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@rodmunch698 ай бұрын
BTW, I don't know if there's any interest in this, but I ended up keeping that a XGIMI HORIZON Ultra even though I agreed with you that the black levels sucked - I just missed the return window with it being around Christmas. But, I will say the projector has improved greatly - they must have updated it since the black levels, while still bad, are not nearly as bad as they were a few months ago. Also, I don't know if they added in additional options or if I just missed them, but when Dolby Vision is enabled you can go in and tweak the settings a bit, which greatly improves the contrast - still not great for dark scenes, but much better than it was. If you still have one, it might be interesting to include in future comparisons to see if I'm actually correct, or my brain is manipulating me into trying to justify the purchase. You do, however, have to tweak some of the settings, the out of box settings are truly horrific.
@richardbixler8 ай бұрын
@13:45 Are these footnotes reversed. The Nexigo clearly has a purple hue. Or is it maybe because DLP always records a little differently than IRL?
@dragnar128 ай бұрын
U made me go trough quite an odeal to buy the mars pro from china. Although it took close to 6 months (received it broken returned it factory got flooded and so on ) It is an amazing projector ( best i have ever seen in a home. ) Ty a lot :)
@kriswingert16627 ай бұрын
I did take your advice on the Hisense F100W 100" Fresnal ALR hard screen. It is just about perfect and in a room that is normally lit, my Vava 4k ust just performs as good as it can be! It did arrive in a huge box on an 8' shipping pallet, but was easy to put up the adjustable wall mounts and do a perfect manual setup with no in projector keystone adjustments.
@TheHookUp7 ай бұрын
@@kriswingert1662 Awesome, congrats on the great setup.
@ronjatter8 ай бұрын
The amount of work that must have gone into this video must have been huge! Thanks for the excellent video.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
It was a really fun video to shoot, but a real pain to edit.
@denniszhaunerchyk61918 ай бұрын
He does a great job editing and writing a good script.
@Sekir808 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp You're looking more and more like Project Farm, but for viewing experiences. Thank you for these videos!
@jameswarnock56558 ай бұрын
Love this format. This fixes one of the weaknesses of the "Best X for X dollars" format where you don't know what the next step up would be and if it might be worth it. Well done.
@Sparkyc5118 ай бұрын
That's got to be The Best Projector comparison I've ever watched! Lots of information and clear side by side data showing actual differences by the numbers. Great Job!
@honorhollytweaks964318 күн бұрын
Probably the best comparison video on youtube
@theroachmotel8 ай бұрын
Seriously I am always so impressed with the level of detail you go into with all of your testing and your videos. I really think and hope you need to be a top KZbinr for the quality you bring. Thanks
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds8 ай бұрын
As always, Rob combines a rigorous process, with actual hard data, to help provide unbiased reviews. But he takes that a step further by also supplying us with very well informed opinions too. Unique content like this is why I am more than happy to sponsor him, and would encourage others to do the same. Keep up the fantastic work Rob!
@brucesmith17548 ай бұрын
Rob, This absolutely IS the Ultimate price/performance projector comparison video on YTube! Thanks to you, I'm very satisfied with my recent JMGO N1 purchase(Amazon $699) that I made for my Rec room. But for my Home theater room, I'm anticipating your upcoming feedback on what I hope will be the best of the Lifestyle projectors between the XGIMI Horizon Max and the DangBei X5-Ultra. From what you were able to observe at the recent 2024 CES show, did either of those upcoming projectors appear to have the potential to perform at the levels of the Nexigo Aurora Pro. That would be the next comparison that I would look forward to seeing. Thanks again for your great work!
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
X5 Ultra is known to have a pretty high black floor, the same with all ALPD 5.0 projectors, so don't expect it to be competitive for a home theater. Horizon Max looked very promising at CES, but as I understand it's going be be pretty expensive.
@brucesmith17548 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp In one of the CES videos , the XGIMI rep estimated that the Horizon Max would be in the high $2500-$2999 range, which would put it in the Aurora Pro price range. This is why I'll be looking to see your comparison of those two in the future. XGIMI gets all the desired technology features correct, but Im really hoping that they significantly improve on your measured contrast numbers on the Horizon Ultra. Thanks again!
