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Anyone who thinks TH-camrs have an easy job should be directed to this channel. The amount of work that goes into these videos is staggering - thanks for putting so much time into these reviews to make them as comprehensive and helpful as they are. You're the best!
The very first time I did a vlog of our Bahamas vacation was in 2012. To complete the work, it took me one full week of editing work for a complete video that lasted ONLY t h r e e minutes !
This review just put all other AV reviews, let alone UST projector reviews, to shame in every way. The uncompromising effort put into these videos makes this channel the gold standard for tech reviews. Bravo.
I absolutely love how you make comparisons. You come at it from a consumer perspective and not a technical one. Keep it up sir. I would love to see a screen comparison some day. Screen innovations have some of the best screens but not sure if they’re worth it. I also found a Chinese vendor called XY screens who specialize in UST PET crystal screens. Pretty affordable and great quality
@@TheHookUp With 350k subscribers maybe there's someone who could help out with that in your area? Easier said than done of course but it would give a great impression just like this video does. Anyway this comparison video was amazing thanks for putting all the work in and give really constructive arguments to buy or not! Definitely got an extra sub
Dude. You are a one man army. Best UST video I’ve ever seen. I’m stunned by the fact you design a test for RBE. Hope you use it on every analysis going forward. My only wish is that you had done a 3D comparison between the projectors that support it. Other than that, you absolutely covered everything I was wanting in a UST comparison video.
OMG the amount of work and time you put into this video is crazy, I know cause I also reviewed some of the projectors you just mentioned, the only feature you forgot to mention was 3D support which I love in projectors and the AWOL does have and just like you said it has the brightest image and amazing picture, anyways, I just subbed to your channel cause you deserve it brother and gave you a thumbs up as well.!!
Hands down the best UST projector comparison guide I have seen; you include vital information (noise, distance from wall) that many reviews simply ignore. Thank you for your work!
I wish you would include the Hisense PX1-PRO 4K DLP Laser Projector. I am not sure how this will rank in your comparison. But is a great review for ust projectors
I have been using a UST projector for 4 years, watched countless number of reviews and so know a thing or two about UST. I have to say that I am very impressed with your review here, which is very fair and relevant (in contrast most other reviews talk about obvious, much less important or relevant attributes of the projectors). Good on you!
As someone that’s just learned about this technology, this video was non stop useful info. I don’t know if the tech is quite ready for me personally, but it’s definitely hard to resist the idea of getting a really good quality 150” viewing experience for $5k, compared to a top of the line OLED that’s 1/4 the size.
**Minor Corrections** • The Nexigo PJ90 Aurora actually has 60 watts of speakers, not 30. 2x 15w woofers and 2x 15w tweeters. • The JMGO does have 4 leveling feet that allow for about 3/8" (10mm) of correction.
One question - I have been researching USTs for at least couple years now and IIRC while the LS300 could take 4K content, it can only display up to 1080p on the screen (unlike the LS500 which gets 4K with Pixel-shifting). With that in mind, is it fair to include in comparison with the other USTs since 1080p picture might inherently look inferior to some people than 4K image? Great video as always! And hope you and your family are doing well and safe after Ian.
The JMGO is also 1080p. The LS300 was included as a less expensive option for people who want a bright projector. Unfortunately the tradeoff with the LS300 isn't brightness vs resolution, it's brightness vs noise level. If the LS300 was tolerable at 100% brightness it would be a good value at $1800.
@@TheHookUp Yeah - as someone that is highly susceptible to Rainbow effect, I am a bit biased towards Epson's 3LCD technology and agree the fan noise level can be a distraction. While it might be fine on my ceiling mounted $500 Epson Home Cinema, it would be less so when customers spend $2000 on a UST like the LS300. While I skipped over the LS500 due to the lens design, I hope they address the noise level issue with the just announced LS800 - Epson has shown they can effectively control noise levels with their higher-end ceiling mounted projectors, so they wouldn't have much of an excuse to NOT implement it on the $3500 LS800 - fingers crossed 🤞
I’ve been trying to decide between the Formovie and AWOL 3500. Formovie has those black levels but with AWOL adding 3D so I can still watch movies I already own that is a huge advantage. Now they will be adding Dolby Vision which closes another gap. Nice that a company listens and adds requests. I appreciate your review of SD vs HD content on here. Great comparison review which was very helpful for me.
Hi! Just a little anecdote, I went with the Formovie, delivered mid November. TBH, I have some regrets. The brightness is a huge issue. Even with a top of the line ALR screen, dolby vision is mostly unusable and daytime viewing has been problematic, even in our lower level. If I could do it again, I'd go with the AWOL, no questions asked.
Bro you KILLED this review, thank you so much for this detailed and in-depth review. This couldn't have been easy, so many different compassion with solid framing!
Sir, the work gone into this video is one of the most detailed and comprehensive I have seen on youtube for any genre, serious kudos to you! And subbed enthusiastically!
Man...This is the best video I have seen as far as comparing the short throws. I have been searching and watching A LOT of videos because I am about to purchase a short throw. This video was very THOROUGH in my opinion compared to the other videos ive watched. Thanks man for helping me make a very hard decision.
