This is the best portable projector.
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- We tested six portable projectors under $600 (the Anker Nebula Capsule, LG PH550, AAXA P6, Sony MP-CD1, and Miroir HD Mini Projector M175) to find the best for the price. We particularly liked the Nebula Capsule and the PH550.
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Where would you bring your pico projector? - Ashley
I do that in my apartment ... My screen is on the ceiling....
To my semmers camp, I have 2 of them and it will be awesome to play movies in our free time on a like tent wall .
i'm here for you
Hey Ashley, i think Anker has a 500$ pico projector too, maybe that one compares more with the LG
To the nearest pawn shop.
480 is a no
This review is so incomplete. Where’s the details of the other projectors other than the Anker?
Also, 480p at 100 lumens is objectively terrible image quality. Almost unusable for 90% of media the average person consumes in 2018.
yeah this was a deadass review
Thanks your comment saved my time.
Resolution isn’t the biggest deal with a projector. I’ve seen this at 100 inches at night on a projector screen looked fine and the latency was fine for something like super smash and Mario cart
“It supposedly reaches up to 100 lumens of brightness, but it definitely didn’t seem that bright...”
That’s because 100 lumens is not much at all. A typical lightbulb is about 600. 100 is pathetic.
Spencer Dale decent projectors go 3000 lumens and upwards, 100 lumens is horrid for easy viewing. It’s a shame that such a compact and well thought out device is ruined by its form factor.
These were my thoughts exactly lol this whole video just sounds like a bunch of compromises.
Needs at least 800 to 1000 lumens for an inexpensive projector
I don't think you guys realize 100 ANSI lumens is equal to 1000 normal lumens. It's still not that bright though
Holograms will be here before a powerful video projector.
The JMGO N7L is a native 1080p portable smart projector with supported resolution up to 4k and it's $529 on Amazon.
Nicely done- Appreciate you having a clear favorite and breaking down the negatives of the others without wasting too much time on them
Got my ph550 a year ago....still loves it..ph 550 +amazon fire stick + Sony srs xb30...chill time...
I bought the LG PH550 a yr ago and I love it. I use a Chromecast and JBL Pulse 3. Yes, sound is an issue but it fits my need for on the go outdoor entertainment
how is the brightness ? is it sufficient ? plz help I'm from India
Would you please do a updated(2019) list of portable projectors. Many would deeply appreciate it
Love this aspect ratio !!!
I can't tell how long i have been waiting for this video, thanks a ton for making it
Love you verge!
Why not show a side by side image comparison for each of these projectors? What a waste!
Right
The Wowoto8 is virtually silent and great sound one of my favorite and I've tried at least 7 different ones👌
The best 'really' portable projector : Moto Mods ! 😁
Too true to be bad
Geetanjali Verma what do you mean ?
I just bought one and when I try to play a UA-cam video, it crashes instantly. Any advice?
@@ThebossaruChamp reset it
Huge fan of the Anker Nebula. It is so handy and it just works. Not perfect and not the brightest, but easy to use.
Thanx for the video was waiting to see a complete Pico projector guide from the Verge
I'm glad that you're able to make the picture smaller. Very important
We bought the nebula capsule. And it works very well. Very light. very easy to operate. Yes the lumens can be brighter however it is sufficient in low lighting. Volumize excellent for me. I would recommend the nebula capsule to everyone. It is well worth the price. Thank you.
Yes i am using the Sony MP - CD1. The main advantage is its very compact. Even you can use it as a power bank while travelling. No noise issue and its a laser projector. The only drawback is that you need an external speaker for a good audio output.
Been wanting to go projector for years.
480p?
I got a Nebula from the early financing batch. It was so cheap that I didn't mind the low quality. Truth is, it's barely noticeable. The size of pixels is smoothed out and it's only apparent in very close projections. Impressive as it may sound, when I compared it to my office's business projector, the brightness was more important than resolution (considering that you can scall down ultra HD, but that scaling up 480 will always return 480).
Of course, with a 100 lumens, my cellphone screen is bright enough to cause a significant drop in video quality. So yeah, it is the most portable, but only if you're moving between platonic caves.
Seriously, any projector below 720p should be ignored imo.
Anything less than FULL HD should be ignored in 2016. Now it's 2018, if you are making investment anything less than 4k should be ignored.
This is the best portable one I've seen made by Hardoutline. 3000 lumens + Native 720p www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WLZ5QP/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=tabletsforme-20&linkId=7b08f4fa84171aed94524be00d44d1ad
So i get it you travel around in a 4k monitor? Seriously though we are talking about pico projectors able to play video powered by a battery and able to fit in your pocket and you demand they have the same quality as the top of the line monitors out there.
This is the best series!
Just need brightness to get a LITTLE better and I'm sold.
Appreciate the video aspect ratio
Thank you for bringing attention to the pico projector scene. I have been waiting for literally years for this market to grow and in turn bring more innovation.
Honestly though at this point if you do not need a pico projector i would wait for the laser ones to come out. A couple of them are already being sold but at some ridiculous prices for what they offer, but the technology is there and already being used we just have to wait for something more affordable and more feature packed.
did you ever find one?
