Sir, I don't know you. Just discovered your channel when looking for a review on the Vava. I must say, this was the most comprehensive yet succinct review I've ever watched on RUclips. You answered every question I had and didn't take all day to do it. Excellent job and thank you!
Hi Chris, another great video. Quick question. Would this projector be suitable for an outdoor setup and if not which projector would you recommend? Ashley
Just an FYI. The LG HU85la cost 6k, but it does have the .66 dmd chip, which has a native resolution 2716 x 1528. The vava and optoma p1 cost less but has the .44/or .47 dmd chip, which is only 1080p.
I recently aquired the UHD51ALV this was my first projector I wanted existing 3D with entry 4k. I had wanted a 4k UST but the prices just are a bit too high. One concern is with the huge shift in display technologies and larger sizes of the OLED tvs projectors will likely get retired in the near distant future. But for now I'm enjoying this Optoma having weighed the options after comparing spec and using this sites earlier review. THANK YOU
GizmoMaltese Why assume that all rooms have to be dark? Many new projectors are made to work in non-dark rooms will limited light, such as my living room where it’s all white, dumbass. Look at this guys projector room setup: ruclips.net/video/bguggwnpIAM/видео.html The Higher the lumens the better the projector will work in rooms which aren’t dungeons. So don’t blame the manufacturers because they obviously know what they’re doing, and the fact that you guys think that you have to have a dark ass room just to watch and Projector shows her stupid you are and how old you are living in the past
@@scotttild Hi Scott ... I saw a vid a while back by some bod from their 'head office'. He stated that they had consulted Amazon marketing depts (really?) over a long period of time who then 'recommended' that a white product will sell better. Think they should get their money back! He also stated they were going to consider a black casing option plus 3D as an alternative. Not sure if that will ever happen TBH!
Hi Chris. Have you tested any Wemax short throw projectors? Good pricing and reviews on Amazon?.also like the one you’re reviewing now. And,Hi sense isn’t getting very good reviews on Amazon or any other sites..
Firstly, that shirt doe! Secondly, can you review the optoma p1 even though it’s very expensive? So I guess there are only 3 reasonable 4K USTP: vava, p1, and xiaomi and of the three you would recommend?
After doing my own research I bought the Xiaomi Mi 4K TV UST projector, its got the same kinda base structure like the vava version but costed less or 1700 (1844 w/ s/h) on Black friday. Its louder as its smaller and less noise insulated than the vava version, has less brightness but still good for the price, beside you can buy screens that utilize the brightness better later, I dont recommend it for those that like minimal noise but I'll most likely use this one for the next 4-6 years and then buy a 8k UST next.
Hello Chris i have a question that maybe you can help me with. Is there a significant difference in picture quality with the vava 4K projector over the JMGO 01 pro 1080p projector?
Hi, thank you for your review video. I always enjoy them a lot. Now, I have a question. Have you ever used VAVA4K to show powerpoint or using pc with VAVA4K? how is the resolution and latency? I am thinking about using VAVA4K at work with 150inch screen. Thank you.
Hi Chris, nice review! I see you used an Elite screen for this review. I've heard the UST projectors perform best with an ALR screen. Is that an ALR screen that you have?
It’s very heavy to say the least...it’s like it was made of bricks. Solid construction. Smells good right out of the box. Not that noisy... my Epson was the same in noisiness. Bright picture NO DOUBT...and that’s accurate marketing from VAVA.... had it on for possibly 5 hours with my fire stick...no issues. Remote is easy to use. Menus are easy. Very much like an Apple Product. I am not sold easily when it comes to projectors especially with all these USTs coming out of China...like Xiaomi and Fengmi and Wemax...which I think VAVA is riding their coat tails on this bad ass technology. But I don’t read Chinese symbols so I went with VAVA and to be honest, the projector is Solid, heavy AF, and I drive a Chevy Silverado... and it FEELS like a US product. I’m glad I went with this projector... I had my concerns and $2799 investment was a leap of faith. I was so nervous making this purchase but I’m glad I did.
Chris, GREAT video with loads of info, it has really moved me closer to buying the VAVA, Optoma, or the LG however I've read most short throws benefit from an Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screen as opposed to a normal elite screens motorized drop down screen. The projector is for my basement with minimal sunlight, I do prefer a brighter screen, better clarity, and quick motion for sports. Did you test with an ALR screen? Have you tried these projectors without an ALR screen? Are they still worth it with just a standard screen? Any thoughts are highly appreciated.
Will you post the instructions on how to setup this projector with the Harmony Hub? I was able to get to pair those devices in the VAVA Bluetooth Menu, but got stuck...
@@ChrisMajestic thanks for the reply. I was also wondering about colour degradation while watching from sides. And also need for special screens. Is it necessary to enhance the picture quality.
I have the Xiaomi Wemax Pro and I couldn't teach my Harmony Hub to manually add it. Plus, as Chris stated, the colors don't pop and the lag is over 100 ms. Also, my unit didn't come with 3D capabilities as advertised. I didn't learn until after I bought it that the international versions don't have that feature. I will definitely sell this projector and upgrade to a new one when a gaming 4k UST projector comes on the market.
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
I have this projector and honestly the input lag isn't too noticeable my girlfriend doesn't notice at all and I was playing 4 player split screen on call of duty the other night with not one person batting a eye
Do you know if outputting sound via 3.5mm or optical turn off the soundbar? I'd like to add a small powered subwoofer while keeping the speakers on. Thanks.
Damn good video content at a good audible pace. I have to admit you opened my eyes on this unit maybe waiting for the second gen is best. I would also like something that can sit closer to the wall without the screen being moved closer to the ceiling
Quick question I'm looking to have a ultra short throw projector instead of a tv but would like to not loose the option of attaching an tv antenna to it to also watch normal tv channels. Would you happen to know which ones have the feature of a tv antenna inputs at the back? Thanks in advance.
have you done a review of the - YABER Projector 6500 Lumen 1080P Native LED Projector. if so could you provide a link, you are the only guy I trust on youtube re projectors thanks.
Thank you so much for pointing out the high-pitched whine. I hear that on my Optoma GT5600 and while my wife can hear it, other folks don't seem to notice. I replaced my GT5600 and even sent one into the manufacturer for RMA, and they didn't notice anything wrong with the unit. Nice to know I'm not the only one able to hear that kinda stuff! Is that common with projectors or unique for something like this?
Hey Chris, Love your content! Could you please make a video on Bomaker Polaris 4K UST Laser projector. It would really help people like me making their decision between Bomaker vs Vava.
good review 👍🏻 but it's not an old projector but they ship it with Android 7.2 and bluetooth 4.2 ? what about the Android security patch? will there ever be an Android update?
Sorry to ask . if i buy any Short range projector and i do not use an ALR screen just white wall , will that be ok ? if its always a dark room only for cinema movies or i need to buy it
Can you mount a short throw projector above the screen? As I’m looking for one to put outside to watch sports and don’t want to put a tv unit or whatever under the screen on my back patio
How does this compare to Hisense and lg? Im in the market for a short throw projector. Please do a comparison video. Reply to this question and you will gain a new subscriber 💪🏾
question... if I plug in a Sony DVD player that has Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime apps on the DVD player itself, can I watch 4k movies through apps from the DVD Player on the Vava? is it 4K NATIVE?
Thank you so much for the heads up on the hidden menu with such critical options... they don't mention this anywhere in the manual so far as I can tell... how did you know about it?
If you buy a VaVa and buy the 120” Vividstorm electric tension floor UST ALR screen...where do you/would put your centre speaker from your surround sound?? Thanks
Love VAVA projector. Image is amazing. Would like to add surround sound (which I define as “wow, that sound def came from behind me”). I’m pulling content from my Apple TV 4K (movies I purchased, plus streaming content from Disney plus and Netflix). I bought a sound bar but I’m replacing it with a system that has 2 rear speakers. (VIZIO SB3651ns-H6 36” 5.1 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound Bar with Bluetooth- DTS Virtual:X, Slim Wireless Subwoofer, HDMI ARC) When the VIZIO arrives, will I be able to get the surround sound experience using Dolby Digital 5.1 and ARC?
Hey can you get it to connect or be controlled by Alexa, Siri, or you Harmony hub set up??? I know you said in the video it could be done, but I can't figure out how to do it. Bluetooth input / output?
please help, my vava projector automatically turns off. It turns off even before logo show up. is it overheating issue? Looks like a lot of people have this problem.
