DoingDo Short Throw Mini
#35 in Under 1080pFull review
A cheap app equipped mini for small rooms where the projector has to sit close to the wall. Its brightness and resolution are unverified, so expect a dark room picture.
Amazon $47.49 eBay$47.49
The DoingDo Short Throw Mini is the better projector overall, rated 2.7 to 2.5. The DoingDo Short Throw Mini leads on streaming, setup and warranty. The Sainyer Q100 costs $1.50 less ($45.99 vs $47.49).
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Sainyer Q100
#44 in Under 1080pFull review
A bare-bones HDMI projector for a dark bedroom, fed by a streaming stick or console. With no Wi-Fi, no apps and no published panel resolution or rated brightness, it only makes sense at its rock-bottom price.
Amazon $45.99 eBay$45.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the DoingDo Short Throw Mini for streaming (Maker OS, no licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick), setup (Auto keystone vs Manual focus and keystone) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DoingDo Short Throw Mini | Sainyer Q100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating |
| Value 15% | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 50 native resolution not published (neutral score used) | 50 native resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Maker OS, no licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 0 Manual focus and keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 50,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| DoingDo Short Throw Mini | Sainyer Q100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Display | - | LCD |
| Light source | - | LED |
| Light source life | - | 50,000 hours |
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw | - |
| Largest image | 130 in | 200 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Maker OS, no licensed Netflix | None |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Dimensions | 113 x 113 x 155 mm | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |