VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review

[@ebpman]

Guys this is great performing projector. I reviewed it a few weeks ago and all i can say is that "Dragons are meant to be seen in 100+ inch screens. The colors are great, fan is quiet I did a noise test, and the integrated sound bar is fantastic for those who dont have additional sound options. Hope this helps with your being decision. Nice Review by the way!

[@raymondayala5355]

I got this on Black Friday special for $2100. It’s usually $2800. It’s now back on sale. It’s an amazing projector. You can project up to 150inches diagonal. The picture quality is superb. I’m in love with it. Just keep in mind that you do need to place the projector 7-10 inches away from the wall and it if you have low ceilings, the projector for can’t be too high off the ground. For $2000, this is incredible. I was going to get the epson 5040 but glad I went with this instead.

[@tombuck]

This looks awesome. I never realized how useful a short throw projector would be. Seems super bright!

[@MPR_2023]

Save your money, this projector is underwhelming. Get the optoma P1, worth the extra money. 6000 lumens is marketing. I bought this projector and I couldn’t return it, buyer beware. It’s junk!!

[@silverandblackentertainment]

@@MPR_2023 it’s not junk, I have one. It works great and the picture quality is very good.

[@cemsengul16]

Hey Soldier I have actually been watching your channel since you first created it. I just wanted to tell you to keep up the good work.

[@thewalter]

Fantastic review ...one thing, How loud is this unit?

[@1Aburtok]

I wanted to get your opinion about which projector i should get. I’ve been doing a lot of research I narrowed it down to two projectors in my price range. I am torn picking between The XGIMI Aurora 4K Ultra Short laser projector, The VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser TV or The Hisense 100 L5F laser TV. I would like to get your Professional expertise on Which projector I should lean more towards

[@Ultratron100]

One of the best projector reviews I've ever seen. Thanks.

[@BuDWiskey]

Thanks for the video - I wanted to let you know that I just contacted VAVA tech. regarding their 4k projector, and asked about the true native resolution. I've been trying to decide which 4k projector I'd like to purchase for my theater. I was somewhat surprised that this projector has a DMD (digital micro-mirror device) with a native resolution of 1920x1080. This VAVA unit, as well as quite a few other "4k" projectors, "support" a 4k signal.. I guess what that means is that these projectors can accept & process the 4k video signals (down scale) to be displayed with the DMD at 1920x1080.?. This isn't a true 4k projector, is it?

[@BuDWiskey]

@Darren Munsell Yep - I actually was quite surprised that the main display chip in this machine was 1920x1080.. I did some additional reading and research, and turns out they're using a process similar to pixel shifting. To display a 4k image, this projector has to pixel shift or parcel out frames, and they have to do it 4x. A 4k image requires 8.3million pixels to be displayed,, so 1920x1080 = 2.07million.. 4(shifts)x2.07million pixels = 8.3million. They're probably shifting the images at 120-240hz, so our eyes don't see it.

[@DeathStickD]

This is false

[@DeathStickD]

It uses dlp pixel shifting which shifts pixels fractions to increase the amount of pixels hitting the screen, it does this at 240hz which makes it indistinguishable at 150inches and under from nonepixel shifted content. So yes, the amount of pixels being sent to the screen is 8.3 million making it 4k

[@kriswingert1662]

And this is true off almost all DMD based 4k projectors. It employs pixel shifting to achieve 4k.

[@ericdraven7185]

I'm thinking really strongly about buying this. I hope this square away the Netflix issues because I use it quite a bit, I'm also wondering about the effects of the height of the stand that it sets on.

[@yashwinning]

just buy a separate android box my guy. problem fixed.

[@DanPavelDoghi]

thanks, very good presentation, focused, straight to facts and still thorough enough

[@krisduttxx]

I'm so thankful that you just set it up on your wall instead of projecting on a 100-150" screen!👏🏻 how was the quality? Considering buy a short throw projector for my living room, but I don't want a big screen on the wall😅

[@nkiey]

Thanks for the review. Very useful as I'm thinking of getting one of these for my workplace. Does Bluetooth allow a mouse to be paired so that e.g. the Netflix app works Ok?

[@lukeh.8495]

is the projected image a lot higher than the machine (say, at 100")? I am considering to buy this but some other reviews said the image is a little too high for their likings....

[@dannykawaii]

Can these laser projectors be used like tv and stay on during the whole day without damaging? Or just used as cinema for a few hours per day?

