Compact Projector That Gets the Job Done (No WiFi)

This CiBest mini projector is a solid budget-friendly option for casual movie nights. It’s small, lightweight, and easy to set up with HDMI and USB connections. The picture quality is decent for 1080P support, especially in a dark room, and it works well with a TV stick.Just note—it does not have WiFi, so you’ll need a Fire Stick (or similar) via HDMI, or a phone-to-HDMI adapter to stream content. Also, don’t expect premium brightness or sound, but for the size and price, it performs well. Perfect for bedrooms or occasional use.Ver más

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Calvin

Not a bad value for the money.

I gave this projector 5 stars across the board based on what it had to offer combined with its price point.I bought this projector for a camping trip we have coming up. I wanted something small that was not going to break the bank but still had a little oomph to it. I am not an audio or videophile by any stretch of the imagination but having bad eyesight and not wanting spend a whole lot has me, at times, putting in extra legwork to make sure I get the most bang for my buck. I had the luxury of already having a projector so the testing I did was on a projector screen I already have. When I go to use it outside for the next test I’m going to use it on a white sheet first to see if it’s going to be worth getting a portable screen for it. Based on some of the reviews and pics I have already seen I have a feeling getting a screen won’t be necessary.Picture Quality:In my opinion, taking in everything I just wrote and the cost of the projector, I think the picture quality is good. I was a little nervous when I tried to adjust the focus while trying to log into Netflix. I noticed, while trying adjust the focus, the text in the middle of the screen was nice and sharp but the text at the outer edges was blurry. I tried to capture a picture of this (pic #7) but it may not depict very well what I was seeing. I was able to fix this by making an adjustment to the Keystone setting which is right next to where you would adjust the focus. After that was fixed I set about tweaking some of the other settings like the Brightness, Contrast, etc. I found a handy app I was able to download on my IOS device that helped with that. You won’t be able to adjust everything the app tries to get you to but some of the settings are there and it was pretty easy and fun to do.Sound Quality:Sound quality, for what you have to work with is not too bad. I didn’t go into this looking for great sound out of the projector. The onboard speaker is adequate. It will distort if you turn it up too loud and you are watching a loud scene. For using it in the back yard, small presentations or gatherings it’s okay. There is an audio out jack on the device if you want to run that to a sound bar or some other sound system, which I didn’t do. Usually, I run the audio out of whatever my video source is (XBOX, DVD player), right into an audio receiver so I won’t be using the onboard speaker whenever I use it indoors.Bottom line:The projector is nice, it’s easy to setup and use and it won’t break the bank if you don’t need anything with all the bells and whistles. As soon as we get a night with a break in rain I plan on using this in the back yard with the kiddies.Ver más

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Thomas

14 de noviembre de 2020

Very inexpensive, but loud and dim with poor picture quality

I am very sad that I cannot give this projector 5 stars. I was really hoping it would work. I had looked at a lot of options, and this seemed like the best economy projector. In the end, I had to return it. I am giving it 4 stars, however, because the customer service is incredible and if movie nights are the only goal, it is an incredible price and many of my cons can probably be overlooked.PROS-The keystone dial is very easy to use; just a little dial that quickly rotates/aligns the image.-The projector is very inexpensive and works fine for young kids, as they are just happy to be entertained.CONS-Very loud. From the moment I turned it on, the very loud fan dominated the sound of the room. You forget about it during the movie, but before and after it is definitely the dominant sound in the room, even with kids around. For any media use that cannot drown out the sound, it is definitely annoying.-The focus is quite poor. It is not just the corners that cannot be kept in focus with the main part of the screen, you cannot even read everything on their start-up screen without adjusting the focus. As you watch a movie, it is not a big deal because the action is all in the middle, but having to play with the focus so carefully is very difficult for set-up and any other uses. I tried it out on a new laptop using Linux with HDMI and an old laptop using XP with a VGA chord. For both, the picture was the same (very poor).-Extremely dim. It cannot be used well in a dim room during the day. Even with curtains/blinds and all the lights off, it is still very dim. Can you see it? Yes, but it is not comfortable. For movies you forget about it, but you are missing a lot of detail and it is very uncomfortable to watch from across the room, you really just have to sit down in front and focus on it to enjoy watching. Again, fine for kids, but really an unpleasant experience for an adult.-If placed low, the leg to tip the projector up toward the wall is a screw, so not the easiest if you intend to set it up and take it down with each use.-The lens cap only goes on if the focus is all the way in, so if you plan to set it up and take it down with each use, you will also need to refocus it each time.Ver más

Yang

12 de mayo de 2026

Easy to Use Projector with Clear Picture and Smart Features

Great little projector for the price. Easy to set up, clear picture, and supports multiple streaming and video apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video. Bluetooth connected quickly, and the electric focus makes adjustment simple. Perfect for movies and casual home use.Ver más

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Jimmy Torres

16 de abril de 2026

mini projector

very nice mini projector!the image is clear with great qualityworth the price, it was easy to set up

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Mark J.

5 de mayo de 2026

Great Video but audio issues.