Hi, I'm from Taiwan, I actually went to test several projectors, e.g. Xgimi, lsp9t, v7050i, P2, LS300, LG HU715, jimgo, formovie Theater. Finally, i bought formovie Theater, It include the best cost performance ratio & amazing color performance(Another one is hu715 but not suitable for bright room & not cheap, if u have enough budget, u can try "hu915", it have higher lumen, 0.66dmd) & dolby vision. After buying home: Great sound make me amazing(b&w 15w*2)(I originally used klipsch rp600m) The temperature is lower than I thought
Hands Down Best Review 👏👏👏 he went straight to the source. No sugar coating or cookie cutter advertisement. Straight truth, Respect brother & much success to you👊🇨🇦🇬🇹👊
I follow some audio & video channel and while their video are good, You sir just blew them out with a comparison that give no 1 company the edge over the other. Putting every one on the same starting line and let them run, the viewers can see who crossed first. Thanks you
This was an amazing comprehensive video. Kind of wish you would have included the LG CineBeam HU915QE Since it’s the one I been think on getting but sure it’s impossible to test so many options out there. Thank you for great Videos.
Hi , I have LG hu715, the question is which one will be better then LG? Epson eh-ls800 3000$ Samsung lsp9t 3000$ Xgimi aura 2500$ I'm looking for a sharper image very good contrast and black levels Thx for advice
Amazing review, really helpful, although it is still difficult to decide between the formovie and the Awol. Just a question, did you already install the new firmware on the Awol that supposed to double the contrast and increase black levels?
I have, it's fantastic. Edit: "double contrast and black levels" definitely needs some ** for marketing speak, but it is great and a significant improvement.
Great video, I wish you would have included the same tests in a completely dark room for us in a dark theater who will never use them in lighted conditions. I feel the AWOL looks overblown, if you look at the clouds in the images, you cannot even see them in some of the AWOL images.
Awesome review! I had to switch over to a UST projector a few years ago. I was no able to do a standard ceiling or wall mount projector. I ended up with a good deal on a 1080 Optoma GT5600 to a 100” screen. Works pretty good, but I hope to upgrade to a 4K UST soon. I went last last night with my 2 sons to see the Avatar Re-release in I-Max 3D at the largest I-Max screen in our state(We saw Top Gun Maverick here as well). I only wish I had the budget and room to install a ultimate theater like this in my home. Much appreciate you doing this much needed review.
Incredible details. Hats off ! I only hope your views get the maximum coverage so that cost of your research gets covered. I sincerely hope your views are non biased and free from any prejudice.
Sad but true. I find it very hard to trust any TH-camr that does sponsored reviews, though if you know what to look for some of them are doing everything they can to say "this is not a good product" without actually saying it.
I really like the way you compare the projectors based on the aspects that people should take into account to make their choice! Thanks a lot, keep up the good work!
Thanks for the quick reply, I also wanted to ask your opinion of motion handling. I have the LG OLED C8. I think in the review you have a C9. My biggest complaint with my TV is jittery motion, even in slow, panning scenes. I can use the dejudder function, but I then start to see more digital artifacts, which is just as annoying. Do you find the AWOL better? Does the 24fps make this all go away?
amazing! so much great unique info, you can watch this 10 times and still learn stuff. things like the noise of the unit will be super important for me but i’ve never seen them anywhere else. 10/10.
I don't think your process to analyze color is correct. It's not about what you like. It's about what the image is supposed to be according to the director. It's about accuracy. You should be measuring color accuracy using a colorimeter. Find the most accurate existing profile settings and color temperature. Then calibrate for best image you can get with deltaE ≤ 2 for Rec709 and for DCI P3. When calibrating, I think there should be 2 targets: - Get the highest brightness you can get with minimal color inaccuracy. Maybe something like within 10% of the max # you measured at the start, then minimize color error and you can stop once you reach deltaE of 3 or 4 (but keep going if you can until you're below deltaE of 2) - Optimize for most contrast. Some projectors may have brightness at expense of contrast, so find the maximum brightness before contrast starts dropping. Then calibrate for deltaE≤2. This should be the most accurate image
@@TheHookUp well I think that's because it used to be tuned to that weird greenish off-white so it looks like someone pissed on the screen. But now the target is D65 white. And so Cinema color should look accurate
@@TheHookUp I don't know who "most people" are. And, the "consumer" has no idea what he/she prefers. It is absolutely ALL about what the Director (or colorist, et al) intended. That's the essence of calibration. Still, I applaud your efforts.
Yeah, I was checking out the old budget projector video for Halloween and basically none of the options were available anymore and some were not the same product. The curse of the budget options - they disappear for one reason or another.
I've delayed watching this video because I had already bought the Xgimi Aura and was afraid of the sting of knowing I could've made a better choice... what a relief! Fantastic review as usual.
This is by far *THE BEST* video I've viewed on Laser TVs / projectors. I'm currently looking to upgrade my OPTOMA 8350 purchased in 2011. It's still going strong after 1 lamp replacement. Having said that, I would have to watch this video a couple more times *however,* my choice will be based on this video. Thank you very much.
