Budget projector sweet spot: $100-200 projectors tested: 1080p, spend a little, get a lot.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ธ.ค. 2021
- I tested 8 of Amazon's bestselling budget projectors in the $100-200 price range and compared them to the best projector from my last video and a $700 projector from BENQ to see how much you need to spend to get a legitimately good projector.
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Top Picks:
1. VAABZZ (Loud fan, great picture quality): amzn.to/3hXkYhv 20% OFF Promo Code: EMFP8WVF (40% off has expired)
2. Nexigo PJ20 (High brightness, good picture, low lag): amzn.to/3MEB7q4
Nexigo AmazonUK: amzn.to/3fQ7yGe
3. Yaber V10 (4 point keystoning, good software, high lag): amzn.to/3vQ5cgn
Yaber AmazonUK: amzn.to/3DGxiLD
Other Projectors Tested:
4. Vivibright D5000: amzn.to/3DbCert
5. WiMiUS W1: amzn.to/3yaNraM
6. DB Power: amzn.to/3d7RoU1
7. Howwoo: amzn.to/3oa1xpu
8. EZCast H3: amzn.to/32U9vuZ
BENQ TH671ST Reference Projector: amzn.to/31s6Sju
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Random guy, you’ve done it again: reset the bar on what a thorough relevant helpful tech product review looks like. Congrats!
As a professional test engineer, I'm impressed with how you quantified the quality metrics in such a simple way that could often be very subjective.
Thanks, I like to think my 15 years of teaching science show through in my videos.
@@TheHookUp they definitely show, in the best way possible. it really sets a benchmark for youtube tech comparisons, great work, thank you!
@@TheHookUp Can u update the links most of them in unavailable ?
I HAVE A QUESTION!!!!!!! CAN I PLUG UP MY ROKU TO IT!?!?
Or if it’s
its very rare to find projector review of this level. this is amazing
You killed it in this showdown. Well explained. Very quantitative. Appreciate the review of the software
We need more people to make videos like this, you are an example of excellence. Thank you!
Thank you Rob. Your videos have made my home assistant venture so much more enjoyable. You and Dr ZZ's videos have also made my new venture into LED's less confusing and more exciting. Thank you again for a great video.
What an excellent video. Absolutely spot on for what I need as I'm looking to buy a projector but don't want to fall down the 'just buy the expensive one, that way you'll know it's good' trap.
You're a godsend! Thanks for filter through all the ewaste, and bad budget options to really dig into what's worth your money for your application. Thank you!
The BEST solid reviews I've seen after shopping around the past 3 months. I'm so happy I waited to to order, knowing how frustrating bulbs are, and how disappointing LED projectors can be. Thanks for your honest reviews. 😊
Oh my gosh! My Yaber just came in the mail today and it looks beautiful!! I haven't figured out the keystone settings, but the image very crisp. I noticed black in dark scenes are a little too heavy meaning you don't see a lot of deal, but it's bright enough for me to work on a mural during the day when I need to.
Which one u bought ?
I’ve watched a few of your videos now and the way you present your content is very good, simple and logical.
Lots of reviewers out there but I appreciate the effort you have put into putting together videos that clearly explain concepts to someone who is not familiar with projectors.
You're probably one of the very few TH-camrs that push out this knowledgeable high quality videos! Thank you!
Thanks!
I never even thought about input lag or focus clarity. I have really enjoyed this video. So detailed!
Nice review, Rob. Informative and fair! Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next projector review episode!
This is the best projector shootout review in existence on youtube. PERIOD! Sir you did an AMAZING JOB with this review. I hope you will consider purchasing a killawatt meter and doing more of these projector reviews where you also compare the actual power consumption. That's the only spec you didn't measure that is also of significant real world importance.
honest question, why is that important? are there large variations in that? just using it year round and so there are cost savings? are you using them outside? just trying to figure out if i'm missing something
@@Nashcasts if you could cut your electricity bill in half wouldn't you want to? The Killawatt meter gives you a real time view of what power is being consumed by anything you plug into it.
@@Nashcasts An LED projector would use 10x less power than a regular bulb projector and even the LED version is a major source of power draw compared to other power draws in a house because of the bright light needed. In a modern house, a projector or large screen TV will be some of the single highest draw appliances.
