BEST SETTINGS for your Cheap Projector
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Take a few minutes to learn how to properly setup picture modes, brightness, and contrast to get the best image from your Sub $200 Projector.
My recommended streaming sticks:
Amazon FireTV 1080p
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My recommended budget projectors:
Happrun H1 (Under $75)
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Groview JQ818C (Under $150)
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My recommended budget projector screen:
Akia Screens Manual B
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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Focus
01:28 FireTV Stick Setup
02:30 FireTV Display Settings
03:13 Projector Picture Settings
05:33 Movie Time 
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All of my projector recommendation videos have been updated for 2023-2024:
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Well I wasn't thinking about picking up a cheap projector, but now I think I might need to. What a great, simple guide!
Mindblowing mate! thanks for this non usual content with plenty of detail about stuff people really care about. Keep it rocking!
I have a cheap projector for my kid's room and even though there'll be no critical viewing with it, it's still important to "calibrate" the basics to get the most out of it. Good video.
I cannot wait for that $200-600 projector comparison video!! Amazing content as always, thank you.
Great idea to include the calibration images for us. Thanks so much for the video!
Bro!! You are a god dude!!! I bought the groview because of you and been saving for up for something a little nicer. Thanks guy!
Perfect timing, thanks as always
Snagged the Groview JQ818C during holidays for $90 on your recommendation; Using Fire TV 4k, so this was very helpful, thanks!
Just got the Wimius P64 in the post today. Fantastic for the money and used this video to set it up with my firestick. Thanks!
Thank you so much, this was incredibly helpful!
Another solid video Rob! Always appreciate the effort you put into things. I just ordered a H1 to try out and throw into my collection. I'm going to give it a fair chance against the $230 used BenQ W1070 I picked up off of eBay, but I think the real test will be how it compares to the $40 WXGA Panasonic projector I got off eBay last year. There are a TON of inexpensive WXGA projectors on the used market from major brands that may make a ton more sense for consumers, but I'm not sure how they really stack up to the bump in resolution of the cheap models. Would be an interesting comparison.
Anyway, thanks again for this information, and certainly the test patterns apply to ALL projectors out there that may need some brightness/contrast adjustments. Also, awesome information that many projector brands are using the same IR codes that Yaber uses. That's some excellent info.
These videos are really helpful!
Thank you 🇮🇳
Thank you for sharing your knowledge my friend.
Thank you for all the videos! I am wondering if its possible to do a review on the new nubelua mars air 3 and casple 3 /casple 3 laser
Great video! Thanks for including the calibration images. I couldn’t get the FireTV remote (on/off + volume) to work with the H1 projector (sister brand Topvosion). Any tips / other profiles I can try? Tried Topvision but didnt work.
The WiMiUS p64 projector has a lot of impressive specs and features at a low price point. Would love to see that in the test!
Was going to get a groview 818c but will now wait to see if anything can better it at that price point.
The ONN 4K Android* TV box is probably the best value streaming device, Android for easy sideloading, usually around $20
Projectivy launcher has a lot of built-in color balance and brightness calibration patterns to tune projector settings.
Used it on my H1 to make sure no detail or shades are getting clipped while using RGB mode.
Someone suggested that to me a while back and I picked one up from Walmart. In my experience the processor felt very underpowered and laggy compared to the firestick, and tonemapping at least on the JMGO N1 Ultra I had it connected to was pretty bad.
@@TheHookUp Interesting, probably due to only HDR10+ support, which I find inferior to DV nearly all the time. Then again I don't use this setup for any content that requires more critical viewing, like HDR
I’m using a roku stick and can’t setup the power and audio remote buttons
Thanks for the set up video! Definitely makes a huge difference. Could you take a look at the redeer 1100ansi projector (199$ after coupon), and the native 4k Paris Rhone (599$)?
Got this projector a couple months ago, crazy how popular it’s gotten in the past few weeks. It’s great for the price tho!
I got one for Christmas!
Just in time for my new Salange N1 P28A!
I wonder what you'd say about it if reviewed it
Thanks for the solid walkthrough for novices and/or systems that don't have built-in walkthroughs for basic calibrations.
Great video
I would love to see the viewsonic px-701 hdh , the benq th575, the xgimi elfin , the Aurzen Boom 3, lg cinebeam pf510q & the yaber ks2 in the upcoming video . Obviously not all of them but if you could review any of them I'd be stoked! They all caught my eye for different reasons, thanks for all your content!
❤ I only use Apple 4k streaming devices, what entry level projectors work best with Apple 🍏?
Thanks!
