Dangbei Atom Smart Projector — 1200 ISO Lumens, 180" Screen, 1080p, HDR10, HLG, Crisp Audio, Google Assistant Voice Control, 3D, Only 2.82 lb, Autofocus, Keystone Correction (Black)

After trying various projectors, I can confidently say this laser projector is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Its compact size is a game-changer, especially compared to bulkier models. Whether at home in my small studio flat or on the go, it’s incredibly convenient to carry, making it perfect for travel. Despite its small size, this projector delivers powerful performance without compromise. One of its standout features is the incredibly low noise level. Even when placed close to me, the projector is virtually silent, allowing for full immersion in whatever I’m watching. The sound quality is also impressive—it’s at a cinema level. When the volume is up, the fan noise is completely drowned out, creating an uninterrupted movie experience. The built-in Android system is a fantastic addition. You can easily download apps from the App Store, and I’ve had no issues streaming Netflix or YouTube right after work. The remote control makes navigating through the projector’s interface seamless. What really sets this laser projector apart from traditional bulb projectors is its excellent illumination. Even during the day, with the blinds down, the picture remains clear and vibrant. Strong sunlight doesn’t diminish the quality, which is impressive. The high resolution truly gives a cinematic feel, and the projector’s ability to automatically adjust the screen width ensures the best possible viewing experience. The large screen size enhances the overall experience, making every movie night special. In addition to these features, the projector supports Wi-Fi, allowing for easy wireless streaming and connectivity. It also comes equipped with HDMI ports, making it simple to connect to your laptop or other devices. This versatility ensures that you can use the projector in a variety of settings, whether for work presentations or leisure. Considering the quality and features, the price is very reasonable, especially with the available voucher. I highly recommend this projector to anyone looking for an excellent, versatile, and reasonably priced option.

Tested lots of different brands and models from the £400-£800 price range and this seems to have the best image in terms of brightness, sharpness, absence of laser distortions, and excellent natural colours (skin tones for e.g. are excellent). I had some initial difficulties connecting to bluetooth out audio, but had help from customer service and it's now working perfectly. the onboard speakers are also surprisingly good for a small unit. fan noise is nice and low, better than many others i tried. the interface is a standard google tv, but a bit laggy. my main concern is light bleed outside of the projected area. this is better handled and less of an issue with some other models that I tried (e.g. epson, benq) but similar or a bit worse in this atom compared others (e.g. many of the xgimis). i'm a bit suspicious of green /red colour hues across the image and may check if another unit doesn't have this. the power pack is very bulky. i wish it took just a usb-c cable. the projector itself is really nice and compact, surprisingly so for the brightness and image quality. I will need a gimbal or tripod as sitting it on a table and tilting upward is hampered by the large power plug at the back. overall, it's a solid projector with a nice form factor and excellent image.

Prefacing this: I'm not a video or audiophile. I just appreciate a good, bright, sharp picture, and that's exactly what this projector offers. Most of my content comes from YouTube or Kodi, so I get a range of stream and video qualities. I've been focused on portability with my projectors, looking to upgrade my Anker NEBULA Solar Portable Projector (purchased in June 2022). It had 400 lumens, but those have definitely faded over time. Last year, I tried the Anker NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE, which was great but lacked portability. I also tested an Epson LCD 4200 Lumen WUXGA Projector, but the fan was way too loud. Now, I have the Dangbei Atom Mini Projector which claims 1200 lumens, (more like 1000 lumens) but I'm keeping it. At home, I have a dedicated gray projector screen wall, and the Dangbei Atom Mini fills it with bright colors and sharp images. I'm projecting it from 3.8m (150") away, giving me an image size of 1.67m (66") x 2.79m (110"). This results in a screen size of about 3.25m (128"), and I'm very happy with it. The fan noise is silent at brightness levels up to 7. Anything higher than that gets noisy, but you don't really need to go above 7 in a dark room. If you're outdoors, the fan noise may blend into the surroundings more. I read other reviewers complaints about the slow operating system, but I haven't experienced this. I mainly use a Firestick 4K forr everything. I did set up YouTube and Prime within the projector's Google TV, and I didn't notice any delays with the apps or if I'm using the settings menus. By the way Google TV makes set up easy eh? Scan QR, do it all on your phone and signs you in to all relevent stuff. :-) The remote is fine, similar to a Firestick remote. I mostly use it to turn the projector on and off. There's an option to resume with the last used source, so my Firestick is waiting on the screen when I power it up. (Firestick powered from the USB port from the projector) There are plenty of manual adjustment options for focus, keystoning, etc. I don't use auto-keystoning, as I haven't found a projector that does it well. Bluetooth connection was easy, though I only tested it once before returning to Bluetooth for my Firestick. The Wi-Fi setup was also easy and supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. One note: it says the projector can be mounted on the ceiling, wall, or table, but it doesn't have standard mounting holes. You'll need a ceiling mount with a tripod-style thread, which is a small issue. I paid £649 for this projector and am very happy with it. I'll update the review if any issues arise in the future—hopefully, not!

I have had a projector from over 10 years, which has started to have issues with the DLP chip, so this was a super replacement, with higher resolution and 3D built-in. The Google TV app was a bonus, but slightly disappointing that UK programs were hi-lighted in the home screen, but it was impossible to access any of the UK broadcaster's service, that is Free View play (BBC iPlayer, ITVX etc.). Fortunately I have dongles, that I used with my old projector. I also needed a dongle to be able to cast from my Windows computer, although there are 3rd party apps that are designed to support this functionality, they were all at a price. The built-in multi-media player handle many file formats, but audio appears limited to older encoding technologies. A specification of supported formats would help. Also, the projector does not support exFAT cards/USB drives, but NTFS is OK for larger videos. Pairing with Blue Tooth speakers was simple, which meant the sounds come from the screen and not the projector. There is a reference on screen to a "blue button", but I cannot find this button on the remote.

Garbage implementation of GoogleTV as is common with these Chinese devices. You can't give an app accessibility permissions, such as needed by Projectivy, Button Mapper etc., because this crappy implementation decides and takes it upon itself to turn the permission off as soon as you enable it.