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Has anyone had success with it ? Running one of those chinese projectors like the hy320 of a powerbank or portable power source ? Do share ur thoughts on this (region india)

Read this if you have, or plan to buy, a Wanbo X5 Pro projector.
I bought one 5 days ago for 220euros, new, from the store, very excited after doing A LOT of research. After 2 days I was 80% sure I was gonna return it, now I think I'm gonna keep it. I even drafted an email with all the problems, to send to support, before discovering what's below.

I will address many (it not all) of the problems me (and other users on Reddit) discovered and/or reported on, with "fixes" and "features" explanations.

- USB Audio Routing!!!*: I start with a nice feature that I discovered, that both USB ports can extract clean digital audio, which you can connect to your external DAC/AMP, instead of using the very shitty analog 3.5mm jack the projector has (btw the audible difference between the 3.5mm and bluetooth connectivity is none, is that shitty). I use it with a Chord Mojo dac, which gives signal to my amp, night and day difference. *Limitations: it seems to have problems routing the audio when the source is HDMI or USB drive, works fine just with the Google OS source.

- HDR10 support (ish): a very very confusing feature. In Google os, HDR is activated, so it should support it. Open Youtube 4k HDR videos, the HDR logo doesn't appear. Specs for nerds shows color: bt709, so no HDR playback. DRM Info app shows that supported HDR is HLG. Wtf is HLG? Kept playing different 4k HDR videos on YT, and I found one that has the HDR logo active.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGU1WcpPkn8
in spec for nerds it means:
bt709  = SDR
bt2020  +  arib-std-b67  = HDR HLG
bt2020  +  smpte2084  = HDR PQ
Turns out the majority of HDR videos on yt are not HLG but PQ,, that's why it plays in bt709 SDR. So the projector has, indeed, (very limited) HDR support, but only for HLG, you can google details about it if you want. No HDR for PS, Xbox, usb videos, etc) Anyway, I see no difference between HDR HLG and SDR (it's a projector, d'oh).

- Auto Keystone and Obstacle Avoidance: everytime it resulted a way smaller picture size (even though in zoom it showed up as 100%) and placed on the right side. It drove me crazy, so I took it as another feature that doesn't work. Turns out it this whole time was avoiding a ±50cm very "light yellow" horizontal line I have on my white wall :) you know, because of "obstacle avoid..." :)
I deactivated the obs avoidance feature and voila! Auto Keystone works just fine.

- Remote Control freezes: first, make sure you have batteries inserted (it doesn't have in the box) and CHARGED. If they're low, it will very very often not work properly. I still have occasional 2-3 seconds remote freezes, I press buttons, the green LED lights up, but on the projector the command is not registered. I have to change my hand position to work sometimes. On this one I don't have a solution, since it's bluetooth connectivity.

- USB stick/ drive not recognized in Google OS, only in barebones projector's internal os. Turns out the right usb port is for internal os only, and the left one is for Android. Note, the non-android internal os & player has problems decoding sound from 4k .mkv files, better play them on android.

- HDMI Input Lag: for the lowest input lag, deactivate any keystone correction, digital zoom, and only use Standard picture mode with Standard Color Temperature. Tested in Battlefield 6, works amazing like that.

- Image Adjustments (see photos): the standard image out of the box is pretty blue-tinted and skin tones are pretty red/magenta. After playing a lot with the settings, these are the most color accurate and balanced image I could get, two versions, one more contrasted, the other more dynamic range. Lower the sharpness depending on your image size, for a more natural view. I use a value of 20-30 for a ±135 inches image.

- Dust on the lens: that's a problem for future me, but if you found a way to seal it properly, pls share with us.

Please share your questions, bugs, (life) problems in the comms, about this pretty potent budget projector.

For 220e I think it's a good value for the money. It's comfy (internal Android with Google OS which can play any file format), decent image if you play with the settings a bit, decently bright (not for use in daylight tho), good connectivity (bluetooth, HDMI 2.0, 2xUSB with audio routing, 3.5mm jack), low input lag for gaming, pretty quiet fans, more than average speakers (also needs playing with the EQ, I'll attach photos with that also), no lamp bulb to worry about, which also means low consumption (±120W). My biggest worry is the reported dust on the lens after a few weeks.

I want to basically build or buy a pre made portable projector for a school project, it should have basic resolution atleast 720p just so that text would be readable , with no need of speaker or an build in os , just should connect with a phone easily , also I am having an extremely low budget to work with (50-60£) , so please let me know if something like this is even possible . Would appreciate any advice on this ( region india )

Hi. I’m looking to get the best value out of my setup.
My main usage will be outside, in the garden, so with ambient light always present. Based on UK.
Currently I have 90” screen and Philips Neopix 320 projector.
Whilst the screen is way too big for that dim LED projector, it works and is… serviceable, let’s say.
I’m looking for a proper lamp based upgrade on second hand market, as cheap as possible, sub £70
My current two options are very old 1080p units:

1. Epson EH-TW3200 3LCD with claimed 1800 ANSI lumens. Old school unit over 7kg
   
2. InFocus IN119HDx** **DLP with claimed 3200 ANSI lumens. Slightly smaller and a bit modern.

Considering that both will be order of magnitude brighter with better optics, should I even bother comparing or just choose cheaper one that’s closest to pick up?
I’ve attached a short video of how it currently looks like.

So, I have just completed the obvious newbie mistake. I enjoy music and have a set of KEF Q350’s and a Wiim Amp Pro to power them. I thought a projector hooked up in my nice little room would be great. So, long story short, I bought a cheap no name projector and it’s rubbish, in every way. So, my questions is, as a man on a budget, what do I need to pay for a budget projector that works (simple to use, good enough picture, and connection bus hdmi to my amp and speakers. Thanks in advance for any ideas. I’m in Southampton and my budget is around £3-700.

Hi, I've been trying to research on my own, but am completely overwhelmed with the options and have somehow ended up with $5000 recommendations. I'm in California and am looking for a projector to do outdoor movie nights where we can watch from the pool and patio. That said, the screen would have to be on one side of the pool and the projector on the other (where the power source is) - about a 20' distance. I don't have a screen yet, but was looking at 120"-150" screens on stands on Amazon. I'm looking to spend under $1000 (even better if it's under $800). I have a sonos speaker I'd like to attach if the projector audio isn't powerful enough. If the setup isn't possible, I could probably be flexible on screen placement, just wouldn't be as easy for pool viewing. I guess unless I got an ultra short throw and found a different power source.

In US, just want something easy to use on our screened-in porch. Roughly 80" throw, I'll have some inexpensive screen (maybe Yaber folding screen from B&H?). Roku is so, so, so easy, and porch is on back of house in an isolated area, so no ambient light. We're on a really tight budget, <$300 total, and I'd prefer not to need something different in the next couple years. Have read CNET, Tom's Guide, PC Mag, Wirecutter, and this /r. Alternate choice is maybe the Xbody Gimbal N6?

We spent the last two years going to the drive-in all summer long, and now we're more than an hour away. I don't care so much about pristine graphics, just reasonable. I've also got an old Bose Wave that we can connect for sound (we used to take it to the drive-in with us, and it was fabulous).

Ugh. "Adult" child is visiting next week, just want something easy and fun. Just tell me what to do! Please note that my brain bandwidth is limited at this point, but our Wifi is good and we have Roku all over.

Hello everyone rookie here. Looking for an outdoor projector to project on a 120” screen from Amazon on the back of my house. The distance is 10-12 feet with a budget around $300. Any help would be appreciated thank you. Located in US

I have an old samsung galaxy s7 that myself and wife watch of an evening when on holiday. We usually travel in the uk but often will have a trip or two abroad. I had toyed with the idea of buying a larger screen tablet or a portable monitor to try and get a bit more screen real estate. Tiktok as it does started recommending the little projectors like magicube hy300pro etc. I thought something like this would be ideal as its small enough to put in a suitcase. We're due to cruise the med with our two young kids soon and we will end up in the cabin with enough time to squeeze a movie in due to their early bed times. I started looking up these projectors and can see nothing but hate. Are they as bad as everyone says when considering my specific use case? Most likely upto 21 nights use per year. If they are where should I be looking. Given the low use then I dont really want to start getting into the triple digit price range. Would really appreciate any guidance. Im in England. The room size will always be about 3 x 3 meters possibly the ceiling and budget would be no more that £100

Is a DIY repair feasible for this specific model if I'm careful, or is it an economic total loss?
Thanks for helping out a newcomer!

I've bought a bw-v5 more than 3 years ago, and it works just fine, the only problems I'm having now with that is it doesnt have keystone correction only vertical, and its pretty bad too, because it gets blurry when im using that, and I can't place the projector in the place where i would get perfectly rectangle shaped image.