OK! It’s FEBRUARY! LET’S GO!!!!!
I was about to buy a project in the $200-$600 category, I think I'll wait for your new video to come, as I could only find the $100 video. I'd like one with autofocus and the best one for a white wall max of 70 inches wide. Thanks so much!!
February 15th release date on that video.
I would love to see the Casiris OmniStar L80 in your upcoming review!!!
Hi man! Really appreciate your work! I’m just leaving a bunch of projectors in the 200$+ range that I read good things about and I think it would be cool to hear your opinion as well: Wanbo Mozart 1; Ultimea Apollo P40; Blitzwolf BW-V7; WEWATCH V50 Pro.
Thank you and have a great one!
Just got a Groview jq818c projector and im checking on that screen since its recomended and at a great price... and want a tv box where i can connect my hard drives and watch local content.
Whats the best budget option for that? Just to have a Kodi, mx player.
I have an nvidia shield at home but this setup is for another place and i dont wanna spend too much.
Just something that runs decen 1080p stuff and 4k movies from time to time.
For the 200-600 projector video, please do the Xnoogo smart projector with autofocus (that blue one). There's a lot of reviews for it on Amazon, but I'd like to see how it compares to others and if the 1300 ANSI Lumens it claims to have is anywhere near true (so I know if I got a good deal haha) thank you! Your videos are really helpful!
looking to see the Emotn N1 in your next projector video
Thank you for this guide just used it to calibrate my ultimea p40, btw not sure if you are aware but there are two variants of p40 if you ever review it, one is sealed unit, the other isnt, (also different OS skin, external shell varies slightly) i have both variants due to talking to ultimea over a dust issue. happy to provide a breakdown of differences how to tell etc.
I would love to know which one is the sealed unit
Love your videos! How about the 300 dollar Toptro X7. ?
Great information even though I don't have a projector
Fabulous content! I purchased the NexiGo PJ40, and the Groview JQ818C based on your recommendations. Love them both, however I live in the country, and in a dusty area. Even though I clean the filters on a regular basis, I still get black specks on the screen. The Groview has a port to clean the image lenses. But it is a pain. Would the Vizony RD830 be a good choice? If so could you mention it in your February roundup? Or maybe talk about the pros and cons of a sealed optical engine? Any insight would be appreciated!!
There will be a bunch of "fully sealed light engine" projectors in that video, not 100% sure on the Vizony yet, but likely.
Thanks for the swift reply! Looking forward to the video!@@TheHookUp
I would like to see how the Happrun C12H compares.
Hi! Love your videos! I got a question, I have a DLP projector with LED light (1500 lummens ansi) so far I love it, buuut I have notice that the red / yellow tones are over saturated, if I turn down saturation it fixes the problem but end up killing the overall color, do you know if there’s a way to fix this ? I’ve read that it’s an usual problem in this technology (DLP) thank you so much!
Depends on the projector brand. Some have color management menus, others don't.
Hello and thanks for all your great videos ! For the february test, could you include the fengmi formovie s5 ? (I think i might not be the last to ask !)
Formovie S5 is set to be discontinued/replaced in Q1 and is not available for US purchase. I imagine we will see its replacement at CES next week.
@@TheHookUp ok thanks !
I have a Google Chromecast that is connected to my HAPPRUN projector, and I had a problem controlling the volume on my Google remote, so I reset my Google Chromecast. Then I followed your advice and used Yaber as the brand of the TV, but unfortunately, I am still unable to control the volume on my Google Chromecast remote. I'm not sure if I'm making mistakes or if the projector and Google Chromecast aren't compatible.
Yaber K2S for the upcoming review please
Great advice and super helpful. Question: any reason these settings wouldn’t be helpful for a more expensive projector?
Brightness and contrast setup are good, but the firetv settings would not be advisable, better to let the HDMI EDID handle those settings automatically.
I purchased the Haprun from the original video. I didn’t get the best out of it so I sent it back. I bought it again based on these recommended settings and I’m more pleased than before. My only issue is THE FAN is extremely loud. They must have changed the fan because the 1st one I had the fan was super quiet. I even went back to check the original video and saw that you had it at 39db. I downloaded a Db meter and this model is registering around 49db. Is there a way I can purchase a quieter fan? I still kick myself for sending the 1st one I purchased back. SMDH
Rob,
I dont know how I missed this great informative video. I actually used some of your suggestions to do some fine tuning up my old BenQ W1070. BTW, I often see this Happrun projector selling at unbelievably low prices on Amazon (recently sold at $47 on their Spring sale) Just wondering if you have a stat on the Lumens/contrast rating on this projector. I wouldn't expect it to perform like a JMGO N1 projector, but It looks great for that ridiculously low price.(I might want to take a chance on one for my bathroom)
It's about 250 ANSI lumens and 750:1 contrast.
