Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 In-Depth Review - Worth Buying?

[@jayceooi]

Buy Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 at AliExpress @ s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dehs1IP Lazada @ bit.ly/3oN3nzu Shopee @ shope.ee/3fSz4NOSTQ ✅✅ Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy ✅✅ 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Banggood Sale 0:55 Hardware Tour 2:15 Included Accessories 3:10 Projection Sizes - 80" Daylight Usage 3:53 130" Dark Room 4:34 Auto-Keystone Correction 4:50 Image & Colours Quality 5:42 Text & Corner Sharpness 6:15 Built-in Media Player, Speaker & Fan Noise 7:47 4K HDR & Refresh Rates (HDMI) 8:21 Video Quality - Contrast, Highlight & Shadow - 24Hz 9:06 Video Smoothness - 60Hz 9:33 PAL Contents - 50Hz 10:01 Certified Android TV 9.0 10:43 Bluetooth Speakers 11:08 Settings - Auto Focus & Keystone Correction 11:56 Image Modes 12:26 HDMI CEC 12:43 System Info & Languages 12:59 Sound - Dolby Audio 13:16 HDMI Settings 13:51 4K@60 KZbin 14:06 HDR Decoding 14:31 1080P Certified Netflix 14:48 Disney+ & Prime Video 15:05 Google Assistant 15:33 Chromecast Mirroring 15:57 WiFi 5 Performance 16:15 Android Gaming 17:10 HDMI Input Lag @ 77ms 17:29 Games Demo - Fast Paced, Action & Arcade 20:46 Conclusion

[@lowhooiwoon1260]

Hi Jayce, what do you think about Mi Smart Projector 2 and Samsung Freestyle Gen1 ? Which one is better ya?

[@jayceooi]

@@lowhooiwoon1260 Forget these 2. None of them are great.

[@lowhooiwoon1260]

@@jayceooi Then what is the best quality portable projector you may suggest and the brightness is good for daytime and also night time ya?

[@jayceooi]

@@danz_w I didn't notice it like my old Optoma.

[@karunaouk1746]

your review are spot on. it keeps mentioning that the device is a bluetooth speaker, but doesnt clarify the connectivity to other external bluetooth speaker. thanks for the vids

[@jayceooi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIXRgIang76FY6c

[@nailbom1]

el mejor review que he visto de este producto, muchas gracias!

[@jayceooi]

Glad to know that. Thank you too!

[@ArduinoHocam]

Hi, I have two questions about this device. 1)How did you go to HDMI settings? 2) In the Sttings>Image Mode > User Mode : I don't see any change in the brightness and/or contrast etc. even though I change it. Is it a known bug or only me? thanks

[@jayceooi]

1. Please refer to the manual. 2. No idea. Please check with Xiaomi Support.

[@aligadobabara7816]

Mi Smart Projector looks great. But I prefer Halo+'s auto obstacle avoidance.

[@jayceooi]

Avoid using any image correction if possible.

[@aroilumlum8974]

Thanks, the most complete review ever !

[@jayceooi]

Welcome!

[@KellyLikesJJ]

Is it Netflix certified device? Do you think if there is necessary to go for mi smart projector 2 pro instead of mi smart projector2? Or do you have the comparison between these 2?

[@jayceooi]

Yes. No. No.

[@KellyLikesJJ]

@@jayceooi sorry, just wondering why do you think it is not necessary to go for 2 pro ?

[@jayceooi]

@@KellyLikesJJ please take your time to read those comments from 2 Pro owners - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5aue3SQfrqGppY

[@Ali-ue2mo]

Hi Jayce Thanks for good reviews. Has the problem of changing the focus after the device has warmed up been resolved in this version ?

[@jayceooi]

Better but still have minor one

[@VickThor84]

Seems like a really nice projector! Could you review AUN ET-40?, I haven't seen a good review about that one ( at least at your quality level 😉)

[@jayceooi]

Sorry, I don't have access to this model. Anyway, I don't have much hope since my AUN projector performance. Disappointed... 😂

[@acorrea1015]

Hi Jayce, do you think that this smart compact 2 is better than The Samsung freestyle?

[@jayceooi]

I believe so. But there are better choices at Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@acorrea1015]

@@jayceooi yes my main option is wemax dice, waiting for some Black friday discount, in Colombia is very expensive

[@vlnssteyrin4841]

can u see discount for dice ?

[@acorrea1015]

@@vlnssteyrin4841 actually in Amazon discount exclusive for prime members

[@MoTechful]

Hi Jayce, first I wanna thank you for your amazing and detailled reviews! I just got this projector and I am wondering if the image quality is much better on the 1. gen you‘ve also reviewed? Is the difference extreme between those two? Just wondering if I made a mistake by buying the 2. gen instead of the 1. gen … Thank you!

[@jayceooi]

You are most welcome! As for image quality, no. V1 is better with 0.33" DMD. V2 is 0.23" only. Image quality is not much different. But colours and brightness are... 🫂

[@MoTechful]

@@jayceooi thank you, Jayce! That‘s a shame, that the second version is so much worse than its predecessor. I think I will have to return it and get V1 instead… Do you think that‘s worth it to change?

[@jayceooi]

@@MoTechful If you don't need 4-way keystone correction, yes.

[@MoTechful]

@@jayceooi Ok. What do you think about XGIMI Elfin compared to this one?

[@jayceooi]

@@MoTechful Didn't hand-on. Can't comment much. Specs don't tell everything. But as far as I know. Most XGIMI projectors don't have HD Netflix... 😅

[@k.irsyad]

hi jayce! i found that this projector is priced very closely with Benq GV11, but mi smart projector 2 has the higher spec (in my understanding). but out of curiosity (and also for my consideration to make the final decision), why is it the BenQ gv11 is priced so high with only 480p native resolution? is it worth skipping mi smart projector 2 and going for BenQ gv11?

[@jayceooi]

You need ask BenQ. 😅 No, 1080p is always better than 480p. You can watch my WEMAX Go review which is 540p. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-xoKOEhd-BiNU

[@k.irsyad]

@@jayceooi ohh i see. low res is the deal breaker than. tq!

[@jayceooi]

@@k.irsyad You are most welcome!

[@Veselidze]

Hi. Thx 4 your reviews) I`m still looking 4 the projector :c Which one will be better 4 games and cinema. I`m thinking between this one and 1 gen. Give me an advise please. Thank you)))

[@jayceooi]

Get gen 1 if still available. Else get the better one - WEMAX Dice @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XUaoyqZ6yCjtk

[@RAMESH_WARAN]

what a detailed review. good

[@jayceooi]

Thank you!

[@PTzx9r]

Hello HDMI port doesn't have ARC, right? What's the preferible way to connect this projector to a soundbar? Bluetooth (no audio delay?), ou by aux cable? Thanks!

[@jayceooi]

No ARC. AUX is better.

[@Muiscfromthealps]

i read other reviews they wrote this projector is basically the same as the mini compact but with improved features like keystone etc. but i fear this might have plastic lens like the mini? with heat the lens distorts the image, could you verify? i read that the mi smart pro 2 has glass lens the bigger projector, hence glass is clearer according to the review from Laurent willen from Belgium

[@jayceooi]

Not all reviews are telling the truth. Even Xiaomi. 😅 4-way keystone is the only upgrade. V1 can do so too if Xiaomi wanted. Just software upgrade will do. Same plastic lens. Better but still lose focus a bit if projecting large screen. All other details will be included in comparison video soon...

[@atulmalhotra2303]

Banggood still doesn't ship this to India Jaycee. Help us !

[@jayceooi]

You all need to help yourself. Please ask your government not to block China. 😉

[@thevijayraj34]

You can get this model in Amazon India. 2 sellers are started selling this model in Amazon. They're claiming it's the latest model 2. Before buying please double check with them.

[@aptrue]

Great! What di you think about wemax go models?

[@jayceooi]

Useful if you need a ultra-compact portable for on-the-go. Do check out my WEMAX Go Advanced review @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKG6ooNmm6eNZ7M

[@airsoft7008]

Hello . Does this projector has focus problems when plastic lens get hot? Like the mi smart projector 1 version

[@jayceooi]

Much better but still have.

[@thisisitpansit6081]

Hi jaycee which is better vivibright d5000 or this ?

[@jayceooi]

This of course!!!

[@TheVamp1res]

Hello friend :) I have a Wanbo T6max which i enjoy, Is this Mi smart projector 2 a worthy upgrade? Is it worth the extra money to spend? Or is the T6max still decent for it's price?

[@jayceooi]

v2, not so much. v1, yes. Since you got T6 Max already, keep it. Unless you have more money to spend, and want an official Android TV with 1080P Netflix.

[@TheVamp1res]

@@jayceooi Thankyou kind friend, Have a BLESSED Day :)

[@jayceooi]

@@TheVamp1res You are most welcome. Have a wonderful week ahead too! 😊

[@mattennn]

@@jayceooi are talking about Xiaomi smart v1 or wanbo T6 v1?

[@jayceooi]

@@mattennn Xiaomi v1 and v2.

[@KL-ly8ut]

This or Wanbo T6 Max? Whic is better for watching movies? I've seen your comparison video between gen 1 and gen 2. I was originally looking to get this one.

[@jayceooi]

None of them. There are better and newer models at my Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@KL-ly8ut]

@@jayceooi thanks. However, those are the only brands available locally that's within my budget. Between the two, which one do you think is better?

[@jayceooi]

@@KL-ly8ut Both have own pros and cons. Pick the one that suits you most.

[@KL-ly8ut]

@@jayceooi ok. But for you, which one will you recommend between the two? Please advise.

[@jayceooi]

@@KL-ly8ut Xiaomi has higher score in my ranking.

[@solrodriguez4459]

Is it a good projector for outdoors? Thanks

[@jayceooi]

It does not have built-in battery. Better get the one which does like WEMAX Dice @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XUaoyqZ6yCjtk

[@TheVamp1res]

Hello 😊 I'm very surprised to hear this projector has a plastic lens? My t6max has multi layer glass coated lens, isn't a plastic lens at this price a step back?

[@jayceooi]

It is Xiaomi. 🤣

[@TheVamp1res]

I'm sorry to bother you again but I have one last question to ask, I'm in a small room & I find my t6max on maximum zoom still is not as big a screen as I would like, the throw ratio is 1.35.1 but this mi smart projector 2 is 1:2:1 throw ratio, would I get a much bigger screen than the t6max in the same room using the mi smart projector 2? Basically is there a HUGE difference in screen size between a 1:35.1 to a 1:2:1 throw ratio,

[@jayceooi]

@@TheVamp1res Not huge. Slightly larger only.

[@dariomedinelli3769]

Hi Jayce , when you were testing Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 did it loss focus after heating up . I have read a lot of bad report on version 1 and 2 lossing focus after they heat up because of the plastic lens .Thanks in advance you are always super helpful .

[@jayceooi]

Yes, but better than gen 1. Not a big deal actually. If you worries, pick WEMAX Dice @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XUaoyqZ6yCjtk No such issue on that.

[@dariomedinelli3769]

@@jayceooi Thanks Jayce , one question .In your opion would it be better to purchase a projector with a dmd 0.45 chip producing 800p or a projector with a dmd 0.33 producing 1080p.

[@jayceooi]

@@dariomedinelli3769 Great question. However, I did not try 0.45 DMD yet. Can't comment much.

[@MCosan]

Hello Jayce, I want to ask you which one would you buy if there are no other option except Mi Smart 2 and Wanbo Mozart 1, because I cannot order anything costs above 150$. I wanted to buy Formovie S5 but doesn't exist in my country. Wanbo Mozart 1 here costs like 400 dollars and Mi Smart 2 is like 500$ which one do you recommend?

[@MCosan]

And thank you for your videos. :)

[@jayceooi]

@@MCosan The one that suits your needs. Both have own pros and cons.

[@agasarl4889]

hangisini aldın hocam :)

[@gundamo_creates]

Purchased the projector.......This projector cannot stay in focus. It requires to auto or manual focus on startup and 1 more time after it warms up (aprox 15 min of use) Very frustrating. Is there a way to fix this?

[@jayceooi]

Nope. It's hardware limitation. Just refocus once after 15 minutes.

[@ufukguneykuyulu]

Hello bro, is this model or should I prefer viewsonic m2e?

[@jayceooi]

No idea on m2e. But there are better than Xiaomi in my Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@ufukguneykuyulu]

@@jayceooi thanks bro

[@jayceooi]

@@ufukguneykuyulu Welcome!

[@gustavow2]

hello friend I'm from Brazil and I really liked your channel, great video, which one would you buy and version 1 or 2?

[@jayceooi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yslIluf5dmldU

[@marcoss7543]

They say version 1 has a better image quality by far

[@gromchina]

How does it work with apple? AirPlay? Apple tv?

[@jayceooi]

Sure.

[@gromchina]

@@jayceooi thank you! I am deciding between Xiaomi and Samsung Freestyle. Do you have and tip? I am planing tu use it in bedroom and outside terrace.

[@jayceooi]

@@gromchina Welcome! My advice... Get XGIMI H2 (this month best selling projector) @ bit.ly/3nLm46D Much much better than above 2...