WHY nobody is talking about Bomaker Polaris 4K? It's probably AWOL LTV-2500 for (more or less) half the price! - seems exactly same hardware as Hisense PX1-Pro, Casiris A6 and mentioned AWOL LTV-2500
I have Epson 4010 and the blacks are not as good the HDR contents have bad colursy better to watching SDR. How the formovie black and and HDR ? Would this projector consider as a upgrade? Am watching completely dark room.
Great review but Missing LG and Vava.... if you didnt see it yet you should check out the Vava Chroma. probably the best Black Levels and Cinema Colours in any projector on the market. and at 3K a more then fair deal. also the LG VIvo Mini beats the XGIMI Aura in my oppinion. Vivo Pro and Awol could be an intersting battle.
also the way you integrated the video output of all those projectors into a single scene for comparison is probably the only meaningful and accurate way of showing their picture qualities under the same controlled environment to allow an apple to apple comparison. Most other youtubers in their review just show some footage of one projector, which is totally meaningless and useless for evaluating the projector because it is basically merely the result of the equipment and camera setting used by the youtuber. thank you for spending the time and effort in putting together this review
Amazing video. Glad Brian gave you a ‘hook up’ on loaner UST models to help make this video happen. I’ve given you some criticism in the past on major missing pieces, but this review really did a great job covering the gist of what people may need to consider when using or considering a UST projector in a lit room. That said, there are many who may also consider them in non-lit rooms. Basements and such without any lighting, but far too difficult to wire for standard throw front projection. That’s when a flat screen matters, but it doesn’t have to be a ALR screen anymore. There are many photos at AVS of people using their UST projectors on standard screens and they can look amazing. Obviously, if you don’t have that room accessible to you, then that would make it tough to do. As well, this took you a LONG time to setup, so setting it up again in a darkened space, or on a standard screen would have been difficult. It is just worth noting that the brightness of the AWOL gets trumped by the contrast of the Formovie in such a situation. Still, your results are consistent with the enthusiasts who have been using them for a while now. Much love to the list you’ve created. It is well executed, measured, and consistent without any glaring issues. Of course, people have no idea who most of the top manufacturers are. Such is life. Thumbs up!
It seems most people are using UST’s to replace TV’s in a Family Room or Media Room these days. It’s worthy to note that, as mentioned in this outstanding and fair review, that the Formovie Theatre will fade dramatically in a well lit room and the AWOL Vision 3500 will hold it’s brilliance.
@@jaychannel8558 - Absolutely! The AWOL is certainly praised for it's solid performance combined with high light output, which in a brighter room makes it a very solid choice. I'm not about to argue with it as a winner.
This is why I’m a subscriber. You show the weaknesses in other stock reviews by bringing up issues like noise. I recently had a similar issue with a highly recommended toaster oven. All reviews put this product at the top but all failed to mention that you can burn the back of your fingers (which I did) by just grabbing the handle. Thanks for the thought you’ve put into your product assessments.
waho. Recently purchased for fun and test a Philips Screeneo U4 and willing to move to the next level. Thank you for your precious comments on this video (and others as useful as this one).
Hands on is always good for reviews. These videos are more trustworthy. I hate people that talk about gear and just read off company’s specs and don’t have hands on the gear they talk about. Anyway, good video. 😎
I grew up always having a rear projection home theatre that my parents love, but in the modern day TV technology is just moving so fast that I don't think I could ever justify the cost. For the same money, TVs look so much better.
85" and under I agree. For me though, projectors are about use of space. All my screens (except one) are floor rising or pull down screens that let me have a big screen in a room when I want, and no wasted space when not in use. We watch our LG C9 60% of the time, but put up the projector screen for movies, big games, and multiplayer video games.
My Sony A95K QD-OLED TV has superior picture quality vs movie theater projectors BUT that TV will NEVER provide the immersion that a high-end projector such as IMAX does.
Great review. Wish you had gotten the new Epson LS800 that just came out as well. No Dolby Vision but very very bright and no rainbow effect. I'm stuck choosing between that and the Formovie.
I am not ready yet to invest in this kind of videoprojector. But again, your tests are incredible! Really it's so awesome to have this kind of test with this kind measurement. Keep going like this! Thanks.
I *really* appreciate you putting the entire table of the individual rankings and scoring for the trade study at the end. I obviously have my own weights for those various ranks that altered the results (i.e., I couldn't care less about the speakers, noise, or latency because of my setup and use-case) and helped narrow down what I wanted. Hats off to your diligence, and the sheer dedication to compile such a massive amount of data about these devices. As always, thanks!
