(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (463 ratings). #7 in Amazon's Video Projectors best-seller list on 2026-10-10.
A top-10 Amazon best-seller with built-in Roku for about $150. Amazon owners love it, but Wirecutter found its brightness, color saturation and accuracy 'nowhere near' its picks. It has no battery, and Wirecutter's supplied power cord didn't fit.
Top complaints
- Dim, washed-out color by expert measurement
Wirecutter measured good contrast and black level, but says brightness, color saturation and accuracy are nowhere near its picks. Amazon's summary says brightness gets mixed feedback and it isn't suitable with bright lights or sun.
- No battery; power and remote gaps
Wirecutter notes there's no built-in battery (it runs from USB-C). Its supplied power cord didn't fit the port, and the Roku remote lacks buttons for input switching and autofocus. An optional stand isn't height-adjustable.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT)
What owners love
- Owners find it a great buy
Amazon shoppers say it exceeds expectations with a clear picture in the dark, plug-and-play setup and surprisingly strong speakers.
- Roku built in, runs on USB-C
One of the only truly portable Roku projectors, and it can run from USB-C power (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) - Good contrast for the price
Wirecutter measured good contrast and black level and calls it a decent budget option at around $150.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT)
- You want accurate, punchy color
- You'll watch with any ambient light
- You need battery power
- A cheap first projector for dark rooms
- People who already know and like Roku
- Casual movie nights and camping with power
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not a pick (in 'The competition', updated 2026-10-05): decent at about $150, but brightness and color fall far short; the Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro gives better brightness, accuracy and sound.