@kill53267 ай бұрын
@@brucesmith1754looks like he doesn’t even wanna say the company name
@TheHookUp7 ай бұрын
Who doesn’t want to say what company name?
@brucesmith17547 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp I think that guy is trolling.
@BriGuy-ed5dr8 ай бұрын
I've been using my PJ40 since August and have loved the experience. Always love the videos. The most informative projector content I've ever found.
@TekedixXx8 ай бұрын
Hey just want to hop in and say I bought the suggested sub $100 projector that was recommended on a previous video and it rocks! I think this is the only channel I trust with reviews about stuff like this because you actually understand the difference between marketing and performance.
@geniseemontalvo20793 ай бұрын
Which one was it?
@mirko525020 күн бұрын
Do you have an update after 8 months? Does it still work?
@TheaterAtReference8 ай бұрын
I said it before on AVS and ill day it again... You are doing am amazing job at giving the consumer the power through knowledge at making informed decisions by putting the manufacturers to their claims. Thank you for all your great work.
@KimmoJaskari8 ай бұрын
I had to pause this video literally 5 seconds in and say great job of another banger of a video. Now, to actually go watch it, but this channel just doesn't disappoint.
@jordanparrott43574 ай бұрын
I mean, the rapid fire delivery of information is absolutely AMAZING here!!! Your reviews are reference material for me as I consider my next projector purchase and I can't thank you enough. Keep rocking these reviews and we'll keep watching them :)
@frozenwalkwayАй бұрын
this winner stays on, format of review and comparison is actually really innovative as a format imo. great video very helpful.
@Ewoodster8 ай бұрын
The best reviews on KZbin. Period.
@firstlast-pt5pp7 ай бұрын
he doesn't do simple 30/60 fps "judder" tests - some are really bad and most are not smooth
@PARCE938 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting this together. You’re helping people a ton! I actually made my first projector purchase thanks to you.
@GregForman10158 ай бұрын
I loved that you included the JVC. Very few "normal" reviews of this thing. Honestly I find contrast and shadow detail to be the main things money buys you. In a dedicated room there is absolutely no competition for the JVC.
@costas.akrivoulis8 ай бұрын
Fantastic review format! You set a new bar for other reviewers.
@Watersong735 ай бұрын
I really didn't know where to begin in buying a projector for my bedroom. I never thought I'd need or want one, but with some medical issues in my home, it's going to be an important and necessary little escape. Thanks for making this an easier process to navigate! This was SO thorough!
@jtkilroy8 ай бұрын
This is a master class on review content, way to go.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@noob_strikes00116 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp why did u not recommend parisRhone SP005 in the end ??
@PeterPhamАй бұрын
Yes. Amazing
@pcb19626 ай бұрын
I'm not interested in buying a projector but have to say this is an outstanding review, one of the best I've ever seen.
@parawizard8 ай бұрын
I pick up cheap JVC projectors like RS1 for under 100 used once in a while. The picture is really good. It puts consumer single chip DLP to shame. Definitely need a dark room though as they are usually sub 1000 lumens. Just no noise in the picture, quiet, inky blacks and great features with H/V lens shift and good zoom.
@srujanpurohit12766 ай бұрын
Great video man!! this is all I needed! and the amount of effort put to create this video. **S tier**. I have hardly commented on any video, but this one truly deserves it!.
@brent_in_aussie8 ай бұрын
Your videos are motivating me to buy my first projector … Love it 😊
@johanbarron208 ай бұрын
HELL YEAH IVE WAITED FOR THIS ONE
@Winiwin948 ай бұрын
The level of detail and study in this video is unmatched. Finding your channel made me super into projectors and the idea of home theater spaces in the first place, and seeing how comprehensive the budget vs. performance scale is insane. I am super happy I got my Nexigo PJ40 from seeing your comparison videos. However, seeing it scale well before a huge price jump to the next real comparable upgrade makes me even happier! 🤣 I believe I'll upgrade one day, and trust me, I'll definitely come back to this video when I do! Thank you again for your excellent work!
@curtnichols6 ай бұрын
This is a great format. Thanks!
