Update After 3 Months
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Still a great projector but missing some key features. I’ve been assured by customer support that it will be fixed.
Biggest issue – the projector does not turn on with the remote, even if it remains plugged in.
Other minor issues:
– When the battery is dead, the projector needs to charge for a few minutes before it can turn on
– The software is sluggish whenever the projector starts
Besides that, it’s still great. And the customer support has been helpful. Hopefully, these issues get fixed soon.
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I did a lot of research before picking this up and I can confidently say that this projector is one of the best in its class.
Pros:
– Battery Life: It is so convenient. Especially because it’s built in. It just makes life so much easier, especially when setting up. I’m no longer limited by outlets when setting things up. And battery life is more than decent. Almost never have to think about it.
– Picture: It looks good 🙂 I like the keystoning. Can be a little off sometimes, but just jiggle the projector and it usually corrects. Works decently in lit rooms, and great in the dark.
– Sound: Very decent, especially for its form factor.
– GTV, WiFi, and Remote: It’s just so convenient to have it all in one place, and not have to carry around a chromecast or something. And it’s fast!
– Gimbal: It’s not a tripod, but I’m happy that it’s built in.
But it’s not perfect
Cons:
– Remote can’t turn it off when powered off: This one is an annoying. As far as I can tell, when the projector fully powers off, the remote cannot turn it back on. I can understand this behavior when on battery, but it also doesn’t work when the projector is plugged in. This is annoying and I hope it gets fixed soon.
– Carrying Case: it’s decent but bulky. I wish it was slimmer and smaller. It does a good job of protecting the projector though.
– Bluetooth only mode can only be turned on from the projector settings. This makes it extremely annoying to use as a portable speaker, because you need to turn on the projector beam, go to settings, and then turn off the projector beam.
– 3D mode: I have not been able to get it to work at all.
I hope these issues get fixed with firmware updates.
But even with that, I really think that this projector is the best in its class for 2024. I’ve tested it directly against the XGimi Mogo 3 Pro, and this does everything I need better. And the price is decent. I recommend
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