Mini Projector, Vamvo YG300 Pro Portable Projector Full HD 1080p Supported, Children's Gift, Movie Projector Compatible with iOS/Android Smartphone/Tablet/Laptop/TV Stick

The media could not be loaded. Before we get into it, I want to advise that my rating is based on the quality of the projector at this price point as there is obviously more advanced and expensive projectors on the market but my review is based on a holistic viewpoint.Ok with that out the way, my partner and I tend to chill in our kitchen and tend to use YouTube for cocktail ideas or recipes so instead of always burying ourselves into our phones we thought it would be cool to have a smart TV in the kitchen but then that idea was a little pricey and maybe a little much for just cocktail videos, then eureka! What about a projector?I have no previous hands on experience with projectors so when comparing them on amazon the Vamvo YG300 Pro Video Projector immediately stood out due to the design and excellent price point and I was intrigued by a review which stated they used their Now TV stick in theirs as I have a Google Chromecast which I assumed would work in a similar manner so concluded this would be a great entry level purchase and the decision was made.Straight out the box it was easy to use, very simple and intuitive, small user friendly menu to select language and input source, I immediately tried out my desired setup and input my Chromecast into the HDMI and USB connectors and to my excitement there it was, the Chromecast ambient screensaver projected on my wall. I used my phone to stream a YT cocktail video to my CC and within seconds it was projected onto my wall, the image was a little blurry at first but the projector has a simple focus switch next to the lens and it was quick and simple to make the image clear and sharp.The inbuilt speaker system does the job however as you would imagine at this price point the sound isn’t top quality but it certainly isn’t terrible but if you are planning on making this purchase to have movie nights (I for one are missing that cinema experience) then I would suggest you plug your preferred speaker into the projector using the aux input.This was my setup, in my kitchen we have a Bose Soundtouch 10 which we plugged into the aux and the sound was spot on however I have bought a new Bluetooth speaker for under £15 which I intend on using as a dedicated projector speaker.As you will see from the video, we projected our videos onto our kitchen blinds however a sheet or lovely big plain wall would work the same if not better. We also adjusted the aspect ratio to fit our blinds better but if you have a bigger surface you won’t need to adjust too much apart from the sharpness.This won’t replace a 4k TV so don’t expect certain HD videos or games to look as good as they would on your TV but it works wonderfully if you are streaming something which isn’t filmed in HD such as the 1978 TV show Vega$ or having a retro music video party in your kitchen.So to summarise, if you are looking for a user friendly entry level projector which is fun and won’t break the bank but produces the goods then I would highly recommend investing in the Vamvo YG300 Pro Video Projector

I expect that this product is the best possible version of what can exist at the advertised price point (65 gbp at time of purchase) [EDIT: dust may be a problem - see later]. The projected image is clear and vibrant, even at 2pm in the afternoon and a projection distance of 3m+ (provided one draws the curtains). The sound from the projector is adequate but quiet - external speakers will probably be needed for most use-cases. [EDIT: volume controls on remote are easy to miss - sound go much louder than it comes out-of-box]. Pictures and videos in other "top reviews" accurately reflect my experience with the product.New to projectors? Read this section:This was my first experience with a projector, so I'll share what surprised me about the experience. Projectors need to run fans to keep from burning out - these fans can be quite noisy, so plan to buy external speakers. Projectors have a lot of wires running in/out of them - power cable, HDMI, speakers - the projector may be small, but these wires all take up space. Plan ahead to know what your setup will look like prior to purchase. Projectors will often have lower (or more noticeable) resolution - don't expect this to give you a 4K resolution image on a 150" screen.What functionality does this product lack?It has an SD card slot, but be aware (1) the SD card goes in 'upside down' from what I would have expected and (2) its support for video file formats is incomplete and inconsistent - it does not seem to support m4v files, and only some of my mp4 files were able to be read.It does not have a "tilt adjust" feature - if you want your image centered at 5ft, you will want to have your projector elevated to the same height.Durability/LongevityThis review is dated to Christmas 2020. If the product fails, I will report back - until then, this report attests that the product is still in excellent working condition.EDIT: within two weeks of use, significant portions of the viewing area were marred by dark blotches. These were due to dust on interior optical components. It is unclear whether the dust was drawn in by the fan (i.e. inadequate filtering) or if it was present in the original condition (i.e. dusty factory conditions). I suspect the latter, but cannot be sure. It is possible (but difficult) to take the projector top off (the white part) and clean out the interior using an air duster - this resolves the problem. I will report back if regular maintenance is required. If I can test and confirm that another projector at a similar price-point that does not suffer this problem, I will report back with a recommendation.EDIT: Dust does appear to be a consistent issue, in my experience - you either need to clean it out every two weeks or so or else learn to live with it (I am happy with the latter approach). I suspect - but do not know - that it is difficult to have an adequate filter without a much stronger (more expensive) fan. As such, my overall rating still stands - I suspect that this is a good product for its price-point, and I am happy with its performance for my purposes.Closing notesI am very happy with this projector. Would buy again, and would recommend to friends and family. Well priced for a Christmas or Birthday gift - but plan ahead for wiring/speakers/setup.edit: I will refrain from making recommendations on specific projectors until I can confirm a model with no dust issues.

I got this projector to use in my home, just to watch movies in the bedroom. I already have a large one for the larger halls, but it’s a little too big to store in my little office cupboard. The projector is a neat size, you can see in my photo where I am carrying it. I have out my hand over it as a size comparison. I tried to use the projector for my phone and jt worked perfectly (with the HDMI to USBc connector).I was really pleased, because I had almost been afraid to try it. The instructions are really simple, just plug it on and go.I was surprised, considering the size of the projector that the picture was decent quality. I played YouTube videos on it and it looked great. There’s great sound too, but I personally prefer to use my Bluetooth speakers for a home cinema effect.There’s a lever on the side to adjust the focus, couldn’t be simpler too.I wish brightness could be adjusted cus it can get a little dark even when the original picture is bright and well lit, but all I’m all I am pleased with my new projector, I’m glad I bought it.