@WholesomeVince4 күн бұрын
Yo, this video is the GOAT of Comparisons. Thank you so much.
@Bonjour-World6 ай бұрын
Just purchased a VOPLLS Model number N3 projector for $50 from Amazon. Advantages: Small size, light weight, manual focus, manual keystone and (best of all) NO BLOATWARE ! I hardwired the HDMI to a Linux computer and ceiling mounted it. I did have to pay 50% more for the Akia Screens 100 inch (AK-M100V1) .... more like 92 inches at 16x9.
@Sparkyc5118 ай бұрын
Incredible how good the Nexigo did even compared to a JVC Flagship! I would've thought the JVC would easily beat it but truly the difference isn't enough to justify the extra $9,200!
@rx7dude20068 ай бұрын
On anything over 100" screen the JVC blows it out of the water, also professionally calibrated makes a huge difference which wasn't done in the test here.
@javybeaz32366 ай бұрын
Those cheap projectors fade bad when you have light or make the screen over 90 inches. They are not the same as a real projectot
@bradconway56118 ай бұрын
This is an excellent video! You just changed my 12 month agonising decision. Thank you.
@we84638 ай бұрын
Outstanding, looking forward to seeing how JVC improves on the NZ8 at CEDIA this September! Also some major advantages of JVC is you can project up to 300” screen 😂 I wondered how the Nexigo compared to the Formovie Theater!
@rx7dude20068 ай бұрын
I have the NZ8 and it is unreal in a totally black setting, nothing comes close.
@jimmypautz8 ай бұрын
I've been using the BenQ HT2050A (which was very highly recommended) for a little over a year in my basement home theater setup and also have the Happrun for camping/backyard use. The Happrun was $45 and the Benq was $750, and there's a giant difference when comparing them, but the Happrun works for my use cases and the free stretchy screen is a nice touch. The Benq is great and I have no regrets. I know Benq replaced the 2050A with the 2060. You should consider testing that one too. I'm not sure how it would compare to your current picks, but it is also highly rated/recommended.
@JuanGarcia-lh1gv8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great video! I hope projector makers watch these and try to improve their products.
@lequidsnake8 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this one. Thanks for putting it all the time. Brilliant work as usual
@ivovass1958 ай бұрын
Thank you for directly showing what more money actually gets you, much easier to decide what one would have to spend to achieve a certain level of quality. Great comparison
@mkultra28772 ай бұрын
More money is not worth what it gets you.
@tabularasa8208 ай бұрын
Valiant effort comparing these projectors. It’s a near impossible task as individual use cases will sway value to performance metrics. For example, many people will want a larger screen (130” or more) and want to have their screen project both 2.35:1 as well as 16:9. Additionally screen gain and light control will play an enormous part in image quality. Your videos are great, arguably fair, and provide great information and comparison, but I just believe there are so many use case differences that make these comparisons a very difficult task. Great job, and know anyone who complains about these issues doesn’t recognize how Herculean a task it is to compare projectors as you have done.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Thanks. I tried to include as many of those "what ifs" as possible without making an hour long video :)
@rydmike8 күн бұрын
Absolutely outstanding review! Thank you! My biggest gripe with ultra short throw projectors like the Nexigo Aurora Pro, is that none of them have motorized zoom, lenshift, focus, with memory positions, like the Jvc and Epson. This makes them unusable in my HT room. I use 21:9 screen to zoom out and fill it for real movies, so the movie experience is the biggest screen. I am height limited, so the 16:9 size on the 21:9 screen is already at max size of the 16:9 I could fit. Thus the bigger wider format for proper movies is just a size bonus. Currently no UST projector on the market that can do this switch automatically with a push of a button like Epson and Jvc projectors.
@Deveyus8 ай бұрын
This was super cool, I'm trying to build a table with built in rear projection in it, and while this isn't directly comparable, it's giving me a lot of extra data points to work with.
@synxss8 ай бұрын
Just found out, that the nexigo pj40 gen 3 is also d65 calibrated. Do you think the gamut will be more precise then the software updated gen 2? Or are there some settings to get the best out of it. Out of your recommendation i bought it, the gen 3 was sold out though, also the gen 2 had a discount! Thank you for the hard work :)
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
There is a slight difference in the native color temperature of the PJ40 Gen3, but I don't think it's significant enough of a change to warrant needing one over the other.