@@TheHookUp Not Bad for $50 bucks. Wow that's almost 3times the contrast ratio that you detected on the XGiMI Horizon Ultra 4K !! I once had a 75 lumen LED pico projector that was decent in a dark room. And at the time it cost $200 bucks. Thank you again Sir!
Would you ever consider doing a video rating different Drawing tablets with displays. I enjoy your videos and as an artist a video like that would be super helpful. Maybe teaming up with an artist can help you if this area is unfamiliar territory.
Hi! Are all these settings reasonable for the Nexigo PJ40 Gen3 or is it already good enough to support HDR, RGB color format and more than 8 bit colour depth?
I would also recommend these for the PJ40. I think it may support 10 bit color depth, but definitely keep HDR off.
Hey there just got the groview on your recommendation and am wondering if it supports 10 or 12 bit? What would be a good calibration for it? Thanks Ben
I'm using a firstick btw 1080p one
Does not support 10bit
Awesome thanks for reply. Any future plans to do a video on comparing budget portable/mini projectors for under $100 US? Would love to see that
The Nexigo PJ30 Ultra looks like it might be newish - if it isn't merely a "smart" PJ30, I would be interested in how it compares to the PJ40.
Great video as always ... I'm currently using the Vankyo Leisure 530W, streaming from a Chromecast - Google TV 4K dongle.... What would be the setup options to optimize colors etc with the chromecast ?
If there's a setting on the Chromecast to set to RGB Limited use that, and then setup the brightness and contrast using this video. Last time I used chromecast there was no option to disable HDR, but they might have added it.
@@TheHookUp Thanks for your quick reply... Would that be actual, even if the projector is a native 1080p ?
I tried to adjust the display settings on the Chromecast, and it is possible to chose between various RGB modes, as well as YCbCr modes in 8, 10, and 12 bit.
And I tried switching it to RGB 8, then adjusted the brightness, constrast, etc according to your test pictures in the video, and it seemed like the blue hues got more washed out in the 8bit RGB setting than the YCbCr settings... But I also found out that in the picture settings (user settings) it's not possible to adjust the tint, so I've written the manufacturer to ask how come it's not possess to utilize all the options in the user settings.
8 Bit YCbCr is what you want. RGB is probably RGB Full.
Bought the growview projector but my Roku doesn’t have that brand to connect remote. What should I do
Please include the Vizony RD830!!
Hi! Thank you for this. I just bought a Happrun H1 based on your suggestion. I have a few questions though. (1) My keystone doesn't move all the way. I don't see my screen tilting like yours did in the video. Should it move freely like the focus knob? (2) My screen is not perfectly rectangle, it's an upside down trapezoid. How can I change this? and (3) the edges of the screen are fuzzy. I've focused the middle though. It's brand new as of today. Am I still not focusing it correctly?
Sounds like the keystone is broken. I'd return it asap.
@@ScooterDano Thank you for your help. I will!
You should review the new Leica Cine projector. Would love to see your definitive review.
Hello there the hook up quick question the horizon 4K pro is it necessary or should I just get the horizon 1080P
Horizon 4K is a significant upgrade from Horizon 1080p.
I don't know what UST's are available on the market today, but i would love to see a review of one in the ~
I've tested the Screenio U4, JMGO O1 and O1 Pro and they are TERRIBLE. The optics for a UST are just too expensive for them to work well in that budget range.
Hello @The Hook Up can you review: NEBULA Mars 3
I would like to get into portable projectors and I'm not sure where the best place is to start I don't mind getting a power bank but i also don't mind splurging on a nice quality projector thanks!!!
Did that review at the beginning of December: ruclips.net/video/yvtpArSHXeU/видео.html
👍👍awesome video. Can you make a video comparing all the native 480p projectors you have in your arsenal. Ive just realized how great these projectors will be for retro gaming. I have no doubt your video will be popular within the gaming community. 💯 the wimius q2 mini looks promising
If not 480 720p would be great also
Using the Happrun with a Roku device, is there a known working way to control the projector with the roku remote? looking for on/off. I dont see the yaber option
Manufacturers need to add the option themselves, so Yaber or some other company needs to submit them. See if Wimius is an option.
Like to see the ultimea Apollo P40 reviewed with others in the 200 to 600 range.