Hey hi chris im intersted to purchase this vava 4k projector i have a 4.70meters of wall and i need to know what color i have to paint the wall to see the best resolution for this projector can u help me? I see a lot of video of screen paint grey, black, white but i dont know what i choose... Thanks!
I’ve watched videos about laser vs lamp based projectors but nobody EVER discusses cost for lamp/laser replacement. Any idea where I can get that information?
It's Faux-K not 4k. It's extremely high input lag is due to pixel shift technology that will give the appearance of enough pixels to be 4k, also while not being native 4k (4096x2160). Projector Central states it perfectly in their True 4k vs. Faux-K page; "Then Texas Instruments released an 0.66" 4K UHD chip with a physical mirror matrix of 2716 x 1528 which uses two-phase pixel shifting to create 8.3 million pixels, which is 4K UHD. They followed that with an 0.47" DLP 4K UHD chip which has a physical mirror matrix of 1920 x 1080. It uses four-phase pixel shifting to create 8.3 million pixels." I'm just glad the page exists because it saved my fingers from a lot of typing. True and real 4k is truly a sight to behold when paired with a good screen and having room light control. Good luck with your search.
@@scotttild Sony has a True native 4k that is $4999 and JVC starts at $5999. This holiday season Sony took it down to $4499. So Vava is a waste in my opinion. Laser vs. metal halide; I'd go with metal halide every time.
@Dreamstate I'm sorry to see you're so misinformed with projector technology. Brightness, colors, and picture quality are all valid reasons to find the right projector; it's not a gimmick or even "fake news." The panel used in this projector is not on the same level as just one of the three used in the Sony intro 4k projector. Each panel displays native 4096x2096 at 8.8 million pixels for a total of 26.4 million pixels; this far out weighs the Vava using one 1920×1080 panel at 2.07 million pixels, shifting the image 4 times to create a 3840×2160 image at 8.3 million; hence the input lag and very different quality of image. Lasers and UST are not gimmicks either, which have nothing to do with each other. Ultra Short Throw is great for smaller rooms that have a large wall but not enough distance. Lasers are great but don't have replacement parts, when they get dim, you need a new projector. This is why I prefer a metal halide over laser or even led because you can replace the lamp whenever the picture dims. The main components are the image panels and lens structure and superior technology isn't a gimmick, just better research and development that delivers better results. Each manufacturer has its own pros and cons based on their specialty. Do plenty of research. The next step after getting the projector you want is a good screen for the type of room and ambient lighting (if any). Do your research and focus on specifications versus marketing materials. Projector Central is a great online resource that does great reviews and breaks down the technical specifications.
what does that question even mean? you have the wherewithal to know what dolby atmos is, meaning u have a receiver. Yet u choose to ask meaningless questions like this.
I would look at a short throw simply to avoid overhead projector noise - my UHD51 is driving me nuts. Be interested to know the distance/height for 120” vs. your 135” setup.
Sir, I don't know you. Just discovered your channel when looking for a review on the Vava. I must say, this was the most comprehensive yet succinct review I've ever watched on RUclips. You answered every question I had and didn't take all day to do it. Excellent job and thank you!
Agreed .
He touched almost every important points about this projector. Excellent image, buggy software, focus, fast waking up... Excellent work.
I have no intention of buying this projector, but watched this whole video because of what a great review this was!
😄
Great review, I've been using this projector for almost a year and its been great, it looks even better with an ALR screen.
You're review was the reason I picked one up. Thanks.
You should make a shirt that says "Horizontal lines are from the camera. They are not visible in person."
I'd buy it.
I was watching this on my phone and I thought the thumbnail said under $30. And the hunt continues!
😂😂😂😂😂
I love this product! I use this almost every night before I go to sleep, and I just love it.
I just bought one of these and am very impressed. Good review.
Hi Chris, another great video.
Quick question. Would this projector be suitable for an outdoor setup and if not which projector would you recommend?
Ashley
Just an FYI. The LG HU85la cost 6k, but it does have the .66 dmd chip, which has a native resolution 2716 x 1528. The vava and optoma p1 cost less but has the .44/or .47 dmd chip, which is only 1080p.
