Once upon a time, the thought of carrying a projector around can be a nuisance due to its bulky weight. But the arrival of mini or portable projectors means you can bring them around with you and enjoy your shows wherever you are. And while they may be compact in their sizes, these mini projectors can project for up to over 100” screen size, depending on the brand and the models.
So, if you plan to get one, here are 10 of the best mini projectors worth buying.
10 Best Mini Projectors in Malaysia
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Why It’s Our Top Pick?
“Big things come in small packages rings true for Samsung The Freestyle, an impressive mini projector that offers excellent portability and various auto adjustment functions. Not to mention it projects crystal-clear images with its 1080p Full HD resolution and a built-in speaker that sounds immersive.”
Overview
Samsung The Freestyle Projector is exactly what it is meant to be: a mini projector that can be tilted up to 180˚ angle. The compact size is lightweight enough that you can easily fit in your hand and portable enough to store in your bag. Despite its size, The Freestyle is big on performance since the projector can project from 30” to a whopping 100” screen size.
Experiencing skewed images while projecting the screen on the wall? Not a problem for The Freestyle since it comes with an auto keystone capable of straightening oblique images. The projector also boasts auto focus and levelling functions, ensuring a sharp and evenly levelled image at all times. Movie fans, in the meantime, can look forward to the lifelike Full HD resolution and a built-in speaker that generates a robust 360-degree surround sound.
Details
- Capable of tilting for up to 180˚ dynamic angle that allows you to shift your screen from the wall to the ceiling with just a few clicks
- A compact design that fits in the palm of your hand
- Comes with auto keystone, auto focus and auto levelling
- Experience big-screen magic for up to 100” screen size
- Powerful 5W omni-directional 360˚ built-in speaker
- Vivid picture quality on 1080p Full HD resolution and rich PurColour technology
Who is this for?
It’s portability meets functionality since Samsung The Freestyle weighs only as light as 0.8 kg. The combination of vibrant Full HD resolution and an integrated 360˚ speaker is a perfect combo for movie lovers looking to project a big screen regardless of indoor or outdoor use. It offers excellent brightness too and not to forget, key features like the auto keystone and levelling are essential to adjust your screen even if the projector sits on an uneven surface.
Overview
Immerse yourself with the XGIMI Horizon Pro, a portable projector with a true 4K resolution and has the optimal brightness of 2200 ANSI lumens. It can project as big as 200” screen size while the Intelligent Screen Adaption technology ensures your viewing experience is uninterrupted with its auto features, covering the likes of screen alignment and keystone correction.
The XGIMI Horizon Pro also includes cinema-quality dual 8W Harman/Kardon speakers and a built-in AI optical sensor, which offers incredible contrast and low latency. Experience punchy colours as you watch your favourite movie, thanks to its amazingly rich 1.07 billion colour display and the XGIMI’s proprietary X-VUE image engine system that provides better visual clarity.
Details
- Delivers a true 4K image quality and is capable of projecting up to 200” screen size
- Stellar brightness regardless of day or night with its 2200 ANSI lumens
- Eliminates complex projector setups with XGIMI’s industry-leading Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology
- Enjoy dynamic sound with the integrated dual 8W dual speakers from Harman/Kardon
- Experience low latency and stunning contrast with the built-in AI optical sensor
- 1.07 billion colour display and X-VUE 2.0 Image Engine that enhances your viewing experience with better and smoother image quality
Who is this for?
The XGIMI Horizon Pro’s true-to-life 4K resolution is the biggest selling point here. It’s vibrant and captivating. The built-in dual Harman/Kardon speaker system offers robust audio quality, making it a perfect deal for watching movies or say, playing video games. Not to forget, it has a peak brightness of 2200 ANSI lumens for clearer picture quality.
Overview
The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF-11 sports a classy black design in a compact design at just 1.2 kg. It features a Full HD resolution and is capable of projecting images for up to 150” screen size. It has built-in dual speakers so you can watch your favourite content without needing to connect to external ones.
The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF-11 includes a built-in HDMI port, allowing you to connect your entertainment devices such as Apple TV, Android TV and Google Chromecast. The projector also produces better and more natural-looking picture quality with the combination of Epson’s Advanced Colour Processing and 3LCD projection technology.