Thank you so much for taking the time to thoroughly test these out so we don't have to!! Been on the journey of finding a good budget projector for quite sometime now. I got a feeling that we are about to experience a major technological shift with smart glasses right around the corner, though, so... projector technology could change quite dramatically as well soon, right? Regardless, thanks again for the effort that you put into making this.
Thanks for the very in depth video. it was exactly what I was looking for! Helped a ton to make a qualified buying decision. Keep it up, good Sir!
Can you do this for sd cards please!! I researched projectors on several occasions and always ended up confused and frustrated and unable to decide but your video clarified everything for me! I appreciate the time and thought you put into the tests to gather relevant and accurate data and to walk us through your process. It has to be the best comparison shopping type video I've seen!!
The way you broke this down is impressive. Specs I would have never thought of . Thanks. Subscribed now.
Wow, just wow. I haven't subscribed to anyone in years but this is it. Thank you so much!
Thanks. I really appreciate you taking the time for doing this video correctly
looking at projectors to buy... this channel is so much better than any other I've come across, thanks!
Awesome cheap Amazon projectors comparison that is honest and fair!👏👌
Thanks for all the useful information that you provide
Your methods are so clear and compehensive, scientific I'd say. Thanks!
Thank you!! Ordered w/your link :) Made my purchase MUCH easier
Thanks for your time brother! Appreciate the depth of info and articulate presentation! 👍
duuuuuuuuude, this is a nice review video, very impressed, I'd like to see updates on this as times passes by and technology improves
Excellent as always, thanks Rob!
Fantastic summary of the chosen models. This guy really knows his stuff! Forget Amazon reviews, which inevitably are either black or white, this is the place to come for a balanced view of stuff you are going to spend your money on.
Wow, so much detail for free! Thanks for the reviews.
Thank you very much for this video. I need a new projector for high school year-end sports banquets, and this really helped to narrow down what to buy. Going with the Nexigo.
Wow, what a great review!!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us :-)
Thank you for the very well made test video! Without people like you it would be a nightmare to buy anything at all. The conclusion I have come to is that your $700 (now 750 due to inflation) benq projector really is the answer. It works during day/night, has a good picture, is quiet and low input lag. Yet its nothing crazy like a $2000 4k screen. It just works without any nonsense. Thank you again for this incredibly well made video, you really are helping many choose the right products.
Thanks for taking the time and care with this. really helpful. 😀
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Thank you for the review. Very detailed and backed with data.
Very helpful vid - thank you for helping navigate the plethora of weird projector brands. I bought the Nexigo because it was quieter and I'm glad I did, because it is definitely not quiet, lol. The noise floor in my room was too high to test 18" away, but right next to the projector it was 75dB. If others were louder than that, you definitely saved me the hassle of returning them.
I have the Yaber V10. Love the 4 point keystone correction. Looks pretty good on my 125" Akia fixed screen.
Should I buy it?
This is the best review I've ever seen man, glad I discovered you.
Just bought a Nexigo PJ20. Needed something quiet with low input lag. Great Review
Was going to skip through the video but, amazing content, just pure quality through and through, love it.
Great job! Thanks again ! Found this very helpful
The last video I got the top hundo projector that you used on your halloween setup. It's not perfect but I thank you, it's great for movies/shows and I never would have bought it without your very thorough review.
Great video as always! My wife and I were just recently talking about getting a projector.
Clean and clear straight to the point info. It’s much needed Ty sir. Def subscribed
Thanks for the video! Super helpful
subbed, complete and simplified review, straight to the point.
You're amazing. So helpful. Keep going mate. 👏
Wow, this is great. Really appreciated it. THANKS!!!
awesome review / video.. pretty much answered all my concerns. i am actually a painter who definitely would make use of the keystone feature on the yaber and for which that would be my main use so i am very appreciative you went over that
These head to heads are really cool and fun to watch, thank you!
Great in-depth review, well done.
Wow what a great video and format. This is actually insane
This was a great video. I hope you can do another to compare $800 - $1200 or similar price range projectors. Thank you.
This review is so good that I wish I needed a projector...
I just found you channel and you are hand down best reviewer of projectors. I loved your videos.
