All of my projector recommendation videos have been updated for 2023-2024: Best Sub $100 Budget Projectors: th-cam.com/video/ooFvyudbxNE/w-d-xo.html Best $100-$600 Midrange Projectors: th-cam.com/video/8mVX_29gXHE/w-d-xo.html Best Portable Projectors: th-cam.com/video/jmmGQOSAReI/w-d-xo.html Best Modern Laser Projectors: th-cam.com/video/3KmKv-TTIQQ/w-d-xo.html Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors: th-cam.com/video/Ef0tNjGDoOU/w-d-xo.html Best Premium Home Theater Projectors: th-cam.com/video/TjgXfRMtmSU/w-d-xo.html Best Gaming Projector: th-cam.com/video/biXPgm-pxiU/w-d-xo.html Best Golf Sim Projector: th-cam.com/video/c42W02UF_nI/w-d-xo.html Best UST Projector Screens: th-cam.com/video/2b8PXZtL1q8/w-d-xo.html
Hello. I cannot buy a JMGO n1 in the UK! It is embarrassing! Is the nebula mars 3 a great buy! It is on 20% cheaper with Amazon spring deal? I really wanted a JMGO ….
Has to be the first video of this kind where the presenter has actually bought, used and tested each machine to a professional degree. Hats off to you sir.
An amazing review, you surprised us with your in depth review and method of rating and simplicity. I enjoyed this video so much, really appreciate your efforts. I can see clearly my best choice me for now. I would have loved to see the new recently released Mars 3 Air in this video.
Awesome job I was stuck watching fake reviews till I finally found what I was looking for. Appreciate all the time and effort you put into a real review and not like the other guys that aren’t doing hands on testing and comparison.
Wow... what a round up and test deep dive! This video has everything I wanted to know and more, and with no added video bloat! Seriously thank you for all your hard work and diligence with this, it could not have been easy and had to be very time consuming. Amazing work!
Rob, I hope these videos are as enjoyable for you to produce as they are for us to watch. I'm wasn't interested in buying a projector in this category, but I might consider one after watching your video. Great job. Thanks again.👍
I came to this channel years ago to get a portable projector and got the benq qv30, now I'm back for an updated one and deciding on the xgimi halo plus - cheers to being the only trusted source for this stuff on TH-cam🙏 amazing work with the statistics
I sure love watching your videos. Really time-consuming to switch cables out and run these tests over and over and over on different projectors and then move on to the next test for the sound and then the lag and then the brightness. Thanks for all you do
Great video review, as usual! Bear with me, this is a long message but has what I think for some may be helpful information regarding the N1. If you wrap a thin strip of clear silicon tape about 8" long and 2-4 mm wide around the joint spaces between the gimbal arms and the projector body, it will provide plenty of friction to keep the projector from angling up, even when an HDMI cable is connected, while still allowing the projector angle to be changed and not being very noticeable. The plates that are supposed to help provide friction for the gimbal arms screw into plastic holes which are almost immediately stripped if you try to adjust any of the plate screws. So IMO don't bother trying to adjust any screws, because the fix will be both inferior and temporary compared to wedging something between the gimbal arm and projector. If someone finds a better solution than a strip of silicone tape, please do share....I was thinking maybe a silicone split washer might work, but I'm not sure what dimensions would be optimal. With the silicone tape you could probably just wrap one side to provide enough friction, though I did both for a bulletproof solution. If you're changing the angle a lot (e.g. putting it in its case regularly) it might be better to do just one side. I have the N1 and N1 Ultra. Despite the Ultra having better specs I prefer the N1. It's smaller which I like , is plenty bright, it doesn't have a dolly for me to accidentally rotate it when plugging something in, the loose gimbal issue can be easily fixed, and the sound is still quite good despite being half the speaker wattage in a 40% smaller projector body. And the N1 is about half the price. I also like to put videos and music on a USB flash drive to watch/listen to on the projector, and if I were to get 4k movies for the Ultra my 1TB flash drive would fill up quickly. Also, in case it helps, there are recommendations on reddit and other forums to enable developer settings to disable animations, limit number of processes, and a few other things, in order to help speed up Android 11 for the N1. I did this and also disabled just about any bells and whistles that might negatively affect performance (turned off all notifications, uninstalled and disabled any dead weight stock apps I could without using ADB). The main apps I have installed on my projector are projectivity launcher (simple user interface without all the clutter of the android tv home screen), VLC, browser (the one with the red no -ing logo), and Poweramp for Android for listening to my music collection (it's a process to install--upload your music and the Poweramp .apk to a flash drive; get a license key from the Poweramp website [not Google Play store]; enable file access legacy mode and set the directory to the music folder on your flash drive; set up settings in a phone [can't change some settings in Android TV], export the settings to a .setting file and copy to your flash drive, import the .settings file using Cx File Explorer; maybe most importantly, avoid a full rescan or you will have to uninstall Poweramp and start all over). Also, in case anyone else has this issue, when I first set up my projector the flash drive wasn't recognized and the projector would reboot instead of power off. I tried a few things to fix the issue, including reformatting the flash drive until the projector recognized it then slowly loading content onto it a little at a time, and clearing the cache for most apps. I think just letting the projector settle into a routine is what actually fixed these issues. So if you are experiencing these problems, have a little patience with the projector and experiment a little with possible solutions in the meanwhile. Both the N1 and N1 Ultra had the exact same issues for me, and I think something about how I am setting up my projectors, maybe a certain app I am installing or setting I am enabling/disabling, is contributing to the issues. But both projectors experienced what seemed like spontaneous remission from these technological illnesses and now work without any problems. My philosophy with smart projectors and technology in general is the less bells and whistles, the less that can go wrong, and the less clutter the more efficient, streamlined, and consistent the experience. Keep things simple and problems will be less likely to crop up, OS is less likely to be laggy, and perhaps also the projector will last longer with the hardware being more efficiently used. If you made it to the end of this comment, congratulations. I am notorious for making long comments and messages but hopefully some of this is useful...
This is an excellent and in-depth review of the current portable projector offerings. Most of the other "review" channels are simply advertising with affiliate links and no critical analysis at all. Well done!