Details
- Enjoy a cinematic viewing experience in Full HD 1080p resolution
- Offers a stunning picture quality that can be projected for up to 150”
- Comes with an integrated dual-speaker audio system
- Has a built-in HDMI to connect entertainment devices such as Apple TV & Android TV
- Produces amazing colours with Advanced Colour Processing
Who is this for?
Not only this Epson mini projector is compact to bring with you anywhere but it also has an integrated HDMI port. That means you can easily connect to your favourite entertainment device, say an Android TV. It even comes with built-in dual speakers that produced robust audio at high and low frequencies.
Overview
Colour your entertainment with the portable ViewSonic M1 Mini Plus. It includes not one but three different colours of interchangeable top plates, allowing you to customise the upper part of your projector. The projector weighs only 280g while its ultra-compact design means you can fit the projector in your bag or backpack.
The ViewSonic M1 Mini Plus comes with a built-in smart stand, offering you the flexibility of adjusting the screen even above the ceiling. The projector has an integrated JBL speaker that delivers robust sound and a built-in battery, which you can recharge it using a power bank. Finally, enjoy lifelike and vibrant images with the brand’s proprietary Cinema SuperColour+ technology.
Details
- Pocket-sized mini projector that offers amazing portability wherever you go
- Comes with a smart stand for flexible projection angles
- Swappable coloured top plates to suit your everyday mood
- Integrated with a room-filling JBL speaker
- Comes with a built-in battery to enjoy a cinematic experience on the go
- True-to-life colours and vivid images with ViewSonic’s Cinema SuperColour+ technology
Who is this for?
The ViewSonic M1 Mini Plus is ultra-portable, making it easy to carry it around with you. Key features such as the adjustable smart stand, embedded JBL speaker and dual WiFi & Bluetooth supports come in handy to pair the projector wirelessly with your smart device.
Overview
Small but mighty, the BenQ GV30 sports an unconventional round speaker-style design with an upper-side teardrop look. The latter houses the mini projector capable of projecting a screen size of up to 80 inches at the maximum 7-foot viewing distance. It comes with a rotating lens, allowing you to project the screen at various angles even above the ceiling.
The BenQ GV30 features a built-in 2.1-channel speaker, complete with dual tweeters and a woofer for an immersive audio performance. The BenQ’s CinematicColour technology ensures your projected images are crisp and vibrant and even have a high 300-lumen brightness. The projector also includes auto focus & vertical keystone functions for better adjustments.
Details
- Travel-friendly mini projector that comes with a carrying case
- Has a rotating lens that can be projected at a high angle above the ceiling
- Built-in 2.1-channel with dual 4W mid-range tweeters and 8W woofer for a cinematic audio-visual experience
- Powered by BenQ’s CinematicColour that offers authentic colours and vivid contrast with 300-lumen brightness and 720p HD clarity
- Can be projected as far as 7 feet distance for an 80” big screen
Who is this for?
The BenQ GV30’s overall portability makes it a travel-friendly projector and it even comes with a carrying case. It has several essential features like a rotating lens projection and a built-in speaker and it works seamlessly with Apple Airplay and Google Chromecast.
Overview
Take your camping trip to the next level with the XGIMI Elfin, which offers the portability of a mini projector while plenty of features to look forward to. This includes a stunning Full HD resolution, a brightness of 800 ANSI lumens and it supports HDR10 for richer image quality. The projector can project images for up to 120” screen size with its 1.2:1 throw ratio.
It also comes with built-in dual Harman/Kardon speakers and advanced Intelligent Screen Adaptation technology. That means you can just sit back and enjoy your favourite show while the projector will do all the hard work, namely aligning the screen and making sure the image stays in focus.
Details
- Thin & lightweight design at just 898g in a rounded square design
- Packs with 800 ANSI lumens and Full HD resolution for a brighter display
- Features a 1.2:1 throw ratio that can supersize the screen for up to 120”
- Comes with integrated dual 3W Harman/Kardon speakers that also support DTS HD & Dolby Audio
- Spend more time enjoying XGIMI Elfin with its Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA) technology with its Auto Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Intelligent Screen Alignment & Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance
Who is this for?