This is an amazing video and has really helped me to choose a budget projector. Thank you ever so much! 😃👍
This guy does a great job explaining how he compares these projectors…
Thank you so much for such a through review!
wow, you did input lag on projectors! Thank you! instant subscribe, i've been looking for that for a while
Great work as always! I really like your input lag test. I've never seen someone do it like that before. It's lot more visual than filming muzzle flashes in slowmo or using a photodiode tool.
The other downside to photodiodes is they don't work super well with projectors since they are supposed to be pressed up against the screen.
Hi, thanks so much for doing these in depth videos it's just what I need to make an informative purchase , great work.
I bought the jaber k1 after watching your reviews, many thanks 👍😊
Excellent video. Very helpful and informative for those of us that don't have the big bucks to throw around on entertainment (a/v equipment) and want the best bang for our bucks. Thanks.
Absolutely amazing review! You put so much work and knowledge in it.
Out of curiosity: Did someone of you actually buy the Victsing? What are your thoughts?
Thank you so much, great video!
Looking for a projector under $100? Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/ULVcpqC2NU4/w-d-xo.html
Looking for a portable battery powered projector? Here's a review of 8 amazon bestsellers: th-cam.com/video/LRfxZ87Ahi8/w-d-xo.html
This video confirms EVERYTHING that has me stuck using the Optoma ML1050ST+ as my daily projector. NOBODY else on youtube can even come close to this projector review in terms of real world useful measured data. The only thing that I wish you would have done is measure and compare the power consumptions with a "killawatt" meter as I think that is also a valuable data point that literally nobody else considers. I went from 115 watts on my first cheap chinesium projector to just 28watts (i'm not kidding JUST 28) on the optoma ML 1050ST+ although the optoma is significantly brighter. It's also super quiet and has the best picture uniformity of any LED or lamp based projector i've ever seen(again not kidding). Colors are better than the cheaper chinesium stuff. The big let down is that optoma refuses to create any further evolutions of it so it's stuck with crappy 720P resolution. If this thing had 4K resolution it would be simply mega.
Love to see this as a series going up in increments of $100. Very informative!
Hey, wanted to ask you can provide updated links for the top projector’s under 100 as they are unavailable when I click your links. Thank you.
@@bobbyg2675 Unfortunately that's just 2021 supply chain stuff, they are in fact sold out and currently unavailable.
Would you be willing to compare the top 3 to budget refurbished options from brands like BenQ, Optoma, Veiwsonic, Epson etc.?
Clearly an educated man, using statistical formulas and spreadsheets to summarize analyses. Liked and subscribed!
Nexigo PJ20 my very first projector ever and i love it !!! thank you The Hook Up !!!
That is the video i was waiting for. Thanks for the the outstanding comparison. Great👍🏼 maybe you could do a review on the Bomaker Parrot 1? this one looks also great in specs.thanks
Best comparison on You Tube.Awesome job ty
Thank you so much for this helpful video. Youre awesome.
Great video, I appreciate your work. Question: How do the Vankyo projectors measure up to this list? I was looking at the Vankyo V630W but am now intrigued by the Nexigo PJ20. Your thoughts?
Amazing work, thank you!
Smart, informative and straight to the point.
You set an example tech reviewers.
Fantastic video 👏👏👏
thanks so much for this review!
Great video. I would love to see a video on relatively lower priced smart WiFi projectors.
Before COVID I had 2 monitors in my office. Now working from home and with very little room, I am stuck with my laptop monitor. I am thinking I could use a small, portable projector to connect to my HP Elitebook and send the signal as my second monitor and project off the wall behind my desk. With this I can use wherever I set up my work and portability is a benefit. The side benefit as a portable projector for movies is also a benefit. I know this is not what they are intended for but with tiny home offices and space, innovation is the word. Thank you - Wade
Just for the thorough work on this video...Subscribed
Great review. Vaabzz contacted me to also review their projector. Sure it's tempting but thanks to your review I now know that it's too loud (even if I'd get it for free ;)
greets from Austria, Mario
You earned my sub man, you are a boss of reviews. You should make it big, biiiiigggg. Thank you for really quality content. I'm. Interested in putting together a digital observatory to blast video of planets, galaxies etc onto the ceiling. I was wondering what older or used 1080p projectors would be good for that.
