The video reviews the top 10 best-selling projectors on Amazon under $100, exposing deceptive marketing tactics and inflated specs like lumens and resolution. It highlights the importance of actual picture quality and brightness over misleading listings. The video also features a sponsored segment by Govee, promoting their Immersion TV kit. After rigorous testing, the Vixing projector emerged as the top recommendation for its performance, features, and value, suitable for indoor use or Halloween decorations. The Video Charge projector ranked fifth due to its 12-volt power adapter, making it safer for outdoor use. Links to all tested projectors are provided in the video description.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The author bought the 10 best-selling projectors on Amazon under $100.
2. The author tested the projectors to determine which one is the best.
3. The projectors were compared based on picture quality and brightness.
4. The author notes that the listings for these projectors are often deceptive.
5. There are three main types of projectors: incandescent bulb projectors, laser projectors, and LED projectors.
6. LED projectors use an LED light source projected through a transparent LCD screen.
7. LED projectors are typically not a replacement for a TV but can be fun for occasional outdoor movies or less traditional applications.
8. The author used a standardized testing screen from Vivid Storm to test the projectors.
9. The author used the Dolby Atmos test footage at 1080p to judge the projectors' brightness and picture quality.
10. The author notes that some projectors include a small slip of paper offering an Amazon gift card or extra prizes in exchange for a positive review.
11. The author bought all the projectors with their own money and has no contact with the manufacturers.
12. The author earns money through the Amazon affiliate program.
13. The author tested the projectors in a series of head-to-head matches.
14. The author notes that the brightness and resolution listed on Amazon are not always accurate.
15. The author converted light source lumens to ANSI lumens by multiplying by 0.04.
16. The author found that the contrast ratio was a good predictor of performance.
17. The top-ranked projector was the Vixen projector, which was inexpensive and high-performing.
18. The Vixen projector can play video from USB drives, SD cards, and HDMI ports, and can do screen mirroring with iPhone and Android.
19. The Vixen projector can produce an 80-inch screen in a moderately dim room.
20. The author recommends the Vixen projector for projected window decorations.
21. The author recommends the Video Charge projector for outdoor use because it uses a 12-volt power adapter instead of a power circuit inside the projector.