I Bought A REAL Budget Projector for $69 - Was It Any Good?

So I bought 3 projectors priced under $200 including the Auking Mini Projector for $69, Goodee G500, and Vivibright D5000. Can a budget pico projector be the best budget projector? Well today we're going to find out.
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[@bingdong8571]

The only home theater projector reviewer left that doesnt compare the reviewed projector to their automobile priced jvc projector, APPRECIATED

[@snake4342001]

Bought the same model and use it to transfer images onto canvas or panels for oil painting. I'm happy with it. Cool video

[@tahaanass3097]

Great idea

[@staceygrimes4107]

Looking for an affordable one for art. Will it work with an iPhone?

[@snake4342001]

@@staceygrimes4107 yes, inside is a instruction booklet that shows what adapter is needed to use with an iphone or an android. I only use HDMI to laptop (pc) .

[@peachpotter]

Hi will this also reduce an image if you want to trace something from your phone (if you move it closer to the canvas will the image project smaller on the canvas) ? Sorry if this is a stupid question

[@peachpotter]

@snake4342001 hi will this reduce an image I want to trace from iPhone on to canvas if I move the projector closer to the canvas ? How’s the focus ?

[@gooftickle]

I bought one of the Aukey projectors about 5 years ago to enable my friends and I to watch movies whilst on holiday. I was never expecting anything spectacular out of it given the price but I've found that it serves the purpose perfectly well. We don't particularly need fantastic image quality for our use case and since we're normally using it late at night it doesn't have to be especially bright either. Overall, if cheap and cheerful is what you're after, then I think it's money well spent. Cheers for the video, it's nice to see the other options with a similar price.

[@roguewarr4662]

For young kids room ,these cheap projector would be a lot of fun for them to watch . And would be the start of learning about electronics down the road . Remember your first room tv , stereo radio ,your first cheap receiver.

[@rickeyhargrove7556]

Very good point, something I haven't thought of.

[@killauer]

We use a less expensive projector when we going camping to watch football games or just give the kids something to watch away from the adults around a camp fire without worrying about something expensive getting broken. Its not meant to be perfect but it gets the job done!

[@Belltuck]

I just want to show photos at a wake. I could probably turn off half the lights in the hall but that's it.

[@tracelennon9470]

I'm glad I found this video (and this channel), I was looking for a mini-projector I could use so I could watch movies with my friends at any time. This and a few other videos helped me a lot in figuring out how to make my choice and get the best I can out of a small budget. Cheers!

[@wandersajj6428]

What choice did you make?

[@lukeo7598]

Which one did you get

[@abeltesfaye_]

I just found your channel and subbed instantly!! My God I'm already obsessed with your movie room 😭❤ I've always wanted one and seeing yours inspires me haha. Glad to start following you!

[@BrassMtn]

Great video sir! I appreciate the time and work for this review!

[@Scouten819]

found your videos and they have been a big inspiration in helping me create the home theater of my dreams in my own home lots of verry well laid out information .

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Hope your dream comes true. I have a dream too.

[@witchdoctor88]

It’s cool seeing Chris do low end stuff.

[@johndoe-dj3iy]

@@reviewsmolly9354 the fact that you posted this comment a ridiculous amount of times in reply to so many other comments is just too suspicious I would probably recommend whoever reads this to not try the bextzuby unless they do their research on it first.

[@VielenDank]

I have bought a ViVi Mage Xplore 2 Beamer for 40€ and it have 720P. Perfect for my Home. And it works with Daylight with little loudness. This Performance shocked me.

[@cheetahluv210]

Now you can get native 1080p projectors for $69 now

[@altonkilbourn1595]

His sorry butt just got this to put it down

[@RadioRich100]

Looking at him I would say he stole it.

[@linusoliver2847]

Wow! You really helped me make a decision on which projector to buy. Great info! Thank you!

[@eyhtwozed2606]

Thanks for reviewing this M’baku!

[@ajcool2]

I like this. I'm mad I haven't been getting notifications for your vids. Now I have to play catch up

[@daveslater9141]

Great job, it's always worth that extra bit of time, effort and aforthough, making it aestheticly pleasing as well, goes a long way.

