We also found the projector wasn’t generally bright enough to combat ambient light if the room wasn’t in pitch darkness (or very near) the projected image could be difficult to see. In Spider-Man: Homecoming this meant Vulture’s dark suit and wings weren’t as detailed as we might have liked, and the whole final act of the film (which is set at night) was harder to follow than moments set during the day. ![]() However, as with many other projectors at this price, it struggles during darker scenes. The projector dazzled us with its handling of bright colors (such as the superhero’s bold red and blue suit) thanks to its four-channel LED RGB+BP and HDR10 technology. To put this projector through its paces we tested it out using the Marvel film Spider-Man: Homecoming. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 offers a decent picture quality and an absolutely enormous screen size if you have the space for it to accommodate its maximum 120-inch display – which it can achieve at a distance of three meters from a large enough surface. You almost certainly won’t be blown away by the performance – and we’d recommend using external speakers if you have them – but for built-in speakers they do a very good job. The auto-focus and auto-keystone works best for a projector that is straight on to a screen, but manual controls take moments to sort out.Īudio wise, this projector packs in two 5W speakers that support Dolby Audio that bring a decent sound. It also has great focus and keystone controls so we were able to easily set up this projector to give us a great looking image from multiple different angles and locations around our testing room. It seems like it might be an update issue, and we can update this review if an update does bring these services to the projector. It's easy enough to cast videos to the projector from a smartphone, though. The built-in Google Assistant will also let you command the speaker with your voice, and search for content across all the different services that are available.ĭuring testing we did find that some apps weren’t yet supported on the projector – such as Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video and Apple Music. Apps and games from the Google Play Store. The projector uses the Android TV OS to deliver many of your favorite streaming services. The feature set is much the same as the previous projector too. ![]() As you’ll want to be in near darkness when using the projector, it can be difficult to make out the symbols on the all-black handset meaning you’re forced to go by feel alone a lot of the time. Our only issue with the controller is the lack of backlighting – an issue we found on the original Xiaomi Mi smart compact projector too. You can activate the Google assistant, change the volume, go to the menu, navigate and select, and have a shortcut for Netflix. The remote for the projector is incredibly simple, offering you just enough buttons for the basic functions and little else. With and Android TV OS and the ability to wirelessly cast to the projector, you’ll probably be okay for basic connectivity – but if you like using a range of entertainment devices that rely on HDMI you’ll need a splitter or a different device. Ports wise the Mi Smart Projector 2 has the bare minimum to get by with one HDMI 2.0, one USB 2.0 and one audio output for headphones. It’s not ugly, nor is the projector stunning, so it shouldn’t upstage the image it outputs – and it could blend in well with your home’s décor. ![]() ![]() The only color option for the Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 sees it come in a white plastic shell, with a front face covered in a gray fabric. That said, what you’re getting is once again a decent compact projector that is small enough to easily carry around with you if you’re looking for something a little more portable. The Mi Smart Projector 2 is nearly identical to the original Xiaomi Mi smart compact projector, from the shape, dimensions, color scheme and wraparound casing.
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