The Vimgo P10 is among the seemingly numerous projectors on Amazon I will christen as “extremely finances.” Its value varies between $200 and $250, just like the AAXA P8, the most cost effective projector we have reviewed so far. To reply the obvious query up entrance: Sure, the Vimgo P10 does truly work. 

I used to be all prepared with an extended record of hilarious comparisons to explain how unhealthy the Vimgo P10 was. In any case, how good can a projector that prices lower than a pair of good headphones actually be? The reply is, to my shock, not unhealthy. Not good, actually, however contemplating the low value, it is comparatively vibrant, has a formidable distinction ratio, and even has Netflix in-built, though there isn’t any built-in battery.

7.2

Vimgo P10

$250 at Amazon

Like

• The worth
• Trendy design
• Surprisingly good distinction and brightness

Do not Like

• Wonky shade
• Quite a lot of small image points
• No upward throw

So do you have to commerce in your Sony 325ES to get this beautiful achievement in video projection? Completely not. Nonetheless, you is likely to be shocked to learn the way far the low finish of the projector market has come.

Look to the lens

• Native decision: 1,920×1,080 pixels
• HDR-compatible: No
• 4K-compatible: Sure
• 3D-compatible: No
• Lumens spec: 300
• Zoom: No
• Lens shift: No
• LED life: 30,000 hours

Lots of the P10’s largest points, and one power, stem from its weird lens. It is by far the only — and for the class, largest — lens I’ve seen on a projector like this. Sometimes, massive lenses are an excellent factor, as they let extra gentle go by means of. With cameras, a giant lens presents quite a lot of image-quality advantages. With a projector there are comparable advantages, however there are additionally quite a lot of tradeoffs. With out going too far into the weeds for lens design, I will simply say that the P10’s irregular lens provides it surprisingly good brightness and distinction, seemingly at the price of uniformity and general sharpness. The P10 is 1080p decision, which is uncommon amongst low-cost projectors, however its sharpness and element undergo fairly a bit towards the perimeters of the picture.

One other bizarre factor: There is no upwards throw. Projectors are normally designed to challenge a picture with a decrease edge that is at or above the highest of the projector itself, so you’ll be able to place the projector on a espresso desk, or mount it on the ceiling upside-down, and challenge the picture roughly in the midst of a wall. The P10 initiatives straight forward. This is not extraordinary — the high-end Epson 5050, LS11000, and Sony 325ES do that, as an example. However what these projectors have, the P10 doesn’t: zoom. With no zoom, the P10 creates a 100-inch picture when positioned roughly 9 toes from the display screen, proper the place you are most likely sitting, after which must be about Four toes off the bottom. So roughly at eye stage. 

I like to recommend utilizing a tripod with the P10 relatively than making an attempt to stack books or bins on a desk to get it excessive sufficient. That, or it’s a must to create a smaller picture than maybe you’d need by inserting it nearer to the display screen and watching from behind. Sure, you possibly can use keystone adjustment, however you completely should not.

The P10 is, surprisingly, comparatively vibrant. Vimgo claims 300 lumens, and I measured 271, which isn’t solely one of many closest claimed-to-measured quantities I’ve examined, but in addition roughly the identical because the AAXA P8 and even the far dearer Xgimi Halo Plus. The simplicity of the lens additionally appears to lend itself to a stable distinction ratio. I measured a flat-out spectacular 1907:1, which is technically higher than the $4,000 Epson LS11000. Maintain your applause, nonetheless; that is not the entire story.

Inputs, too

• HDMI inputs: 1
• USB port: 1
• Audio output: Headphone output/Bluetooth
• Web: 2.4GHz/5GHz
• Distant: Not backlit

The P10’s inputs are fairly conventional — HDMI, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Regardless of the design implying there are massive audio system on both aspect, there aren’t. As an alternative there’s two tiny 5W audio system on the again. They sound higher than quite a lot of tiny, low-cost projector audio system although — a bit boomy at max quantity, however I’ve heard worse.

There are some streaming providers in-built, like Netflix, Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, YouTube, Hulu and Prime Video. There is no HBO Max or Vudu. These are sometimes the cell variations of those apps, so as an example you’ll be able to’t solid Netflix out of your telephone to the P10 as a result of Netflix thinks of the P10 as a supply, not a show. Likewise, it is a ache to navigate utilizing a distant. It does work, although, so there’s that.

And no matter you do, do not lose the distant as a result of the one button on the projector itself is energy. With out the clicker you will not give you the option to have the ability to navigate the menus or focus the picture. This P10’s digital focus adjustment is not computerized like most small projectors.

Image comparisons

I in contrast the Vimgo P10 to the AAXA P8 and the Anker Nebula Mars II Professional. The AAXA P8 is as shut in value to the Vimgo as any projector we have reviewed. The P8 is considerably smaller, nonetheless. Nearer in dimension to the Vimgo is the Anker Mars II Professional, which can also be roughly twice as costly. It is our go-to decide for a conveyable projector although, and in contrast to the opposite two it has a built-in battery. I linked all three to a Monoprice 1×4 distribution amplifier and seen them side-by-side-by-side on a 102-inch 1.0-gain display screen.

All three are in the identical ballpark, brightness-wise. They’ll create a 100-inch picture, however they give the impression of being way more comfy creating one thing within the 50-inch vary. 

Picture sharpness is an even bigger differentiator. The AAXA is just 960×540, and it reveals with massive chunky pixels. The Mars II Professional is 720p, so it seems sharper. The Vimgo is 1080p, and regardless of some points with its lens, it seems the sharpest — by a bit bit anyway. So long as the topic of the shot is within the middle of the body, there’s plenty of element. The perimeters of the picture, nonetheless, do not look practically as sharp — a problem I blame on that lens. In the event you do not regulate the image settings a few of this obvious sharpness is because of some extraordinarily heavy-handed edge enhancement, which is why the Vimgo, like most shows, seems higher in the event you flip the sharpness management down. 

Distinction ratio is the Vimgo’s largest power, and in the event you’re a projector and also you solely have one stat to decide on as your greatest performer, distinction ratio is the one to choose. It is like designing a race automotive and deciding early on, “You already know what would make this automotive actually good? If we made it quick.” In comparison with the opposite two, the Vimgo seems considerably much less washed-out with extra obvious depth, and it is not delicate. We’re speaking LCD vs. OLED TV ranges of distinction right here. I am unsure how Vimgo is pulling this off, however my guess is that bizarre, easy lens.

With sturdy distinction comes loads of weaknesses. The P10’s brightness uniformity is abysmal, once more seemingly because of the easy lens. The middle of the display screen is noticeably brighter than the perimeters, as if somebody had cranked up the “vignette” management to stylistically darken the corners. The P10 additionally has the worst shade of any show I’ve examined in over twenty years of doing so. Reds are virtually pastel pink, blues are considerably teal, greens are pale and yellowish.

Even so, with that nice distinction ratio and first rate brightness the Vimgo must be the simple winner among the many three, however it’s not. It is higher than the AAXA, positive. Each have horrible shade accuracy, however in another way horrible, in the event you can consider it. So in the event you do not want one thing that may match within the palm of your hand, the picture from the Vimgo is healthier. 

However the Anker Nebula Mars simply seems a lot extra pure, its shade a lot extra correct. I imply, even barely primarily based in actuality is an enchancment in comparison with the Vimgo, and the Mars II Professional goes past that. So yeah, the Anker is general higher than both the AAXA or the Vimgo.

The Mars II Professional is just not as detailed, dearer, and has only a fraction of the distinction ratio, however it simply has a extra pleasing general picture. This is the reason it has finished so properly in comparison with so many different moveable projectors, regardless of its personal points. It is two and a half occasions the worth of the Vimgo, nonetheless, so one would hope it is higher. 

What concerning the Anker Nebula Capsule? At $300, the Capsule is actually quite a bit nearer in value to the P10 than the Mars II Professional. Nonetheless, with a measured 85 lumens, it could look exceptionally dim compared. It is a good projector, for its tiny dimension and value, nonetheless. Alongside the identical traces, the AAXA P6X is $360, however considerably brighter than any of those, and just like the Capsule it has a built-in battery.

Backside line: Cannot beat the worth

Truthfully, I do not know what to make of the Vimgo P10. The picture it creates is, in some ways, fairly unhealthy. I really feel like I might crush it to mud if I squeezed too arduous. The lens and general design appear to be a pastel HAL 9000. I need to trash it utterly, however I am sorry, Dave, I am afraid I am unable to do this. As a result of, surprisingly, the picture it creates is completely watchable, particularly when you think about how little it prices. In the event you can afford higher, do you have to get one thing else? Sure, for positive. However I’ve seen far worse for extra money.

So so long as you remember that that is an ultra-budget projector, one of many most cost-effective merchandise in a class that features fashions which are $50,000-plus, it is a steal. I would not take into account it as a TV alternative, however for one thing to have available for the occasional big-screen viewing social gathering, it is a straightforward, cheap selection.

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