The video quality of this product is impressive. My particular experience was that the audio did not function at all. The speaker on the projector did not work and the accessory plug for headphones or externa speakers would not work. My laptop is older and does not have an HDMI port nor does my android phone so the only way I could use the projector was to connect it directly to my Xfinity TV BOX. In order to use my phone, I would have to purchase a special cable which is a rather tricky thing because not all adapters work. I don't think this would have fixed the audio problem so I returned the projector and will try a Lancaster with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. If you have an iPhone you may have a better experience. I watched a movie on YouTube with captions and at night with lights off the video portion was sharp and clear, so my rating is based on the fact of audio issues I experienced.Ver más

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nelida

7 de mayo de 2026

Definitely recommend

I’m really impressed with this mini projector for the price! The picture quality is clear and bright, especially in a dark room, and it’s perfect for movie nights at home or outdoors. It was easy to connect to my phone and streaming devices, and the built-in speaker works better than expected.I also like how compact and lightweight it is, making it easy to move around or travel with. Great value for the money and a fun addition for family entertainment. Definitely recommend!Ver más

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Dman

6 de febrero de 2026

Updated May 22 2026-going bad

Update:It is getting dimmer now.May 22nd.I thought it was just summer at first. I put up a cheap blackout curtain, and it just gets dimmer every day. I cant watch anything unless it is an animated show/movie now. And even those are very dim now.I put a known really good certified hdmi on it, and that worked for a bit, but not now.Going to try a dvd player to see if it is my usb-c to hdmi adapter or not, but I am pretty sure its the projector.Ordered a different brand, more $$$, but if that one doesnt work will get out the old lcd tv 2005 28 inch I guess (dont know how tho as it doesnt have any hookups butcable lol).Very disappointed.Also the sound is wonky now. Sometimes its fine, the goes quietter, then fine again.Not worth heache or money.Cheapest "tv" that works that I have ever owned.Pros:Projects on any wall in spare spare bedroom.Very compact size.Decent picture quality (especially for the price on sale).It "does" have a speaker in it.Has a 3.5mm speaker jack.Remote control works well (projector is within a few feet of the bed, so grain of salt here).Has a screw hole for standard tripod or wall mounting on the bottom.Has adjustable fan speeds for keeping it cool or for quiet operation. It hasnt gotten hot on me, just barely warm. I have it almost on 100 fan speed, and its right near the window with 40f degrees weather outside, so grain of salt.Easy adjusteble focus wheel (manual) that works well. I have it almost against the window 12-13 feet from the wall, about an 8 foot projection on the wall.Easy-peasy to set up. I have never owned a projector before and I set it up in a few minutes without looking once at the instructions.This thing is super portable, very light, and small.The not so good:Ok, yes, the speaker is poor. My 19$ buds sound better and louder, even with the projector within 2 feet it is hard to hear. But, I happen to have kept an old 7$ 1inch usb powered 3.5mm single speaker I had from 2002, and using the projectors 3.5mm jack I have to actually turn the volume down on the projector, so it at least has a good cheap option (I didnt expect a good speaker at this price anyway so no big deal for me).Not sure if its the povided hdmi cable, the powered usb to hdmi adapter, or the projector (pretty sure its the projector), but colors are not as vibrant as my phone or tablet (I tried both out). Sometimes colors are great and sometimes they are washed out. Acceptable for me at 30$ though.I seem to have to adjust focus when I disconnect my device, power projector off, and connect/ turn on again. Might just be me slightly jiggling the projector though, as my hdmi adapter is only 6 inches long and right against the projector.The bottom of the projector flexes a little, and I had to put it on a tripod (for 2 reasons) to get it to display vertically/horizontally correctly. Otherwise it tilted to the right a bit on the shelf. Not a big deal for me though, as I dont have any shelf higher than 2 feet, so I knew going in I needed a wall mount or tripod to get it high enough to display from the ceiling down. A 13$ Amazon basics tripod works amazingly well for me. I expected the bottom of the projector to be thicker plastic than the rest of it, or at least the board to be screwed into the bottom making it sturdier, but not so. Just something to consider if you plan on throwing this into a backpack or the back seat.Power cord is rediculously short. Plan on using an extension cord.3.5mm jack does not power off when the projector is turn3d off. I have to turn my speaker off or I get an annoying high pitched coil whine sound. Not a deal breaker as my tiny speaker has an on off button, just fyi.I bought this projector knowing that it didnt have auto focus, or position sensors to correct any misalignment when projecting, that it didnt have wifi or bluetooth, and ESPECIALLY that it didnt have any apps built in (read reviews and note how projectors no longer work if an app doesnt work anymore.I wanted a cheap passthrough projector that anyone staying over could use their phone to play music, watch tv/movies, and charge thier device at the same time while only plugging in 1 usb-c cable for under 50$This cibest projector fit the bill.I spent 30 for the projector, 20 for the powered usbc/hdmi/cat6/usba/65wcharger, and 13 for the tripod. So 63$ total. Not bad for an 8 foot by 4 foot "tv" that takes up less than 1 foot footprint in a 12ft x 14ft room, and way cheaper than a tv.I would recommend this projector, as long as you know you will have to make some concessions feature wise and may need some other cheap devices with it.