Damn. I ordered the Mogo 2 Pro on Black Friday before there was a review from you. Other youtubers claimed the picture quality but they were all sponsored by Xgimi. Unfortunately most tech youtubers cannot be trusted anymore. You sir are a legend! While I still like the XGIMI Mogo 2 Pro seeing it loose against older and sometimes cheaper projectors like the Wemax is a bummer. Should have gone with another projector like the Mars 3 Air or the Wemax. Too bad. THanks again for your review
No kidding. The videos are just so thorough, informative, and well put together that they're great to watch even if you're not particularly interested in the subject
Dude, i'm so thankful for your work! Your giving so much info, putting an amazing amount of effort and time in your videos (&$ oc), just awesome! Thank you so much! I'd be a hella lot blinder in my search, without you! Keep it up, your reviews are sublime 💪🏽
Yes all info and no time wasted on fluff such as telling us what he ate for breakfast and how his pet peed on a pole while crossing the street on a random rainy Tuesday
Amazing new comparison video it seems that i was Glorifying the Samsung freestyle more than i should in my mind i wonder how the jq818c would rank among these purely as an image quality comparison
Been watching for a couple years, love your reviews, just got a 4k OLED and noticed in the shot comparisons at 16:44, only in the 4k feed, looks like you've got a couple burnt pixels in the upper right quadrant of your camera. Freaked out for a second because I thought it was the TV, but they only showed up during that shot and I can see them on my 1080p computer monitor when I turn the playback resolution up to 4k. Not being critical; love your consistent methodology, just didn't want any flawed gear muddying the overall high quality of the information you provide.
If you look at Mary Elizabeth Winstead's hair in the Vava Mini window at the timecode provided in 4k, you'll see it. A burnt pixel happens when when your camera's sensor looses the ability to capture light, dark or both, and sometimes a specific color, in a pixel. Yours looks fine with bright colors, but stays white when it should be black. It's also visible when you are messing with the image settings at 17:01, top of the menu, in Brightness mode, to the left of Normal. @@TheHookUp
Amazing review! Just enough tech info for my level of understanding. Love the side by side visual comparison too! With all the reviews I’ve done, your conclusion tracks with my research so far! Feeling confident now to put some money down! Thanks 🙏🏼 😅
New subscriber here! Congrats on the content, it really is amazing the depth you reach with each video and the time you take to compare all the contenders, pure quality! Thanks to you I just bought a JMGO N1 to move around the house and finally get rid of my TV but I'm still wondering if the new Xming Page One might be a better purchase for the money, might be a good contender for 2024.
@@TheHookUp awesome, thanks! I was not meaning to compare them, just to know which is giving you more value for your money. I do think the Page One is a banger at that price point, specially soundwise, and could tick almost every spec for the average user.
How is this projector cause it's going for 700$ ... My concern is that it won't cut out while streaming something on a different streaming site that isn't paid for. Something like old cartoons. Nebula will turn off it if it copyrighted apparently.
Your information on projectors is top notch, straight to the point and packed with answers to questions a lot of people have when entering into the market. Great job!
This is what I call a Ph.D.-level review. concretely done and convincing enough. Now I have to decide between the Nebula Mars 3 or something newer like the LG CineBeam Q.
In my opinion, the BenQ GP100 is the winner. The price-to-quality ratio is a huge factor-currently, you can get it for $599. You can play games on it without lag, and it has Wi-Fi 6, a sleek menu design, and none of that cheap-looking blue background. It also has one of the best speakers, which you can use as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, you can connect your own Bluetooth speaker if preferred. It’s almost flawlessly plug-and-play with the Nintendo Switch. The fan noise is noticeable if you’re actively listening for it, but otherwise, it’s not distracting. The best part, though, is the color quality-at $599, it outperforms many higher-end projectors. BenQ should hire me!
Is there any projector that is basically like an xgimi horizon pro, but with inbuilt battery? I can't seem to find one that has ample lumens to be used during daylight, and is also portable and can be powered by an inbuilt battery. My usecase is specially in classrooms.. I need a projector that i can carry to different classroom, has enough lumens that's PDFs/video are clearly visible even in daylight, and obviously i don't have to worry about sockets. I don't mind shelling out a bit for the same.
You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. I love your honesty, sincerity, and thoroughness. I've been waiting for months for your video because I bought the Nebula Mars 3 and wasn't sure how I felt about it. I now know it was the best purchase and you didn't even get into how it's able to charge other devices through its USB ports. As you said, one of its only few downsides is the bulk, but for outdoors it can't be beat. I just wish there was a way to recharge it on the go... in any case, you are doing great work and I sincerely appreciate you.
My lovely chanel for projectors. Rob, how come you never tested XGIMI ELFIN? I have it, I payed 500€, and I am amazed by this device. I feel that is the twin brother of Halo+ except the sound and lack of battery. By the way, with this video, I just discovered that I can connect a battery using that adaptor cable.🙏 Thank you, maestro!
Which ones do you know of that will work in small throw spaces but deliver a bright image with and a dark background for digital decorations? It would be nice to have one of those cylinder units that I can hang on the ceiling upside down and use from the front entry through the building etc for our haunted industrial factory at my house this year. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND
I'm really missing the Nebula Capsule 3 laser here in the comparison. I got mine with black friday, since portability (taking it with me on the airplane) was at the top of the list for me - from what I could research I think it offered the best tradeoff between portability, image quality, OS/applications and input lag for my application - but would have loved to see how it stacked against the competition.
@@TheHookUp but to me, size is a HUGE factor, this is about portable projectors after all, and yes, naturally you sacrifice some things. I was tempted by the WEMAX Go Advanced, but it not being available on the German amazon and the horrible latency made it a no-go for me.
I was considering these three, Nebula Mars 3 VS Mars 3 air VS Capsule 3 laser. Except for the ANSI and price differences between them, what would you recommend for the best quality?
Those are very different projectors. Is size important to you? Capsule 3. Is battery important to you? Mars 3. Is cost important to you? Mars 3 Air. Mars 3 has the best picture quality out of those 3.
Extremely comprehensive video. Thank you. Question……does the Mars 3 accommodate video streaming? I use my iPad to watch Netflix….disney….crave etc I’m wondering if I can airplay or stream through the Mars 3 ?
Yes, it supports all those apps natively, so of you choose to cast them to the projector it will open up the native app and play what you started on your phone.
