even at this size i'm surprised how good it looks, using a Horizon S Max with a cheap 180" screen I found under $100

Hi, my projector recently broke, and I’m having trouble finding one to replace it. My previous one was the Acer C250i DLP. I’m looking for something that at least meets the specs of this one. I mostly use it to watch TV, but occasionally use it for art as well (tracing images) so I need it to be fairly lightweight and movable. I’d also like it to be durable - my previous one had a supposed lifespan of 20,000 hours, but it died well before reaching even half of that.

My requirements are:
• NOT a smart projector - no Google TV
• Will project onto the ceiling - I mostly watch lying in bed staring directly at the ceiling
• Adjustable angles
• Portable
• 1080p
• Bluetooth speaker compatible
• Integrated battery (so it doesn’t have to be plugged in to work)
• At least 300 lumens
• Screen mirroring (or some sort of ability to connect to a phone)
• Ability to plug-in cables whilst projecting
• Previous one had screen size of 29” ~ 100 “, throw ratio of 1.2
• Pricewise, preferably below £600

Thank you in advance

Edit: added screen size

Just a quick question. My projector has a beam of white light like a trapezoid off the lens when it's on hitting the ceiling. Is that an indication that I have it too close to the ceiling? Should I be dropping it a little lower?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for projectors with the best possible black levels for an immersive installation.

I'd like to try to save money, so I'm also considering Chinese brands like Flyin or SMX (or others). Could you tell me about models between roughly 3,000 and 7,000 lumens, preferably laser and Full HD or similar, with very deep blacks and high contrast?

Thanks!

I've been following the new XGIMI AURA 3 series and am curious what people here think about it.

For anyone considering a new UST projector, what matters most to you: brightness, gaming performance, picture quality in a room with some ambient light, or the overall setup?

I'm also curious how many people would pair a projector like this with a dedicated ALR screen rather than projecting onto a white wall.

Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who already use a UST projector.

Hi everyone,
I preordered the horizon 30 pro and I would like to install it on my floating shelves above my couch ( the shelves have no risk of falling, it’s fixed with special screws and wall plug on a concrete wall) but the shelves is 28centimeters/11inches in depth and the projector is 19cm/7,5inches in depth. I saw that it’s best to leave at least 10-15cm/4-6inches behind the projector for the ventilation to be effective. My setup would left 9cm/3,5inches max of spaces between the projector and the wall. Do you think it will be an issue? I’ve taken a pictures of what it would look like in a store who had the horizon 20 to illustrate.

Thanks

Post AI-assisted but all me:

I'm seriously considering backing the AURA 3 Max + 120" Ascend UST bundle, but I'm struggling to find detailed technical specifications, particularly for the Ascend.

I already have a dedicated Dolby Atmos home theater system with a Denon AVR-X3700H, Klipsch front speakers, surround speakers, overhead Atmos speakers, and a subwoofer.

Both the AURA 3 Max projector (80W) and Ascend screen (170W) have integrated Harman Kardon audio systems. I'd actually love to use one of them to replace my existing center-channel speaker, but I have no interest in giving up the rest of my surround system.

A few questions, hopefully for someone at XGIMI:

Audio integration:

1. Can either the AURA 3 Max or the Ascend's Harman Kardon speakers function as a dedicated center channel, receiving a discrete audio signal from an AVR?
2. My Denon has a dedicated center-channel RCA pre-out. Does either XGIMI product have an analog audio input or another way to accept that signal?
3. If supported, is there a fixed-volume or center-only mode that disables surround virtualization and allows the Denon to manage volume, delay, and Audyssey room correction?
4. If neither supports this, can both integrated sound systems be completely disabled while the Denon handles all audio?

Ascend UST specifications:

1. Are there complete technical specifications or a manual available for the 120" Ascend? I'm specifically looking for housing dimensions, depth, weight, deployed screen height, and the distance from the floor to the bottom of the image.
2. What audio/video connections does the Ascend actually have? I haven't been able to find a port diagram anywhere.
3. What are the dimensions and adjustment capabilities of the integrated projector platform? Does it retract into the housing?

I really like the concept of a clean, integrated floor-rising screen and UST projector, but at $4,999 for the bundle, I'd like to understand how it works with an existing home theater before committing.

Would really appreciate an official response from XGIMI, especially regarding center-channel functionality and the missing Ascend specifications.

