A bright, inexpensive portable projector for buyers who want a big picture in a room that is not fully dark. Plan on a streaming stick for Netflix.
Amazon $399.99The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 is the better projector overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 leads on brightness. The KOGATA GC357 VIDAA wins on streaming and setup. The KOGATA GC357 VIDAA costs $35 less ($364.99 vs $399.99).
A TV-like VIDAA projector with licensed Netflix and AirPlay for Apple households. It costs more than rivals that publish a brightness rating.
Amazon $364.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 for brightness (3,000 ISO 21118 lumens vs no ANSI or ISO brightness rating).
- Choose the KOGATA GC357 VIDAA for streaming (VIDAA with licensed Netflix vs Android TV, no licensed Netflix) and setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | KOGATA GC357 VIDAA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 95 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating |
| Value 15% | 100 $0.13 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 12,000 hour lamp | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | KOGATA GC357 VIDAA | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,000 ISO 21118 | - |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | 3LCD | - |
| Light source | lamp | - |
| Light source life | 12,000 hours | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 300 in | - |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | None | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android TV, no licensed Netflix | VIDAA, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| Speakers | 5 W | 60 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 37 dB | 28 dB |
| Power | 284 W | - |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 8.3 x 3.4 in | 9.3 x 6.9 x 3.46 in |
| Weight | 5.7 lb | 2.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2022-10 | - |