My nebula capsule arrived yesterday and I must say it was a pleasant and hassle free experience, although 480p you won't really notice it unless you're someone who is constantly examining the pixels up.close.
How is the pitchers
I am also plan to by Nebula capsule i am confused.
I have the lgph550
You can bluetooth the speaker and mirror your phone or smart devices to it.
I think its great
Out of LG ph550, JmGo p2, ViewSonic M1 & Xgimi CC aura which one to go for? wanted a feedback on which is the best quality for and has the least fan noise
Is the quality image of the nebula capsule that bad? How would rate it? 1-10
Hi! Is anker works fine in a bright environment like classroom? Ty.
Thank you for the review. You mentioned that you have a home media server. Could you share more information on your home media server? I am thinking about getting one, but I don't know where to start. -- Thank you
Please do a video on the short throw projectors too
I have the Anker and used it more times than my old hot bulb bulky projector not as powerful bright but its ok for the low power to use in the motorhome , easy portable
I hanve an anker nebula projector and I really like it. Ultra portable... easy to pack in your luggage for traveling. the app works fine for me, I mostly just use the remote but if the battery dies in the remote... then it's nice to have that as a backup. Its nice that it can be used as a Bluetooth speaker BUT the audio doesn't sound the greatest. If you want good audio stick to a dedicated Bluetooth speaker.... but it does have Bluetooth connectivity SO if you are watching a movie and the speaker on the nebula just isn't cutting it you can link the Bluetooth to a better speaker
I use my aaxa for on the go while working in the inside of a ambulance so it works for me.
How little do you have to know about projectors and useful resolution for your "top pick" to be an 854x480 native device? My cell phone had a better res than that 10 years ago.
great review. Thanks!
I ordered the LG pf50ka on Amazon about a month ago. Waiting on it to arrive.
Viewsonic M1+ (300 lumnes ) vs LG PF50ks (600 Lumens) which one better ??
Can the Nebula Capsule project slide presentations and keynotes from an iPad?
Was the Viewsonic M1 available when this video made or did it not make the top cut?
Does it support to watch movies directly from pendrive? what is its internal space memory?
probably on trips to fit in bags and watch on ceilings of rooms pretty convinient ... verge you're always bringing something usefull ❤❤
Does it work while charging?
I got the 550, from the sounds of the Anker, I would definitely put the lg as the best. Better resolution, I have it setup with my computer, as well as my computer's speakers, though have also used it with a set of Bluetooth speakers, so sound isn't an issue. And I managed to get it for less than £300.
Also it has a usb port, so you could just put a bunch of films on a usb stick if you wanted
TacklingIgnorance using it since 2 years and I am happy with my decision 😊
Now seems a great time to do a follow up to this video
Verge science is probably the only channel that has gained so many subs so damn fast !
So amazing.
Do any of these have a short throw capability?
Can't wait to use xgimi mogo pro 1080p shipping in Oct.
But what's the resolution?
Of course Anker wins the day! Still my favorite electronics power company. :)
I already have a Bluetooth speaker with an AUX IN, so I may go for the LG.
Can I link Bluetooth speakers , like eubooms, to the Anker projector?
Why isn't Dell Mobile Projector - M318WL
on the list?
Pls share your comments on "Nebula Mars Portable Cinem" . Its also a portable projector and had JBL speakers for gd sound quality
THANK YOU for this review! I recently got rid of my tv (put it up on a shelf in my room, lol) because it was simply too bulky to justify it staying where it was while I almost never used it! I will most likely be picking up a projector this summer to watch netflix almost consistently!
BUT ALSO, Ashley, OH MY GAWD WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR GLASSES!!?!?!?! At 4:24 I was screaming because I have been looking for a fashional pair, and these are them!
Viewsonic M1+ (300 lumnes ) vs LG PF50ks (600 Lumens) which one better ??
nice videos, thanks. But I don't understand how to play content off my phone while there's no wifi around, like on camping, so what am I missing when you say portable? How can you mirror your phone to the projector without wifi?
Adapters can do it. Or your own phone with hotspot and a chromecast.
To be fair, LG says they don't think someone would use the internal loudspeakers of the PH550 really. The projector has a pretty good Bluetooth Loudspeaker support. They assume you'll use buetooth anyway to get sound and not the internal loudspeaker, which they see as a stopgap solution.
Of course you can agree or disagree if that is a "good" solution or not.
I need a projector I can connect my AirPods to. Any suggestions?
As others have said in comments, for those prices, you may as well buy a proper projector and watch things in all their glory. Portable projectors have a way to go to be useful by the looks of it.
Which there was more attention for projectors! I want more reviews and more competition in this space.
Nebula Would be nice for camping
I'm more impressed by the native 21:9 on this video, good stuff
Tbh 480p isnt bad since almost all footage will be down sampled and theres no compression
Is it good for video games?
I really want to buy this best projector
If I want to take a projector to the beach and watch a movie at night there, which would you recommend?