My friend, you are great, thank you for your videos. What device would you recommend for playing games at home and watching movies outdoors in the garden? I am viewsonic m2e, samsung freestyle 1-2, xiaomi mijia 2 - 2 pro, I am looking at these, but I am thinking of doing whatever you say, can you please reply?
man it was my dream to buy it after your comment, but unfortunatelly, German banking played a bad joke with me. Now waiting till next sale. Have you some info when we can wait for it?
Hey! I’m looking to buy a projector for under $500. I know you recommend the Nexigo PJ40, but it’s a bit too big for my needs. I also require keystone correction for diagonal projection. Would the Nebula Mars 3 Air be a good option for both price and portability or would you recommend something else? Thanks again for your help! :)
Halo+ is still very good. Also a great new trick for the Halo+ is that USB-C to barrel jack can not only extend battery life, but it also enables the use of the full 650 lumens of brightness when not plugged into the wall.
Anyone have experience using the JMGO N1 or JMGO N1 Pro outdoors prior to the sun completely setting? Looking for something to put the game on, and it isn't completely dark until 9 PM here in the summer.
Somewhat of an odd question but are any of these projectors good for room presentation where light will be more visible? Thinking larger banquet and still budget friendly but good lumens.
Not really. These are mostly lower lumens and focused on maintaining decent contrast and black levels. You're better off looking into a business bulb projector. They use a different kind of color wheel that washes out colors and generally has poor black levels but can get you a lot more brightness for less money.
Hello i just came across your channel, almost every other videos on projectors is sponsored until i found yours😅 I was just think of getting benq p100 instead of a tv...which is available in india, but nebula mars 3 is not Can i use external speakers using the hdmi will it work? I have a old pair of receiver with rca ports If i use rca to hdmi converter will it work?
Same I am confused between benq gp100 or nebula mars 3 which will launched in india after a month so confused whether I should wait or buy gp100 or another option
I'm looking for a small projector with USB-C video input and the Minicima checks a lot of boxes... but as expensive as $479 already would be for this level of quality, I actually haven't found it for less than $579 online. Where did that $479 price come from?
So thankful for your awesome review! QQ looking for a portable projector for holidays & use in the bedroom or the occasional party at home (mostly TH-cam + Netflix + Crunchyroll). Which projector would you recommend? Battery, Price, Noise, and sharpness/contrast would be the main decision factor. 🙏🏻😊 After watching your review now thinking about whether Mars 3 Air or JMGO Ultra or something else? Many thanks
If battery power is important to you the Mars 3 (not the Mars 3 air) should be your pick. If battery power is not important than the JMGO N1 is a good pick. The N1 Ultra is a much more expensive projector but is significantly brighter.
Thank you so much for your speedy reply, much appreciated. @@TheHookUp when you say brighter do you mean in a not-so-dark room during day time you will still be able to see? I assumed both Mars 3 & N1 Ultra fan noise is acceptable in the bedroom? Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Any plans to review the new Anker Capsule 3 or the Mars 3 Air? They seems really great with having Google TV built in and they have a good price point. Thanks for your reviews.
Nebula Capsule 3 was in last year's video: th-cam.com/video/wFcLjrGhJZA/w-d-xo.html It did not perform particularly well and sacrifices a lot of performance and affordability for size.
Which one would be best for travelling around to different cities/countries, and then being able to put in your bedroom, facing up to the ceiling above the bed?
@@TheHookUp Hello! Can you help me with this question please? Are there two different versions of Xgimi Halo+ projectors on 700 ANSI lumens and 900 ANSI lumens? On different manufacturer websites they write different characteristics for this model. My Xgimi Halo+ projector has 900 ANSI lumens but your test shows 652 ANSI lumens so it should be brighter than JMGO N1 for example.
Thanks for the video. Looking for a projector with the quietest (silent ideally) fan noise for a recording studio. Based on your video I grabbed the Mogo pro 2 which is very quiet, but seeing if I can get one even quieter. I'm assuming most of your fan noise read outs are at normal brightness, but I saw another video where you said that if you lower the lumen output that you can get these projector fans even quieter (like on the Halo +). I'm not sure if there is a way to do that on the Mogo Pro. Do you have a recommendation on which projector has the quietest fan noise at a lower brightness setting?
Thankyou for this video ... I am a bit overwhelmed with all of this data. I am a senior that volunteers to give presentations of various subjects to groups of 10 to 50 people. i am looking for a portable projector with excellent brightness for large and small rooms, high quality output (as some of the presentations include high definition photography) and of course quiet so i don't have to yell. Finally I use an Apple MacBook Pro as my presentation computer. Thank you for your time I will be happy to make a donation for your help!
I saw your other video on 7 things to consider and you mention that you would get better quality and price on a normal projector than a portable one. Which one would you recommend someone to get if a portable projector is not a priority but would want quality like the JMGO or Nebula Mars 3?
Great comparison video as always. Way to come through with yet another all inclusive informative video. I wanted to see the Asus Zenbeam L2 in here? It’s portable, has a battery, and a built in android tv box. Perhaps another comparison review? JMGO N1, Mars 3, Asus Zenbeam L2
Thanks for the amazing reviews. Are long throw projectors dead? Most pf your reviews are UST or portable with throws around 1:1~1.2:1, but how come no focus on units near or above 1.5:1? Thanks! (Looking around the $1.5K range and HC1 would be great but I want to wall mount and the throw is too short)
i really appreciate this kind of review, my heart more lean on toward jmgo n1 but my money at most can only squeeze in mogo 2 pro, at least in my country the price difference is huge but the differences is not so much, thank you again for the review
Great Comparison! Does JMGO N1 suport Netlix? Hbo? TV platform from apple? I somehow see that you can downlad netflix from Google play on JMGO N1 Ultra.Does it apply to N1? How about screen mirroring with iphone, airplay ? etc? Thank you!
I'm having difficulty with getting a projector. i ended up with the nebular capsule but I want to be able to stream old cartoons from not paid for streaming sites that are free. Just old 90s stuiff. I think it shuts down if it catches copyright streaming. I also want to be able to air stream without complications from my phone. that has been the big one. I watch alot of stuff from these sites and I would like to seee it on the projector. could you recommend me a good one? This is my 3rd time ordering a projector and I don't want to return things anymore. I like how compact the nebula is. i have no complaints for the quality of the video. I think the sound is pretty good and it seems user friendly. The battery life just isn't long and I am having issues w/ trying to stream shows from other sites.
