WEMAX Nova Pro
A mid-priced laser UST for watching movies and TV in a living room. Gamers should look elsewhere, since testing found it laggy.
Amazon $1,799.99 WEMAX $1,799$1,799
The WEMAX Nova Pro rates 3.9 among ultra short throw projectors; the HAPPRUN K7 Google TV rates 3.2 among native 1080p ones. The HAPPRUN K7 Google TV costs $1,199.01 less ($599.99 vs $1,799).
HAPPRUN K7 Google TV
#78 in Native 1080pFull review
A Google TV projector with loud speakers and automatic setup for living rooms and backyard movies. The price is high for a 1080p LCD model with unverified brightness.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (ultra short throw and native 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | WEMAX Nova Pro | HAPPRUN K7 Google TV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 54 2,100 ISO lumens | 0 listed 2,000 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 76 $0.86 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 0 Manual focus and keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour laser | 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% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Independent measurements
WEMAX Nova Pro
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025 | 2,234 lm | - | - | 2,234 lumens in Office mode. It dropped frames at 120 and 240 Hz and was the only tested UST that did not stay under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on. |
HAPPRUN K7 Google TV
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| WEMAX Nova Pro | HAPPRUN K7 Google TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,100 ISO | 2,000 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | LCD |
| Light source | laser | LED |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | - |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Color gamut | 110% Rec.709 | - |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | - | Yes |
| Auto keystone | - | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 1 |
| Speakers | 30 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Dimensions | 18.0 x 12.1 x 3.6 in | 10.63 x 8.54 x 8.28 in |
| Weight | 15.4 lb | 4.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2026-07 |