[@GizmoMaltese]

It's 25k hours which is about 2.8 years if you left it on day and night. But realistically you would sleep so I would say you could leave it on all daytime for 5.6 years. So, I would say it's as good as a tv. You sure must watch a lot of TV.

[@dannykawaii]

@@GizmoMaltese I do watch a lot of it... I have a 1080 projector... it overheated cuz i was watching the whole day 😢 Since this one is lazer, it might heat even more.... that's why I was wondering

[@ffkhan75]

Kindly tell me whether this projector or any other 4K UST projectors support Dolby Atmos

[@Rivorn94]

That is, indeed, very interesting but the price for a decent projecting screen has to be considered. Unfortunately, the Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) or Ceiling Light Rejecting (CLR) screens, suitable for the ultra short throw projectors are pretty expensive. They're not mandatory or course, but they can greatly enhance the experience. I'm still looking for an affordable option... Any ideas ?

[@courtenayblair2279]

What do you consider affordable?

[@guppy9713]

Build your own. You can buy the material pre-cut to size(for about $200) and wood for the frame for about $40. Screws and a bit of felt for the edges and a decent stapler, another $20. I was going to buy a screen but I'm going to build my own. I'm not a DIY expert but it looks handy enough to do. Tons of video's on KZbin on how to do it.

[@gluckspilz9104]

is it loud?

[@johnnycastle1044]

I can watch 3d movies?

[@evanlloyd1209]

Thank you soldier, I’ve been looking at this projector for a couple days, my cousin told me about it, been doing my research, seems legit, the start up “Indiegogo” had me a bit concerned, key “start up”, been watching to much shark tank, but I’ve seen interviews with the manager of vava, seems like a legit product, I am gonna buy one, I know the technology is out there and I want to have it, my only question is, if it is new technology to this company and they have a working “prototype” how did you get a hold of it in a well designed shipping container? If I buy it now, I won’t have it for two months

[@SFBenjaminK]

CANT wait for next month VAVA CHROMA to buy!

[@CameronL]

Is this the same projector as the new xiaomi just repackaged in a new case

[@taker610]

My thoughts exactly, definitely a reskinned Xiaomi. Just like the Wemax is just a reskinned Xioami.

[@courtenayblair2279]

@Dreamstate wouldnt call him a "shill"... Hes a reviewer not a pro av guy who ran calibration and bench mark testing. His review from the average enduser pov. Ironically, i find that most people who use the " shill" "sheeple" type of name calling tend to be just that

[@BooBooYouNow]

Yes, a re-skin. 6000 is light source brightness, and actual projection brightness is merely 1500

[@CAPUTO000]

@Dreamstate or maybe he's just getting the info from the user manual or box, you know, like most consumers do....

[@3CPO4GPU]

Looks like and is too expensive...

[@Solstice42]

Is it quiet running?

[@emoryschley5546]

$2500! Thank you, Soldier. Please include prices in ALL your reviews! ;-)

[@Reapwhatyousow777]

Second...you deserve more subscribers. Also this could be the smart tv killer.

[@FearFmRadio]

vava 4k ultra or Xiaomi Laser Projector ?

[@Sgt.AhmedQ8]

Wait for LG HU85LA better

[@guppy9713]

@@Sgt.AhmedQ8 And a much bigger price too!!

[@husseinremtulla296]

Quick question. Does it have a zoom function? If the wall I have is not big enough can I zoom out to fit the screen?

[@CDLee-vo9nn]

I'm building my new home with theater now. Was pretty much set on the Hisense UST projector, but continued researching and found this. Will I be able to watch tv (i.e. Super Bowl) on this?

[@CasepbX]

Yeah of course. Anything that supports HDMI works with a projector.

[@kingzoe16]

For 200 inch how far do I need to be

[@KingAndrew20]

Second review I see for this projector but nobody seems to touch on the frame rate? How does that work on the projector? How high is it on 4k hdr movies and games?

[@dogtop19]

how did you get better apps I am try to add netflix

[@CAPUTO000]

while it may not boast the highest lumens in the world, brightness can be very surprising when a projector is positioned just a foot or two from the screen... i had the dell sql718 4k ust, and it was so bright that you couldn't watch it in "normal" mode.

[@ranademiradafija]

Hi, Can it be mounted on the ceiling?

[@realitycheck2539]

Yeap.

[@slayerd52]

how do you measure the distance from the wall? do you measure from the opening to the projection area or from the edge of the side closest to the wall?

[@davidwiniger3799]

Nobody seems to tell us if the distance from the screen is from the screen facing edge of the unit or the distance from the screen to the actual laser...help!

[@mattfoster1493]

What's a laser bulb?