[@ayanami808]

I’m glad I stuck around. Thanks for introducing better alternatives. My man.

[@latisaparker7297]

Thank you I was looking for a good review on different projectors

[@jimcabezola3051]

Excellent review from a person whose reviews I trust! I've always wanted YOUR take on these inexpensive Amazon/Walmart projectors. Mahalo for this video!

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@CT12L]

Great content! I'm thinking of picking up a projector so I'm looking forward to the best projectors of 2021 video

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@LawtonChiles]

I love this - thanks for doing the work

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@douglascoburn]

Really cool video. Always wondered about these types of projectors.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@thomgrlisdebra]

Great job comparing these devices. I am looking to buy a mini projector. This video helps a great deal. Thank you!

[@yemarican]

Thank you very much... that was a very neat review. I appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@luisgonzalez2976]

Thank you so much :) for comparing projectors and suggesting. You definitely went out of your way :)

[@garryhammond3117]

Great comparisons of 'inexpensive' PJs. Thanks!

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@IS-vu3lv]

This video was perfect, appreciate it you got a like and a sub!

[@eddiebieschke4440]

Love your reviews

[@frankez1975]

I was curious about those budget projectors…..great video!

[@joa8783]

thank u for the video it really helped me a lot

[@kylem2010GT]

I have a clone of this projector. It's definitely a great idea to pick one of these up to try out the projector experience and go up from there if you like it! I'm looking to upgrade to some real hardware soon, but I wouldn't have known if I liked projectors without trying this one out first!

[@scott3715]

Great video as always. Super excited for your review on the new Epson LS12000!

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@07GSXR1G]

Good stuff, love the content 👌🏿

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@elenameza1712]

So glad I came on KZbin lol I was just about to buy the cheapest thing without considering color, brightness and noise!

[@LuMichelini]

It's... Definitely worth it. I didn't get exactly this projector, but to get a TV screen big enough to be the same as what these projectors cover, you'd need to spend SO much more. The quality doesn't really matter when you compare it like this. I got a budget projector and it was the best decision I've ever made.

[@jeanp.5929]

I like your comment. Thank you for sharing.

[@IOdele]

What budget projector did you get?

[@N0Xa880iUL]

You are absolutely correct. It works great for watching sports and old movies.

[@LuMichelini]

@@IOdele sorry about the delayed response, I got an Apeman upgraded 1080P

[@Decibel_DJing]

I just bought a used Epson projector with only a couple hundred hours on the lamp for 50 bucks and it looks awesome even at 120 inches during the day, way better option

[@ifihanceo]

Appreciate the vid bro!

[@ronnedj]

Great information thanks.

[@jercubsfan]

Finally!! Thank you for this. Appreciate your recommendations for sub-200 as we can't always spend huge amounts of cash.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@Silverhks]

I enjoyed this Chris. It can be really interesting to get an educated opinion about lower priced options

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@TravisKelleher]

Thanks for the info. Now you have me wanting to spend more money!

[@burakinan7518]

Hi from Turkey. Your videos are awesome.

[@AZACKAL]

Wooo finally thanks for doing this

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@Matty728]

Awesome, video not bad protectors and a nice price range for us normal people ,keep it up love your videos 😀 👍

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@lifeofresilience]

Thank you so much for this! 😃

[@gls_the_company]

great review!

[@djspock5150]

This was a fun video!

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@garygrinkevich6971]

this tech is new to me I was originionally looking into this for presentations and art projects but this stuff is really blowing my mind for how cheap it is.

[@DGaryGrady]

This turned out to be more interesting than I expected. I personally think the quality of an emissive screen (i.e., a regular TV) is so much better than a projected image that the great majority of the time the TV is the better choice, even if you have to sacrifice a little in the way of screen diagonal. (You can always sit a little closer.) But that said, there are obviously times when you need a screen size that only a projector can give you. (The most obvious case being having a bunch of friends over.) It's good to know that for a few hundred dollars you can have an adequate-if-not-great projector and screen for the occasional movie night, emphasis on "night."

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Comprehensive comment. Covers the best and important aspects.

[@brucegavin7614]

I most appreciate this no B.S. review. The one thing missing from most review is how close/small they will operate. I'm interested in projecting digital artwork from USB to canvas or drawing materials.