I want a projector for out by the pool and for my room. I prefer an optical zoom rather than digital. I have epson 5050ub in my movie room. I ordered n1 ultra can’t decide if I’ll keep or send back got it for 1540 on Black Friday still sealed in box
First, I wanted to say how much I love your videos! I don’t usually comment but I like your projector reviews that much. I got the JMGO projector here and can confirm that it is glitchy. I had two from them and they had similar issues. Once, the screen went green and sometimes the sound would play with no audio. You recommended it as your pick for portable projector, but I think you should review the pick. I believe you that you’re not sponsored and don’t want you to recommend a faulty product.
I also purchased a JMGO N1 after watching this video. The gimbal form factor is excellent, and setup was so easy. The color, brightness, and image quality are all excellent, but I found the amount of laser speckle a bit surprising--especially considering this 7:24. I have also found launching certain apps (Tubi for one) causes video playback to go black. The audio and home page/menus still work, but until I reboot the projector, no video content will play, even if I switch to my Roku on the HDMI port. I've also noticed that with certain content (mainly TH-cam), pinkish vertical lines flicker on the screen every few seconds in random locations. It only seems to affect the Google TV apps and not my Roku, I'm considering returning it, but I wasn't sure if it was just glitchy or a defective unit.
I was able to confirm that every Android TV app I tried either had the vertical line artifacts I mentioned or crashed the video completely. Considering how many other owners I've encountered with the same issues, I can conclude it's a fairly widespread problem if not universal. Before giving up, I did try factory resetting it and starting over installing all the updates, etc. There was no change. Ultimately, I decided to return my FMGO N1 today since it was the last day of my return window. 😢
Unfortunately, all I can do is report what I see. My N1 has been nearly flawless. My only issue is I seem to have bent one of the retention clips on the cover that hides the screws on the side of the gimble. Performance wise it's doing perfect, no glitches, no lines, no dead mirrors.
@@TheHookUp I'm glad to hear it. I really hated returning it, because it was such a pleasure to use. The video and audio quality and the ease of setup kind of blew my mind compared to the last 6 projectors I've used in this price range. That gimbal design is one of the best innovations in standard throw projection I've seen in a long time. I just didn't want to miss my return window on an $800 item that was clearly not working as intended. I really hope they are able to sort out this issue, because I'd love to give it another shot in the future.
The best comparison content on YT!! Thanks again. Just wondering...Has anyone had experience with the Dangbei Atom and how it compares to the Jmgo N1? Ta
Hey! Unfortunately I'm not very educated on projectors and don't really know what to get here: My budget is about 500, 600 tops. I want the projector to be: - 1080p - able to run Netflix, Disney+, TH-cam and Prime by itself - able to easily project onto the ceiling and wall - have good enough sound by itself, so I don't need any external audio Could you throw me your recommendation? (:
All of my projector recommendation videos have been updated for 2023-2024:
Best Sub $100 Budget Projectors: th-cam.com/video/ooFvyudbxNE/w-d-xo.html
Best $100-$600 Midrange Projectors: th-cam.com/video/8mVX_29gXHE/w-d-xo.html
Best Portable Projectors: th-cam.com/video/jmmGQOSAReI/w-d-xo.html
Best Modern Laser Projectors: th-cam.com/video/3KmKv-TTIQQ/w-d-xo.html
Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors: th-cam.com/video/Ef0tNjGDoOU/w-d-xo.html
Best Premium Home Theater Projectors: th-cam.com/video/TjgXfRMtmSU/w-d-xo.html
Best Gaming Projector: th-cam.com/video/biXPgm-pxiU/w-d-xo.html
Best Golf Sim Projector: th-cam.com/video/c42W02UF_nI/w-d-xo.html
Best UST Projector Screens: th-cam.com/video/2b8PXZtL1q8/w-d-xo.html
incredible work my man, keep it up!!
Hello. I cannot buy a JMGO n1 in the UK! It is embarrassing! Is the nebula mars 3 a great buy! It is on 20% cheaper with Amazon spring deal? I really wanted a JMGO ….
I think this legitimately may be the best product comparison review of any kind I've ever seen. Fantastic work, thank you!
Has to be the first video of this kind where the presenter has actually bought, used and tested each machine to a professional degree. Hats off to you sir.
An amazing review, you surprised us with your in depth review and method of rating and simplicity. I enjoyed this video so much, really appreciate your efforts. I can see clearly my best choice me for now.
I would have loved to see the new recently released Mars 3 Air in this video.
Awesome job I was stuck watching fake reviews till I finally found what I was looking for. Appreciate all the time and effort you put into a real review and not like the other guys that aren’t doing hands on testing and comparison.
just wow.. when i searched for comparison i did not tought i find this quality of contect. THanks!
Wow... what a round up and test deep dive! This video has everything I wanted to know and more, and with no added video bloat! Seriously thank you for all your hard work and diligence with this, it could not have been easy and had to be very time consuming. Amazing work!
Rob,
I hope these videos are as enjoyable for you to produce as they are for us to watch.
I'm wasn't interested in buying a projector in this category, but I might consider one after watching your video. Great job. Thanks again.👍
I came to this channel years ago to get a portable projector and got the benq qv30, now I'm back for an updated one and deciding on the xgimi halo plus - cheers to being the only trusted source for this stuff on TH-cam🙏 amazing work with the statistics
I sure love watching your videos. Really time-consuming to switch cables out and run these tests over and over and over on different projectors and then move on to the next test for the sound and then the lag and then the brightness. Thanks for all you do
I think the tests would be planned ahead and done back to back in a single projector before moving to the next
Great video review, as usual!
Bear with me, this is a long message but has what I think for some may be helpful information regarding the N1. If you wrap a thin strip of clear silicon tape about 8" long and 2-4 mm wide around the joint spaces between the gimbal arms and the projector body, it will provide plenty of friction to keep the projector from angling up, even when an HDMI cable is connected, while still allowing the projector angle to be changed and not being very noticeable. The plates that are supposed to help provide friction for the gimbal arms screw into plastic holes which are almost immediately stripped if you try to adjust any of the plate screws. So IMO don't bother trying to adjust any screws, because the fix will be both inferior and temporary compared to wedging something between the gimbal arm and projector. If someone finds a better solution than a strip of silicone tape, please do share....I was thinking maybe a silicone split washer might work, but I'm not sure what dimensions would be optimal. With the silicone tape you could probably just wrap one side to provide enough friction, though I did both for a bulletproof solution. If you're changing the angle a lot (e.g. putting it in its case regularly) it might be better to do just one side.
