Wimius Q2 Ultimate Pocket Projector In-Depth Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- The Wimius Q2 Pocket Projector is a game-changer for on-the-go entertainment enthusiasts. Its small and compact design, coupled with impressive performance, makes it a must-have gadget for anyone who craves big-screen experiences in a portable package.
While its resolution is Only 480p, the Wimius Q2 DLP Pocket Projector is not aimed at competing with high-end home cinema lines. Instead, it carves its niche as the ultimate ultra-portable companion. Its compact size and lightweight design make it your ideal travel partner, allowing you to transform any space into a mini-theater on the go!
you can purchase this Wimius Q2 here....
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And here is the purchase link to the Orion power adapter case that I brought for protecting your wimius Q2 projector.
Hope this helps🙂👍
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I do these videos to help others, not only that, I love to share new projector technology with anyone who is interested 🙂👍
I hope you all enjoyed the video, and found it useful 🙂
0:00 intro
1:00 Unboxing
3:12 Taking the Wimius Q2 out of the box
3:53 Wimius Q2 Connections
4.40 Wimius Q2 Touchpad controls
6:01 Wimius Q2 size compared to the Wimius P61
6:39 Wimius Q2 Pocket Test
7:53 How to remove the Wimius Q2 Stand
8:36 Mounting the Wimius Q2 onto a tripod
9:29 Connecting the wimius Q2 to other devices with a specific cable
11:00 Storage case for the Wimius Q2
11:45 Wimius fan noise test
12:32 Wimius Q2 Bootup speed
13:53 Wimius Q2 User Interface
15:44 Auto Keystone setting and Manual Keystone
16:44 Wimius Q2 Zoom setting
17:28 Wimius Q2 Storage capacity
18:45 What text looks like on the wimius Q2
21:15 How to sign into your google acount on the Wimius Q2
25:05 Wimius Q2 Video quality
28:02 Lighting Test
28:34 Charging the Battery
28:47 Wimius Q2 Battery Run times
32:43 Extend Wimius Q2 Battery life by using a power bank
33.23 Gaming on the Wimius Q2 with the Xbox Series X
40:58 FPS Lag Test
43:20Wimius Q2 Motion test
43:35 Wimius Q2 Resolution with still images with different screen sizes
44:19 Resolution of video compared with different screen sizes
50:33 Resolution to the viewer from the same distance with different screen sizes
51:28 Ultra short throw test
52:05 Auto vertical keystone correction test
52:32 Ceiling projection test
52:47 Ceiling projection lighting test
55:41 Vertical Keystone correction on the ceiling
57:00 Outdoor Projection
58:25 Wimius Q2 Conclusion
Thank you for such a detailed review
Thank you for a great review.
Hi there thank you for you comment. 🙂
A new version of this machine is coming out in April with a new updated operating system so you may want to hold out until then.
I'm hoping to be able to cover the old Vs new version of this machine as soon as it releases 🙂👍
The projector has 150 ANSI lumens and it's 480p native with 1080p support. If you're expecting it to look anything like what you see in this video you will be returning it. Not to mention the lag.
Amazing documental, thank you from Madrid
Nice review! You should do the Unihertz Tank 2 projector phone next :D
Great thorough review, helped me no end 👍
Bravo m8👏 another excellent well thought out review. I appreciate you showing the controller which some reviews tend to glossover, the controller seemed more ergonomic and has a good selection of physical buttons. I noticed what appeared to be a "mouse icon" under the mute button, what does that do? also I watched the whole review and there was no mention of image tuning is it possible to adjust image settings like saturation, contrast or white balance?
Hi mate thanks for your comment 🙂👍 the mouse button brings up a curser on screen so you can select things on the android part it makes it a little easier. There is also a track pad on top of the projector as well so you can move the mouse around from the projector also 🙂
I did mention there was no colour options at 27.02. I'm not sure it's possible at the moment.. But they are bringing out a new line of these machines out in December with new chips inside which will allow for more colour options. 🙂👍
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thanks for this outstanding test video.
Speaking of the ultra short throw ratio, can you tell what's the shortest distance to the screen or wall where you still can get a decent picture? And does the Q2 have a horizontal keystone correction?
I'm also looking for the throw ratio of the Q2, can't find the info on their website or the user manual.
Why keystone dont work when you use input?
Can you please explain what will change in December for the quality of the image (color improvement? It is worth it to wait December or buy it on Black Friday already ? Thanks.