[@kylem2010GT]

I've had this idea since before buying my projector, but I still haven't tried it out.

[@jasonwilliams8393]

Chris. Outstanding work as always. Something for other commenters to keep in mind is the used market as long as you pay attention to the hour count. I was able to get an Optoma UST 1080p pj (GT5600) with only 1000 out of 3000 hours on the bulb for $500. Retail is typically $1000ish on that PJ. Now. Next you can review budget home audio. :)

[@jasonwilliams8393]

@@reviewsmolly9354 no

[@N0Xa880iUL]

How to know for sure about the used bulb hours?

[@mibz1117]

Awesome video brother.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@mattjaxdad8693]

Great video. I think introducing an affordable projector say under $200 or so in a home that loves movies but are not quite sure whether to pull the trigger on investing $1500 - 3000 is brilliant. Most of us want to experience it first to see if it is similar to a theater and we can compare it to our current 55 - 75" flat screens.

[@bastiaan1150]

Bit of a late comment but this greatly sums up the reason for me to look at a cheap projector.

[@mattjaxdad8693]

@Bastian De Vos I purchased a WiMiUS K7 projector, and it works great. It doesn't work in a room that is bright. It must be dark like most cheaper projectors. I can make the screen 6ft x 10ft placing the projector about 12ft away. I also purchased a Bestisan 100-watt soundbar that works with Bluetooth. It is quite an experience for about $400 or so. Do I want to jump up to a better projector? Yes, but I will wait for the laser projector to come down some. Plus, I think the audio is just as important so $1500-2000 projector needs $1500-2000 Receiver / full home theater speakers. But $400 today is 80% of $5000 system.

[@bastiaan1150]

@@mattjaxdad8693 Sounds great! What are the specs on that projector? I got pretty lucky and found a BenQ GP20 HD projector for 30 euros second-hand (from what I’ve seen an absolute steal). I really like the kind of smoother look of a projected image versus a harsher TV screen. Was that also the reason you wanted a projector or was it mostly size? Regarding sound, in my experience I would go with a subwoofer and a sound bar. My family had used a pretty good Bose bar for ages, and we recently upgraded to a JBL 5.1 (5 speakers total, one woofer) system and the difference was staggering, even coming from a very decent sound bar. Genuine cinema quality for under 500 euros.

[@alexanderbaxter29]

Very useful sir. 👍🏽

[@salehkambijo1849]

Great video 👍

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@deirdrereynolds4684]

very very helpful, thank you! ☺️

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@a4realbrotha50]

I have the same model and it works fine for me, I dig it

[@Strungrat]

Its great to see how far projectors have come. I haven't bought one in probably 15 years. The quality of that one is probably like a $100 one now. The short throw projectors are looking good to me but think for now I will just get a lower end 85" tv.

[@Arvidje]

me too an old hitachi 720p without hdmi... u can see the screendoor effect on it..but the colors, sharpness is still great and with a lot of functions.. but the cheapest 720 now is better, but not colorwise..

[@T3CHGY007]

i just purchased a 50 inch 4k smart tv, but now i am thinking of returning it for a projector for i just moved into a smaller place and i think this form factor work work out great for me!

[@glw2]

I use this exact projector for projecting Atmos effects holiday effects, On Halloween and Christmas displays. Works good for that and cheap for something I'm only using for holiday displays.

[@RAVI4002]

keep it up..i think we all started with a budget projector and then progressed

[@K_R_one]

I have that projector. We use it outside. Is great for outdoor entertainment. Great for the kids.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@andrewcharlton2709]

great review.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@ACoustaDC]

I for one enjoy this type of video. I was kind of looking for something to project goes on a sheet to hang in my window at Halloween so a budget one would be great for that the problem is finding a position where the light from the projector cannot be seen from the front window. Thanks for these good suggestions

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@ms.ladietoyou8672]

Yes this video really helped me out

[@FabianMc-Law]

Thanks for sharing!👍🏾

[@leeroysimpson456]

Finally a (real) down to earth, normal joe w/e u want to call it KZbinr that actually know the meaning of low budget! "I understand what cheap 2 me maybe expensive to some & viseversa. Normal people usually have less then a few hundred to spare for their enjoyment! ig u can call it poor/cheap compare to most these 1k budget KZbinr because dont tell me a budget projector is the same price as my car when all I'm trying do is watch (late night video) if u kno wat I mean.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@marlindawey4624]

thank you for this review

[@jaiso434]

nicely done. comparing up and up and up.