You r right, i bought the jmgo 01 pro and the quality its no good, its dark and i see the imagen like brown colours iven set it up with the best bright and hd and everything and still bad, thanks for helpme to take a decision
when the formovie was new i read a reputable review that confirmed these hdr brightness issues which needed changing the settings for every content. theres actually a "sister" model from xiaomi with the same specs and better working software. iths the xiaomi cinema 2
We have two units. We started a couple years ago with a generic brand unit bought from bangood and recently upgraded it to a vava unit. You are correct in saying even the cheap ones look good when not comparing them to anything.a Our cheap Chinese import from bangood could asily project a 200" image onto a all and in a pitch black room it was awesome. The vava unit has a much better picture quality and is much quieter but it's HUGE! You are also right about furniture size being important, we have ours on a TV stand it's very wide at almost seven feet but it's very shallow and the projector hangs off both the front and the back byv about an inch. As a side note it irks me that we have to keep that cabinet almost a foot away from the wall. Lastly, our projector sits in an open upstairs loft. It's generally darker up there as the closest window is 30 feet from the screen. Our kids mainly use it to play video games as I don't like them playing them on my 85" LG. Picture quality wise I would definitely buy a high end 85" over a projector an 85 will be cheaper and produce a much better picture.
Longevity is huge factor to me, but I realize this is impossible to review initially. I can only assume a brand like Epson would be designed properly and has a history of lasting and not failing.
Couldn’t agree more! My 8yr old Epson is about to get its 5th lamp (that means it’s done over 24,000hrs, if I’m correct)… absolutely love it. Had to fix the “popped out” cinema filter issue a couple of years back, that was relatively easy. Epson make quality gear that CAN be fixed. I bought a BenQ a few years back for another purpose and returned it straight after opening the box… realising you can’t replace the lamp, WTF!!
Because this tech is evolving so fast, I'd go for the best price vs performance. As long as you do not have a flat out unit failure any of these laster projectors will last a long long time, and when they do it's time to buy something new rather than repair because the tech will have evolved and price will have come down.
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. The amount of detail you put into the comparison was what I was looking for. Was looking to see how the Formovie compared to others, and this was by far more than I hoped for.
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I bought a Viewsonic 701 4K projector on black friday. It is a gaming projector too. This thing looks crazy. Blows away my old cheap projectors
Can you do a guide to projectors around $500?
How does the Hisense L9 compare?
Please make a video about the difference between Epson LS 800 and Jmgo U2
Thank you for your hard work in each information
I'd love to see a review that includes the AWOL 2500, Hisense PX1-Pro, Casiris A6 and similar projectors in the budget triple laser category.
Anyone who thinks TH-camrs have an easy job should be directed to this channel. The amount of work that goes into these videos is staggering - thanks for putting so much time into these reviews to make them as comprehensive and helpful as they are. You're the best!
Thanks Joel! This was was a beast.
Whatever. BS! This whole video was made while sitting on the toilet and was being uploaded before dude even washed his hands.
🤣🤣🤣
The very first time I did a vlog of our Bahamas vacation was in 2012. To complete the work, it took me one full week of editing work for a complete video that lasted ONLY
t h r e e minutes !
@@The10thManRules can you elaborate?
This review just put all other AV reviews, let alone UST projector reviews, to shame in every way. The uncompromising effort put into these videos makes this channel the gold standard for tech reviews. Bravo.
Thanks Rico!
Totally agree, I never subscribe to anything but I did for this video. You put so much effort in.
This review is at PhD level comparing with other reviews which only repeat the specs or touch the surface. Love it.
I absolutely love how you make comparisons. You come at it from a consumer perspective and not a technical one. Keep it up sir.
I would love to see a screen comparison some day. Screen innovations have some of the best screens but not sure if they’re worth it. I also found a Chinese vendor called XY screens who specialize in UST PET crystal screens. Pretty affordable and great quality
I think I would need to rent out a warehouse space to do that video.
@@TheHookUp With 350k subscribers maybe there's someone who could help out with that in your area? Easier said than done of course but it would give a great impression just like this video does. Anyway this comparison video was amazing thanks for putting all the work in and give really constructive arguments to buy or not! Definitely got an extra sub
Dude. You are a one man army. Best UST video I’ve ever seen. I’m stunned by the fact you design a test for RBE. Hope you use it on every analysis going forward. My only wish is that you had done a 3D comparison between the projectors that support it. Other than that, you absolutely covered everything I was wanting in a UST comparison video.
Thanks!
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OMG the amount of work and time you put into this video is crazy, I know cause I also reviewed some of the projectors you just mentioned, the only feature you forgot to mention was 3D support which I love in projectors and the AWOL does have and just like you said it has the brightest image and amazing picture, anyways, I just subbed to your channel cause you deserve it brother and gave you a thumbs up as well.!!
You did the same great review
Hands down the best UST projector comparison guide I have seen; you include vital information (noise, distance from wall) that many reviews simply ignore. Thank you for your work!
I wish you would include the Hisense PX1-PRO 4K DLP Laser Projector. I am not sure how this will rank in your comparison. But is a great review for ust projectors
I have been using a UST projector for 4 years, watched countless number of reviews and so know a thing or two about UST. I have to say that I am very impressed with your review here, which is very fair and relevant (in contrast most other reviews talk about obvious, much less important or relevant attributes of the projectors). Good on you!
As someone that’s just learned about this technology, this video was non stop useful info. I don’t know if the tech is quite ready for me personally, but it’s definitely hard to resist the idea of getting a really good quality 150” viewing experience for $5k, compared to a top of the line OLED that’s 1/4 the size.