I have the N1 and N1 Ultra. Despite the Ultra having better specs I prefer the N1. It's smaller which I like , is plenty bright, it doesn't have a dolly for me to accidentally rotate it when plugging something in, the loose gimbal issue can be easily fixed, and the sound is still quite good despite being half the speaker wattage in a 40% smaller projector body. And the N1 is about half the price. I also like to put videos and music on a USB flash drive to watch/listen to on the projector, and if I were to get 4k movies for the Ultra my 1TB flash drive would fill up quickly.
Also, in case it helps, there are recommendations on reddit and other forums to enable developer settings to disable animations, limit number of processes, and a few other things, in order to help speed up Android 11 for the N1. I did this and also disabled just about any bells and whistles that might negatively affect performance (turned off all notifications, uninstalled and disabled any dead weight stock apps I could without using ADB). The main apps I have installed on my projector are projectivity launcher (simple user interface without all the clutter of the android tv home screen), VLC, browser (the one with the red no -ing logo), and Poweramp for Android for listening to my music collection (it's a process to install--upload your music and the Poweramp .apk to a flash drive; get a license key from the Poweramp website [not Google Play store]; enable file access legacy mode and set the directory to the music folder on your flash drive; set up settings in a phone [can't change some settings in Android TV], export the settings to a .setting file and copy to your flash drive, import the .settings file using Cx File Explorer; maybe most importantly, avoid a full rescan or you will have to uninstall Poweramp and start all over).
Also, in case anyone else has this issue, when I first set up my projector the flash drive wasn't recognized and the projector would reboot instead of power off. I tried a few things to fix the issue, including reformatting the flash drive until the projector recognized it then slowly loading content onto it a little at a time, and clearing the cache for most apps. I think just letting the projector settle into a routine is what actually fixed these issues. So if you are experiencing these problems, have a little patience with the projector and experiment a little with possible solutions in the meanwhile. Both the N1 and N1 Ultra had the exact same issues for me, and I think something about how I am setting up my projectors, maybe a certain app I am installing or setting I am enabling/disabling, is contributing to the issues. But both projectors experienced what seemed like spontaneous remission from these technological illnesses and now work without any problems.
My philosophy with smart projectors and technology in general is the less bells and whistles, the less that can go wrong, and the less clutter the more efficient, streamlined, and consistent the experience. Keep things simple and problems will be less likely to crop up, OS is less likely to be laggy, and perhaps also the projector will last longer with the hardware being more efficiently used. If you made it to the end of this comment, congratulations. I am notorious for making long comments and messages but hopefully some of this is useful...
So much effort, quality, time, man you are terrific ! Thank you for your video, really appreciate it and it helped me buy my first portable projector.
This is an excellent and in-depth review of the current portable projector offerings. Most of the other "review" channels are simply advertising with affiliate links and no critical analysis at all. Well done!
Damn. I ordered the Mogo 2 Pro on Black Friday before there was a review from you. Other youtubers claimed the picture quality but they were all sponsored by Xgimi. Unfortunately most tech youtubers cannot be trusted anymore. You sir are a legend!
While I still like the XGIMI Mogo 2 Pro seeing it loose against older and sometimes cheaper projectors like the Wemax is a bummer. Should have gone with another projector like the Mars 3 Air or the Wemax. Too bad.
THanks again for your review
Which one would you recommend?
Because overall the mogo 2 pro still seems like a great projector...sound and image
Did you keep it? Overall it is on 5th placenta. Just ordered it for 400€ with the stand. Hoje I dont regret it.
Not really in the market for this, but I'll still give it a watch cause of the effort you put into videos. Underrated channel
No kidding. The videos are just so thorough, informative, and well put together that they're great to watch even if you're not particularly interested in the subject
No sponsor..? instant thumbs up
Dude, i'm so thankful for your work!
Your giving so much info, putting an amazing amount of effort and time in your videos (&$ oc), just awesome!
Thank you so much!
I'd be a hella lot blinder in my search, without you!
Keep it up, your reviews are sublime 💪🏽
I also hoped, that Wemax would update their input lag, in the meantime :/
Absolutely love your review format. I wish more would adopt it. Super fun to watch. A+
Yes all info and no time wasted on fluff such as telling us what he ate for breakfast and how his pet peed on a pole while crossing the street on a random rainy Tuesday
Thanks - amazingly helpful video
So good, very detailed, thoughtful methodology, and a complete look. The best comparison I've yet seen in this category.
The one and only channel I trust for comparisons. Thank you so much! Are you planning on a video for projectors 100-300 or 100-500 dollar?
$100-600 coming in February.
Amazing new comparison video
it seems that i was Glorifying the Samsung freestyle more than i should in my mind
i wonder how the jq818c would rank among these purely as an image quality comparison
Great review man! Do you have an opinion or any advice re: the new upcoming Mars 3 Air?
Just watched your 22 comparison and glad to see a 2023 variant just being uploaded an hour ago!
Not only the best comparison video about projectors, it is the best comparison video I ever watched.. hope to see more from you about everything
Been watching for a couple years, love your reviews, just got a 4k OLED and noticed in the shot comparisons at 16:44, only in the 4k feed, looks like you've got a couple burnt pixels in the upper right quadrant of your camera. Freaked out for a second because I thought it was the TV, but they only showed up during that shot and I can see them on my 1080p computer monitor when I turn the playback resolution up to 4k. Not being critical; love your consistent methodology, just didn't want any flawed gear muddying the overall high quality of the information you provide.
I don't see what you are seeing, can you be more specific with what you mean by "burnt pixels" and give me a better idea of where you are seeing them?
If you look at Mary Elizabeth Winstead's hair in the Vava Mini window at the timecode provided in 4k, you'll see it. A burnt pixel happens when when your camera's sensor looses the ability to capture light, dark or both, and sometimes a specific color, in a pixel. Yours looks fine with bright colors, but stays white when it should be black. It's also visible when you are messing with the image settings at 17:01, top of the menu, in Brightness mode, to the left of Normal. @@TheHookUp
Ah crap, I see it now. Thanks.