@brucesmith17548 ай бұрын
Before I returned my PJ40 for a JMGO N1, I thought the firmware upgraded settings to the Gen2 enhanced the performance of the projected images. Although the D65 calibration settings were available in the firmware, only the Gen3 models have the upgraded hardware to exploit the D65 white balance utilities. I preferred the improved sharpness, colors gamut range and positioning features that I observed in the JMGO. For the price the PJ40 was very impressive and worth the purchase if it works in your environment. It was brighter than expected in an ambient lit room. FYI, I was willing to pay $500 extra for the upgrade.
@12345idiotsluggage8 ай бұрын
The content here is legitimately top notch. I watch way too much KZbin. LIke all the time, everything that I am interested in. The Hookup is amazing quality certainly for projectors. But amazing for just any type of content.
@quachduong14035 ай бұрын
Fantastic review bro, can't imagine how much effort you put in this wonderful work Thanks again
@commentarygold85534 ай бұрын
This video earned a sub the old fashion way. Good work buddy keep it up 🤙🏽
@citionriver12 күн бұрын
Love format!! Especially finall thoughts based on budget and quality!
@phthano2580Ай бұрын
Truly a god-tier projector comparison video
@richiemc108 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I was trying to weigh the pros and cons of the Dangbei Mars vs the Nexigo PJ40 thanks so much for clearing it all up!!
@richiemc108 ай бұрын
Hope the affiliate link works I'll be purchasing the Mars next week!
@brucesmith17548 ай бұрын
Before I settled in on the JMGO N1, I tried out the Nexigo PJ40. I would echo Rob's sentiments that it has no business being as good as it is for $240. I just didn't want to miss out on the new triple laser technology offered by the JMGO, which is sharper and has a wide color gamut. Also the Nexigo had a fixed focal range that I couldn't work with. But the Nexigo's LED image was impressive and surprisingly brighter than expected at 700 or so lumens.
@bigdreams5554Ай бұрын
Awesome comparison! Was hoping to see the Epson 3800 and 5050UB on here but was still good to see the comparisons. Thanks!!!
@zim24118 ай бұрын
Great video! I own the Epson LS12000 which is pretty much identical to the LS11000 with additional brightness and contrast. I overall like the LS12000, but it has an issue with handing BT.2020 content that makes HDR sources somewhat unwatchable in my opinion. It's subtle at times, but it manifests as blotchy reds that disrupt gradients, and can produce super weird looking skin tones. I've posted extensively about this on AVSForum in the LS12000's owners thread and numerous users have confirmed across the board that all units are affected. I engaged Epson support as well and had a very lengthy exchange with their support people, and they eventually admitted it saying they'd look into it, but it's been months now without a fix. If you still have the LS11000 and are up for testing/documenting this issue I'd be happy to help walk you through it! Also, at 16:50 you mention the JVC's subpixel alignment as a feature over the Epson, but the Epson does have this available. I've had to dial mine in a bit but it makes a big difference in perceptual sharpness.
@Rikimkigsck2 ай бұрын
This channel is such a gem
@Hessvillage8 ай бұрын
You are the KZbin King of Projectors!
@szymon22433 ай бұрын
0:42 I see the potential of this projector. If a more powerful LED module were installed, it could produce much greater brightness.
@ChadAV698 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for including ambient light tests.
@shash_wut8 ай бұрын
One of the best review video I've seen, love the format.
@TRX25EX7 ай бұрын
First timeI commend on a projector video and I can say this is best video by far.
@mrgallis8 ай бұрын
Excellent work as always, still the best at these comparisons. My only query is why you didn't use a standard/long throw ALR screen to give a fairer light usage comparison against the UST Projectors.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I've never found a good one to be honest. Willing to take suggestions though. All the ones I've tried have terrible hotspotting issues and are basically unusable with tri laser projectors due to laser speckle.