[@saysbadman]

Thanks for putting a video out for us plebs, lol. What I would like is something cheap like these, but an acceptable input lag

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Whoa, awesome. Thanks for sharing this. That's a crazy good price for a somewhat usable projector. Too bad there's other better projectors in that price range as you said.

[@RCPMK]

I started with a Walmart RCA 3000 lumen 720p native projector for about $300CDN. I have a 106" screen and it was surprisingly good. The only downside is that the fan was loud

[@jasonwilliams8393]

Agree. The key words there are started with. If you’re like me you start somewhere and then your love of home theater keeps taking you to the “next thing”.

[@tlovehater]

Not a problem for me, I'm not famous so I don't have any fans.

[@carmensita484]

Waooo thank you so much for this video, is exactly what I need

[@jerrygaguru]

My local hospital now has 12” to 18” TV in room so if you have eye sight issue keep one of these with fire stick with preprogrammed VPN to port 443 (most hospitals security will never let you program the VPN in the hospital, but with it being pre-configured on port 443 to them appears 365 Microsoft exchange email) Can greatly improve your hospital stay.

[@stupidswagsmirks]

Nice video brotha 💯. I recently bought the AuxKing and was disappointed with the brightness and sharpness. Debating buying the Goodee after watching this video.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@kump32]

Hahaha, I swear you made this video after i posted mine on FB pages and people thought I had a really nice projector/tv.....😂😂😂your assessment is true.....i been telling people that it looks a lot better in pictures

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@jamesgreen7679]

I love your channel. You do a great job breaking things down. Question, how much does the screen make a difference with these less expensive projectors? I use screen paint and have always wondered if screen paint can produce the same picture quality as a real screen.

[@ChrisMajestic]

It helps a little with resolution but it’s not going to make a drastic improvement.

[@jamesgreen7679]

@@ChrisMajestic Thanks Chris. I'm running a BenQ HT2550. Was thinking of upgrading to a real screen over the screen paint, but maybe not. Perhaps I'll upgrade to the BenQ TK850i. Is there a material difference?

[@paull4135]

@@ChrisMajestic can you do a review of some of the vankyo v series protectors

[@hollywoodwillburn]

please do more videos like these please and could you do one on which projectors are most duribable and hot pixel resistant

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

My Optoma Darbee recently crapped out. I really enjoyed it. Any suggestions on a replacement or should I buy another Darbee?

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@ronp23]

I started with an $89 dollar Amazon Days Deal to use out on the deck. Well it was to cold so my set it up in the office/den and it wasn't bad and best of all my wife liked it. I said "it can be better" and bought a $229 projector and a new screen. After watching about 250 movies I said, "this can be better". Since we watch a lot of movies and very little television we went for a better projector and ended up with an Epson Pro Cinema 4050. WOW, is all I can say and my wife loves it. Next will be a new Dolby 5.1.4 Atmos system. It all started with a $89 Amazon Days Deal.

[@will8052]

Thank you, i was waiting on a good budget projector, Man sometimes we just don; have the money for a $500.00 and up projector, but i still have your recommendation for the Optoma HD27, when i get the money,

[@AnfecsIan]

Optoma HD27 and ACER H6521BD are both great 1080P projectors - they also have a low latency 120Hz mode built in. Can highly recommend for a beginner home theater setup.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@AnfecsIan]

@@reviewsmolly9354 You think, or you know. Never even heard of that brand, and Googling the name brings nothing up.

[@emilianocatano2700]

got that same projector and it’s great, not perfect but it’s great for what it’s worth

[@jonboy4601]

Didn't even know I needed a projector until I watched this video.....now I'm looking at spending £599.....thanks for that!

[@adamlee007]

lov it!

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@los6584]

I just canceled my order. 480p in 2023. I would of been upset. They need to be more accurate with discrimination. Thank you for your efforts.