Thank you for that information I trust you I do not trust these other reviews online one more quick question the horizon 4K pro and the JM go n1 ultra which 1 should I buy for my living room I said about 10 feet away from the projectile screen
What kind of screen?
@@TheHookUp I just have the regular elite 120 inch
@@ducejohnson3804 If you mean the 1.1gain white elite screens then I'd go with the N1 Ultra.
Would be great to see the Casiris L80 in the next review!
Yep, I've got that one.
Excited for the sub $200 2024 projector recommendations! :)
any way to replace the noisy fan by something quieter?
Hi, the yaber doesn’t work for my remote! What is the IR code identified for yours that works?
Same problem here! Did you end up finding something
I picked up a YABER Pro V9 when heavily discounted (I think it was $180), its got great auto focus and keystone. I'd love to see your opinion of it against the Groview.
Yaber's got some crazy stuff coming out at CES this year, I think I heard something about a 1500 ANSI lumen LCD projector.
I just bought the Pro V9 at $120. Comes in next week. Might pick up a Groview 818c to compare it against too
I had been watching the Groview since I saw the recommendation. But the Yaber pro v9 has similar advertised specs plus auto focus and keystone. Of course the day after I ordered the Groview dropped cheaper but I'm happy.
I was very sceptical of projectors, but now I've taken down my TV and am shopping for screens.
Do add E-Gate O9 Pro Zen in the next video. I Don't know if its available in US , but do check!
Still holding out for your XGIMI Elfin review if it ever comes.
But thx for the good videos!
Isn't it just a halo plus with no battery?
Have you reviewed the Vizony rd830? Amazon has it for $399 plus a $110 coupon, so $290 total.
This, I got one when it was $200 even on amazon and the focus on it is near perfect even for text.
@@julian0982Any dust spots with that one? And do you like the brightness?
Would like a picture settings for Xgimi Horizon
Can you please review TopTro X7
I have the Groview JQ818C. can we get good results without a streaming stick?
What would you use as your source, just the built in apps?
I've used my PC and SteamLink (1080) as sources so far. @@TheHookUp
Is there something such as a dead pixel issues on the happerun h1? Ive just received mine and it seem that i have 6-7 dead pixel. Should i return it?
dead pixels are possible, but it's more likely you have dust on the polarizer or on the LCD screen. Either way if it's new you should probably exchange it for another one if it's immediately noticable.
@@TheHookUp ok! I will return it. But Is there a way to clean up dust ?
Plesse Review Wanbo family projectors, specially Mozart 1, Mozart 1 pro, T6 Max and Wanbo X5
Hi can you please test the Yaber K2s?
Yes, it will be in the video.
Please include Dangbei X5 Ultra projector with ALPD 5.0 ,3 Laser+3LED light sources in your next review. Thanks
That’s a $2500 projector and doesn’t currently have an international operating system. I’ll review it when it comes out in the US, but not in my $200-600 video.
I don’t know why, but my fire remote is not pairing under yaber
Same here
Hi, could you recommend me best projectors under 1600 USD, for me, system and sound doesn't matter because a i have an Amazon 4k stick and two speaker, but image quality does, and that's my priority.
Thanks for your videos and reviews.
Formovie X5.
There's this projector that suddenly appeared out of nowhere from a company called NOMVDIC and ther projector is called the L500 i would really like to see what you think about this projector I heard it's comparable to OLED TVs under $700
It’s not comparable to an OLED. It’s strength is being small, not having great picture quality.
Is there another code that i can try? Yaber don’t work on my firetv. I guess that theres a revision of this projector around.
For me it was the 2nd Yaber profile. It tries one, fails, then switches to a second one and works.
@@TheHookUp it doesn’t seem to work out!
@@xxwill1983same issue here, there’s only one yaber and it’s not working. If anyone figures this out please let me know!
Would love a “best of short throw projectors” for projecting on houses. Using a white screen on the garage for testing. I know this is niche list of people but one can hope
Hello Rob,
Just wanted to drop a reminder, that I asked a few month ago if you'd crash Hisense and ForMovie booths at the CES to find out why they respectively never include 3D mode in their projectors and if they intend to do so in the future. I really want to see a 3D Hisense C1(or C2) I'll look for the reply here. Thanks
P.S that show looks like alot of fun...so have at it!!
On it
@@TheHookUp thanks Bro!
Casiris omnistar l80 2023 led projector its brighter than the vankyo v630w projector
If you have option to set Aspect ratio, try to change it to 1:1 instead of auto... on my cheap Elephas Q9 native 1080p projector, the difference when i change it to 1:1 aspect ratio compared to other options it is night and day! .... it is like when you set aspect ratio 1:1 it bypass projector built in image processing... i got more accurate colors and better sharper image... try it and see if you have cheap projector...
Good tip, that setting is sometimes called “native” also.
What the reason to buy 4k tv stick if projector has only fhd native with 4K SUPPORT ? Will i see the difference fhd fire tv stick vs 4K fire tv stick?
No, that's why I said to get the 1080p stick to save some money or the 4K stick to future proof in case you upgrade projectors later.
@@TheHookUp Will I see the difference when watching: MacBook -> hdmi -> projector vs fire stick -> projector (in case watching movies for example)
@radionmustafa2963 tone mapping, rgb range and app compatibility will be better on the fire stick.
@@TheHookUp Thank you
@@TheHookUp I am now a happy owner of an H1. However, my room is too bright even if I curtain it as much as possible and during the day the picture leaves a lot to be desired. Do you think if I buy a grey screen, will it improve the image quality?
do you have links to the ref images?
I'll put them up on my website tomorrow when I make the post for this video.
It'd be nice if you could test these
The new nebula casple 3 ($500 ish)
The new nebula mas air 3 ($560)
i think going with one of the chromecast with google tv's is a better option then a firestick
Do you have a reasoning for that? I have a number of different chromecasts and aside from being able to cast media from a phone I find them to be extremely underpowered and low performance.
@@TheHookUp no ads and ppl generally preferring the Google software experience, also im specifcally talking about the "with google tv" versions that come with a remote and full tv user interface
I'll check again, but I'm almost positive that neither the 1080 ($20) or 4K ($50) versions of the chromecast with google TV support framerate matching, which is a total dealbreaker for me. The 1080p version also has an extremely underpowered processor leading to a laggy unpleasant navigation experience, especially with non-standard apps.
While I appreciate this video (and probably most of your audience does), a properly calibrated projector is really going to look dull and washed out if the room isn't properly light controlled. I think the vast majority of users that purchase these projectors leave it on "vivid" mode or equivalent and crush everything. I'm probably preaching to the choir...
Mostly unrelated, do you have any opinions on high-CRI ceiling LEDs? Whether RGB or white-tunable, I'm struggling to find objective testing of wafer/puck ceiling LEDs. We have some white tunable ones that we bought a couple years ago, but the "warm" 2600K mode still has a pretty nasty green cast, especially as they dim lower.
Not really. You'll find that if you set it up in the room as you would normally be watching it (same lighting conditions, eyes adjusted to those conditions), you'll need to keep the brightness significantly higher to be able to distinguish the bar in those conditions. Same with contrast.
Im have this but im cant focus all screen, 75% right is focus but left isnt. Help plis.
Which projector? Is it aligned straight in front of the screen?
@@TheHookUp thank you for the answer, it has already fixed the problem, it was enough to slightly move the mirror inside and set it better, factory defect
Hey anyone know why my "Sharpness", "Tint" and "Noise Reduction" is grayed out and can't be adjusted?
Which projector?
@@TheHookUp The Happrun H1(aka L1)
So I like this guy but he’s all over the place is the the Hvron or the groview that’s the best one
Not all over the place. Best under $75: Happrun, Best under $150: Groview.
The Groview is significantly better than the Happrun, but it's twice the price.
Happrun H1 isnt available on Amazon India.
Happrun must have changed their remote. I picked up an H1 and the Yaber remote profile isn’t working.
Did you try remote profile 2? It asks if it worked and you say no, then it tries the second yaber profile.
@@TheHookUp Yep. Still wouldn't work. After trying the second profile on volume, it tried 6 profiles on the power button, and none worked.
@@CygnusTM Hmm, that sucks.
Projector requests under 300€:
- Nexigo PJ40
- Ultimea P40
- Wimius P64
- Jimveo E30
Cheap screen advice for Europe would also be very appreciated :)
Never heard of the Jimveo E3, but the other 3 will be in the video.
I meant Jimveo E30. Seems to have really good specs and a sliding lid. It is also available on Amazon US
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have you ever copared the happrun L2 to the H1? On the amazon listing it says it is the "updated version" and it sets it up to be better, Is listed for 109.99 from 249.99 with a "56%" discount.
Yes, Happrun L2 was in this video: ruclips.net/video/-gWIzxVptlE/видео.html it was bad.
Hello there. :D
What's the cheapest 4k projector you would recommend? Have you tried the Paris Rhone 4k?
The Paris Rhone 4K will be in the $200-600 video, I believe it is the first of its kind in that it is a single LCD projector like these cheap ones, but it's using a 4K native LCD instead of 1080p.