A portable projector is compulsory for an individual to possess for any business presentation, backyard movie night, or camping trip. These compact battery-powered mini projectors can offer shockingly good video and audio quality and a few even fit in your pocket.
In this article, you will get to see the best ten portable projectors we have currently on the market.
Best Portable Projector 2023
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ViewSonic MI
This model is a jack of all trades that provides a clever design, long battery life, and string audio to create a respectable cinematic experience. Also, this projector possesses a short throw lens that lets it project a 100-inch image from only 8.9 feet away. The perfect conditions are from 5.1 feet which still gives a 60-inch picture.
PROS
- Compact with built-in stand
- Long battery life and
- Great built-in speakers
CONS
- Mediocre resolution
- Low brightness and
- Finicky focus
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Miroir HD Pro M220
This model is a strong portable projector that is perfect for mobile users as a result of its ultra-compact 4.2×6.7×1.1-inch form factor. This projector gives an excellent amount of brightness considering it is not big enough to fit in a shirt pocket.
It also produces a picture between 20 to 100 inches but supposing that you want to push it to its limit, then you will possibly want to set up in a darker room so the projector’s light is not so diffuse.
PROS
- Compact and rechargeable
- 720p HD picture and
- Autofocus and keystone
CONS
- Low battery life
- Limited inputs and
- Low brightness
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LG PH550 CineBeam
At only 6.9×4.3×1.7 inches, this model is a highly portable projector that provides 720p HD playback that is equally viable for home theatre, gaming, or even office use. Its clear LED lamp is powerful enough to work for a mid-day meeting with the curtains drawn, while its high-resolution playback fits when used in playing movies.
PROS
- A lot of inputs
- 720p HD picture and
- Long battery life
CONS
- Finicky focus
- Limited onboard controls and
- Long-throw distance
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Anker Nebula Capsule II
With established speakers, a 720p projector display, and access to more than 3,600 streaming applications, this model is an all-in-one entertainment solution that can go with you anywhere. At only 5.9×3.1×3.1 inches, this model can easily fit into a jacket pocket. In addition, it packs more features per square inch than others (projectors) we have reviewed.
PROS
- 3600 plus established applications
- 720p HD picture
- Great built-in speakers and
- Compact and rechargeable
CONS
- Low brightness
- High price tag and
- No Netflix or Amazon Prime applications
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RIF6 Cube
It truly does not get more compact than this model, which at 2 cubic inches, is simply the smallest portable projector that performs his tasks well enough. That should not sound like an accomplishment but it is. It should not shock you that this small of a device suffers from a few physical limitations but it is far more functional than you probably guess just by sight at it.
PROS
- Ultra-compact and rechargeable
- Added tripod and HDMI/MHL cables and
- Solid picture quality
CONS
- Mediocre battery life
- Not that clear/vivid and
- Limited inputs
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Wowoto P5
This model is a palm-sized projector that is best among its competitors because of its ability to provide HD 3D video in larger than life sizes. Surely, you would not expect to discover this much power packed in an aluminum alloy cylinder that measures 9.4×3.9×2.3 inches. Still, this portable projector is more than capable of producing a picture up to 300 inches.
PROS
- 1080p HD 3D picture
- Long battery life and
- Great built-in speakers
CONS
- High price tag
- Mediocre contrast and
- Runs hot
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BenQ GV1
This model is not only a sleek portable projector but a stylish portable projector that merges go-anywhere portability with strong Wi-Fi streaming selections to change any room of your house into a home theatre in seconds.
The name of the game with BenQ GV1 is ease of use. Setup on a horizontal wall is very easy thanks to the device’s auto vertical keystone tilting hinge and correction.
PROS
- Built-in applications
- Long battery life and
- Great built-in speakers
CONS
- Limited inputs
- Mediocre resolution and
- Finicky focus
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Vamvo S1
This device is an ultra-compact portable projector whose versatile connectivity as well as pocket-sized form enable it the perfect projector to pack on the go. With assistance for screen mirroring protocols such as DLNA, Airplay, and Miracast, you are able to wirelessly connect your smartphone directly to the device even where Wi-FI is not available.
PROS
- Compact and rechargeable
- A lot of input and
- Solid picture quality
CONS
- Mediocre resolution
- Finicky focus and
- Weak built-in speakers
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Apeman M7
This device is equal parts portable projector and as well Bluetooth speaker, enabling it useful for watching movies and listening to music on the go. This device can produce a picture between 30 and 100 inches from a distance range of 3 to 9 feet. The picture is vivid and colorful despite the lower resolution.
PROS
- Long battery life
- Great built-in speakers
- Clear LED lamp
CONS
- Mediocre resolution
- Limited inputs and
- Poor documentation
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Vankyo Leisure 3
This device is among the least portable projector selections but its solid picture quality and affordable price make it a tempting option supposing that you do not mind its lack of battery power. This device has a brightness rating of 1,800 lumens, which is okay for the money.
PROS
- Solid picture quality
- Lots of input and
- Low price tag
CONS
- Mediocre resolution
- No internal battery and
- Bulky form factor