Try the wowoto T8E, resolution 1280x800, it supports 1080, 2000 lumens, auto keystone correction and zoom, 16:9, 16:10 and 4:3, built in android 4.4, Bluetooth, wifi, ethernet, 3.5 output, 1 HDMI port, 2 USB ports, is almost noiseless, price is around USD$450.
I have a wowoto H8 and is just great, it has almost the same features than the T8E.
What is the best miniprojector?
At $500 you can get a late model benq or optoma projector that has 1080 P and measures lumens in the thousands! I know they’re not as portable as these options and don’t have amazing speakers, but they still are not that big and I would never use a projector’s internal speaker no matter how good it claims to be anyway.
Can you please review Phillips pico pix max
At those prices, you can buy a used HD projector that would destroy any of those pico projectors. Obviously you don't get the same portability, but at least you're getting decent picture quality for the money.
Don't they:
A - Heat up a lot
B - Require loooooong rooms?
That really depends on the projector. Short throw/ultra short throw projectors can be used from much shorter distances compared to traditional projectors. Also not sure what your point is about the heat. Sure projectors produce heat, but the same can be said about pico projectors. In fact, I'm sure larger projectors would have more efficient cooling solutions compared to pico projectors since they are much larger.
Yep, I have an Optoma HD20 It's a little bit older but it's DLP. I paid £200 with it and then £80 for a bulb. Yeah it's not super portable like these, but honestly, are you going to carry round a projector in your bag just incase? It's pretty unlikely.
I will like to bring my Pico projector to outdoor to my dinning place which below a block of flats. Maybe even lay down somewhere point the projector to the ceiling to enjoy my movies and favorite UA-cam.
Just want to say you better try WOWOTO H8 its a great projector
howabout philipps picopix line, they are very good
I just want a 1080p pico projector without speakers; the speakers in a pico projected are never gonna be as good as say my B&O A1
Aaxa m6 1080 has speakers but use your own!
What about the Moto Projector MotoMod?
Low resolution, no 3.5mm headphone out, it doesn't run proper Android TV, so you're limited in resolution from say the Netflix app, doesn't have built in Google Cast... The Anker seems like a lemon.
I just don't think pico projectors are quite good enough yet. They're not bright enough and the resolution is just too low, even on the nebula it's just 480p, which is crazy low for the size you want to project it at.
Under $600, they seem expensive, but still a concept to carry a projector instead of an lcd display that you can use instead, there are many lcd displays for around $100 that are portable with good battery life.
I used to have a android zte 720p spro 2 it was fun to use as it had a projector and screen but unfortantly no support for the device so no updates and no hulu. Also for 550 you should just buy the optoma hd142x its 1080 and highly rated.
Good ones, but there is a much much better one, the SPRO 2 and the (still waiting for release) ZTE SPRO PLUS, these are ways ahead of this ones. Good video anyway
Does it have bluetooth?
for nebula can i con y xbox?
00:23 pocket "protector" hahahah
It's like the verge didn't know about streaming sticks and how you could plug a Roku into any of these with just a USB power cable.
Intro sounds like a sales speech
track ID's please?
Is 480p acceptable? I mean, whenever I watch content in that resolution, it looks pretty bad, but I also understand that that's largely because of the fact that it's not my monitor's native resolution
It depends a lot on the size of the screen. 480P on a 19 inch monitor looks pretty alright. 480P on a 120 inch projector screen is really blocky.
Can anyone suggest a decent "mini" projector that can output 1080p and has a good quality sound
My job is with projectors all the time and there is no pico projectors that outputs 1080p.
There are some very cool projectors from Epson, because of the 3LCD tech. and the laser tech. inside, which are small and easily carried in a backpack. But I can’t say they are as small and portable as pico projectors.
If I am wrong, I will be very happy to learn, there is such an option.
Can someone recommend a decent affordable projector that doesn't have to be portable?
Josh Anderson I have a ZTE spro2 but I like the wowoto t8.
What is the song @2:00?
Try Xgimi H1 and Z4. Much better than these. It's 1080P, usable under office lighting, has 900 lumin brightness, and supports 3D movies.
for an arm and a leg
$600? That is more than my 50 in 4k TV. Lmfao!!!
Hence the portable part. If you could fit a 50 inch 4K TV into your pocket that would be an impressive feat indeed.
What about xiaomi projector?
Nebula Anker is the best on Portability which I have😍👌🇵🇭👍✌️
RodTechUnboxing AndroidRod how is the Bright good
It's awesome and the portability is great
If anyone is still watching this: check out the LG PH450UG projector. It's an ultra short throw projector, aka it shines upwards to your wall, so you can place it right against it. Perfect for bedrooms, for example. It's small, has speakers, it's bright, native 720p, fans are quiet, has LED with 30.000 hours (aka 8 hours per day for 10 years), has a built in battery that lasts like 2+ hours... Doens't come with Android, so buy a Chromecast or whatever.
Should cost about 400 dollars new, but my tip is that you buy an Amazon Warehouse return for way less... it basically means the product has been opened by someone else, tested and returned. Boohoo. It saves you so much money, and the product is almost always in perfect condition.
I use the anker nebula Mars 2
Viewsonic M1+ ???