That's a very good question and a dilemma..
After speaking with Wimius they tell me they are releasing a new set of chips that goes inside the projector..
I'm not sure if they mean DLP Chips, or processing chips but certain improvements will be made over the current Q2 model.
As right now you can't change any of the colour settings or sharpness level, contrast level, saturation, or hue etc.
I was hoping a future update could add these features on the current model.
But wimius told me they are adding colour settings on the next lot of Q2 projectors releasing in December.
So maybe it's not possible on the current models.
I was happy with the colour the Q2 was producing, but everybody views colours differently so some people would need these settings.
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
Thank you for this video! I'm on mac os which is not ideal for this device but am interested in using it to project specific personal photo/video. Could you explain the best way to upload media for that purpose? Or if accessing through google drive could worl for playback? Thanks again!
Oh also, I can't seem to get it to work when the charging cable is plugged in, is that normal?
Hi thanks for your comment 🙂
You can connect Mac to it no problem you just plug the mini HDMI cable into the side of the projector, and big HDMI end into the Mac this should work.
For images you can put videos or images onto a USB memory stick and play them that way.
Or you could use your Google drive to play images also.
Or you can cast from your phone to the projector if images and videos are on your phone.
And the projector should charge when it's plugged in mine does.
Maybe you have a defective power adapter or something. But it should work.
If not Try using the USB to DC cable it came with and plug the USB end into a phone charger adapter or a battery bank to charge the projector and see if the light comes on.
Hope this helps 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub thank you!
Hi! If I connect my Android phone to the projector (usb-c to hdmi mini), will it work to project netflix or youtube please? If yes, does it work with any fairly recent Android phone model?
I haven't tried this but I should imagine it will work being hard wired to your phone.
So yes everything should work, with a cable for sure 🙂👍
One of the best reviews out there 🎉 Question. How do I close background running apps? On the phone there is usually a button that allows you to see all open pages and swipe them away. I accidentally did this on the projector yesterday, but I have no clue how to do it again. Is there any chance you could help? Thanks. I believe closing these background pages would help spped up the projector 👍
Hi I had the exact same problem ha ha.
I've spent over an hour trying to work this out for you lol
I've finally figured this out! If you hold down the House button it will bring up the app list.
Then just press down to close the apps.
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
@ReviewingHub You are the best 👌 my friend. You most definitely got yourself a new sub and will be recommending your channel 👍
Watch the review without skipping and will understand why it is worth it.
Came across the reviewer the other day on another person's channel where he was very helpful and even made tests after my questions. I ordered the device, very likely will have again questions)
Why.didnt you try testing over 80in? Some reviews showed over 2m
Thanks for your comment buddy really appreciate the feedback. 🙂👍
Reason why I didn't test over 80 inches is I live in a tiny flat and I've only got an 80 inch screen.
However if you look at were I'm playing the Xbox the screen size goes over my screen which is roughly 90" inches
Reason being the screen zoom I selected to fit my 80" screen for some reason doesn't carry over to HDMI so when you select HDMI the image gets bigger.
I've told wimius about this so I'm sure they will fix this in an upcoming update.
But you do notice individual pixels at 80" still perfectly watchable
But it's worth mentioning.
The projectors more than capable of projecting a 100" image, but Anything over 100" you will notice the Pixels considerably more being only 480p resolution.
And I was projecting over 2 meters away when I was projecting an 80" image..
I was projecting at 2.6 meters away with my screen size reduced to fit my screen 🙂👍
Then during my image tests, I was moving the projector closer and closer to my screen to get the correct size screens I was replicating in the video.
Hope this answers your question.
Glad my review helped you 🙂👍
@ReviewingHub answered very well 👏
@ReviewingHub hey I got mine today and fully satisfied with it buddy, even though I still haven't worked out some of the most basic things, this serves to show that you or someone got to do a review for the super slow ones.
But anyone can see it is a quality product 👏
1. I don't know how I managed to do the hotspot connection as I didn't even put all the digits and it suddenly connected
Somewhere a prompt to enter ssid?
2. I don't know how to do the wifi connection
3. How to connect with my phone?
4. How to scroll using its touch screen? Haven't used yet the remote tomorrow when batteries are available.
5. USB flash drive: didn't see how to unplugg it or do I just take it out?
6. Can some pre-installed apps be deleted as to open up space? The Galery app didn't manage to reach it, is it to upload in the projector some photos, videos?