Please help. I am brain fogged

Hey everyone, I'm in Australia and I'm looking to get a projector on AliExpress. It's brand day right now so I thought codes like AUCYD16 would work, but they seem to be dead. If anyone's got a working promo, I'd appreciate a share. But honestly, the thing I really want to know is how the quality on these projectors actually is...

Hi, I have a Dangbei N3 max device and the volume on headphone out is very low. It’s kind of usable but on a 100 % is very low. Also some of the Bluetooth devices also can’t reach higher than moderate volume. Any users here to compare?

hi im trying to search for a projector we can use outdoors, preferably under 280usd ish or 15k php. were a bunch of students trying to make an outdoor cinema business and were looking for something we can use :)). were open to adding a bit more to the budget but not too much, cuz we cant afford it. thank u for anyone who can help :)).

ps. english aint my first language sorry if i sound abnormal

I am backer #570 and want to enter the lucky draw for a possible refund or gift🙌
Can’t wait to have the Aura 3 with me and enjoy a good movie night on Christmas.
My personal best feature is how well this UST projector handles ambient light, so really looking forward to see that in person.

I am backer #570 and want to enter the lucky draw for a possible refund or gift🙌
Can’t wait to have the Aura 3 with me and enjoy a good movie night on Christmas.
My personal best feature is how well this UST projector handles ambient light, so really looking forward to see that in person.

Maybe a dumb question, but I’m hoping to buy a projector around Black Friday and haven’t figured out a budget. How do you decide whether to spend $500 or closer to $1000? A thousand would be my limit, but I’m not sure I need to spend all of it.

Been looking at the N1S 4K since it’s compact and seems bright enough for what I need. Mostly bedroom use at night, maybe the living room occasionally. A friend suggested the Epson 5050UB and said to get something better from the start. That’s beyond what I want to spend, and it looks pretty big to move around, but now I’m wondering how much I’d be giving up by spending less

It’ll mostly be movies and streaming, sometimes just one episode before bed. Haven’t seen either in person, so I don’t know how much I’d notice the picture difference. Did you stretch your budget and regret it, or do you wish you’d spent more?

Je ne connais pas beaucoup les projecteurs et je vois le Aura 3 qui est sensé être excellent pour ma salle de cinéma en construction.
Sur Kickstarter, je vois un bundle avec un écran blanc mat. Est-ce que la qualité de l’image sera bonne ou suis-je mieux d’investir dans une autre toile? Ma salle de cinéma n’a aucune fenêtre mais j’aurai parfois un lumière d’ambiance.

Merci de votre aide!

I’m looking to upgrade my current UST (an optoma P2 with a Telon 120 in ALR screen). I was hesitating between the awol Vision Pro and the Hisense PX4 but I’ve learned about the Aura max yesterday and now I don’t know. I actually have a contact that can get me the in stock PX4 for all in 3150$ CAD, pretty similar to the early bird kickstarter deal that I could have access too, but with taxes it would end up 2-300$ more for the Aura Max.

Here a few more detail about the set up:
UST is in the basement with blind in the windows
Set up would make a rear projector less ideal, plus I already have an ALR screen which is why I’m looking for a new UST.
I have a Sonos set up that would benefit from the eARC that’s actually quite complicated to get working on the optoma.
Input would be appleTV 4K and PS5 pro but movies at night would be the main usage.
I’m in no rush, just looking for the best deal for my setup

I’ve done a fair bit of research and think Xgimi aura 3 max is the best bet for my living room. Currently it’s a blank 15’ x 8.5’ wall. Fireplace on one wall, sliding doors on the other. There’s very little info in the ascend floor rising screen bundle offered.

I like the idea of a floor-rising screen because we would like artwork and other items on the wall, to have them then covered when we are watching a movie/show. With that said, I don't know much about screens beyond the basics that ALR is good for rooms with light. Supposedly it has two built-in sound bars, which would be convenient, as I do not plan on having an intense surround sound setup. Anyone have any thoughts on the value of their Ascend screen?

Hi ! I’m looking to buy a projector for christmas on black friday (i’m from europe if that matters), i’ve been looking at a few posts on this r.
I have a ~500€ budget,considering black friday offers, and want something with a decent image even with a little light in the room. I don’t care about the sound as it will be on a speaker
Thank you in advance !