Thank you so so so so much for taking the time to do this!
Wow, amazing comparison! It feels like you are answering even those questions, we don't know yet we should ask)
Amazing review! Just enough tech info for my level of understanding. Love the side by side visual comparison too! With all the reviews I’ve done, your conclusion tracks with my research so far! Feeling confident now to put some money down! Thanks 🙏🏼 😅
New subscriber here! Congrats on the content, it really is amazing the depth you reach with each video and the time you take to compare all the contenders, pure quality! Thanks to you I just bought a JMGO N1 to move around the house and finally get rid of my TV but I'm still wondering if the new Xming Page One might be a better purchase for the money, might be a good contender for 2024.
The Page One is an LCD projector, probably not meant to compete with tri-laser DLPs like the N1.
@@TheHookUp awesome, thanks! I was not meaning to compare them, just to know which is giving you more value for your money. I do think the Page One is a banger at that price point, specially soundwise, and could tick almost every spec for the average user.
How is this projector cause it's going for 700$ ... My concern is that it won't cut out while streaming something on a different streaming site that isn't paid for. Something like old cartoons. Nebula will turn off it if it copyrighted apparently.
Your information on projectors is top notch, straight to the point and packed with answers to questions a lot of people have when entering into the market. Great job!
i have a small bedroom where a TV just wouldn’t be practical, might look into buying one of these!
This is what I call a Ph.D.-level review. concretely done and convincing enough. Now I have to decide between the Nebula Mars 3 or something newer like the LG CineBeam Q.
Cinebeam Q is 400 ANSI lumens advertised, and probably less than that in real testing, so least than half of the Mars 3, even best case.
@@TheHookUp hmm... I'd definitely go for the Mars 3 then. Thanks for this review and response 👍
Thanks!
This is one of the most thorough videos I've ever seen. Thank you for these amazing comparisons!!
Great Comparison, would it be possible to review the nebula Capsule 3 Laser?
Thanks!
In my opinion, the BenQ GP100 is the winner. The price-to-quality ratio is a huge factor-currently, you can get it for $599. You can play games on it without lag, and it has Wi-Fi 6, a sleek menu design, and none of that cheap-looking blue background. It also has one of the best speakers, which you can use as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, you can connect your own Bluetooth speaker if preferred. It’s almost flawlessly plug-and-play with the Nintendo Switch. The fan noise is noticeable if you’re actively listening for it, but otherwise, it’s not distracting.
The best part, though, is the color quality-at $599, it outperforms many higher-end projectors. BenQ should hire me!
I am confused between gp100 or halo plus have you bought gp100 how is the picture quality
samsu freestyle gen2 was in my cart already, research pays off! thank you!
Is there any projector that is basically like an xgimi horizon pro, but with inbuilt battery? I can't seem to find one that has ample lumens to be used during daylight, and is also portable and can be powered by an inbuilt battery. My usecase is specially in classrooms.. I need a projector that i can carry to different classroom, has enough lumens that's PDFs/video are clearly visible even in daylight, and obviously i don't have to worry about sockets. I don't mind shelling out a bit for the same.
You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. I love your honesty, sincerity, and thoroughness. I've been waiting for months for your video because I bought the Nebula Mars 3 and wasn't sure how I felt about it. I now know it was the best purchase and you didn't even get into how it's able to charge other devices through its USB ports. As you said, one of its only few downsides is the bulk, but for outdoors it can't be beat. I just wish there was a way to recharge it on the go... in any case, you are doing great work and I sincerely appreciate you.
hey i just got a question i would really love to buy it aswel but can't find it anywhere where did you buy this beamer?
My lovely chanel for projectors. Rob, how come you never tested XGIMI ELFIN? I have it, I payed 500€, and I am amazed by this device. I feel that is the twin brother of Halo+ except the sound and lack of battery. By the way, with this video, I just discovered that I can connect a battery using that adaptor cable.🙏 Thank you, maestro!
Great video, i wonder how the 'Anker Capsule 3' would have done as that is the portable that has tempted me most recently.
actually i see that is in your 2022 video so i can go watch that to get an idea
Wow love your attention to detail! What do you think of the Nebula Mars 3 Air?
Which ones do you know of that will work in small throw spaces but deliver a bright image with and a dark background for digital decorations? It would be nice to have one of those cylinder units that I can hang on the ceiling upside down and use from the front entry through the building etc for our haunted industrial factory at my house this year. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND
Incredible quality video. Thank you for that level of dedication!
I enjoy ur review every time, the hard work, the quality, the details.. easy A+++
I'm really missing the Nebula Capsule 3 laser here in the comparison. I got mine with black friday, since portability (taking it with me on the airplane) was at the top of the list for me - from what I could research I think it offered the best tradeoff between portability, image quality, OS/applications and input lag for my application - but would have loved to see how it stacked against the competition.
Nebula Capsule 3 was in last year's video: th-cam.com/video/wFcLjrGhJZA/w-d-xo.html
You sacrifice a lot of performance and affordability for size.
@@TheHookUp but to me, size is a HUGE factor, this is about portable projectors after all, and yes, naturally you sacrifice some things. I was tempted by the WEMAX Go Advanced, but it not being available on the German amazon and the horrible latency made it a no-go for me.
What about the new capsule 3 led light source with built in Netflix?
@@luthersmen 200 ANSI lumens is crazy in 2023. Even $50 projectors on amazon are brighter than that.
I've been waiting for this video!
THank you a lot for this video!
Wonderful video. Glad I found you early in my projector search. :)
Please help xgimi halo plus or benq GP100, or benq going to launch any new models in coming ces.
Samsung really making sure everyone knows they've given up on the projector market LOLLLL
😂
한국에서 프리스타일 1세대의 가격은
약 350 달러(455,000원) 입니다.
해외에서 판매되는 가격보다 저렴합니다. 😅
LG: Hello there!
@@taewonheo2642what he said : kimchi is chiness, hanbok is chiness, ramen is from china, ninja is from china
God bless you sir, this review is what every review should be. Good work!
A very comprehensive review; relevant info; unbiased and very well presented. A big thumbs up from me 👍🏻
was literally looking for this u clutched up so hard
I was considering these three, Nebula Mars 3 VS Mars 3 air VS Capsule 3 laser.
Except for the ANSI and price differences between them, what would you recommend for the best quality?
