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5.0 out of 5 starsDetailed list of pros and cons from my perspective.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020
Summary: it’s expensive, but you get some amazing tech that reminds me of those old Apple days. You get what you pay for and then some for sure! Absolutely love this projector!!!!
Let me first start by saying I love piko projectors and have purchased several over the years. The technology has constantly surprised me since the day I first got one. When I found the view sonic m1 projector (older model) a few years back I instantly fell in love. However it was lacking in picture quality and brightness. The focus wheel would get loose over time and my remote snapped from repetitive use due to its thin frame.
Here’s a simplified list of my thoughts on this projector.
Pros:
• True 1920 x 1080p resolution. It’s so clear it almost feels like 4K due to the lack of a pixel border.
• Bright 1200 lumens is enough to cast clearly in a dark room with indirect sunlight. At nighttime the image is so bright, the screen glows the surrounding walls as a normal monitor or tv would.
• The speakers are good, but of course they are not studio grade. The base is non existent but it can get loud with out distorting. I’d say they are better then a iPhone but not as good as a Bose speaker.
• noise is perfect. The unit is so quiet and I mean quiet. It virtually is silent compared to my laptop or a console.
• the menus are well designed and navigation is a treat.
• the auto focus feature is perfect. The remote also has a refocus button.
• key store adjust is also great. It had horizontal and vertical adjustment. You can also edit the four corners of the screen to stretch it perfectly, but keep in mind this will cause a small time delay as the projector processes and distorts the image.
• the remote is small but dense and feels very high quality. The buttons are clicky not mushy and don’t have a rubber Finish but a matte finish
• Connecting to WiFi allows you to use your phone to broadcast. I found this a useful feature but I already have a chrome cast and a Apple TV. I did not notice that much lag.
• sturdy build quality and stand to prop it up correctly at any angle.
Cons:
Honestly there are not many.
• The price. At 700$ (tax) it’s a pritty big pill to swallow at first. However you fully get what you pay for.
• Video ghosting. It’s not a huge issue but while playing certain games I noticed a small blur outline around moving objects. It’s hardly noticeable in movies but in video games it’s detectable but not distracting.
• key stone correction ( corner distorting) causes the projector to lag at 0.1 seconds or so. It’s to a point where you can notice it while gaming. This is a easy fix luckily, just don’t use the setting to stretch the edges.
• no portable battery. Unlike most piko projectors this model does not have a battery. It makes sense because it’s a new breed of piko projectors that is more designed for a home theater. I’ve read it can be powered by a backup battery but I haven’t verified that personally.
• micro sd card slot can’t read 64 gb cards or higher
• the onboard media center software is basically bootleg Asian bloatware. It’s not a showcases feature but it’s worth noting.
Final thoughts. For the price I can’t imagine a better projector. For my room my projector has become a daily use item. If your in the market for a projector like the m1 projector but want quality over mobility and afford it, be sure to pick this up! There are many many bad projectors out there that lie about the specks or sacrifice quality. Hope this review helped!! 👌🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻🤘🏻