**Minor Corrections**
• The Nexigo PJ90 Aurora actually has 60 watts of speakers, not 30. 2x 15w woofers and 2x 15w tweeters.
• The JMGO does have 4 leveling feet that allow for about 3/8" (10mm) of correction.
I was looking at the VAVA VA-LT002. How does it compare to those?
That's the first gen VAVA, it's fine, but I wouldn't pay more than $2000 for it at this point. The XGIMI or Nexigo will blow it out of the water.
One question - I have been researching USTs for at least couple years now and IIRC while the LS300 could take 4K content, it can only display up to 1080p on the screen (unlike the LS500 which gets 4K with Pixel-shifting). With that in mind, is it fair to include in comparison with the other USTs since 1080p picture might inherently look inferior to some people than 4K image? Great video as always! And hope you and your family are doing well and safe after Ian.
The JMGO is also 1080p. The LS300 was included as a less expensive option for people who want a bright projector. Unfortunately the tradeoff with the LS300 isn't brightness vs resolution, it's brightness vs noise level. If the LS300 was tolerable at 100% brightness it would be a good value at $1800.
@@TheHookUp Yeah - as someone that is highly susceptible to Rainbow effect, I am a bit biased towards Epson's 3LCD technology and agree the fan noise level can be a distraction. While it might be fine on my ceiling mounted $500 Epson Home Cinema, it would be less so when customers spend $2000 on a UST like the LS300. While I skipped over the LS500 due to the lens design, I hope they address the noise level issue with the just announced LS800 - Epson has shown they can effectively control noise levels with their higher-end ceiling mounted projectors, so they wouldn't have much of an excuse to NOT implement it on the $3500 LS800 - fingers crossed 🤞
I’ve been trying to decide between the Formovie and AWOL 3500. Formovie has those black levels but with AWOL adding 3D so I can still watch movies I already own that is a huge advantage. Now they will be adding Dolby Vision which closes another gap. Nice that a company listens and adds requests.
I appreciate your review of SD vs HD content on here. Great comparison review which was very helpful for me.
Hi! Just a little anecdote, I went with the Formovie, delivered mid November. TBH, I have some regrets. The brightness is a huge issue. Even with a top of the line ALR screen, dolby vision is mostly unusable and daytime viewing has been problematic, even in our lower level. If I could do it again, I'd go with the AWOL, no questions asked.
@@cpuikemike that was very helpful, thanks
This is by far the best projector review i've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to do this, awesome video!
Bro you KILLED this review, thank you so much for this detailed and in-depth review. This couldn't have been easy, so many different compassion with solid framing!
This review helped me make my decision. I no longer want any projector.
Sir, the work gone into this video is one of the most detailed and comprehensive I have seen on youtube for any genre, serious kudos to you!
And subbed enthusiastically!
Man...This is the best video I have seen as far as comparing the short throws. I have been searching and watching A LOT of videos because I am about to purchase a short throw. This video was very THOROUGH in my opinion compared to the other videos ive watched. Thanks man for helping me make a very hard decision.
Hi, I'm from Taiwan, I actually went to test several projectors, e.g. Xgimi, lsp9t, v7050i, P2, LS300, LG HU715, jimgo, formovie Theater.
Finally, i bought formovie Theater, It include the best cost performance ratio & amazing color performance(Another one is hu715 but not suitable for bright room & not cheap, if u have enough budget, u can try "hu915", it have higher lumen, 0.66dmd) & dolby vision.
After buying home:
Great sound make me amazing(b&w 15w*2)(I originally used klipsch rp600m)
The temperature is lower than I thought
Hands Down Best Review 👏👏👏 he went straight to the source. No sugar coating or cookie cutter advertisement. Straight truth, Respect brother & much success to you👊🇨🇦🇬🇹👊
Thanks for doing more than you needed to here. This is some los Alamos lab level testing.
I follow some audio & video channel and while their video are good, You sir just blew them out with a comparison that give no 1 company the edge over the other. Putting every one on the same starting line and let them run, the viewers can see who crossed first. Thanks you
What about VISION LTV-2500 vs for movie?
This was an amazing comprehensive video. Kind of wish you would have included the LG CineBeam HU915QE Since it’s the one I been think on getting but sure it’s impossible to test so many options out there. Thank you for great Videos.
Ya man you put thos projetors in a very difficulte situation.
God help theme
Hi , I have LG hu715, the question is which one will be better then LG?
Epson eh-ls800 3000$
Samsung lsp9t 3000$
Xgimi aura 2500$
I'm looking for a sharper image very good contrast and black levels
Thx for advice
I bought Samsung , first compering Side bei side and the different is significant, it is absolutely worth 500$ extra
Amazing review, really helpful, although it is still difficult to decide between the formovie and the Awol. Just a question, did you already install the new firmware on the Awol that supposed to double the contrast and increase black levels?
I have, it's fantastic.
Edit: "double contrast and black levels" definitely needs some ** for marketing speak, but it is great and a significant improvement.
@@TheHookUp Awesome, did you already had it installed when reviewing it in this video?