I'm just off to bed mate as it's 1am in the UK and I've got to be up early.
But I will have a look tomo and try to answer most of your questions then 😊👍
But to question 5 yes there is no remove device for memory stick you just have to pull it out. 👍
And 6 I'm pretty sure you should be able to uninstall apps to create space.
You just have to go into your android section and into your apps settings and delete from there.
But will talk you through it tomo 😊👍
Questions.
1. not sure how it connected without entering the whole password ha ha 🤣
2. Go to the cog section far right at the bottom of the screen .
This will bring up Networking/ Bluetooth/ language/ Projection /other/ date and time/ about us.
Go to networking, click on it, Turn on WiFi switch at the top if it's not already on.
Then you should see your WiFi network, click on it, and enter your WiFi password and it should connect, if the password is correct.
Question 3.
Go to eshare down the bottom and follow the instructions, I found not all phones it worked for maybe restrictions was in place on your phone and my phone when trying.
You need to turn off all restrictions.
Or go to my apps, and go to the WPS app, and allow access to photos, media, on your device, and then Scan the QR code on the screen to cast documents, images, videos etc to the screen. To screen cast.
Question 4.
On some screens unfortunately you can't scroll down, I ran into the same issue, so I use a Rii Bluetooth mini keyboard and mouse and this give me full operation of scroll and mouse function.
You could download a 3rd party app that may help you with this, if you don't have a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.
But I haven't tried an app, a real Bluetooth keyboard and mouse is far better.
6 pre installed apps from the android OS no you can't delete them, but you can disable them.
You might be able to download an app called ES file explorer and force delete them .
But I haven't tried this.
For apps you have installed yourself.
Go to other settings, and application settingsz scroll down to the app you installed, then uninstall the app.
Hope this helps 🙂👍
For some reason this comment was removed. Here's the info again mate 🙂👍
Hi at last a review that acutally gives good information that I a non technicall person can appreciate.I'm in the process of buying a projector for my vw campervan .Can i check if this projector will mirror apps on my phone. Are all the apps on the firestick and then once you have neflix membership you can play netflix ? Im new to this so not sure how it works.Thanks Deirdre
Hi, thanks for the lovely comment.
Wimius releases an update to this model sometimes this month. I would recommend buying the new updated version.
It has a new chip inside the projector along with an updated operating system that should have better app compatibility.
A lot of apps have now become incompatible with this projector due to the old operating system.
I'm in talks with Wimius, so I'm hoping they will send me the updated model so I can show the new improvements on my channel.
If you drop Wimius an email, they should be able to tell you the new release date or point you in the right direction as to when and where to buy the new model.
I hope this helps you 🙂.👍
Hi just bought this, nice bit of kit. I am downloading an update now. 870.49mb its slow going. taking ages and had a few fails. not sure what the update includes but excited to find out. can't see anything online about the update either. maybe its just been released today.
Ooohh really that's great! Thank you for letting me know about this.
I did do 1 update around 2 weeks ago and it did take a while you a right, it took around 5 mins to start back up after the upgrade I thought the update failed but it was just slow at installing and rebooting to the operating system.
Maybe there's been another update
I will check again and see if anything has changed thanks for the heads up 🙂👍
I'm glad you like the machine 🙂👍
Ah it may be the same update, you already downloaded. this is the first update I have installed
. @@ReviewingHub
Hello. Has anybody found out if it is possible to upgrade from Android TV 7 to a later version? Thank you.
I haven't tried tinkering with this yet.. I'm sure it can't be that hard, you just need to make sure the Wimius Ui is still on the machine after installing an updated version of Android.
Hopefully Wimius will provide an over the air update in the future..
I'm sure someone will come up with a way to update it soon, if you find a way or discover a way keep me posted. 🙂👍
I spoke to the customer service and yes, they released a “pro” model with a more up to date version of Android but you literally have to buy the projector again 😰 they won’t update the older models over the air, I’m so disappointed. So, please, if anyone has some suggestions on how to update it manually or where to find this info I’m here 🙏
Great. Which one is better for quality between p61 and Q2 ? Thanks.
The P61 has better image quality because it's 720p whereas the Q2 is only 480p
Hope this helps 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHubi found on a site desc the native res is 540p
Does it come with peacock installed or if not can I download and use peacock on it from the playstore?
No it doesn't come with peacock installed. Certain apps are not compatible with this device at the moment, as it's currently running an outdated android 7 operating system.