[@jamestimer3560]

I bought that goodee years ago and to this day I still like it. Gave me a nice large throw image and it had a nice SRS sound mode that works well with cheap speakers. Problem is that if you use it regularly the lens filter will burn out and you'll see a nasty brown smudge in the projected image. If you use cheap Chinese projectors sporadically (once or twice a month) you're good for a few years but everyday? Projector lens filter will burn out in less than 9 months. Also image quality from Chinese projectors is obviously mediocre/bad. If they say hd it's probably 360 or 480p. If they say 4k supported it's 720p at most. Regardless, I liked my goodee because it gave me a nice large image in a small room until I returned it. Decent projectors are $700 plus and most aren't spending money like that unless you're a weirdo movie buff like me.

[@jesusnieves2222]

Thank you Chris

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@Aryan-pj3iw]

Awesome video

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@shadowops62]

Have you done a review of short throw projectors for digital decorations?

[@billwangelo9727]

Good day bro. I hope you're doing great. What specs should I be looking for in a projector that I intend to use outdoor in daylight? Thank you and have a great day

[@jonathandogey5131]

You’ll find this projector at a lot of goodwills. I found three of these projectors at thrift stores in my town in ONE WEEK!!

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I plan on using this as a alternative to a traditional smart tv hooked up to a mini PC which I'm using as a alternative to a roku box to play my pirated movies in 2024 in my bedroom.

[@jon1913]

I was got a Nexigo PJ40 for $199 and a Yaber k2s for $240 and they are both an order of magnitude better than any of the sub $100 projectors I've owned (I've tested over 10 different models in that price rangeover the past 2 years). Going from a $70-$100 Auking/Happrun/Goodee etc to a $200-$250 Nexigo/Yaber/Vivibright is a night and day difference. I would highly recommend a Nexigo PJ40 or Yaber k1/k2s if you can get them for less than $250,

[@stephanblack4558]

Nice thank you.

[@kevingrainger2530]

Dear Sir, Always a pleasure.

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@kevingrainger2530]

@@reviewsmolly9354 Sir, Thank you.

[@tim4883]

I got one. Hooked it up to the xbox. Mk11 was amazing lol

[@salehkambijo1849]

Am excited to know your opinion on best overall projectors in 2021

[@reviewsmolly9354]

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[@jensrb50]

I used the hd version of those low end projectors.Terrible colours but I still liked it enough to use it as the base for my home cinema.I build the screen and got a nice old pro logic surround amplifier and Magnat monitor supreme speakers , Ikea swing /poäng poeng? Seats .Now I have a Optoma hd36darbee .The low end unit never complained after running 6h or more every weekend for 3 years

[@roboteen]

I have a viewsonic 4k smart projector, but I'm looking for a few cheap ones for my gaming room setup, looks like these are definitely viable options

[@reviewsmolly9354]

Buddy, try Bextzuby 1080p projector, I think that one works great too.

[@VielenDank]

I have bought a ViVi Mage Xplore 2 Beamer for 40€ and it have 720P. Perfect for my Home. And it works with Daylight with little loudness. This Performance shocked me.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Why would you go for a cheap one for gaming? Shouldn't it be the other way round?

[@codyswinney91]

Dope video if we got a update for 2024 would be even better

[@jensvielmann7662]

Little side question if I may: what are your thoughts on projecting onto a white woodchip wallpaper wall? Does it make a noticeable difference compared to investing into a canvas built for this?

[@kylem2010GT]

I say try the bare wall first, you've got nothing to lose. I have pimply drywall and it's good enough for me. (My thermostat is also in the way when I'm projecting 120".) If I want a better projector in the future, then I'll pair it with a nice screen.

[@JGKingCrusher]

I've been wondering about those cheap ones. Really not bad for a kid's room.

[@mr.electronx9036]

I bought an older professional "presentation" projector used for $50 and it's only UXGA 1600 x 1200. But the picture quality is rly good. Better than newer cheap fake china "hd" one.

[@IntegerOfDoom]

That's the problem. I can't spend this much on a Chinese projector when my NP610S cost me $20 and has every input you need except trash/HDMI