[@sabakabobik]

hello Jayce, I see you experienced green tint when using Highlight mode, I am wondering if that's normal. Thanks!

[@jayceooi]

Yes. It's normal.

[@vdoup]

Can we connect soundbar to this? Does it has HDMI ARC port?

[@jayceooi]

Yes, AUX or Bluetooth. No HDMI ARC. For HDMI ARC, you need WEMAX Vogue Pro @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaLck4SHjLesebM WEMAX Nova @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWLHqoWMjr6pj6c

[@marcosdiaz8519]

Hello my friend, in Mexico I could find the previous model the Mi Smart Projector and almost the same price the Benq Th585 supposedly for gaming... The Mi Projector has more smart options but the Benq has 3500 lumens in paper (my priority is quality and not paying too much) .... What would you choose? I know could be difficult but would be nice if you reviewed Projectors as Benq, Optoma, Epson etc because sometimes the price is very close to the expensive ones, maybe your eye is more trained to be judge of, is it really a big difference in lumens or ansi lumens with the big projector brands? Greetings from 🇲🇽

[@jayceooi]

Hi Marcos, I can't comment much those projectors that I did not test myself. Specs do tell everything. I own Optoma HD29Darbee with 3200 Lumens. But it does not look as bright as it look. Maybe the lamp bulb is old already... 😅

[@lungucris2001]

Any idea how this compares to benq x1300i?

[@jayceooi]

Didn't hand-on BenQ X1300i. Can't comment much... 😆

[@iagbgncyyshti873]

hello, I bought a lenovo L5 before, but I waited 55 days due to stock problems and I changed the product and I exchanged to mi smart v1. but banggood also says 8 gb rom places it says 16 gb.rom do you have any information about this? And If you had to choose between v1 and v2, which would you get? and why?

[@jayceooi]

Wrong info at Banggood. It's 16GB. No wories. v1 is better. VS video is coming.

[@iagbgncyyshti873]

Thanks for helping I'm looking forward to the your videos 😊

[@ariya5231]

Hi! I'm not very tech-savvy so I was just wondering whether Chromecast mirroring works with iOS devices.

[@jayceooi]

No

[@ariya5231]

​@@jayceooi Thanks for clarifying! I'm looking for a projector that has Netflix and is preferably also compatible with screen mirroring from ios devices. Do you have any recommendations?

[@jayceooi]

​@@ariya5231 Any Android projector. You can install AirPlay app from Play Store. But not 100% guarantee work as iOS always update and might break it...

[@meumengaomalvadao932]

The colors are different in the clouds, in the smartphone it is yellow and in the projection it is green, why? in the minute 15:49

[@jayceooi]

Smartphone brightness little bit too bright. So colours are off a bit...

[@Corliogne]

How about Samsung Freestyle? Can you do a review on it? Thanks!

[@jayceooi]

Forget about Freestyle. It is way overpriced. Better and cheaper ones at my Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@ajondryuha]

Hi, thank you for such great review, I want to buy Xiaomi project and use it for both rooms, with a max screen 120 inch and 80 inch to watch Netflix and play PC5. Can you please advise? If this projector will be enough or I better need to buy Xiaomi project Pro that is much more expensive. Thank you

[@jayceooi]

Yes. But better get Gen 1 @ bit.ly/3OX3FLv (Coupon Inside) You can refer to this video @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yslIluf5dmldU Forget about global pro model, the colours are not good at all.

[@richardsimanjuntak2297]

@@jayceooi hi.. im from indonesia, the link can't ship to my country. Do you have another way? I can't find gen 1 on local marketplace.

[@ttdu81]

Thanks for your work 😀

[@jayceooi]

You are most welcome! 😊

[@maqsoodahmedsoomro1217]

Can we screen 100inch prefer or not? I have 100inch screen? Best color on 100inch grey screen

[@jayceooi]

Yes.

[@maqsoodahmedsoomro1217]

Which is better wanbo t6 max or mi smart 2?

[@jayceooi]

@@maqsoodahmedsoomro1217 Mi Smart Projector 2. But there are better choices at my Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@julianocsousa]

Olá, a diferença é muito grande entre a versão 1 e 2 em imagem? Mesmo se fizer calibração na versão 2 ?

[@jayceooi]

Yes, noticeable. Calibration won't help much. 😅

[@abzkabzk1745]

I would be grateful if you answered, does it play mkv files and can I add subtitles?