I haven't tried peacock TV yet so I'm not sure on compatibility with this particular app yet.
However, a new updated version of this projector should be realised in April which should be running on Android 11.
So you might want to wait for this release for better compatibility with apps.
Hope this answers your question. 🙂👍
Thanks for your review. I've a question and I hope you could help me.
I've tried to connect a console (Switch in this case) in order to test it. Everything is fine but the volume adjustment that seems to be unavailable. When you switch to HDMI it says that just BACK and HOME buttons are going to work. And so it is. It sets the volume of the Q2 to the max and there is no way to reduce it. If I go back to the main menu of the projector and reduce the volume and go back to HDMI signal nothing changes. I also cannot reduce the volume on Nintendo Switch itself. I hope there is a way. Please let me know. Thanks so much.
Hi there, 👋 I can't remember having this problem. Did you do the latest software update?
The latest is UI_V20231014.092613.
If you are running an older software please update it to the newest version and let me know if this solves anything.
I will check mine again as soon as I find My mini HDMI cable, I can't seem to find mine at the moment.
Please email Wimius letting them know about the issue, the more that report it, then they can find a software fix for this.
If you reach out to them they may be able to help you. 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub thanks so much for your quick reply. I'm pretty sure I have the latest FW because as soon as I connected it to the web it offered me a 800MB update. When I'm home I will check in order to be sure. I hope you will find that cable to test it out. Anyway I've not found any post around regarding this issue and it is not an issue that a customer should consider forgettable so I hope it is something related to my Q2 and not this model in general. Btw as I told before as soon as you change the input to HDMI it says something like "from now on the only working buttons are Back and Home" and doesn't mention volume buttons. :/
@@ReviewingHub I confirm I've the latest FW installed. Same as you.
Hi there, I've just found the cable and tested this for you. And I have the exact same problem, only the back and home button works, I can't adjust the volume either as the volume keys don't work.
This is clearly a Bug on the operating system that needs to be addressed.
If you let Wimius know you have this problem, and that I've checked as well, and have the same issue. then It must be all devices with the current update.
Hopefully they will be able to release a fix for this soon 🙂👍
Hope this helps you and answers your question 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub thanks mate you were really kind. Ok so it seems that it is something related to a recent update? Do you think this problem was not present when you made your review? If so you think that a simple FW should solve the issue correct? Thanks again for you time
Great review👍but i cant find throw ratio.can you write down please. Thanks
From what I found in the specifications it's O.98 -9.8ft..
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
Do you suffer with any audio lag on Netflix? I cannot get mine to align!
Yes I have experienced this myself. This could be for a multitude of reasons though.
I've experienced this on all my projectors from time to time, it's not always down to the projector itself.
But signals flying around your home and other interferences with WiFi and Bluetooth devices.
It could also be the netflix app itself.
Try plugging a firestick, a Roku, Chromecast, or any other updated smart device into the back of the hdmi port and see if you have the same problems.
This way it might narrow down if it's a problem with the inbuilt operating system that's causing the problem.
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
Hi can you cast videos on it from your phone?
Hi yes you certainly can 🙂👍
Hi, is it possible to mirrow the smartphone screen?
Is it easy?
Cool video👍
Yes this projector is capable of screen mirroring, and it's very easy to do 🙂
The manufacturer gives instructions on how to do this In the manual, and on many websites on the internet..
Hope this helps 🙂👍
Thanks,
Can you give us the Link for
The case orion please?
Yeah sure no problem and all. Here you go www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6RBMB1J?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
hope this helps you 🙂
Thanks for visiting the channel and I hope the review was helpful to you 🙂👍
@ReviewingHub a hard case would have been good, even something like the protection casing for the phones.
Can you recommend a power bank? I use one that claims it is 50 000 mah, 2A-out and 1A-out, it last only one hour when charging the projector
@@nikejiii2095 I can recommend Anker power banks usually they are the best quality and the correct mAh stated.
A lot of sellers lie about the battery capacity but Anker are usually pretty good. 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHubI just sent the company an appreciation letter, mentioned about the great consultation you offer with your video
@@ReviewingHubhow many mAh for the power bank would you recommend. Need something that can keep the projector operating for at least 2-3 hours
quite like the look, looks like a little mic or something
How do you focus the mini projector?
By the small little focus wheel on the left side of the projector hope this helps 🙂👍
I could kiss you
Hi there. Can anyone help us with the sound lagging?