Those are very different projectors. Is size important to you? Capsule 3. Is battery important to you? Mars 3. Is cost important to you? Mars 3 Air.
Mars 3 has the best picture quality out of those 3.
@@TheHookUp thanks for the clear answer. Amazon has a $100 off coupon for Mars 3 Air now. That will be an additional point.
@@TheHookUp would the Mars 3 Air picture quality be better than those in that price range? Like say the Wemax Go
I like your new information format during the side by side test comparisons (Price, Brightness, Contrast).
Keep it up. 😎👍
Extremely comprehensive video. Thank you. Question……does the Mars 3 accommodate video streaming? I use my iPad to watch Netflix….disney….crave etc I’m wondering if I can airplay or stream through the Mars 3 ?
Yes, it supports all those apps natively, so of you choose to cast them to the projector it will open up the native app and play what you started on your phone.
My friend, you are great, thank you for your videos. What device would you recommend for playing games at home and watching movies outdoors in the garden?
I am viewsonic m2e, samsung freestyle 1-2, xiaomi mijia 2 - 2 pro, I am looking at these, but I am thinking of doing whatever you say, can you please reply?
I was hoping to see the JMGO N1 Pro on this list since it is on sale for $999 at the moment. Definitely one of the best deals you can find!
man it was my dream to buy it after your comment, but unfortunatelly, German banking played a bad joke with me. Now waiting till next sale. Have you some info when we can wait for it?
thanks for greatest test and reviews! it's priceless 🤩
Would you ever do a review including the Xgimi Mogo 2? I am looking to buy one but haven't seen a very good review.
Best review I have seen so far to compare different videoprojector🙏
Hey! I’m looking to buy a projector for under $500. I know you recommend the Nexigo PJ40, but it’s a bit too big for my needs. I also require keystone correction for diagonal projection. Would the Nebula Mars 3 Air be a good option for both price and portability or would you recommend something else?
Thanks again for your help! :)
this video is enough for a subscription
Damn, bought the XGIMI Halo Plus last month during black friday based on your previous suggestions. Seems that device is hardly mentioned anymore.
Halo+ is still very good. Also a great new trick for the Halo+ is that USB-C to barrel jack can not only extend battery life, but it also enables the use of the full 650 lumens of brightness when not plugged into the wall.
Same here! 🥲 I'm debating if i should just return it and get the Nebula Mars 3 now
@@TheHookUpis it a 19v barrel to usb c?
Will the picture be better if I use as a 55" screen
15:04 whats the cable you have plugged into the battery bank
amzn.to/3tscTuH it's only a 100w cable though.
Anyone have experience using the JMGO N1 or JMGO N1 Pro outdoors prior to the sun completely setting? Looking for something to put the game on, and it isn't completely dark until 9 PM here in the summer.
I’ve been waiting for a new video. I’ve sent 4 projectors back to Amazon and I’m still searching.
in my region horizon pro is sometimes discounted down to 1000€
wondering if it would be the top pick 4k projector with such sale?
Somewhat of an odd question but are any of these projectors good for room presentation where light will be more visible? Thinking larger banquet and still budget friendly but good lumens.
Not really. These are mostly lower lumens and focused on maintaining decent contrast and black levels. You're better off looking into a business bulb projector. They use a different kind of color wheel that washes out colors and generally has poor black levels but can get you a lot more brightness for less money.
Hello i just came across your channel, almost every other videos on projectors is sponsored until i found yours😅
I was just think of getting benq p100 instead of a tv...which is available in india, but nebula mars 3 is not
Can i use external speakers using the hdmi will it work?
I have a old pair of receiver with rca ports
If i use rca to hdmi converter will it work?
Yes, you'll need an HDMI audio extractor to use your receiver's RCA inputs.
Same I am confused between benq gp100 or nebula mars 3 which will launched in india after a month so confused whether I should wait or buy gp100 or another option
Great vid, exactly what I was looking for
is any of those can be used to play "Just dance" game?
I'm looking for a small projector with USB-C video input and the Minicima checks a lot of boxes... but as expensive as $479 already would be for this level of quality, I actually haven't found it for less than $579 online. Where did that $479 price come from?
So thankful for your awesome review! QQ looking for a portable projector for holidays & use in the bedroom or the occasional party at home (mostly TH-cam + Netflix + Crunchyroll). Which projector would you recommend? Battery, Price, Noise, and sharpness/contrast would be the main decision factor. 🙏🏻😊 After watching your review now thinking about whether Mars 3 Air or JMGO Ultra or something else? Many thanks
If battery power is important to you the Mars 3 (not the Mars 3 air) should be your pick. If battery power is not important than the JMGO N1 is a good pick. The N1 Ultra is a much more expensive projector but is significantly brighter.
Thank you so much for your speedy reply, much appreciated. @@TheHookUp when you say brighter do you mean in a not-so-dark room during day time you will still be able to see? I assumed both Mars 3 & N1 Ultra fan noise is acceptable in the bedroom? Thank you so much 🙏🏻
@@J_MKing Yes, brighter meaning you will be able to see it better in a room with more lights on. Both the Mars 3 and N1 Ultra have nearly silent fans.
Having Anker Nebula Mars 3 and its awesome, good battery life, very good picture quality and IPX 3 rating, ultra durable, built like a tank.
What a review. This is the kind of premium content quality we, the customers, need. Thank you very much "The Hook Up"!
Xgimi mogo 2 pro or Halo +?
Anyone have any thoughts on the mars 3 air?
You gotta do “Best Projectors” videos for the in between price ranges (like $200-$800 ranges).
$200-600 coming in February.
Any plans to review the new Anker Capsule 3 or the Mars 3 Air? They seems really great with having Google TV built in and they have a good price point. Thanks for your reviews.
Nebula Capsule 3 was in last year's video: th-cam.com/video/wFcLjrGhJZA/w-d-xo.html
It did not perform particularly well and sacrifices a lot of performance and affordability for size.
@@TheHookUp thanks, I guess there is a new one that was just released with GoogleTV but maybe the internals are the same. thx!
Amazing video, top notch review. 10/10 this is so unreal best review video I have seen. Just subscribed.
Which one would be best for travelling around to different cities/countries, and then being able to put in your bedroom, facing up to the ceiling above the bed?
JMGO N1.