Can you make a 4k projector video? Btw the videos are just awesome!! Loving all the detail and the information in technical specs you measured. Thank you so much.
This Sr is a thruly LORD of a perfect job presentation... Amazing
This video was on point. I love that you went head to head with your BenQ as that really drives the point home about how different these models are compared to entry level major manufacturer models.
I suppose a lot more could still be talked about, which the geek in me would love to hear, but this would make it a thirty minute video at least and I was super happy about the details you did get.
Things to consider adding… Internal audio quality, connectivity for external devices, playback internal support, networking support, zoom range, offset, throw distance, additional features.
Zoom is such a standard feature on even cheap major manufacturer brands, some people may not know it is almost non-existent on these cheap models.
Same with offset.
Still, that’s more about educating consumers, and for some quick head to head of a bunch of projectors, that I’m sure took forever to film and put together, you did a amazing job.
Always remember that BenQ also has a 2,700 ANSI lumen LED projector, so LED itself isn’t what is holding light output back, but the cheapness of the LEDs these manufacturers are using.
Love the great and informative video!
THANK YOU💜 Ive wasted hours on reviews that left me frustrated and confused. Your video was technical, but not confusing. In depth,, yet simple. Being unfamiliar with proj specs, i was nervous to place an order. Which takes all the fun out if ordering it
Thank you for taking the time to make such a thorough review, and and extra thank you for the way you presented the results! SUBSCRIBED!.
I tried to use your link, was going to order the Nexigo but it's currently unavailable. *Big sigh*
I'm doing an updated version of this video that will be published March 15th if you can wait a bit longer.
Thank you for the review! I am still trying to decide whether to get the PJ20 or one of the portable ones in same price range (Kodak Luma 150, viewsonic M1, EZCast..)
This is so good! I wish you could compare - well - everything.
Thank you so much for these videos, they are a big help. From England 👍
which one u buying
Thank you so much for these! Next time you do a test comparison on this price range, would you consider adding budget projectors that are not currently offered on Amazon, like the Vankyo ones sold on BestBuy and Walmart?
Vankyo is a 👎
This guy really know how to do an review, new sub
Hey there!! Absolutely love your videos!!! This one was awesome and I actually bought one of your projectors using your link and I love it so far!!! I was wondering if you would maybe be able to make a video of the best speakers out there for my wimius projector? Or if you can give me a recommendation for one! Thank you so much for the videos!
Very informative. I have a Goodee BL98 which falls into this range. Was wondering if you considered this one for your tests or not. I am looking to replace the Goodee because I don't like the focus uniformity and contrast colors in dark scenes.
Your test are amazing! Please make a comparison with $200-$300 projectors, I would like to know if my wimius k7 was a good choice 😃
I was driving myself insane looking for the right projector during these Prime Day deals. This video has me set for the PJ20. Thanks for the help!
Feel that
Dude I’m returning mine. I could live with how insanely loud it is because the image is great for the price but the Bluetooth is USELESS.
My speaker which is 5.1 is so laggy movies are unwatchable. Latest AirPods Pro’s also out of sync. And then the headphone out can’t drive my small powered monitors to a decent level.
So it’s garbage.
@@spacetoilet speak for yourself buddy mines works great
@@nwa5971 Hey, is your projector still performing well? No problems with bluetooth and loud fan noise? I was about to buy this unit but the other person says its garbage.
@@Bizzare77777 its good bro
Awesome! As usual!
Appreciate the vids man
This guy is awesome he thinks of everything!
So helpful. I wish I used your video before I purchased mine. It would have saved me a lot of aggravation. Thank you 🙏🏾👍🏾
Thanks for doing the review like you did. I got the Vaabzz and will make a sound damping box for it with a cooling booster fan on the box.
Up to your expectations so far i hope?
No, I had to return it through Amazon.
It had hardware issues that the company wanted me to download and update the software. From what I could tell the LCD used was separating with use . It started showing lines across the screen after about 3 movies. I went back to their Amazon store and notice they disconnected that model. 😡🤬
@@daniel-qh4zq That's a shame, sorry for the desapointment, but thank you for telling us about it!