The video compares 10 projectors under $100, testing their brightness, picture quality, and features. The reviewer found that most projectors' Amazon listings are misleading, exaggerating brightness and resolution. Through multiple rounds of testing, the Victsing projector emerged as the top performer, with good brightness, contrast, and features like wireless screen mirroring. The reviewer recommends the Victsing for indoor use and the #5 ranked Videochars projector for outdoor use due to its 12V power adapter.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author bought the 10 best-selling projectors on Amazon under $100 to compare their performance.
2. The projectors were tested using a standardized surface, a Vividstorm ambient light rejecting projector screen.
3. The author used the Dolby Atmos test footage at 1080p to judge the projectors' brightness and picture quality.
4. The projectors were compared in a series of matchups, with the winner of each round moving on to the next round.
5. The author found that the listings for these projectors were often deceptive, with exaggerated claims about brightness and resolution.
6. The author discovered that the brightness of a projector is often measured in light source lumens, which is not the same as ANSI lumens.
7. To convert light source lumens to ANSI lumens, you can multiply by 0.04.
8. The author found that the contrast ratio was a good predictor of a projector's performance.
9. The Victsing projector was the winner of the comparison, and was found to have good color, contrast, and clarity.
10. The Victsing projector has a feature set that includes playing video from USB drives, SD cards, HDMI port, and traditional RCA inputs, as well as screen mirroring for iPhone and Android.
11. The Victsing projector can produce an 80-inch screen in a moderately dim room and provide a good viewing experience.
12. The Videochars projector was recommended for outdoor use, as it uses a 12V power adapter instead of having the power circuit inside the projector.
13. The Videochars projector can play from an SD card, but does not have mirroring capabilities.
14. The author has a Patreon account and is supported by patrons.
15. The author has links to all the projectors tested in the description of the video.