@@TheHookUp Hello! Can you help me with this question please?
Are there two different versions of Xgimi Halo+ projectors on 700 ANSI lumens and 900 ANSI lumens? On different manufacturer websites they write different characteristics for this model. My Xgimi Halo+ projector has 900 ANSI lumens but your test shows 652 ANSI lumens so it should be brighter than JMGO N1 for example.
Thanks for the video. Looking for a projector with the quietest (silent ideally) fan noise for a recording studio. Based on your video I grabbed the Mogo pro 2 which is very quiet, but seeing if I can get one even quieter. I'm assuming most of your fan noise read outs are at normal brightness, but I saw another video where you said that if you lower the lumen output that you can get these projector fans even quieter (like on the Halo +). I'm not sure if there is a way to do that on the Mogo Pro. Do you have a recommendation on which projector has the quietest fan noise at a lower brightness setting?
Thankyou for this video ... I am a bit overwhelmed with all of this data. I am a senior that volunteers to give presentations of various subjects to groups of 10 to 50 people. i am looking for a portable projector with excellent brightness for large and small rooms, high quality output (as some of the presentations include high definition photography) and of course quiet so i don't have to yell. Finally I use an Apple MacBook Pro as my presentation computer. Thank you for your time I will be happy to make a donation for your help!
The Wemax Go Advanced is probably your best bet.
I saw your other video on 7 things to consider and you mention that you would get better quality and price on a normal projector than a portable one. Which one would you recommend someone to get if a portable projector is not a priority but would want quality like the JMGO or Nebula Mars 3?
Great comparison video as always. Way to come through with yet another all inclusive informative video. I wanted to see the Asus Zenbeam L2 in here? It’s portable, has a battery, and a built in android tv box. Perhaps another comparison review? JMGO N1, Mars 3, Asus Zenbeam L2
Thanks for the amazing reviews. Are long throw projectors dead? Most pf your reviews are UST or portable with throws around 1:1~1.2:1, but how come no focus on units near or above 1.5:1? Thanks!
(Looking around the $1.5K range and HC1 would be great but I want to wall mount and the throw is too short)
YOU ARE A GEM FOR THIS, THANK YOU
I got an used freestyle 2 for 450usd. At this price point is there any other better option?
i really appreciate this kind of review, my heart more lean on toward jmgo n1 but my money at most can only squeeze in mogo 2 pro, at least in my country the price difference is huge but the differences is not so much, thank you again for the review
Great Comparison! Does JMGO N1 suport Netlix? Hbo? TV platform from apple? I somehow see that you can downlad netflix from Google play on JMGO N1 Ultra.Does it apply to N1? How about screen mirroring with iphone, airplay ? etc? Thank you!
Everything but netflix works great.
I'm having difficulty with getting a projector. i ended up with the nebular capsule but I want to be able to stream old cartoons from not paid for streaming sites that are free. Just old 90s stuiff. I think it shuts down if it catches copyright streaming. I also want to be able to air stream without complications from my phone. that has been the big one. I watch alot of stuff from these sites and I would like to seee it on the projector. could you recommend me a good one? This is my 3rd time ordering a projector and I don't want to return things anymore. I like how compact the nebula is. i have no complaints for the quality of the video. I think the sound is pretty good and it seems user friendly. The battery life just isn't long and I am having issues w/ trying to stream shows from other sites.
what an amazing channel, thanks for all the information!
I want a projector for out by the pool and for my room. I prefer an optical zoom rather than digital. I have epson 5050ub in my movie room. I ordered n1 ultra can’t decide if I’ll keep or send back got it for 1540 on Black Friday still sealed in box
That's a great price for the N1 Ultra. If you don't have an issue with laser speckle I'd definitely recommend keeping it.
First, I wanted to say how much I love your videos! I don’t usually comment but I like your projector reviews that much. I got the JMGO projector here and can confirm that it is glitchy. I had two from them and they had similar issues. Once, the screen went green and sometimes the sound would play with no audio. You recommended it as your pick for portable projector, but I think you should review the pick. I believe you that you’re not sponsored and don’t want you to recommend a faulty product.
I also purchased a JMGO N1 after watching this video. The gimbal form factor is excellent, and setup was so easy. The color, brightness, and image quality are all excellent, but I found the amount of laser speckle a bit surprising--especially considering this 7:24. I have also found launching certain apps (Tubi for one) causes video playback to go black. The audio and home page/menus still work, but until I reboot the projector, no video content will play, even if I switch to my Roku on the HDMI port. I've also noticed that with certain content (mainly TH-cam), pinkish vertical lines flicker on the screen every few seconds in random locations. It only seems to affect the Google TV apps and not my Roku, I'm considering returning it, but I wasn't sure if it was just glitchy or a defective unit.
I was able to confirm that every Android TV app I tried either had the vertical line artifacts I mentioned or crashed the video completely. Considering how many other owners I've encountered with the same issues, I can conclude it's a fairly widespread problem if not universal. Before giving up, I did try factory resetting it and starting over installing all the updates, etc. There was no change. Ultimately, I decided to return my FMGO N1 today since it was the last day of my return window. 😢
Unfortunately, all I can do is report what I see. My N1 has been nearly flawless. My only issue is I seem to have bent one of the retention clips on the cover that hides the screws on the side of the gimble. Performance wise it's doing perfect, no glitches, no lines, no dead mirrors.
@@TheHookUp I'm glad to hear it. I really hated returning it, because it was such a pleasure to use. The video and audio quality and the ease of setup kind of blew my mind compared to the last 6 projectors I've used in this price range. That gimbal design is one of the best innovations in standard throw projection I've seen in a long time. I just didn't want to miss my return window on an $800 item that was clearly not working as intended. I really hope they are able to sort out this issue, because I'd love to give it another shot in the future.
Please help me decide Wemax Go advanced or Samsung Gen2!!!!
The best comparison content on YT!! Thanks again. Just wondering...Has anyone had experience with the Dangbei Atom and how it compares to the Jmgo N1? Ta
Hey! Unfortunately I'm not very educated on projectors and don't really know what to get here:
My budget is about 500, 600 tops. I want the projector to be:
- 1080p
- able to run Netflix, Disney+, TH-cam and Prime by itself
- able to easily project onto the ceiling and wall
- have good enough sound by itself, so I don't need any external audio
Could you throw me your recommendation? (: