issues, it isn’t even worth trying to use Miracast for video. I did let my son try out some games on his phone cast through the projector. It worked fine for that application. To do video you are better off with an external source. In my case, I had Chromecast (not the new one with Google TV built in) lying around. Plugged it in, set the input on the projector to HDMI 1, and immediately saw the Chromecast background image. After that, turned on streaming from my phone and the video started playing.

Now, this is where things get even more interesting. The HDMI inputs on the projector support CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows devices to control each other via the HDMI. Using the projector’s remote, I was able to pause and un-pause the video without having to pull my phone back out. I didn’t test it, but I’m sure this would go the other way as well being that I’ve used another Chromecast (with Google TV) on a CEC enabled TV where I could turn the TV on and off as well as control volume via the Chromecast’s remote. In the end, with the right setup, one remote can control your entire system through CEC so you don’t have to juggle.

In my testing I did run into one issue, but it ended up being an opportunity to see how good NexiGo’s customer support is. In testing I noticed a spot always being displayed in the same spot on the screen. Cleaning the lens (with a microfiber cloth) did not help. I sent an email to NexiGo’s customer support and they replied back within a couple of hours. They immediately agreed that the issue was likely something on the inside of the lens where it isn’t possible for the user to access. They offered me two ways of doing a swap, either sending it directly back to them with a label they would provide or to use Amazon’s return system. Just for speed, I went with Amazon’s return and had a replacement unit in two days. Replacement has no issues at all. If only other companies were that responsive!

Other features to think about includes the included user manual on screen. You don’t need to go dig out the paper manual (which was in the box). Just navigate through the menu and the entire user manual is available. Internet access is easy to setup plus you can use either WiFi or wired Ethernet. I just went with WiFi and that was good enough to connect up and update the firmware, which was slightly out of date on the first unit I had. That there was new firmware is a good indication that NexiGo doesn’t do release and forget. They are putting out updates. One thing that may be driving this is that under the hood the projector runs Android. This is another good sign as I put more trust in a product using a widely supported off the shelf OS instead of something completely custom or written by a software shop nobody has ever heard of. Beyond home theater, if you want to do presentations on the road, it can play media from USB devices so you don’t have to hook up a laptop to it.

If I had to pick anything I would improve on this projector, it would be the focus. It is done via a manual adjustment ring behind the lens. It works, but my unit was a bit tight so it could be a bit fiddly. Having an electronic focus (either auto or via the menu) would be ideal, but manual adjustment is very common in projectors within this price range.

To wrap things up, this is a great projector, especially when you consider the price. It does everything you would want for a basic home theater. It can do even more with the right accessories (Chromecast, another streaming device, or home AV system). Image quality is great, noise is well managed, setup is easy, and company support is phenomenal. You won’t be sorry you went with the NexiGo PJ40.

The PJ40 had a nice look and feel to it, and looked well made. since it was winter here. And the only screen I have is a 20 foot blow up screen. I ordered a 120 inch screen with stand for inside areas. Since my real theater room has been a storage room lately. So let’s get to the PJ40. The PJ40 is definitely an upgrade from the PJ20, which I tested and used last summer. First of all, it is very easy to set up. I didn’t even have to look at the instruction booklet. when I turn the PJ40 on it has options to click on. I clicked on HDMI 1 that is where I plugged in my fire stick. I adjusted the focus to what looked clear to me. When the movie came on the color was off. I went back to the Home Screen again. Like I said I did not read the instruction book yet. But I had an idea what to do. first I went to setup and checked updates. It had about 3 of them total so I went ahead and updated it, which did make a better picture. I also went on the setup screen, so the picture would fit the screen and adjust picture settings to my likes. After I got this all done I went back to the fire stick and turned on a movie with a little bit more adjustments, I got the picture the way I like It. The speaker on the JP40 blows away the PJ 20s speaker. It has a clearer and louder sound to it. The picture on the PJ40 was crisp and clear had no complaints on the picture. The only complaint I would have would be the remote control. The remote control is one of those Android box type controls. they do not respond well. You have to kind of point that control at the projector so if the projector is at a distance from you, you might have trouble operating it. The plus side is since it works like an Android box. You can plug in a wireless keyboard and mouse. Which might give you a better response. If you are looking for a projector I would highly recommend this one. I literally have a $1600 projector hanging in my theater room which I had to send back after 60 days. Because it wouldn’t turn on plus they sent me a refurbish, one back. After 90 days it would not turn on All The Time. You’d have to turn it on and off to get it to work. I also had to change the bulb. So what I’m trying to say? Is technology moves fast? What you paid $1600 for years ago. This $300 or less projector has the same picture as the $1600 . Save your money and get the PJ40 it will do everything you want it to. Since it’s portable, There’s so many more things you can do with it. Take it outside and watch a movie. Also, I’m thinking about setting that 20 foot screen In the driveway by the garage and then have a drive in movie night. Setting in the car and having the sound Play through the Bluetooth stereo in the car. If you love the holidays like Halloween, you can also set the screen across your front window and have the projector play one of those scary scenes through it. The possibilities are endless use your imagination.

I recently purchased the Nexigo PJ40 projector and was very pleasantly surprised at the brightness and quality of the picture. I set it up with a Chromecast and watched movies and sports on a 10 foot wall for a truly different experience. At first I found that the fan noise was a bit loud, but after looking through the manual, I saw how easy it was to turn the fan speed down which automatically reduced the brightness slightly to compensate. There are two HDMI inputs, Bluetooth, WiFi and Ethernet along with a very capable sound system.

Setup was easy with automatic keystone adjustment available, though the manual adjustment was also quite easy.

All in all I am very happy so far with this projector.