Watching this on my Vava projector 😎
👍👍
@mugsy201 Six months later, do you still like your vava? Is it noisy?
@mugsy201, u still loving it?
Waiting to be delivered...
Just got this today and I’m blown away!! Hooked it up to my Bower and Wilkins abs I’m legit in a movie theater. Best Buy has a sale for $2100
Thanks was interested but too many negatives for that price . Still have Darbee short throw at 120 inches & love it
Never seen your channel but this is one of the best reviews i've ever seen
This review went under the radar this is the go to guys for projector reviews I just wish he would do a lot more on sound and vision.
Was waiting for you to review this one. Thank you!
Good review. I had seen other reviews on this unit that were less detailed and missed some important points you mentioned. Thanks.
I recently aquired the UHD51ALV this was my first projector I wanted existing 3D with entry 4k. I had wanted a 4k UST but the prices just are a bit too high. One concern is with the huge shift in display technologies and larger sizes of the OLED tvs projectors will likely get retired in the near distant future. But for now I'm enjoying this Optoma having weighed the options after comparing spec and using this sites earlier review. THANK YOU
Why white for something sitting underneath the screen in a dark room?
GizmoMaltese Why assume that all rooms have to be dark? Many new projectors are made to work in non-dark rooms will limited light, such as my living room where it’s all white, dumbass. Look at this guys projector room setup:
ruclips.net/video/bguggwnpIAM/видео.html
The Higher the lumens the better the projector will work in rooms which aren’t dungeons. So don’t blame the manufacturers because they obviously know what they’re doing, and the fact that you guys think that you have to have a dark ass room just to watch and Projector shows her stupid you are and how old you are living in the past
@@scotttild Hi Scott ... I saw a vid a while back by some bod from their 'head office'. He stated that they had consulted Amazon marketing depts (really?) over a long period of time who then 'recommended' that a white product will sell better. Think they should get their money back! He also stated they were going to consider a black casing option plus 3D as an alternative. Not sure if that will ever happen TBH!
There's a black one too
Looks like they listened and made a black version 😁
Chris is it a normal Screen or a special screen for short distance ? I want to know if i can use the Vava with a normal 1 Gain Frame Screen.
thank you, all your video reviews helped me make the best decision ever
Thumbs up on review. I'll pass on the the projector and wait on what 2020 is coming out with. Thanks for the review.
Thank you sir, you just saved me a $1,000 and a headache. Thumbs up.
Vava or cinebeam? Actually, out of all the ones u reviewed which one do u like the most?
Chris, thanks for this review! Please tell if VAVA fixed any of the mentioned issues via software updates?
between the Epson LS300 and VAVA 4K short throw Laser Projector which is better? or how do they compare ?
Great info. You are a great youtube. I love how you explain and review. Keep up good work
Hi Chris thanks for your review.Kindly tell me whether this projector or any other 4K UST projectors support Dolby Atmos
Hi Chris. Have you tested any Wemax short throw projectors? Good pricing and reviews on Amazon?.also like the one you’re reviewing now. And,Hi sense isn’t getting very good reviews on Amazon or any other sites..
Forgive me if you've already mentioned it, but in your opinion what would you reccomend? The Vava 4k or Epson 5050?
Firstly, that shirt doe!
Secondly, can you review the optoma p1 even though it’s very expensive? So I guess there are only 3 reasonable 4K USTP: vava, p1, and xiaomi and of the three you would recommend?
I saw the optoma at CES and liked it but the price is a huge turn off. This is the same issue I have with the LG 4k laser
I just love your videos man, keep it up!
Been comparing short throws. And this is one of the best reviews I’ve seen. Earned a Sub. Keep up the great work.
After doing my own research I bought the Xiaomi Mi 4K TV UST projector, its got the same kinda base structure like the vava version but costed less or 1700 (1844 w/ s/h) on Black friday. Its louder as its smaller and less noise insulated than the vava version, has less brightness but still good for the price, beside you can buy screens that utilize the brightness better later, I dont recommend it for those that like minimal noise but I'll most likely use this one for the next 4-6 years and then buy a 8k UST next.