@mrgallis8 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp Aaah fair enough, it wasn't a criticism, I just wondered as I know they're available but noticed when ALR is referenced it's almost exclusively about USTs. Thanks for clarifying
@AndyMachtWR8 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp Are you no longer satisfied with your Vividstorm ALR Screen (Long Throw) with 0.8 Gain? The images shown on it (e.g. with the Dangbei Mars Pro) always looked very good in the videos. I would appreciate an answer! Big up to you :)
@han40028 ай бұрын
Thank for the video. One of the best projector tech reviewer about budget and expensive.The good thing,he always mention input lag for gamer to take note.👍👍
@nikilragavАй бұрын
12:55 interesting that the Epson contrast ratio is basically equivalent to the Hisense C2 Ultra and Valerion Pro 2. I assume the infinite black contrast is irrelevant because it's not really a "scene" when the screen is full black. Why do people say the Epson blacks/contrast is so much better than the DLP competitors?
@andrewprashanth10678 ай бұрын
@thehookup You are the projector GURU ! Hats off to you ! Pure facts and numbers, you do the best projector reviews, did not find any other better review videos. You put in so much time and effort on this. Thanks a TON! Could you also review the WiMiUS K9 projector. Thank you in advance.
@johndelossantos18268 ай бұрын
Shout out from the Philippines 🇵🇭 ! 🔥🔥 as always
@sturycroft7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all this awesome detail. I am tempted to go for a more expensive projector, but there’s one thing your videos never contemplate, and that’s kids potentially spilling drinks /knocking etc your projector 😂 so I am tempted by the Nexigo, thanks again
@jawz101_fpv7Ай бұрын
It seems like the low-light level thing shouldn't really mean much when details are dropped. Look at 18:26. On the right, I can see a ring on the floor whereas, with the $12000 projector, it's just black. I think I'd want to compare all of the projectors back against the $12k one on that particular scene to see which is actually not removing details in low light.
@tompage86748 ай бұрын
I'm so hyped for the end of the year when you can review all of 2024s new releases
@scooter28188 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DIYtechie8 ай бұрын
Awesome video. The relevant facts at the right time and highly relevant tests and considerations. Good job. In my tests I also saw a difference in motion handling (stutter etc.), which is something I’m allergic to. But I assume this was not a noticeable issue in these tests. Anyhow. A great video and very interesting test. - a home theater enthusiast.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Single LCD projectors should basically be immune to stuttering because they naturally have LCD motion blur, but they won't be able to imitate the high refresh rate MEMC look of DLP projectors (which I personally don't like).
@salehkambijo18498 ай бұрын
Best comparison on the KZbin ever
@ewdgwhjfs80788 ай бұрын
For a video like that i waited for
@MUSEiCАй бұрын
I would love to see you tackle a video like this, but taking into account projectors found in the used market such as eBay. People on reddit (r/projectors) are always so adamant on going with a used projector before ever considering budget ones like the groview.
@BrandonDoyleMN8 ай бұрын
So much science and interesting results, who’d of thought you could get such good results at that price
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Definitely.
@brahatratan50784 ай бұрын
One of the great channels to learn about projects
@sking3798 ай бұрын
WOw, what a video, I have not even gotten to the end, and I already gave it a like and comment!!! You Rock sir!!!
@SMor428 ай бұрын
Awesome. Now can you test alr screens for front throw projectors? Seems like that would be a huge factor. Specifically I would love to see a review of the elite screens cinegray 3d alr acoustically transparent screen. 😊 thanks for your hard work
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
That is a video that I have on my list, yes.
@retroelectrical8 ай бұрын
Great video! I just got a cheapo 1080p projector from Amazon, with the last projector I purchased was a Sony XLR projector in 2005, and to my surprise for $60 bucks (after coupon code) the cheapo projector actually was good. Not great, but good. Something good for the kids to use, or take on a camping trip. The only real caveat is that the input lag is way too slow for gaming. But for $60 bucks I got a good, very compact projector that doubles as a good bluetooth speaker.
@pwrmx2417 күн бұрын
Still confused about gatting a used (free) Christie lw551i "office projector" that claims 5,000 ANSI lumens and 3,000:1 contrast ratio. Althought it's a little less than 1080p. At 12 ft, 100-120" seems hard to tell the difference.