[@Revealonlight]

If 25000 is out how many hours to be fully charge?

[@froogy25]

Is it capable to project 3D movies?

[@CasepbX]

Think I will just wait for BenQ to make a 4K short throw, I'm still enjoying my HT2150ST just fine. I also really wish everyone would just STOP making white projectors.... why would they not make all of them black? My projector is the only white thing in my entire room....

[@snakeeyes20a]

White blends with the ceiling more

[@K9388-n3z]

Such a great review so I subscribed. Just pulled the trigger on this... 🤞🏻

[@MauriceF713]

How has it been

[@K9388-n3z]

Maurice D I still really love it. No issues at all and picture is great. For the money and convenience I would give it a A.

[@mrkleverapps]

Great review. 👍 is it possible to control this one via Logitech Harmony elite / hub as it can be controlled by bluetooth devices? Or can I just use a harmony control to automatically turn on VAVA as this would be connected via hdmi cec to Apple TV and Nvidia Shield tv which both work fine with Harmony-Hub

[@ahoerauf94]

can you use Firestick with this?

[@blaskotron]

Have you done reviews of any dark projector screens?

[@ajaltonwilliams1986]

Does it support 3d viewing

[@محمدبدر-ح4خ]

vava or mi femji 4k?

[@raze0099]

Can you project a 65inch display? their website says 80 - 150 inch.

[@kamalrudinukas9221]

Is this projector system has motion plus setting?

[@ajaltonwilliams1986]

How does it compare against sony 295 or epson 5050

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

Great review. But it always seems like a waste to project against a wall.

[@sloebone7399]

Why the built in HK speakers? It’s got all kinds of options for audio. If you’re sophisticated enough to want a 4K UST projector, you’re not going to have much use for the onboard speakers. They could have lowered the price and made the projector smaller. Then there’s the Indiegogo thing. I’m not giving anyone 3 grand if they’re going to call it a “donation”. I want some guarantees!

[@I_AM_HUGO]

How loud are the fans?

[@HiTechHead]

Chad Kleinlein I can’t hear them at all

[@TooReal512]

Looks like the they just used the Xaomi Mi Laser Projector and put their skin of Android on it... Also they're charging twice the price.

[@alrawandi8402]

Yep

[@thedestroyer3879]

Except in English

[@n0oo7]

So it isn't actually 4k and 1080 upscalled

[@TheBigclay03]

2:50 "Yes, yes in the face!"

[@Gorilla_Jones]

LOL

[@Gorilla_Jones]

LOFL there is no way this is 6000 lumens! Can this thing be ceiling mounted?

[@johnfl1152]

How much you pay for it

[@MakerHorde]

I have a semi-technical question. From the top of the projector, when set for 150", how far up the wall does the projected image start? I ask because my screen came in today. I want to get it hung and stretched so that any creases have time to work themselves out before the projector arrives. Thanks!!

[@LoganDec01]

If connection is through AV receiver for home theater , is it best to connect to ARC HDMI?

[@waqasusmans]

By using the ARC HDMI, you can use the projector's remote to control the AV receiver's volume (or whatever other device).

[@HastaLaVistaBby]

I love this projector but am having issues with finding a compatible receiver... I have tried the 4000 dollar pioneer elite, the Sony 1080, and a 2000 dollar Onkyo all support hdcp 2.2 Dolby vision/hdr 10+ on all ports etc. but when connected to the projector I cannot get hdr except on Sony but even then it’s 4:2:0 not 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 I have made sure the projector is set to do hdr and have made sure all the settings within the receiver menus are set to enhanced or hdcp 2.2 these same receivers work fine with my 2 c9 OLEDs and my long throw Sony 4K projector. So I know it’s not a receiver issue and all my cables are the same and I have tried several Apple TV’s so I know it’s not them for all intents and purposes it appears to be a projector receiver compatibility issue because when I plug directly into the projector it works fine if I do ARC it works fine...(pain in the neck and single source only) so not good solutions there... is there a brand of AV receiver that anyone has working with this projector? Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, etc? I don’t want to keep switching the receivers around or buy yet another for trail and error purposes... it’s getting tedious lol... I may end up sticking with the Sony when all is said and done but it’s not ideal as the audio quality is sup-par compared to the more expensive offerings from other brands... thanks for anyone’s suggestions in advanced.

[@GioTummy3463]

Did you make surr you set your vava projector at hdmi 2.0 from the menu options?

[@PALversusNTSC1]

when is this model available in europe?