Hey, im happy to see you again. Happy New Year 2020!!
ngl I giggled at "Happy New Year 2020!!"
Hello Chris i have a question that maybe you can help me with. Is there a significant difference in picture quality with the vava 4K projector over the JMGO 01 pro 1080p projector?
so if you were to recommend - would you buy a short throw or a 75" flat screen TV - which would make a better home theater?
Hi, thank you for your review video. I always enjoy them a lot. Now, I have a question. Have you ever used VAVA4K to show powerpoint or using pc with VAVA4K? how is the resolution and latency? I am thinking about using VAVA4K at work with 150inch screen. Thank you.
Hi Chris, nice review! I see you used an Elite screen for this review. I've heard the UST projectors perform best with an ALR screen. Is that an ALR screen that you have?
It’s very heavy to say the least...it’s like it was made of bricks. Solid construction. Smells good right out of the box. Not that noisy... my Epson was the same in noisiness. Bright picture NO DOUBT...and that’s accurate marketing from VAVA.... had it on for possibly 5 hours with my fire stick...no issues. Remote is easy to use. Menus are easy. Very much like an Apple Product. I am not sold easily when it comes to projectors especially with all these USTs coming out of China...like Xiaomi and Fengmi and Wemax...which I think VAVA is riding their coat tails on this bad ass technology. But I don’t read Chinese symbols so I went with VAVA and to be honest, the projector is Solid, heavy AF, and I drive a Chevy Silverado... and it FEELS like a US product. I’m glad I went with this projector... I had my concerns and $2799 investment was a leap of faith. I was so nervous making this purchase but I’m glad I did.
Chris, GREAT video with loads of info, it has really moved me closer to buying the VAVA, Optoma, or the LG however I've read most short throws benefit from an Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screen as opposed to a normal elite screens motorized drop down screen. The projector is for my basement with minimal sunlight, I do prefer a brighter screen, better clarity, and quick motion for sports. Did you test with an ALR screen? Have you tried these projectors without an ALR screen? Are they still worth it with just a standard screen? Any thoughts are highly appreciated.
Excellent review. How would it look on a smooth white painted wall without the screen??
Will you post the instructions on how to setup this projector with the Harmony Hub? I was able to get to pair those devices in the VAVA Bluetooth Menu, but got stuck...
you do good reviews . thanks man.
did you test 4k 3d projectors like optoma uhd30 ?
Hey,
Great review as usual. 😊
Did you, by any chance, get the 3D working on it? They were supposed to update it over the air.
Unfortunately I didnt.
@@ChrisMajestic thanks for the reply.
I was also wondering about colour degradation while watching from sides. And also need for special screens. Is it necessary to enhance the picture quality.
Hey Chris I cant decided between VAVA vs epson 6050ub, i have no issue paying the $4k for the epson 6050ub. whats your take on it?
Thanks Chris I was thinking about buying it probably change my mind I’ll try to look for something else thank you
Love your videos, can you please review the Bomaker Polaris 4k ultra short throw? Thank you and keep up the great content!
Did you have to buy the projector screen separately or did it comes with it?
I have the Xiaomi Wemax Pro and I couldn't teach my Harmony Hub to manually add it. Plus, as Chris stated, the colors don't pop and the lag is over 100 ms. Also, my unit didn't come with 3D capabilities as advertised. I didn't learn until after I bought it that the international versions don't have that feature. I will definitely sell this projector and upgrade to a new one when a gaming 4k UST projector comes on the market.
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
Do you have any recommendations on color inputs?
Damn, I was really interested in this projector until you mentioned the 100 ms input lag.
Cam is there a 4K low input lag projector that can do 140 inches?
@@GizmoMaltese Yes LG HU70LA and HU85LA, I have videos gaming on the HU85LA.
I have this projector and honestly the input lag isn't too noticeable my girlfriend doesn't notice at all and I was playing 4 player split screen on call of duty the other night with not one person batting a eye
Cam I wasn’t expecting on Gaming on it anyways,when it comes to FPS or Fighting Games its best to go with a Monitor or a Tv with low Input Lag
@Dreamstate lol the Optoma employee shows up again
I only have 10’ from screen to where the projector would go. You have any suggestions? Thanks
Thanks! you mentioned it was hard to choose over the 5050. Is that considering it doesnt have to be mounted or run wires?