@DIYDumpRat5 күн бұрын
Excellent video mate 👍 Although I think you should have mentioned which models were laser and which weren't. And also mentioned the biggest missed fact of all, that all lasers have very limited life spans compared to bulb projectors. Especially when in high light source mode which most people will use them in. In that mode you could even almost half the speced stated lifespan. In my opinion I like to keep my gear going for as long as possible (especially if it's expensive). You can replace bulbs when they get dim or die. You can't swap out lasers on these other very expensive models.
@TheHookUp5 күн бұрын
Wha? Bulbs need to be replaced every 2000-4000 hours, lasers will last 10x that long. At 20K hours a bulb projector's other components will be significantly degraded (yellowed LCDs, stuck mirrors on DMD).
@PierreLeroy766208 ай бұрын
This video is very nice to watch ! With the % gap between two projector it's soon good
@BenSabersTV9 күн бұрын
is there a projector you would recommend that would be good for a small amount of day viewing but can show a screen of 200 - 300" and have amazing brightness in dark and super rich color but not but more than 2k?
@SaulDMC748 ай бұрын
Awesome video and extremely informative on a real life basis, great job man!
@pascal30268 ай бұрын
is it smarter to go with an older used higher end projector (like for example an epson eh-tw3200) or with a cheap new one from amazon like the nexigo pj40 both around 300$?
@FriedTux6 ай бұрын
If you have a REALLY big budget you go get 115" JVC LCD that absolutely destroys projectors in almost every area. $25k is a bit steep though. Even the 98" JVC is pretty good, but can't compete with brethren top end TV's in image quality, but still have massive advantages over any projector. I am not saying projectors are bad, but they will always need to be in a light controlled room, which isn't terribly practical in most single family homes. But if image size, picture quality, and cost are the major factors when deciding on a display type... Projectors will always have a massive advantage when it comes to the biggest image. But if image quality is your priority no projector can really compete with flagship TV's. The size advantage that projectors have is narrowing significantly. Not to many people want screen size over 100"... An 85" screen is pretty big. A 115" is very big... But isn't 130" to 150"... Obviously it will will be impractical for anything much beyond 115"... But if manufacturers can get the picture quality up to the level of the current OLED's and bring the price down to half... ( say 115" for $12k) I can see a fairly large number of people wanting them. I remember when 65" was a huge TV... Now it is the 'standard size'. I think that 75" - 77" becomes the new standard in coming years, and 82" to 88" becomes the large, and 100"+ becomes the luxury... And because of the inherent issues with projectors, they will become less common until you move into the realm of dedicated home theater rooms over 120"... I can think of a few advantages that projectors have: More portable than a very large TV When you get above 85" cost. No reflectivity issues. Wider viewing angles. Still do 3D content. However, most projectors have some pretty big disadvantages too... Want the best image? Going to have to buy a very good screen... Which high quality ones are very expensive. Need to be in a light controlled room. Lower image quality. May not be 'True 4k' (some of them use technology cheats, and are 2x 2k). Usually worse for gaming. May not have Dolby Vision A lot of them have fan noise. Light source is expensive and occasionally needs to be replaced. They can be a lot more finicky. If they have speakers (🙄 why?) they generally suck. Which means you have to get a sound system in place. In certain applications, projectors are absolutely the way to go... But in my opinion, in most situations concerning general consumer, they get trounced by high end TV's. Want to go really big? Get a projector... Otherwise get a nice TV. Just my opinion.
@djgoodnight2118 ай бұрын
I would love to see other bulb projectors compared under $1k. (BenQ HT2050a/2060, Epson 880, Epson 2250, etc.) These are very bright and still have decent contrast.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I don't think I'll be comparing bulb projectors any time soon, it's old technology and the biggest issue is that bulb performance degrades significantly in the first ~500 hours, so comparing a 10 hour bulb on one projector with a 100 hour bulb on another wouldn't be a fair comparison.