The XGIMI Elfin isn’t just great for outdoor movie nights but also works well indoors too. The 1.2:1 throw ratio allows you to project a bigger screen size while the built-in dual speakers from Harman/Kardon immerses you with its incredible sound quality. The compact design is an added plus that you can easily bring it anywhere with you.
Overview
The sleek-looking XGIMI Halo+ boasts an ultra-portable design that you can fit easily in your bag or backpack. The mini projector features a 900-lumen brightness and it also supports HDR10 for better picture quality. It offers a Full HD resolution with an auto-focus function to ensure your projected image stays sharp and focused at all times.
Gamers will also appreciate its Game Mode Boost, which offers them the benefit of high refresh rates and a 26.5ms low-latency mode for a better gaming experience. It even comes with built-in dual 5W Harman/Kardon speakers and a 3.5mm jack so you can plug in your favourite headphones.
Details
- Experience exceptional brightness at 900 ANSI lumens on a 1080p Full HD
- Built-in 59W battery that can last 2.5 hours of playtime for big-screen entertainment on the go
- Dual 5W Harman/Kardon speakers that support DTS HD & Dolby Audio
- Advanced Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology that simplifies the user experience with Auto Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Intelligent Screen Alignment & Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance
- Project however you want with its 1.2:1 throw ratio from 60” to 120” screen sizes
- Game Mode Boost with high refresh rates and a 26.5ms low latency
Who is this for?
The XGIMI Halo+’s superior brightness and its vibrant Full HD glory make this a worthy buy even for gamers. It even has integrated top-of-the-line speakers from Harman/Kardon, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a special Game Mode Boost.
Overview
The Aukey RD-860 is a mini projector that projects big-screen images for up to 120” screen size. It features a Full HD resolution and the optimum brightness of 5500 lux for brighter and clearer picture quality. You can even mirror your Android or Apple smartphone with this mini projector using the Smartphone Screen Sync feature via a WiFi connection.
Other highlights include a 15˚ keystone connection and focus adjustment, a built-in 3W speaker and a heat dissipation function to regulate the temperature of the projector.
Details
- Smartphone Screen Sync that supports iOS & Android mirroring images via WiFi
- Enjoy an incredible cinematic experience for up to 120” image size at 1080p resolution
- User-friendly 15˚ keystone connection & a focus adjustment
- Multiple connectivity options that support HDMI, USB, AV (RCA), VGA & WiFi
Who is this for?
With its handy Smartphone Screen Sync, movie lovers and gamers can look forward to mirroring the contents from their smartphones for a bigger image projection. The Aukey RD-860 also offers reasonable brightness and a vivid Full HD resolution and even comes with a built-in speaker.
Overview
The name says it all for the Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector 2. Weighing just 1.3 kg, this mini projector can project images for up to 120” screen size with the help of the 1.2:1 throw ratio. It comes with built-in dual 5W speakers that support Dolby Audio and a 1080p Full HD resolution with four-channel LED RGB+ BP brightness for better visual clarity.
The projector has a multi-angle keystone correction and an auto focus function to ensure the image stays sharp. You can even transform the projector into a smart home using the Google Assistant button on the remote control. The projector also operates quietly at 28dB, allowing you to enjoy your favourite show uninterrupted.
Details
- Supports multi-angle auto keystone correction across 3 axes & 6 directions to project a perfect square
- Can transform the projector into a smart hub of an IoT-enabled home with the Google Assistant button on the remote
- Has an auto focus function for a sharp and clear image at all time
- Lifelike image and brighter image quality with the four-channel LED RGB+BP brightness improvement technology
- Enjoy high-level visual clarity with the 1080p Full HD resolution
- Dual 5W speakers that adopts virtual surround sound & supports Dolby Audio
Who is this for?
The small form factor of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector 2 doesn’t take up much space and it’s lightweight too. It offers good visual clarity and reasonable brightness for the price. It’s Android-friendly since it runs Android TV and supports Google Assistant too, where the latter comes with a remote control. The integrated dual-speaker system comes in handy since you don’t have to carry an external one necessarily.
Overview
Weighing only 1.9 kg, this ultra-compact Wanbo T6 Max is a smart mini projector that supports Android TV 9.0. It uses a 1.35:1 projection ratio that can beam up to 120” screen size. The projector features a Full HD 1080p resolution but it also offers a 4K support.