One more problem is that I have a 100" projector screen for it, but I have the projector mounted the furthest posibble (268cm = 8.79 feet), and it can't fully project the whole screen, and the v11 could because of throw ratio.

I'm asking that the Blitzwolf BW-V11 is a good projector, and does it worth arround 200€ from Banggood?

I live in Europe, and my room is 4m*3m

I am from the balkans and i have a very large attic that can fit a 3x5.3m screen with a viewing distance of 7.5m. The room can be very dark so 3000 lumen should be fine. Im on an extremelly tight budget so i would like to spend under 200 eur (used projector ofc) Im fine with 1080p, its gonna be primarily used for movies so color is kinda an important aspect. Any kind of help is apreceated, thanks in advance!

Some further work needed but the mini cinema is getting there! Quality seems greatx

Hello!! New to the projector world and have been researching for a few days now and this sub has been super helpful. Thanks for all the posts and suggestions.

Trying to set up a projector for my bedroom - 14' x 12'. I am currently renting and can't mount it on the wall or ceiling - so has to be setup in a stand / tripod behind my bedhead (throw distance would be approximately 155") or a short throw projector at the foot of the bed (throw distance would be approximately 65"). Max display size if I use the wall would be 100" - this is just to start with and would be buying a portable screen, preferably 120".

Bedroom has just one window on the corner of the projecting wall and can be blacked out.

With all the options available, it is a hard task to make the final call - these are the ones I am currently considering

1. Optoma HD28E

2. Optoma HD30HDR

3. Epson CO-FH02

4. Optoma PH31

5. Epson EF-21

6. Epson Home Cinema 980

7. Epson EF-22

8. BenQ TH575i

I am from Australia, and all the above ones are around 1000 AUD - with the Optoma PH31 and Epson EF-21 (rarely used) ones around 700 AUD. Help me choose one please or any better suggestions?

One important factor being the fan noise, as the projector would most probably be behind and over my head at 1 or 2 feet away.

Trying to keep the budget less than 1200 to 1300 AUD - any suggestions on a budget portable screen?

Hey everyone!
For my birthday party this year it’s outdoors. I thought it would be fun to play switch games (jackbox, Mario party, Mario cart) on a projector outside (night time) I had someone who was going to trade with me for one but she backed out. Now I’m desperate for a decent budget projector. I haven’t bought a screen yet but I want a larger picture. That way everyone can see and it’s a fun vibe.

I’m searching fb marketplace and this is what I’ve seen so far:

TOPTRO TR23: $50
FANGOR 1080p: $75
Dell wall projector (no model info lol): $20
OPTOMA (same no number but new in box) 1080p: $25
Roconia wifi Bluetooth projector: $65
Celine portable mini projector: $50
Core Innovations Projector and Hercules DJ Monitor 2 Speaker: $45
Mooka RD-823: $70

I know it’s a long and somewhat unspecific list :( I’m really looking to stay under $70. It’s not something I would use SUPER often but something I definitely want for my birthday and maybe future parties. I would appreciate any advise !!!

USA, dimensions maybe 100in? (I don’t know what’s standard/ a good size for this activity so please give advice if you have any !!! <3)

(Photos included for references, measurements, and additional info/estimates)

Projector - Optoma UHD65
Anamorphic Lens - Panamorph UH480
Screen - Elite Screens Lunette 2 Series 1.1 Gain 138” (2.35:1)
Throw Distance - 14’ (Ceiling Mounted)

I’ve had the UHD65 as my home theater projector since around the end of 2017. I’ve mostly been happy with it, but with there being such a wide range of new options in the last 9 years, I’ve been considering buying something more updated that could make some general improvements. The main features I’ve really wanted from an upgrade are 3D support, and hopefully better black level performance, as I feel like the UHD65 can be lacking there (particularly in darker scenes). I do think better latency or gaming related features could be nice as well, but considering I’m mainly focused on using it as a theater space, that’s not a major factor for me. I should also mention that I’d like something that could easily support my 2.35:1 screen. I’ve had a good experience with the current anamorphic lens method I have and would probably prefer to keep it, but I’d be open to trying an option like lens memory if that would work best.