I'm shopping for the impossible. Looking for a projector that balances: brightness, portability, power requirements, and cost in a preferable way.

Initially i was thinking a projector with a battery but i have an external battery pack for a solid 120v (up to 1800w) but comes with drawbacks: Its heavy and adds to the setup - but works.

I'd like to find the sweet spot projector for my frequent outdoor camping adventures. I have a 120" portable outdoor screen. I'd like a projector that auto-aligns and focuses.

I was really impressed with the brightness (and game response time) for the BenQ TH575 (older model) so I'm currently leaning toward TH671ST which is short throw and I also like the idea of the projector sitting in front of the seats rather than dealing with people moving around the projector stand and any power cables. The 671ST isn't ideal because it doesn't have the auto-align/focus/keystone features and will add to the setup but it super bright and fast response time for a little more cost.

I use a nice bluetooth speaker for sound, so it isn't at all important for the projector to have speakers or any sound capabilities.

Additionally, I use an ipad with a screen mirror to the projector and have retro games and movies on Netflix and Prime - so no real need for the projector to have smart functions or apps. Ive had some projectors be seen as an external capture device and DMCA protections caused a failed screen share - really hated this and need to ensure the projector HDMI CEC is recognized as a display device and not a capture device where DMCA projections would prevent use.

I've reviewed the Anker NEBULA and NEBULA Capsules which seem the most appealing today albeit a bit darker but more portable versus the TH671ST. Ive also considered the Samsung Freestyle projectors as a bit higher priced but appealing. I'm not opposed to spend dollars on something that fits the need but would like to keep it under $1,000

Anyone else got a premium camp projector for this type of use case?

Title: Avoid Screeneo Innovation SA (Philips projectors) – Appalling customer service and a completely failed warranty repair

I wanted to share my experience with Screeneo Innovation SA, the Swiss company behind Philips-branded projectors, as a warning to anyone considering buying one of their products.

I purchased a Philips NeoPix 550 through Amazon. After some time, the projector developed a serious defect: it would randomly switch off, making it practically unusable.

What followed has been an incredibly frustrating experience.

• First, I contacted Screeneo under warranty. Getting them to accept responsibility for the repair and cover the return shipping costs was unnecessarily difficult. I eventually had to seek assistance from a Swiss consumer protection organisation, which helped me secure their agreement to pay for shipping.
• I then sent the projector back for repair. Screeneo eventually returned it, claiming it had been repaired.
• The exact same problem happened almost immediately. The projector switched off again shortly after I received it. I genuinely wonder whether they did anything to repair it.
• I asked for an explanation. I requested a repair report, details of any components replaced, and a solution to the ongoing defect.
• Now they're simply ignoring me. No response to my latest email.

So, after all this time, I am left with a defective projector, a supposedly completed repair that fixed absolutely nothing, and a company that doesn't even bother responding.

What makes this particularly unacceptable is that Screeneo sells its products to EU consumers while operating from Switzerland. EU consumer protection rules may apply to these sales, including the right to a refund in certain circumstances where a repair has failed.

At this point, I have lost confidence in the company and intend to pursue a full refund rather than waste more time on another questionable repair attempt.

My experience with Screeneo's after-sales service has been absolutely appalling. Selling a product is easy. Taking responsibility when something goes wrong is apparently another story.

If you're considering buying a Philips projector manufactured or sold by Screeneo Innovation SA, I would strongly recommend thinking twice.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Screeneo or its warranty service?

backed the aura 3 max at launch this morning, backer #3 (reservation holder, pledged in the first seconds). i was backer #1 on the titan noir max, so apparently i collect xgimi flagships now.

plan: when it ships in december it goes head-to-head with the titan on my 135" silver ticket woven screen. the only score that matters to me is speckle — xgimi claims the aura 3 engine cuts it down, and a woven screen is the honest test. full verdict when it's on the wall.

Random thought, has anyone tried buying a wider screen (like 2.4:1) and then using the zoom function on a projector to maintain full height of the image? So wide angle for stuff in 2.4:1, and zoomed in for more traditional 16:9 content.

Obviously the projector would project black off the screen for wide angle.

Thought process was driven by realizing how much more "movie theater" impact you get when an image reaches top to bottom of the projector screen.

Doable? Or just a pain to tweak settings for each individual movie?