A battery projector for casual movie nights outdoors or in a dark bedroom. HOTPEAK does not publish its native resolution, so buyers who care about sharpness should look elsewhere.
Amazon $99.99
A plug-in native 1080p projector for movie nights with a streaming stick. Without a brightness rating it is hard to judge against rated models in its price range.
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- LEDLight source
- NoneStreaming
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Native 1080p panel per the maker, sharper than 720p minis
- Dual-band Wi-Fi mirroring for iPhone and Android
- Three year warranty
- No brightness rating at all
- No built-in streaming apps: needs a stick for Netflix
- Bulkier than pocket minis
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | S3 |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Display | LCD |
| Light source | LED |
| Light source life | 100,000 hours |
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 300 in |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | None |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Dimensions | 9.25 x 6.61 x 3.27 in |
| Weight | 2.9 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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