[@jayceooi]

Yes

[@abzkabzk1745]

Thanks a lot

[@jayceooi]

@@abzkabzk1745 Welcome!

[@serginho445]

hello! Does it have zoom function ?

[@jayceooi]

Did you watch the review?

[@arlanviana]

Hi! I bought the MI Smart Projector 2, but I couldn't get it to work. The remote control doesn't pair with the projector, the projector doesn't detect any Wifi network and also I couldn't connect to it via Bluetooth network. The only way I was able to access the system was through the mouse connection, but as it is not possible to configure the settings without being connected to the internet, I could not use it. Can someone explain to me what is happening and if possible could help me? I thank you for your attention.

[@jayceooi]

Try to factory reset first. If still cannot, please check with your seller. It's not normal.

[@reynaldykwok6954]

Hi Jayce, can I know why u rank this mi smart projector 2 at rank 5 although u said the v1 is better?

[@jayceooi]

Gen 1 moved to * Unavailable Old Projectors * You still can buy gen 1?

[@reynaldykwok6954]

@@jayceooi Yes, I have a friend who just used them several times and decided to purchase TV instead. would u recommend the V1 or V2? (I don't care about the price difference)

[@jayceooi]

@@reynaldykwok6954 v1

[@reynaldykwok6954]

@@jayceooi thank you

[@jayceooi]

@@reynaldykwok6954 welcome 🤗

[@suleymantelli]

Hi, can AVR (sony dh-550) be connected to this device?

[@jayceooi]

AUX or Bluetooth.

[@suleymantelli]

@@jayceooi Thank you.

[@jayceooi]

@@suleymantelli Welcome!

[@essamosama5341]

Are there differences between the global version and the Chinese version other than that it does not contain Netflix? Is the offer the same as the global version or is there a difference? Is it possible to buy a Xiaomi or Amazon Fire Stick to deal with the Chinese version, or is it possible to make a system conversion to be global instead of Chinese?

[@jayceooi]

Yes, there are other differences. You can use TV Stick. No, not possible.

[@essamosama5341]

I mean, are there differences in the capabilities (lighting - quality - life span..etc?) I know that unfortunately Netflix does not work, and I will need to buy a stick .. but my question is, is there a difference in the capabilities, thank you

[@jayceooi]

@@essamosama5341 Yes, yes, yes...

[@essamosama5341]

What are the differences?

[@jayceooi]

​@@essamosama5341 You need to find out yourself... In short, China model is better. Gen 1 is better than gen 2.

[@nosiruddin7663]

Brother, PC games for Xbox, ps4, ps5 games, and what will be the support? Please tell🥺🤷‍♂️🙏

[@jayceooi]

All can. It has HDMI port.

[@nosiruddin7663]

@@jayceooi 💁‍♂️Well, brother, what does the projector look like during the day? And can the mouse and the Internet be used?

[@jayceooi]

@@nosiruddin7663 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIXRgIang76FY6c Yes.

[@julianocsousa]

Você acha que compensa eu cancelar a compra do versão 2 e comprar a versão 1?

[@jayceooi]

For me, yes.

[@silentknighttv7628]

Can u put it on the ceiling with correction?

[@jayceooi]

Sure

[@silentknighttv7628]

So it will work even you put it on the higher place like ceiling? You will have straight screen? Thanks for the reply.

[@silentknighttv7628]

Anyway best projector for you for rooms? Like best of the best

[@jayceooi]

@@silentknighttv7628 Yes. Yes. WEMAX Nova. Anyway, all depending on your budget and needs. Do check out my Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@aaronjack8413]

Can u bring this out with a portable power bank ?

[@jayceooi]

No. It does not have battery built-in. You need WEMAX Dice @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XUaoyqZ6yCjtk

[@MatixYo]

This or Touyinger H6?

[@jayceooi]

The one that suits your budget and needs.

[@pisyaoprobukto8491]

thank you

[@jayceooi]

Welcome! 😊

[@danielesainidesign]

Hi Jayce, do you still own a unit of this projector? I contacted xiaomi the told me that input lag may "maybe" improve by turning OFF auto keystone correction (maybe trying also turning off autofocus?). Could you test again input lag if possible please? I copy paste here what they told me by email, thx for your attention let me know please. From xiaomi mail message: "...to ensure that your projector is working at its fastest speed possible, it is recommended that you further boost their projector’s speed by turning off any additional image processing functions such as keystoning, aspect ratio manipulations, and overscanning. "

[@jayceooi]

My input lag test was done without keystone correction nor zoom.