[@BaDNeMeSis]

Good question, because I want one 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@osbaldoregalado767]

Greetings. I bought a vava projector. How can I watch netflix.

[@HiTechHead]

Osbaldo Regalado Netflix wont work on it. You will need a smart device like the fire stick or something to use Netflix

[@MrThetasteless]

If I hook up an Apple4ktv, will the projector boot up for that HDMI channel when I boot up my Apple4ktv?

[@Aqil.Samedov]

It is good but why it is so expensive...

[@alexsobrino]

that's a very nice projector

[@davidellis5135]

Whats the point of projecting a 4k image onto plaster thats terrible at reflecting light, it might seem a good idea untill you see the same image on a screen, then you realise how bad it is, you lose so much gain and contrast, when screens now cost pittence to buy.

[@snapper4u]

Buy the XY screen light absorbing

[@xyscreen]

salvatore Perna hahaha,you are correct . If any interested on our XYscreen ,pls feel free to contact me ,I am the sales manager from XYscreen

[@xyscreen5124]

@@xyscreen Email:[e-mail] What'sapp/Wechat/Mobile:[phone]

[@michaelfontaine8555]

Is your wall textured at all?

[@chopperg9443]

Can you see the pixels at 8 to 9 feet away?

[@CasepbX]

It's 4K or well really faux K, pixel shifting, so you shouldn't be able to see pixels from even 2ft away.... My 1080p projector doesn't show pixels unless your at least 6ft close.

[@keithboudreau3555]

This is the only ultra short throw 4k projector that is dual voltage. That I found anyway.

[@walterverbeeck6929]

I have no clue why you use that expensive laser projector on a normal white wall, with an appropriate screen you got a astonishing picture even in moderate daylight. Please do a test on a xyscreen or ELITE SCREENS. I think you have to check that out!

[@lovelydiva06]

2500 and no Netflix or Hulu no, now I know your probably able to hoo your laptop up to it to mirror it for Netflix but that much money it should do that out of the box but other than that seems pretty nice but they could’ve partner with amazon or google for fire tv or google tv built right in cause their built in service doesn’t seem very good at all, they need to take that price down or improve much more before release

[@film-maniac]

$2500 and it doesn't even have 3D . Next!

[@GioTummy3463]

@@film-maniac It does have 3D

[@GioTummy3463]

You can afford $2500 projector you can afford a $100 streaming device

[@MikeDeFina]

why can't you plug in a mouse ?

[@sampleinstruments10]

You can! I connected a USB keyboard and Mouse

[@bobanderson2895]

I was going to subscribe until I saw you using CNN to showcase this projector. No Thank You.

[@LSSS82]

Bob Anderson wow, just wow

[@film-maniac]

@@LSSS82 My sentiments exactly. Some people with tin foil hats.

[@wallstreetomegazoe2963]

you should go play in traffic

[@danielweiss4498]

How much milliseconds is the Input Lag in Gamemode ?

[@danielweiss4498]

@Dreamstate that is sad

[@krysdybowski1201]

I’m also wondering what the input lag is

[@andy.w4086]

@Dreamstate yeah the xiaomi 4k is 96 mil input lag

[@andy.w4086]

And they look the same don't they other than the color

[@brianellison1]

Is this really 6000 lumens? It looks like it's around 2000 lumens.

[@anthonynunez3523]

I agree I wish people doing reviews would be more detailed instead of reading the specs, like doing a measurement of the actual lumen output, whether or not if it's 4k upscaled or native, hdr performance and brightness while in 3d mode just to name a few

[@K9388-n3z]

Great review

[@greggwitfoth9997]

I just got this projector last week, I really don’t like it, doesn’t work with PS4, the apps are all android for phone and are awful, it also won’t display 4K signal from 4K Firestick. Got it to work with my 4K disc player but even then it was dark. I tried to return it but they have a NO RETURN AFTER SHIPPING POLICY.... I would avoid this product like the plague.

[@rlm-mu2wj]

Yeah I'm struggling with mine as well..cannot figure out how to display 4k content.

[@greggwitfoth9997]

rlm7189 actually got that part figured out! Go to main menu, select the HDMI port you want to use (it helps to have something playing when you do this) then press and hold the MENU button until a little sub menu comes up, select the HDMI category and select HDMI 2.0, that worked for me!

[@rlm-mu2wj]

@@greggwitfoth9997 thank you.. admittedly I only spent a couple hours with it last night..but like you found the brightness to low. And the Electronic Sharpness is useless. I was watching KZbin from it's downloaded app and it was unbearable. Like worse than 480p. So I think I need to do some more playing and hook up some HD Content via HDMI as you suggest!

