A plain, bright 1080p projector for gamers and movie watchers who already own a streaming stick. Simple and responsive, but setup is all manual.
Amazon $599The Optoma HD146X is the better projector overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Optoma HD146X leads on brightness. The Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix wins on streaming, setup and light life. The Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix costs $429.01 less ($169.99 vs $599).
A low cost native 1080p projector with licensed Netflix and auto setup for dim rooms. Disregard the 3500 ANSI claim.
Amazon $169.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Optoma HD146X for brightness (3,600 ANSI lumens vs listed 3,500 lumens rating not credible).
- Choose the Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix for streaming (Maker OS with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick), setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs 1.1x zoom) and light life (150,000 hour LED vs 15,000 hour lamp).
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 | Optoma HD146X | Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 3,600 ANSI lumens | 0 listed 3,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 98 $0.17 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 20 1.1x zoom | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 69 15,000 hour lamp | 100 150,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 81 16 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optoma HD146X | Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,600 ANSI | 3,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | lamp | LED |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours | 150,000 hours |
| HDR | - | HDR10 |
| Native contrast | 25,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.5:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 301 in | - |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.1x | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 16 ms | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 5 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | - |
| Power | 295 W | - |
| Dimensions | 12.44 x 9.61 x 4.25 in | 6.89 x 5.94 x 8.74 in |
| Weight | 6.2 lb | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-02 | - |