I’m confused between this and benq HT5550 which is better choice ?
Ur the best as always ❤️but please get optoma hd39Hdr and optoma 1080hdr
Do you think the vava projector look better than any of the optoma uhd6500
Do you know if outputting sound via 3.5mm or optical turn off the soundbar? I'd like to add a small powered subwoofer while keeping the speakers on. Thanks.
Damn good video content at a good audible pace. I have to admit you opened my eyes on this unit maybe waiting for the second gen is best. I would also like something that can sit closer to the wall without the screen being moved closer to the ceiling
Quick question I'm looking to have a ultra short throw projector instead of a tv but would like to not loose the option of attaching an tv antenna to it to also watch normal tv channels. Would you happen to know which ones have the feature of a tv antenna inputs at the back? Thanks in advance.
have you done a review of the -
YABER Projector 6500 Lumen 1080P Native LED Projector.
if so could you provide a link, you are the only guy I trust on youtube re projectors
thanks.
Woah i was just watching other reviews about vava earlier nice
Can this projector Project in 235.1 aspect ratio ?
Thank you so much for pointing out the high-pitched whine. I hear that on my Optoma GT5600 and while my wife can hear it, other folks don't seem to notice. I replaced my GT5600 and even sent one into the manufacturer for RMA, and they didn't notice anything wrong with the unit. Nice to know I'm not the only one able to hear that kinda stuff!
Is that common with projectors or unique for something like this?
Hey Chris, Love your content! Could you please make a video on Bomaker Polaris 4K UST Laser projector. It would really help people like me making their decision between Bomaker vs Vava.
good review 👍🏻 but it's not an old projector but they ship it with Android 7.2 and bluetooth 4.2 ? what about the Android security patch? will there ever be an Android update?
How's the light beam on the projector? Isn't it going to be visible when watching a movie?
I'm not sure which one to get, this or the optima p1. Is the p1 with the extra grand?
Sorry to ask . if i buy any Short range projector and i do not use an ALR screen just white wall , will that be ok ? if its always a dark room only for cinema movies or i need to buy it
Can you mount a short throw projector above the screen? As I’m looking for one to put outside to watch sports and don’t want to put a tv unit or whatever under the screen on my back patio
Hi Chris, do you know if the Nvidia Shield remote can control the VAVA projector controls?
How does this compare to Hisense and lg? Im in the market for a short throw projector. Please do a comparison video. Reply to this question and you will gain a new subscriber 💪🏾
question... if I plug in a Sony DVD player that has Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime apps on the DVD player itself, can I watch 4k movies through apps from the DVD Player on the Vava?
is it 4K NATIVE?
Thank you so much for the heads up on the hidden menu with such critical options... they don't mention this anywhere in the manual so far as I can tell... how did you know about it?
If you buy a VaVa and buy the 120” Vividstorm electric tension floor UST ALR screen...where do you/would put your centre speaker from your surround sound?? Thanks
In front of the vava projector or above the screen
Can u review optoma p1 ust 4K projector
It's on the list
Love VAVA projector. Image is amazing. Would like to add surround sound (which I define as “wow, that sound def came from behind me”). I’m pulling content from my Apple TV 4K (movies I purchased, plus streaming content from Disney plus and Netflix). I bought a sound bar but I’m replacing it with a system that has 2 rear speakers. (VIZIO SB3651ns-H6 36” 5.1 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound Bar with Bluetooth- DTS Virtual:X, Slim Wireless Subwoofer, HDMI ARC)
When the VIZIO arrives, will I be able to get the surround sound experience using Dolby Digital 5.1 and ARC?
Hey can you get it to connect or be controlled by Alexa, Siri, or you Harmony hub set up??? I know you said in the video it could be done, but I can't figure out how to do it. Bluetooth input / output?
so would you recommend the Optoma instead?
What distance do you need for a 120” screen? I mean height to the bottom of the screen? Can’t seem to find this info anywhere
Man that’s a bummer I was looking at this primarily for gaming...do you have any recommendations for a good gaming projector in this price range?
please help, my vava projector automatically turns off. It turns off even before logo show up. is it overheating issue? Looks like a lot of people have this problem.