@@PatrickdeBruijn No, I installed it in late February 2023.
@@TheHookUp Did you test the 24 fps or Turbo mode for lowest input lag with the new firmware awol unit?
Great video, I wish you would have included the same tests in a completely dark room for us in a dark theater who will never use them in lighted conditions. I feel the AWOL looks overblown, if you look at the clouds in the images, you cannot even see them in some of the AWOL images.
In a light controlled theater room the formovie is absolutely the correct pick.
Great and informative. What about the Vava ultra short throw? Where does it stand in comparison to others you have reviewed? Thanks.
I have a question, can you watch 3D movies or shows from Netflix with AWOL or SAMSUNG
In this video the Optoma, XGIMI, JMGO, Nexigo, BENQ, and AWOL support 3d.
Thank you for keeping this a non sponsored review. Videos like yours are a breath of fresh air 👍
wow !!! What you did is Crazy ... Thank you !!!
If you try reviewing other stuff like phones, laptops, etc, you would destroy the TH-camrs like MKBHD and Linus.
Like many have said amazing review! Love how you placed the throw distances for each model. That's important for buyers, at least to me.
Love the review, was really hoping that the Hisense L9/L9g was in your review to compare against the competition.
Awesome review!
I had to switch over to a UST projector a few years ago. I was no able to do a standard ceiling or wall mount projector. I ended up with a good deal on a 1080 Optoma GT5600 to a 100” screen. Works pretty good, but I hope to upgrade to a 4K UST soon. I went last last night with my 2 sons to see the Avatar Re-release in I-Max 3D at the largest I-Max screen in our state(We saw Top Gun Maverick here as well). I only wish I had the budget and room to install a ultimate theater like this in my home. Much appreciate you doing this much needed review.
Do you have a plan to get a comparision test for UST ALR screens?
damn what a video. nice work
Incredible details. Hats off ! I only hope your views get the maximum coverage so that cost of your research gets covered. I sincerely hope your views are non biased and free from any prejudice.
Samsung didn’t pay somebody?????????
😂😂😂😂😂
Sad but true. I find it very hard to trust any TH-camr that does sponsored reviews, though if you know what to look for some of them are doing everything they can to say "this is not a good product" without actually saying it.
I really like the way you compare the projectors based on the aspects that people should take into account to make their choice!
Thanks a lot, keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
This is the best UST review on the internet. THANK YOU!
Thanks!
This dude built different. Appreciate the in depth review my man
The graphs would have been easier to understand if they were always in the same order, instead of ranked order.
Thanks for the feedback, I wondered about that.
Best review and comparison on all of TH-cam! Keep this up!
God damn! this is a real helpful review! every single thing I wanted to know was covered and perfectly explained. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for all the hard work. One question, how is the 3D viewing on the AWOL? Do any other UST support 3D?
I don't love 3D to start with, but the AWOL handles it very well.
In this video the Optoma, XGIMI, JMGO, Nexigo, BENQ, and AWOL support 3d.
Thanks for the quick reply, I also wanted to ask your opinion of motion handling. I have the LG OLED C8. I think in the review you have a C9. My biggest complaint with my TV is jittery motion, even in slow, panning scenes. I can use the dejudder function, but I then start to see more digital artifacts, which is just as annoying. Do you find the AWOL better? Does the 24fps make this all go away?
Hands down the best UST projector review ever made, and I am not exaggerating
Yoooo this is an amazing video
Woowww !!! Amazing job, Amazing review, even covering rainbow effects !! Clearly the best review i have seen in months !!!
amazing! so much great unique info, you can watch this 10 times and still learn stuff. things like the noise of the unit will be super important for me but i’ve never seen them anywhere else. 10/10.
Totally blown away by the depth of your analysis and information! Incredible value!
Kinda surprised we didn't see the Bomaker Polaris 4K a 3 laser short throw at or under $2k.
I don't think your process to analyze color is correct. It's not about what you like. It's about what the image is supposed to be according to the director. It's about accuracy. You should be measuring color accuracy using a colorimeter.
Find the most accurate existing profile settings and color temperature.
Then calibrate for best image you can get with deltaE ≤ 2 for Rec709 and for DCI P3.
When calibrating, I think there should be 2 targets:
- Get the highest brightness you can get with minimal color inaccuracy. Maybe something like within 10% of the max # you measured at the start, then minimize color error and you can stop once you reach deltaE of 3 or 4 (but keep going if you can until you're below deltaE of 2)
- Optimize for most contrast. Some projectors may have brightness at expense of contrast, so find the maximum brightness before contrast starts dropping. Then calibrate for deltaE≤2. This should be the most accurate image
Most people actually dislike cinema color. It's not about what the director intended, it's about what the consumer prefers.
@@TheHookUp well I think that's because it used to be tuned to that weird greenish off-white so it looks like someone pissed on the screen.
But now the target is D65 white. And so Cinema color should look accurate
@@TheHookUp I don't know who "most people" are. And, the "consumer" has no idea what he/she prefers. It is absolutely ALL about what the Director (or colorist, et al) intended. That's the essence of calibration. Still, I applaud your efforts.
