9/5/2023 0 Comments Viewsonic 4k projector![]() Ports: HDMI x1, USB-C x1, USB-A x1, Headphone x1 Still, if it’s portability you’re after, this one is among the best. The main compromises? The resolution is lower than HD which is disappointing by today’s standards, and the battery life won’t stretch much past longer films like The Irishman. We found it surprisingly rugged too, meaning it can sit in your backpack as you hike to your outdoor theatre. It’s small enough to grab one-handed, roughly the size of a large can of beer (so, literally pint-sized) and about as light as a packet of pasta. It includes Android TV for access to thousands of apps including YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+, as well as Chromecast and wired HDMI and USB-C connections. Look, if you’re after one super tiny device to do it all, you can’t go wrong with the Anker Nebula Capsule II, which is a lot more affordable and petite than anything else on our list. It’s a bit more expensive than our top pick, but the extra features make it worth it. But this is great as an option for external connectivity with its HDMI and USB ports ( add a streaming stick to sort the Netflix issue), and we love its reliable autofocus and auto-keystone. It’s a shame that you can’t get Netflix on the otherwise capable Android TV interface, and the audio via Bluetooth doesn’t get all that loud. It’s also a top pick for outdoor use because it has a handy kickstand and a tripod mount, it can project a bigger Full HD picture than most portable models, and it has some impressive 5W internal speakers that’ll help immerse you in whatever film or show you’re watching. We used it to watch movies both with the curtains drawn and not, and can attest that it gets bright enough to deal with a lot of ambient light. ![]() ![]() That should be more than enough for a viewing party on a summer night. When on mains power, the Halo+ delivers an impressive 900 lumens, and you’ll still get 600 lumens when it runs on its battery (which will go for a solid two hours, FYI). When it comes to using a portable projector outdoors, even in the evening light, you’ll want a bit more brightness than many of the models on our list can deliver. Power: Mains power (and USB-C power bank support) We also like that this comes in a couple of different fetching colours (white, beige, pink and green), but we’d skip the protective skins, they’re too tight to get on and off. Samsung offers a list of compatible models, and we’d recommend something like this 60W Anker PD charger that we’ve used for longer trips and laptop recharging on the go. You can link it up with Samsung’s own Freestyle Battery Base (£159) or with a bigger third-party power bank with a minimum of 50W charging speeds. It’s a bit of a shame that this doesn’t have a built-in battery, which affects how portable it is. The Samsung interface will be familiar to anyone that’s used a smart TV from the brand too. On test, we used it to stream Thor: Love and Thunder via Disney+ and while we had a couple of focusing issues during setup, those were resolved when we stopped trying to make the image smaller (making this a bit more suitable for a larger room or a 100-inch screen). We like its sleek look, and how it supports HDR, delivers 360-degree sound, is compatible with Bixby, Alexa and Google Assistant, and has Samsung’s Tizen smart telly platform. ![]() It’s compact compared to other projectors offering the same 1080p resolution, and we think it’s a versatile package that excels for indoor viewing in darker conditions or as a small model to bring on your travels. The price has dropped, though, and its new RRP is £699 (and we’ve seen it down to £499), making it a much more tempting option that outperforms rivals going for just as much. We’ve got to admit that when Samsung’s Freestyle came out with an almost £1,000 price tag, we weren’t quite convinced that it lived up to that high cost. It has a built-in stand that flips out to give you more control on the viewing angle, and weighs a kilo so isn’t too difficult to pop in the car or tuck under your arm to take with you elsewhere – it’s just not as simple as the beer can-sized Capsule below. We found it easy to move around the home, packing up quickly and setting up in a new environment within a few minutes. This means you don’t have to worry about bringing a streaming stick with you (although you can connect one) to get your favourite sports or movies, and you can mirror content from your smartphone through Chromecast and via a dedicated app. You’re getting Full HD image quality at a sensible price, and it has plenty of pre-installed apps via Android TV. Overall, we reckon Anker’s Nebula Solar is the top option for most buyers looking for a portable projector. ![]()
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