[@jamesmagallanes7259]

hello good day your reviews are very good and informative. i have a question which is better wemax dice or this mi smart projector 2 the price of this 2 projector are almost the same in my country..or any recommendation for same price range?thanks and more power to your channel

[@jayceooi]

Thanks! Dice is better. But XGIMI H2 is the best choice @ bit.ly/3nLm46D Limited stock!

[@jamesmagallanes7259]

​@@jayceooiok thank you for your fast reply i will look into it

[@jamesmagallanes7259]

​@@jayceooii already saw the price its to way high here in my country.

[@jayceooi]

@@jamesmagallanes7259 No worries. Just get the one that suits you the most then.

[@jamesmagallanes7259]

@@jayceooi thank you

[@andrevideosgera]

5:17 Jayce, could you tell what are your favorite projectors with vivid and accurate colours in your opinion?

[@jayceooi]

Out of the box without any calibration... 1 - Mi Smart Compact Projector @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_Te3xrl9N1kKM 2 - WEMAX Nova @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWLHqoWMjr6pj6c

[@aruberuto00]

Is the HDR good?

[@jayceooi]

As per review...

[@aruberuto00]

@@jayceooi I don’t understand what you mean by that 😅

[@kheedo1254]

don't understand why you use 10w audio clip for both projector 2 and 2 pro comparison 😑

[@jayceooi]

I also don't understand your question... 😅

[@xxshadowalexx4025]

Increible review, amigo una pregunta si no es mucha molestia.. Este modelo del proyector es el mismo o similar al "Mi Smart Compact Proyector 2". Agradesco de antemano tu respuesta.🥺

[@jayceooi]

There is no Mi Smart Compact Projector 2. Only Mi Smart Compact Projector (gen 1). The gen 2 is named - Mi Smart Projector 2.

[@xxshadowalexx4025]

@@jayceooi Ahora entiendo, entonces la gen 2 es la del video. Solo que en otros mercados lo venden como Mi Smart Compact Proyector 2 y no se como diferenciarlo. No encuentro la Gen 1. Alguna recomendacion para diferenciarlo?

[@jayceooi]

@@xxshadowalexx4025 Gen 1 @ bit.ly/3x2MqmO

[@danielesainidesign]

Hello Jayce, I just bought the xiaomi smart projector 2, I noticed a problem: sharpening is way to aggressive in the default settings (I watched cinema mode, and game mode). For movies I can solve the problem by simply creating a custom preset and lowering the sharpening to zero. But for game mode I didn't found a way to reduce sharpening. Sharpening in game mode is ruining the image quality of any games being so strong. Do you have any suggestions to solve this problem please? Honestly I'm considering to return the product to Amazon where I bought it. Thx for your attention and kindness.

[@jayceooi]

Nope. Xiaomi sharpening is still okay for me. XGIMI one is totally way over. 🤣

[@danielesainidesign]

@@jayceooi Thx a lot for the info Jayce, do you remember if with the xiaomi smart projector 1 it was the same as the version 2 regarding the ugly sharpening in game mode? I'm considering looking for a different brand like Epson/Benq I hope they offer a more balanced game mode or the possibility to tweak the sharpening in that mode. If sharpening is too strong it flattens the picture loosing immersion imho, and makes aliasing more evident.

[@jayceooi]

@@danielesainidesign They are not the same...

[@vdoup]

Does Mi Youth Edition 2 and Mi Smart projector 2 are same?

[@jayceooi]

No.

[@vdoup]

@@jayceooi what is the major difference? Is youth edition 2 better than smart projector 2?

[@jayceooi]

@@vdoup OS and CPU. Yes, for CPU.

[@vdoup]

@@jayceooi Does Youth Edition 2 also has certified Android TV 10.0? Then what is the difference?

[@jayceooi]

@@vdoup No. It is using MIUI TV.

[@Labeilibfoflne]

Thanks a lot. A perfect presentation ! Can you tell me if a Sony ht-400 Will work (hdmi ARC (or ARC, not sure it’s the same) with thé HDMI of mi smart projector 2 ? Thanks again !!

[@jayceooi]

No, Mi Smart Projector 2 does not have HDMI ARC.

[@Labeilibfoflne]

@@jayceooi 😭😭😭😭. So I can’t use the hts400 with the projector 2 ? Unic possibiliy is jack 3.5 ? Can you advice me, which sound solution can i choose in This price range ?

[@jayceooi]

@@Labeilibfoflne Yes. Or Bluetooth.