This was so geeked out!!! I loved it!!! So much detail.
Congratulation and thank you for the best Test in this field.
Great. Let's do short throws now. Im lost trying to find something to decorate with (I just made this sent a couple days ago on your budget vid) 😀
Yeah, I was checking out the old budget projector video for Halloween and basically none of the options were available anymore and some were not the same product. The curse of the budget options - they disappear for one reason or another.
I've delayed watching this video because I had already bought the Xgimi Aura and was afraid of the sting of knowing I could've made a better choice... what a relief! Fantastic review as usual.
no Hisense?
I basically ran out of budget and had to limit scope somewhere. My next two picks to test would have been the HiSense PX1 Pro and the LG HU915QB.
This is by far *THE BEST* video I've viewed on Laser TVs / projectors. I'm currently looking to upgrade my OPTOMA 8350 purchased in 2011. It's still going strong after 1 lamp replacement. Having said that, I would have to watch this video a couple more times *however,* my choice will be based on this video.
Thank you very much.
Thanks Pat!
The best projectors reviewer in the whole internet. Period:)
Thanks!
WHY nobody is talking about Bomaker Polaris 4K? It's probably AWOL LTV-2500 for (more or less) half the price! - seems exactly same hardware as Hisense PX1-Pro, Casiris A6 and mentioned AWOL LTV-2500
YOUr WORK IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! i would like to see formovie theater vs epson 6050UB, not the same projector but very interesting to see this.
Finally someone thats understand how to compare projectors
Thanks for the OLED. Seems not so bad in Black levels on Dolby Vision with some of them. Nice.
I have Epson 4010 and the blacks are not as good the HDR contents have bad colursy better to watching SDR.
How the formovie black and and HDR ?
Would this projector consider as a upgrade?
Am watching completely dark room.
It's a toss up between AWOL and Formovie for me. But after watching this review, I'll go with Formovie. Thank you for the extensive review!
Where does the Epson LS500 stack up? It has 16ms response time and 4000 peak ANSI brightness without any RBE?
Great review but Missing LG and Vava.... if you didnt see it yet you should check out the Vava Chroma. probably the best Black Levels and Cinema Colours in any projector on the market. and at 3K a more then fair deal. also the LG VIvo Mini beats the XGIMI Aura in my oppinion. Vivo Pro and Awol could be an intersting battle.
😂$1500 different between Formovie and AWOL, can’t find anything close this gap?
also the way you integrated the video output of all those projectors into a single scene for comparison is probably the only meaningful and accurate way of showing their picture qualities under the same controlled environment to allow an apple to apple comparison. Most other youtubers in their review just show some footage of one projector, which is totally meaningless and useless for evaluating the projector because it is basically merely the result of the equipment and camera setting used by the youtuber. thank you for spending the time and effort in putting together this review
Thanks! It did take quite a while to put together so I'm glad it is appreciated :)
Amazing video. Glad Brian gave you a ‘hook up’ on loaner UST models to help make this video happen. I’ve given you some criticism in the past on major missing pieces, but this review really did a great job covering the gist of what people may need to consider when using or considering a UST projector in a lit room.
That said, there are many who may also consider them in non-lit rooms. Basements and such without any lighting, but far too difficult to wire for standard throw front projection. That’s when a flat screen matters, but it doesn’t have to be a ALR screen anymore. There are many photos at AVS of people using their UST projectors on standard screens and they can look amazing.
Obviously, if you don’t have that room accessible to you, then that would make it tough to do. As well, this took you a LONG time to setup, so setting it up again in a darkened space, or on a standard screen would have been difficult.
It is just worth noting that the brightness of the AWOL gets trumped by the contrast of the Formovie in such a situation.
Still, your results are consistent with the enthusiasts who have been using them for a while now.
Much love to the list you’ve created. It is well executed, measured, and consistent without any glaring issues.
Of course, people have no idea who most of the top manufacturers are. Such is life.
Thumbs up!
It seems most people are using UST’s to replace TV’s in a Family Room or Media Room these days. It’s worthy to note that, as mentioned in this outstanding and fair review, that the Formovie Theatre will fade dramatically in a well lit room and the AWOL Vision 3500 will hold it’s brilliance.
@@jaychannel8558 - Absolutely! The AWOL is certainly praised for it's solid performance combined with high light output, which in a brighter room makes it a very solid choice. I'm not about to argue with it as a winner.
Thanks for this great review! - What about the HISENSE L9G? Any thoughts on this one?
This is why I’m a subscriber. You show the weaknesses in other stock reviews by bringing up issues like noise. I recently had a similar issue with a highly recommended toaster oven. All reviews put this product at the top but all failed to mention that you can burn the back of your fingers (which I did) by just grabbing the handle.
Thanks for the thought you’ve put into your product assessments.
So Im assuming the VAVA Chroma is not on the list for a reason?.. 😏 Also BIG UP yourself.. your vids are the gold standard
Great review - I think either the Formovie or Hisense would be good choices. Your in-depth reviews are of a very high quality. Thanks
Another stellar video. Just added the formovie to my wishlist 😊
waho. Recently purchased for fun and test a Philips Screeneo U4 and willing to move to the next level. Thank you for your precious comments on this video (and others as useful as this one).