@stiangisnas6088 ай бұрын
Excellent video as always. You should try a fresnel screen made for long throw projectors to keep the comparisons on a more equal level. I use a 120 inch fresnel from yovanxer with my Sony XW5000ES, and the difference from my previous ALR screen is huge, also in a completely dark room. Much more of a difference than going from the previous Epson 6050 to the native 4K laser Sony.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I'll have to see if I can get my hands on one. Is Yovanxer a brand name or just a Chinese white label?
@stiangisnas6088 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp I do think they have a factory, but I know they buy their UST fresnel screens from fscreen. Fscreen also has 100 and 120 inch fresnels for long throw. I just took a chance on this brand, and it paid off.
@KimmoJaskari8 ай бұрын
Amazing roundup as always - honestly when it comes to the Nexigo vs LS11000 comparo I have long suspected that the UST would at least have parity but I'm not surprised it comes out ahead. The UST form factor has some disadvantages, like zero flexibility, but the benefits of using a CLR/ALR screen made for UST's is actually huge, and it hurts my soul whenever I see people want to buy an UST and then pair it with some DIY spandex shit on the wall, or even just using the wall. I would have liked to see a long-throw normal projector specific ALR screen as well though. A Screen Innovations Black Diamond costs more than all these projectors except the JVC, but it would have been hugely interesting to see the JVC with one of those head to head with the Nexigo with the fresnel screen.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I currently don't have any long throw ALR screens that aren't just gray. I do have a Vividstorm "Obsidian Long Throw ALR", but it doesn't perform anywhere near a lenticular or Fresnel screen and actually ends up really messing with color accuracy.
@KimmoJaskari8 ай бұрын
@@TheHookUp Yeah, I suspect long throw ALR screen that doesn't introduce major issues is way way harder than a lenticular screen for USTs., and even then you still can't block light from above like an UST can.
@lhb828 ай бұрын
I own a 135" ALR that is not just gray, but real ALR (Elite Screens) for long throw has one big disadvantage: A hot spot. Or better: it reduces the brightness at the corners. That is even worse when the project is not fully centered vertically and horizontally (and when does that ever happens?) If you now also sit not at the center of the screen, you lose even more light. It's ok and still is better than a white screen for my situation, but it's not a perfect replacement. I'm sure different ALR Screens for LTP make a difference, but I can't imagine that there will be no negative side effects with any of the ALR screens.
@zim24118 ай бұрын
I knew someone that paired an SI Black Diamond screen with a Sony VPL-VW1100ES (I think) -- one of the earliest 4K projectors and new was around $25,000. The viewing experience was honestly awful. They had designed their theater with 2 or 3 levels of seating, but an aisle straight down the center of the room and all seating was off axis. Sitting off axis from the Black Diamond screen resulted in extremely noticeable light fall off towards the edges. This was also in a light controlled blacked out theater, so the Black Diamond screen was completely unnecessary and a basic Silver Ticket screen from Amazon would have given a better viewing experience. It was a super baffling setup.
@sagetom8 ай бұрын
So grateful for your research and videos. We don’t get a lot of models here in Australia, even via Amazon (prime). I’m still trying to get the Xgimi Horizon pro after learning about the terrible black levels of the ultra. They have discounted the Ultra here to around $2900 but the horizon Pro is still $2700 which is crazy. Wondering why it’s not on sale?
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Not sure, Horizon Pro is a pretty old projector at this point, maybe it's being phased out?
@robert29252 ай бұрын
I have a ust Awol 3500 laser projector with a 120-inch reflective special screen. It's really great. 3D movies are amazingly deep.
@sethtracey4943 ай бұрын
I bought the Hisense c1 per your recommendation when you put that video out and I don’t know if they just had crazy deals at the time but I got it for sub $1300. It performs great though!
@TheHookUp3 ай бұрын
That was indeed a crazy deal.
@RoyTs61632 ай бұрын
Hi, you are the best in what you are doing. Hoped to see also the Benq TH685 gaming projectors in this comparison, I’m evaluating it. I’m going also to see the robot cleanings video in near future.. I want one :D
@marc37938 ай бұрын
Only half way through watching...! But, doesn't the image of the Paris Rhone have a significant green tint to it? Looks like it on my TV on the side-by-sides you did.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I didn't do any color calibration for these projectors, I just picked what looked like the most color accurate mode, but the Paris Rhone does have enough controls to take out a green tint if that's something that you notice with your screen/space.
@harshiththonda98088 ай бұрын
I am literally searching for this video😅 thanks man for this amazing work and information ❤❤.
@sambaldwin12498 ай бұрын
do you have any videos where you talk about projector screens?
@simonvoisard99276 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you could update your best projector under $100 video, because they are very helpful. Also, if you do, it would be nice if you included the nexigo pj10, I have been debating on what to purchase. Thanks for the amazing videos, keep it up.
@TheHookUp6 ай бұрын
That video gets 1 update a year. It will happen in early November. The Happrun is currently under $50: amzn.to/3xOmWvZ and the Groview JQ818C goes under $100 quite often.
@linndoria8 ай бұрын
These mid-range lifestyle projectors like the Hisense C1 Global seem to be a better deal than buying a normal projector designed for a light controlled home theatre room. If Hisense designed a home theatre projector in a case like the typical HT projector with all the same features as the C1 and C2 (VIDAA & Google TV OS optional). I would be more willing to buy one as it would not stick down as low if ceiling mounted. The US price of the C1 is more attractive than what is priced in Canada though.
@avejst8 ай бұрын
Impressive test Thanks for sharing with all of us 🙂
@SsS-iy7gv2 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for your video reviews and comparisons, they are very informative. I am looking for buying a new home projector and narrowed my search to 3 models: Hisense C1, Dangbei Mars Pro 2, Benq tk 710 STI. Also Benq x3100i is an option, but this one is a bit more expensive. I see you have more or less covered in your other videos all of these models. In terms of value for money and picture quality which one would be the best? Also I would plan to take it time to time to my summerhouse, and guess all of them are portable in a way. Perhaps there are some models I am not aware of and should be considered for buying.
@SsS-iy7gv2 ай бұрын
Also considering to watch during some daylight and guess only Benq offers enough brightness for that.
@1wwwandrey8 ай бұрын
Can you please review the XGIMI Horizon: Max (Available later this year) Xgimi RS10 Ultra (Available now) I think I want to wait for Xgimi horizon max projector to upgrade my Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K projector.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
I'll be reviewing it when it is available, yes.
@tosvusАй бұрын
Fantastic videos! It is great to see how far projectors are coming on the lower end these days. I do wonder how they would hold up to a traditional projector like the Epson 8350 which I bought for under $1000 several years ago and has served me well for a 160" screen in a controlled light environment. It's supposedly 2000 lumens, but I eventually replaced the bulb with a generic brand, so probably a bit dimmer than that I suspect. Has anyone gone from that to a newer projector and can comment?
@robzilla698 ай бұрын
Great video as usual, I wish I could only watch in darker rooms, if I could then I wouldn't need the AWOL and just get an aurora pro.
@fedex11978 ай бұрын
amazing work! you my friend are my best friend. i got my groveview thanks to your videos. someday il lbe able to afford the pj40 someday. a quick hello from ol Mexico!
@rajlovinglife8 ай бұрын
great comparison appreciate your effort comparing the bad to best projectors.....👍
@ewi57ty8 ай бұрын
Such a great movie. I think this should be linked to main KZbin page forever !!!
@XxXnonameAsDXxX8 ай бұрын
Have you already looked sony projectors? They are competitive with JVCs and extremely good in color reproduction. Worth a shot above 3k even used.
@TheHookUp8 ай бұрын
Sony is strange in that all of their projectors are pretty expensive, but you've got to spend big bucks to get to their line that is competitive with the JVC. I think a lot of people end up with the XW5000ES to save money, but I really don't care for the image it produces, it always looks really "silky" to me. I don't know any other way to describe it, it's like instead of being punchy and realistic it's more like a painting.
@XxXnonameAsDXxX8 ай бұрын
Thats interesting, I recently got an older but barely used Sony VPL HW55 and the guy was in love with Sony projectors so he bought a newer one. The reason he loved them was the same thing you described but he experienced this smooth thing with all other brands except Sony(but he was more off put by the motion reproduction)! I would say they are worth a shot if you are up to it. Great content as always, extremely appreciated that you also read the comments.