[@Labeilibfoflne]

@@jayceooi but bluetooth, i lose dolby sound, no ?

[@jayceooi]

@@Labeilibfoflne Stereo only.

[@manolioudakis]

Hello, i own the same projector (mi smart mini projector 2), and i cant find a way to adjust image settings while playing a movie. I have to stop the movie, exit to start screen and go to settings. Its impossible to calibrate a screen without a reference movie playing. At mi smart mini projector 1, you had to press the middle button on the ring, with gen.2 when you press it nothing happens. Can anyboby help me with a solution?? Thank you in advance.

[@jayceooi]

Huh? My gen 1 also cannot. Is your China model?

[@manolioudakis]

@@jayceooi i think so. It's the global version also. Its very difficult to adjust image this way, whiteout an image or a movie as a reference

[@jaimeb.384]

Where is the top projector chart?

[@jayceooi]

Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@johannessy1672]

Im running android 12 and 11 Using s21 ultra or oppo reno 5 but still its hard to screen mirror? Why is that!? My cp cant find the projector??

[@jayceooi]

Sorry, I have no idea. Chromecast mirroring is working perfectly fine on my devices. They are connected to the same network, right?

[@johannessy1672]

@@jayceooi can i know youre cellphone unit? Are u using android 9 or android 10?

[@jayceooi]

@@johannessy1672 My phone Oneplus 5T is Android 10. Lenovo P11 tablet is Android 11. All are working fine.

[@johannessy1672]

Means it dpends 0n unit. If u use hgher versi0n of android it will be dficult to c0nect eventhough having the same network. .

[@jayceooi]

@@johannessy1672 Just tested Samsung S20 FE with Android 12. Turned out it does not have Chromecast built-in. You need to install Google Home. Use it to cast then.

[@CanalDojogames]

It appears to be the new king of budgets projectors,right ? i saw thata every step it is perfect. surprised me as well, i really want to grab one and test on daylight, 200 inch at night appears to be gorgeous with the quality of this ''tiny big boy'' :D If i didn't bought Oculus quest 2 yesrterday,for sure i would get this one. same price. but its on my radar for final of this year for sure. Your reviews are great,the only i rely on.

[@andrevideosgera]

I don't think this could be considered a budget projector since it costs at least twice of a 1LCD with same resolution. Quality is way better though. You get what you pay for.

[@1conu593]

Forget about daylight usage… and even on dark room, forget about black… this projector is nice but for the price the image quality is really bad ! This is a paid review… so not very objective

[@jayceooi]

Nope, v1 is still better.

[@jayceooi]

@@1conu593 I wish that I get paid for the review too. But no. Everything you see in the video is what you will get. And all my projector review process is the same. Even in camera colours settings. Did you watch the whole review video from beginning until the end? How many weaknesses did I mention? I created Top Projector Chart @ bit.ly/2GHyqXy as a consumer myself. Wanted to find the best performing yet value projectors for all. Yes, including myself.

[@Takashi-it6ni]

ansi lumen test?

[@jayceooi]

The info at bit.ly/2GHyqXy

[@danielesainidesign]

Hi Jayce, there is any difference in between mi smart projector 1 and mi smart projector 2 in therms of pixel resolution? I know the DMD of version 2 is smaller than version 1 but I didn't understood if this reflects on the pixels count. I wish to know if I can trust it being at the same pixel resolution as version 1. Thx a lot for your attention.

[@jayceooi]

No, same 1080p. But 0.33 DMD is slightly sharper than 0.23 DMD. Colour wise, 0.33 DMD is much much better.

[@danielesainidesign]

@@jayceooi thx Jayce, I can't decide if buying mi smart projector 2 or LG Prjector HF60LS Largo 2.0. Do you have any info about which one of the two have better video quality in theory? I couldn't find info about the LG DMD size for comparison. I'm grateful for your attention.

[@jayceooi]

@@danielesainidesign No idea on LG...

[@ahasom1]

Xiaomi Wanbo T2R Max,please!!

[@jayceooi]

I told you. I don't have access to this model. 😥

[@ugarick9183]

Зачетный обзор

[@margaritolopez3779]

I could do a review of the Xiaomi smart compact projector 2 vs wemax go advanced

[@jayceooi]

I can. But not so soon... For image quality, WEMAX wins. For OS, Xiaomi wins. You should get WEMAX Dice instead - kzbin.info/www/bejne/haXNg2t8qN5oZrc

[@margaritolopez3779]

@@jayceooi I don't know which of the two to buy, whether the Xiaomi compac 2 or the wemax go advanced

[@margaritolopez3779]

@@jayceooi thankyou

[@jayceooi]

@@margaritolopez3779 Why not WEMAX Dice?