Hands on is always good for reviews. These videos are more trustworthy. I hate people that talk about gear and just read off company’s specs and don’t have hands on the gear they talk about. Anyway, good video. 😎
Wow this must have taken a lot of effort for this review. Well done man. 🙌🏿
What to small sleeping room? (not noisy, short throw, 91' from 120-140cm distance)
I am currently in the market. This couldn't have come at a better time!
I grew up always having a rear projection home theatre that my parents love, but in the modern day TV technology is just moving so fast that I don't think I could ever justify the cost. For the same money, TVs look so much better.
85" and under I agree. For me though, projectors are about use of space. All my screens (except one) are floor rising or pull down screens that let me have a big screen in a room when I want, and no wasted space when not in use. We watch our LG C9 60% of the time, but put up the projector screen for movies, big games, and multiplayer video games.
My Sony A95K QD-OLED TV has superior picture quality vs movie theater projectors BUT that TV will NEVER provide the immersion that a high-end projector such as IMAX does.
Great review. Wish you had gotten the new Epson LS800 that just came out as well. No Dolby Vision but very very bright and no rainbow effect. I'm stuck choosing between that and the Formovie.
Yes, I asked if he will be able to review if he can get his hands on one. Down to the Formovie and the Epson for me as well.
@@elduderino3808 @The Hook Up - You're welcome to borrow mine!
The Hisense LG9 ust supports Dolby vision too. Great content 👍. Boss buying All those projectors
Nice, thanks for pointing that out... not sure how I missed it.
This is the best video for UST projectors out there. Thank you for taking the effort on doing this amazing video and explaining so many thing.
Glad it was helpful!
Right now in my country the Samsung LSP9T is cheaper than the Formovie Theater
I am not ready yet to invest in this kind of videoprojector. But again, your tests are incredible! Really it's so awesome to have this kind of test with this kind measurement. Keep going like this! Thanks.
This review is amazing. I can only imagine the number of hours that went into the production. You certainly earned my sub with bell.
Thanks!
Wow man thank you 🙏 this was the best
Thank u for the best Comparison for the ust projectors . I was hoping to see the hisense l9g against them
@TheRealHookUp120 yeah what did I win number 120
I *really* appreciate you putting the entire table of the individual rankings and scoring for the trade study at the end. I obviously have my own weights for those various ranks that altered the results (i.e., I couldn't care less about the speakers, noise, or latency because of my setup and use-case) and helped narrow down what I wanted. Hats off to your diligence, and the sheer dedication to compile such a massive amount of data about these devices. As always, thanks!
Cheers!
You r right, i bought the jmgo 01 pro and the quality its no good, its dark and i see the imagen like brown colours iven set it up with the best bright and hd and everything and still bad, thanks for helpme to take a decision
when the formovie was new i read a reputable review that confirmed these hdr brightness issues which needed changing the settings for every content. theres actually a "sister" model from xiaomi with the same specs and better working software. iths the xiaomi cinema 2
We have two units. We started a couple years ago with a generic brand unit bought from bangood and recently upgraded it to a vava unit.
You are correct in saying even the cheap ones look good when not comparing them to anything.a Our cheap Chinese import from bangood could asily project a 200" image onto a all and in a pitch black room it was awesome.
The vava unit has a much better picture quality and is much quieter but it's HUGE! You are also right about furniture size being important, we have ours on a TV stand it's very wide at almost seven feet but it's very shallow and the projector hangs off both the front and the back byv about an inch. As a side note it irks me that we have to keep that cabinet almost a foot away from the wall.
Lastly, our projector sits in an open upstairs loft. It's generally darker up there as the closest window is 30 feet from the screen. Our kids mainly use it to play video games as I don't like them playing them on my 85" LG. Picture quality wise I would definitely buy a high end 85" over a projector an 85 will be cheaper and produce a much better picture.
Longevity is huge factor to me, but I realize this is impossible to review initially. I can only assume a brand like Epson would be designed properly and has a history of lasting and not failing.
Couldn’t agree more! My 8yr old Epson is about to get its 5th lamp (that means it’s done over 24,000hrs, if I’m correct)… absolutely love it. Had to fix the “popped out” cinema filter issue a couple of years back, that was relatively easy. Epson make quality gear that CAN be fixed.
I bought a BenQ a few years back for another purpose and returned it straight after opening the box… realising you can’t replace the lamp, WTF!!
Because this tech is evolving so fast, I'd go for the best price vs performance. As long as you do not have a flat out unit failure any of these laster projectors will last a long long time, and when they do it's time to buy something new rather than repair because the tech will have evolved and price will have come down.
Geez your content is amazing. Excellent presentation all around. Thanks for your time and effort on your content.
🎉😊 whoooohoooo
Really good review. Thanks. However I would have liked to have seen LG CINEBEAM on the list.
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. The amount of detail you put into the comparison was what I was looking for. Was looking to see how the Formovie compared to others, and this was by far more than I hoped for.