Hi I can't say I've experienced this problem, is it lagging from the projectors built-in speakers sound? Or when you have the projector connected to another Bluetooth device?
Hi there, many thanks for your reply! It’s from both. Using the built in speakers and also connecting speakers to the projector. This happens when playing Netflix etc from the built in android tv.
Oh Ok, sorry for late reply.. , yes I've also had this problem when using the main android system, the android system on the machine is outdated, and some apps don't work to well whilst streaming, hopefully there is an update coming soon.
They did release a new version of the Q2 in December so I'm not sure if the newer models have had this issue, or if it's been fixed yet.
I suggest, if you can? use an Amazon firestick, Google Chromecast, or Roku, or any other smart device for now, until a software update arrives.
I know that's not the ideal solution, but I've had no problems with using 3rd party smart devices on a HDMI source with the audio .
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
sapete dirmi se e in 3d anche perche non capisco cosa sia il dlp
No it doesn't have 3D..
DLP stands for Digital Light Processing. DLP projectors beam light through a color wheel, reflection mirrors, then finally a lens
It's a different technology to an LCD projector that all 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub ok grazie
How do you focus it?
On the left hand side of the projector there is a little plastic wheel, this is the focus wheel.
Hope this helps you 🙂👍
Hello, thank you for your time and your video. I don't understand why you say that it is 480p resolution. Specs at Amazon are 1280 x 720 native. At Amazon Spain at least
Hi, thanks for your comment. No the resolution is 854 x 480p on the UK website.
I've just looked on the Spain Amazon website and your right it says 720p so either that's a mistake or as I said in my review they have a new lot of wimius Q2 projectors coming out in December with a new set of chips, so maybe they upped the resolution to 720p.
You will need to check with the manufacturer before purchasing if you have any doubts.
But the version I reviewed was 480p so hope this helps 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub Yes, it helps, thank you very much. I think that I am going to order it. I will update with the results
@@franciscojesuscortesOk thank you I hope you enjoy your new machine 🙂👍
@@davidcopelandlightartist7432 I contacted the Amazon Spain seller, and he replied that the Q2 is indeed updated in batches in different countries, and that in the case of Spain it is 720p now.
My impression, reading the specification on resolution or ANSI brightness on Amazon UK, on the manufacturer's website, on Amazon Spain, is that either they invent all this data, or they are very clumsy calling Q2, which should now be Q3 , Q4, etc. 🙂
Well, mine will arrive today
Thank you for letting me know this information, it helps all the people reading the comments section a lot 🙂👍
I hope you enjoy your new an updated machine. 🙂👍
Did not do wireless for android or airplay
This projector does cover android and airplay you just use the eshare app and it works great 🙂👍
I edited the screen mirroring out of the video as I was trying to keep the video under 1 hour.
Initially I did shoot it but chose not to include it to shrink the video down a bit.
I apologize for this, but it does indeed work with your phone hope this helps you 🙂👍
@@ReviewingHub I can not get my android phone to connect to it via wifi. Was hoping you would show how. I tried so many miracast and don't work. Latest android version galaxys22 pro. Maybe you can text which miracast and how.
Maybe a part 2? Lol
Oh one more thing, on my MacBook pro laptop with hdmi using bootcamp to run windows when I turn the sound on it makes the prime video or RUclips video go fast speed...lol. I have to use native sound or Bluetooth to external device. My phone via hdmi adapter works great. Weird. Have not tried it natively on t MacBook yet but next time.
This sounds very strange lol I don't have boot camp but do have a Mac mini M2 pro may have to test this myself later.
I don't have a Samsung s22 pro so I can't test the mirrocast on this device.
Sometimes it can be a setting or a restriction on your phone not set correctly to stop mirror cast from working.
I do have a Samsung s21 so I will try to do a video for you showing it working and message you 🙂👍
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What browser do you recommend for this projector? It seems to have Chrome installed, but I do not see in the my app drawer 🤔 Can I uninstall any of the preloaded apps like plex, Disney, etc? Thanks. Good video by the way.
Hi I just checked this for you. Yes Google chrome is installed but your right it doesn't appear on my home screen either.
I only can view it by looking in the app settings for some strange reason.
Also it doesn't look like you can uninstall the apps, but you can disable them if you don't want them.
Quite a few apps have now become incompatible or are not available.
But there will be an updated version of this projector coming soon running android 11 so more apps should be available and compatible
Hope this helps you. 🙂👍