The Wanbo T6 Max is equipped with various auto functions including focusing accuracy, keystone correction and a zoom-out option from 100% to 70%. It has an 8025 large-size internal fan to ensure your projector stays regulated as it helps to dissipate heat while the optically-sealed engine within the metal integrated moulding protects it against dust accumulation.
Details
- Enjoy your favourite streaming services such as Netflix and Prime Video with its integrated Android TV 9.0 system
- Native Full HD 1080p resolution that also supports 4K decoding
- Bright 550 ANSI lumens
- Supports 2.4G/5G dual-frequency WiFi
- Newly upgraded closed dust-proof optically-sealed engine with an 8025 large-size fan
Who is this for?
The Wanbo T6 Max is compact enough to carry with you anywhere. It offers exceptional Full HD image quality with an integrated dual 5W stereo-speaker system. The projector is also equipped with an Android TV 9.0, meaning you can access popular streaming apps such as Netflix and YouTube.
FAQ:
- Can I replace my TV with a projector?
When comes to home entertainment, the first thing that one generally has in mind would be getting a TV. But what if you plan to get a projector instead? And more importantly, can you swap, say a large 55” TV with a projector?
The answer is yes, you can. For instance, if you prefer a big-screen viewing experience, you can project your wall for up to 150” screen size. And that is not all, since some projectors such as BenQ GV 30 allow you to beam up the ceiling for a more laid-back viewing pleasure. Not to forget, opting for a portable or mini projector means you can carry it with you anywhere. A projector is also useful if you plan to set up an outdoor movie night with your friends or when you are off on a camping trip.
But there are several downsides if you choose a projector. An average lifespan of a projector bulb typically lasts around 2,000 hours. So, if you plan to use a projector for your everyday viewing experience, it will run out quickly. Light can be the worst enemy for operating a projector. Beaming the screen in a dark room or nighttime sky is generally no problem. But if the place regardless of indoors or outdoors is too bright or glaring, the projected image might look blurry and lacking visual clarity.
- Are Mini Projectors Worth It?
Projectors are not cheap, and the same goes for mini projectors, though some can be considerably cheaper. But are mini projectors worth spending on? Or should you bite the bullet and go for a regular-sized projector?
Portability
An obvious advantage will be its portability. Mini projectors are easy to carry around, and they tend to be less reliant on wires. Some projectors are even small enough to fit in your pocket! For example, the can-sized Anker Nebula Capsule Projector M1 Pro.
Setup
Unlike larger projectors, it is easier and quicker to get a mini projector up and running. Many options also have ports that enable users to plug in a smartphone for direct projection, so users would not need to deal with the hassle of connecting multiple wires.
Brightness
If you need a super bright projector, then larger projectors are the better choice for you. Most existing mini projectors do not have an immensely bright output. But as time goes on, better technology will definitely be put in place to improve its brightness.
Read also: How To Choose the Best Projector For Your Home Theater
- How to Use A Mini Projector?
You have just become the proud owner of a mini projector, but you’re not sure how to operate it. That’s where we step in; here are a few ways to use your mini projector.
Chromecast
This method is only applicable if you have a Chromecast or if there is already one within the device. Use Chromecast to connect your device to relevant mini projectors and launch compatible apps such as YouTube or Netflix. Then pick a show and start watching!
Built-in screen mirroring
Once again, this method depends on whether your projector has this feature. If it does, you will probably need to download the manufacturer’s app to your device to stream to the projector. Some projectors have an app ecosystem that lets users install and access apps from Google Play. For example, the BenQ GV1 with Aptoide TV.
HDMI
The most straightforward method. It is also very reliable, provided that your HDMI cable is in good condition and if you have the correct type in the first place. However, it is not an option with most smartphones; your phone would need to support MHL, HDMI over USB-C, or DP over USB-C.
Conclusion
Mini projectors do have their advantages and disadvantages, but if you have done your homework and you firmly believe that they will work well in your favour, then go for it! It’s a great way to enjoy movies especially with a group of friends or for an improved viewing experience for business presentations. Either way, we don’t think this is a purchase that you’ll regret.