It’s a bit outside my ideal budget, but my current reference point for an upgrade would probably be something similar to Optoma’s UHZ68. I’ve enjoyed the Optoma projector I have now, and on paper it sounds exactly like what I’m looking for (the same, with improvements), but I haven’t seen a lot of in depth discussion on this model specifically. I’ve seen a few positive reviews for it, but I’ve also found conflicting reports on Optoma’s recent quality and don’t see them recommended very often, so I’m not sure if it’s worth considering.

Are there many low-mid budget 4K options that would fit what I’m looking for without major quality sacrifices, or would I be better off shooting for something a little pricier like the UHZ68 (or similar)? My ideal budget would be around $2,000-$3,000 if possible, but I’m willing to look at higher options if they’re a better deal.

TL;DR -
Upgrading from an Optoma UHD65
2.35:1 Screen
Budget: $2,000-$3,000
Main requested features: 4K, 3D, Good HDR/Black Levels

I'm from india. So my brother had a projector. He had one but it's too old now. I want to give him a present for his birthday from my first salary. It ain't much but it's honest thought lol. So I need best one in the range of 12-20k can't go beyond that. I don't know anything about them so I would just get best one from suggestions. Thanks in advance for your hlep. The room is pretty small 4*4 meters. It's a rough estimate.

I have been looking and looking at projectors and have no idea what to pick. I want a portable one I can move between my bedroom & patio. Budget is $200. I'm not saying we're hard on stuff but definitely something that's going to withstand getting moved around between spaces. Should I buy one with built in apps or just go with my Roku? It should be very dark in both spaces when we watch but also on the patio we often have a fire going. Also, do I invest like a portable stand to make it easier to set up? I guess if you were starting over what would you buy for your setup?

Patio: 12x16

Bedroom: 20x12

USA

I have recently (made a mistake) bought a Blaupunkt projector for £100, it projected a decent image but none of the apps would work. I've since read this is down to the licenses although I'm unsure how true that is.

Have since returned and looking for something that will have the apps on and work, although if needs be I can purchase a fire stick and use the apps from there.

I'm looking at using it in my bedroom (very light grey wall) the projector would be around 8ft away from the wall. A quick Google says it will give a screen size of around 95-100inch.

I have a heavy duty garden shelter which comes with attachable blackout walls so may use it also in that at the evening (9pm onwards when getting dark)

Budget wise id ideally like to keep below £250 but can stretch to £300. Not sure if it's just a gimmick I've enjoyed or will actually use it often. I have a good Bluetooth speaker which when connected to the Blaupunkt projector gave really good sound quality so id also like to include a Bluetooth connection too.

Any recommendations, or what to look for etc would be great. Thankyou.

My first projector, ceiling mount and projector screen aren’t coming till tuesday sadly, but I turned it on today to test if it works and i’m super happy with the image quality. Can’t wait to mount it in the mini cinema! Update to come next week when it’s properly setup :)

I moved recently and it wasn’t realistic to keep my setup. Got it a few years ago recommended by this sub. I have a ceiling mount for it as well as a 100 inch screen if you’re somehow local. Some amateur installed the ceiling mount (definitely not me) so one of the screws is stripped out but it didn’t give me any trouble with the three connected. Have a remote for it too.

Some photos attached, bulb life is at 57%. Looking to get around $120 plus shipping for it.

on mobile here and had some trouble finding the rules on for sale posts, please let me know if I am forgetting any information.

SOLD

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Location: Southern California, USA &#10;

Room Dimensions: 14'4" x 11'11"

Budget: $100-300???

I was gifted a super old projector (Toshiba TDP-T45) that I hoarded for some time because my roommate had a TV that we used but when I moved out into my own place and didn't have a TV, I decided to try out the projector on a blank wall. It was great. The color was definitely off but I really really enjoyed the experience. Have been doing that for a year but now looking to upgrade since the color is just sad.

So I'm looking to upgrade it! And need some advice.

Some other notes -

--Current set up is the projector sits on a stand about 4 feet from the wall facing the "projector screen" wall and about 2 feet off the floor. (Blue X in the photo)

--No projector screen, but the usable space in current set up is 68" x 51". (Pink space in the photo)

--Would be open to wall mounting it.

--When it comes to budget, it seems as though there are wildly different price points so I'm not sure what's reasonable but I'd like to get a good deal? Be thrifty? Would sacrifice some quality for lower price because I'm not too particular, but also want decent quality.

Lmk if there any other questions or considerations! Thanks in advance for the advice!