Looking forward to getting one for this Xmas but with new laser projector coming out i would like to see updates please
Would this be feasible with shorter ceiling rooms..
Hey hi chris im intersted to purchase this vava 4k projector i have a 4.70meters of wall and i need to know what color i have to paint the wall to see the best resolution for this projector can u help me?
I see a lot of video of screen paint grey, black, white but i dont know what i choose...
Thanks!
how about with an Apple TV?
I’ve watched videos about laser vs lamp based projectors but nobody EVER discusses cost for lamp/laser replacement. Any idea where I can get that information?
I've never heard of anyone replacing a laser. As far as I know it's a non serviceable part.
It's Faux-K not 4k. It's extremely high input lag is due to pixel shift technology that will give the appearance of enough pixels to be 4k, also while not being native 4k (4096x2160). Projector Central states it perfectly in their True 4k vs. Faux-K page; "Then Texas Instruments released an 0.66" 4K UHD chip with a physical mirror matrix of 2716 x 1528 which uses two-phase pixel shifting to create 8.3 million pixels, which is 4K UHD. They followed that with an 0.47" DLP 4K UHD chip which has a physical mirror matrix of 1920 x 1080. It uses four-phase pixel shifting to create 8.3 million pixels."
I'm just glad the page exists because it saved my fingers from a lot of typing.
True and real 4k is truly a sight to behold when paired with a good screen and having room light control.
Good luck with your search.
There plenty of 4k pixel shifting projectors with less than 50ms input lag. I dont know why this one is so slow.
@@scotttild Sony has a True native 4k that is $4999 and JVC starts at $5999. This holiday season Sony took it down to $4499. So Vava is a waste in my opinion. Laser vs. metal halide; I'd go with metal halide every time.
@Dreamstate I'm sorry to see you're so misinformed with projector technology. Brightness, colors, and picture quality are all valid reasons to find the right projector; it's not a gimmick or even "fake news." The panel used in this projector is not on the same level as just one of the three used in the Sony intro 4k projector. Each panel displays native 4096x2096 at 8.8 million pixels for a total of 26.4 million pixels; this far out weighs the Vava using one 1920×1080 panel at 2.07 million pixels, shifting the image 4 times to create a 3840×2160 image at 8.3 million; hence the input lag and very different quality of image.
Lasers and UST are not gimmicks either, which have nothing to do with each other. Ultra Short Throw is great for smaller rooms that have a large wall but not enough distance. Lasers are great but don't have replacement parts, when they get dim, you need a new projector. This is why I prefer a metal halide over laser or even led because you can replace the lamp whenever the picture dims.
The main components are the image panels and lens structure and superior technology isn't a gimmick, just better research and development that delivers better results. Each manufacturer has its own pros and cons based on their specialty. Do plenty of research.
The next step after getting the projector you want is a good screen for the type of room and ambient lighting (if any). Do your research and focus on specifications versus marketing materials. Projector Central is a great online resource that does great reviews and breaks down the technical specifications.
Amazon has many negative reviews on the Vava including poor customer service. Have you had any problems?
Question is did you use a ALR screen? These would be best for these projectors or am I wrong?
You are 100% correct. It makes a big difference in luminance and prevents light reflecting off the ceiling.
@@ChrisMajestic Thanx for your review. Great as always. Now I know not to buy the VAVA. 😉
What about the fan noise? Is it loud like on Xiaomi projectors?
I have a clip in the video but its wasnt bad. The high pitched noise was more distracting than the fans
Excellent review!
Do you mind sharing the little hanging brace you used below the UST? Looking for something exactly like that. Thank you
It’s just some sheets of glass from ikea
Will this still looks as great on just a white wall?
I'm looking for a review of the new Optoma UHD30
Can we mount these projector upside down on ceiling?
I have a dedicated dolby atmos setup..Will that work with this projector.
what does that question even mean? you have the wherewithal to know what dolby atmos is, meaning u have a receiver. Yet u choose to ask meaningless questions like this.
Can you ceiling mount it and flip the screen?
I would look at a short throw simply to avoid overhead projector noise - my UHD51 is driving me nuts. Be interested to know the distance/height for 120” vs. your 135” setup.
Around 11 inches from the wall