[@budarkjahart8772]

Xgimi horizon please.. Non 4k will do 😁

[@jayceooi]

I also wish but too bad that XGIMI don't even dare to send one over. 😜

[@budarkjahart8772]

@@jayceooi too bad.. I really wanted to see xgimi review by you since i like they way u explain the technicality.. 😅

[@jayceooi]

@@budarkjahart8772 Maybe you can try to ask them to send one over too.

[@thevijayraj34]

Is it a DLP projector? I thought it's a LED projector.

[@jayceooi]

Yes, it is a DLP projector with LED light source. Older one use lamp bulb. Newer and better one use laser light source.

[@thevijayraj34]

@@jayceooi awesome man 👍🏼🔥 Is there any other difference between them?

[@jayceooi]

@@thevijayraj34 Yes, of course. Laser is the best so far. Brightest among all.

[@thevijayraj34]

@@jayceooi thanks.

[@jayceooi]

@@thevijayraj34 Welcome! 🙂

[@abhisheknegi9978]

Amazon send me a version 2 , what should I do? Return it? I mostly watch movies, series and anime. Plz guide.

[@jayceooi]

This is totally up to you.

[@abhisheknegi9978]

Well u have reviewed both version, so shall I keep it, is the difference is too big, is version 2 a bad choice, I mean I still have time to return it. Plz guide me properly.

[@jayceooi]

@@abhisheknegi9978 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yslIluf5dmldU

[@lawcheatshen6684]

Hi from Sungai Petani hahahaha

[@jayceooi]

Hi back from SP. 😊

[@yannco7874]

This projector is crap...

[@jayceooi]

Since it's crap for you, can you give it to me? Or others?

[@yannco7874]

@@jayceooi nope. I've returned it for refund to vendor. Sorry man 😁 Seriously the image quality is bad...even when focus is done, there is still areas blurred. It's very annoying.

[@jayceooi]

@yannco78 Glad to know that you can return it. But it should not have blur areas once focus was done. A defected unit? Hmm... FYI, you cannot use keystone correction. Else some parts will be blur even focus correctly. This applies to all projectors.

[@yannco7874]

@@jayceooi maybe a defected unit...don't know..anyway the picture quality is not as good as Xgimi products.

[@cowswearbras]

is this the same as the mi smart compact projector?

[@jayceooi]

Not exactly same. 😉

[@edwinwijaya4555]

What is the difference? Is it better?

[@jayceooi]

@@edwinwijaya4555 Comparison video is working in progress. In short, no.

[@TheoKIRAo]

This new model should not have the thermal defocus that the 1st one had. Because the cheap plastic around the lens is moving it with a some heat. Is it true?

[@jayceooi]

@@TheoKIRAo The defocus issue is still there. Same plastic lens. But better than v1. 😅

[@ProductivityRSCB]

Hi Jayce, thank you for your amazing reviews! is Mi Smart Projector 2 support side projection? i'm thinking about to put them beside bed. thanks in advance :)

[@jayceooi]

Welcome! Yes.

[@goaboi]

can you use the internal speakers simultaneously with bluetooth speakers?

[@jayceooi]

No

[@kgck15]

Unbelievable audio quality!

[@LEUMANARQUITECTURA]

A very complete video, with very useful tests. The best I've seen on KZbin about this projector. Congratulations!!!

[@jayceooi]

Thank you very much!

[@tchernyakdaniil]

hello, can you share your picture settings on this projector?

[@jayceooi]

I am using default settings.

[@tchernyakdaniil]

@@jayceooi i found white tends to be green on them, movie mode is better but it adds to much red in skin tones, personal settings which i made with calibration videos makes picture washed out and discolored...

[@jayceooi]

@@tchernyakdaniil This is gen 2 issue. Can't do much here.

[@fredericobender4776]

i'm planning to buy this projector, do you think that is good enough to play games like super smash bros brawl, mario kart 8 and mario party with my friends in lan mode? or the input lag destroys the experience for this games? thank you!

[@jayceooi]

Hi Frederico, better get generation 1 which has much lesser input lag @ 39ms. In addition, it is brighter and better colours too. Please refer to this gen 1 vs gen 2 video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3yslIluf5dmldU