[@greggwitfoth9997]

rlm7189 yeah, I deleted all apps, couldn’t find a single useful one

[@taker610]

Gotta wait to see pricing on the new LG UST 4K. LG has a much better OS on it.

[@SuperRosePower]

I'm looking for a projector to put out by my pool this summer to watch movies and play ps4. What projector would you recommend?? Anything under $500???

[@IdiSudaPridurok]

xgimi z6 aurora

[@jannyherrera4460]

Do you think is safe to put a proyector and a PS4 near the water you’ll be in? Good luck with that brah.👍😎

[@RocketDanger1]

That was a great review! Thanks sir.

[@DNKF]

In daylight, it looks like max 1200 lumen. NOT recommend for anyone who have couple thousands dollars. Keep your money and wait for LG UST.

[@xyscreen]

Daniel Ng a ALR UST screen will be helpful

[@gregkasimatis5663]

You go Soldier!

[@sloebone7399]

The link to the product in the description gives me a “WARNING: DANGEROUS MALWARE” alert from my router. So click at your own risk.

[@theway68wb]

DAM YOU STILL DOING VIDS

[@leonjj39]

Too many but in your review make me not in favor of sending 2k for this . Thanks 😊

[@eglintonflats]

You are just quoting marketing material, that's not how reviews are made, bro.

[@lazyslistener]

AHHHH lets go NYCFC!!!!

[@nariwashere8549]

Yeah, but no Dolby Vision or HDR+

[@arthurvin2937]

This is not a review, this is cheap overview/advertisement, I'm not buying it until some AV enthusiast or AV Pro puts it to the test with proper ALR screen and calibration. We are not looking for powerpoint presentation projector. We are looking for permanent TV substitute. Still waiting for independent AV guy say the word.

[@TheGreatMrBill]

I'm with you on that one. Why does it seem like pulling teeth to get any real specs on this thing? If this was the real deal they would have been more forthcoming with all specs from the get go. I don't believe its 6000 lumens and too many questions left unanswered to throw 2500 at it. Can it do 3D? Can the soundbar be used/take the place or your center speaker in a HT setup? There are other name brand laser projectors hitting the street this year that were at CES so I think I'll wait a little longer and probably be rewarded at the end for my patience.

[@arthurvin2937]

@@TheGreatMrBill Personally I'm waiting for UST release from LG.

[@TheGreatMrBill]

@@arthurvin2937 yeah the LG cinebeam says it has 2500 lumens while this thing is claiming 6000, lol I don't think so. Personally I think I'm going to go with the Optima P1 that rolls out later this year for 2,999 and has 3000 lumens.

[@CAPUTO000]

c'mon, it's a guy showing a projector for those interested, a projector that's very hard to find info on, what's wrong with that? if you're looking for a more tech intensive discussion on the thing, why not wander over to the avs forum?

[@TheGreatMrBill]

@@CAPUTO000 AVS? Lol, you're not going to find it over there. You realize this projector hasn't even finished its crowdfunding date yet right?

[@Knight11692]

I guess the comment section is just for us.

[@Knight11692]

@Jimbo Bimbo Lol

[@AAA-jp7xb]

$2k !!!

[@Aqil.Samedov]

Is there a projector that shows better and brigher than this?

[@xyscreen]

Emilio Favorite Music he need a ALR UST screen ,then can work very well on daytime like TV

[@moo5248]

this looks like exact copy cat of chinese brand Xgimi Lune 4k which released a year before..and cost about 1.8k

[@Jwcolli]

Sorry. Just can’t take any projector review seriously when projecting against a wall. Nothing personal. But, c’mon man.

[@tanthony2007]

This guy.. Nothing personal but still said had to talk shit.. 🤔

[@CAPUTO000]

nice job, thanks!

[@Campwise05]

Nice!

[@albo963]

А чем отличается от Xiaomi Laser Projection TV.?

[@8bittimetraveler834]

It's called VAVA because it comes with a little Mexican gardener.

[@lightwavelibrary]

just saw a facebook scam ad advertising this product for 99 dollars. yeah right!

[@troy3456789]

I found this one because of that one on Facebook. The Facebook one is a different brand I think.

[@DisruptiveHarmonizer]

Hey Soldier, ma man, there is a malware in that link dude!!!

[@johnadam3707]

This seem expensive for me unless some one can get me one

[@victorpulos6409]

None of ust projectors are real 4k

[@joshsturgill9725]

Depends on the projector and screen you are using. You are not going to find one for under 10 grand though.