A throwaway-cheap mini projector for kids or occasional use in a dark room. Its maker publishes neither the native resolution nor a rated brightness, so buy it only with low expectations.
Amazon $31.98
A very cheap native 1080p projector for dark room movies from a TV stick or game console. Bring your own streaming device and expect manual setup.
- 250 ANSIBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- LEDLight source
- NoneStreaming
- 50 msInput lag
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Native 1080p panel for about $60, rare at this price
- Measured input lag around 40 ms, fine for casual gaming
- Rated 250 ANSI lumens, enough for an 80 inch picture in a dark room
- No built in apps, so streaming needs a phone cable or a TV stick
- Manual focus and keystone, so setup takes fiddling
- Too dim for a room with any light
- No published throw ratio, native contrast or light source life
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Brightness, input lag and contrast measured by independent reviewers.
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Home Hookup | - | 35 ms | - | 35 to 45 ms depending on frame |
Specifications
| Model number | H1 |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 250 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Display | LCD |
| Light source | LED |
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 200 in |
| Autofocus | No |
| Auto keystone | No |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | None |
| Input lag | 50 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Dimensions | 240 x 210 x 96 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Released | 2023-07 |
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