That’s pretty much all the negatives summed up in a couple of bullet points! And just wait until you hear about the positives. Oh boy…. Vamvo Pro Mini portable projector can be uses anywhere thanks to its low power requirements! Just connect the included micro USB lead to a power bank, laptop, PC or wall charger. Ability to connect to your phone wirelessly and project the phone screen itself (casting) – this effectively allows you to watch content without plugging in. The picture quality from the LG is very good, allowing screen sizes up to a max of around 100 inches before you start seeing unacceptable pixels. The brightness is rated at 250 lumens, and we measured close to this in our garden setup as shown below. This image was taken simply projected onto a white sheet, which shows the flexibility you can take advantage of while camping. Performance: The visuals on screen are the most important thing to look at of course, but it delivers here too, at up to 200 inches of great picture in good conditions. The LEDs are suitably bright without too much heat, so this is a projector that can come out at dusk rather than once night has fully set in. This being a cheaper projector, you're going to run into a fairly low contrast picture with darker scenes leaving details to the imagination. For everyday play and streaming, though, it's still a reasonable picture considering the price point.

MULTI-SCREEN SHARING ---- Vamvo mini projector adopts the latest Multi-screen technology. It supports AirPlay, DLNA, and Miracast technologies. You are able to project the screens of your iPhone, iPad, and other smartphones onto a 130” large screen (maximum) with a lightning cable, USB cable, or Type-C cable. This projector allows you to instantly project your mobile screen content onto the wall for your colleagues, friends, and family to watch. You'd prefer speed over resolution: There are faster projectors out there, so if that 16ms response time still feels a little sluggish, we'd recommend moving to a 1080p machine. Well, naturally this is quite subjective, but there is something engrossing and captivating about gaming on a projector. The size of the picture, and thus the ability to enjoy a great picture like an enormous painting is something that projectors totally own and other screens can't offer. You value sound quality: The built in speakers are decent but aren't going to replace a separate system. Unlike the compact smart projectors I've recently reviewed, the L6200 has very simple software. There is a basic menu for changing inputs, playing media on a connected device, and adjusting projector settings (like flipping the projected image when the device is mounted upside down). The L6200 isn't able to play media by itself and requires a connected device.The Crosstour mini projector is a fantastic battery-powered projector at the budget end in terms of price, but with very acceptable performance. It is great value. Verdict: The Acer Predator GD711 is an excellent all-rounder for those looking to hook their consoles up to an even bigger screen. It's laser focused on those gaming features, potentially at the expense of other quality of life assets, but it's still the best model out there for thumb twitchers. With a name more like a machine gun than a very competent projector retailing at a STUNNING price, the QKK AK-81 is the real deal!

Auto focusing is a great feature on the more expensive models – cheaper projectors need to be focused manually via an adjustment wheel Design: The TH671ST takes a different approach to its design compared to other BenQ models on this list. The curved all-white device is significantly smaller, and comes without the orange flourish of more expensive models. Everything feels solid and secure, though, which is excellent news considering this is a projector you can take on the go.

One thing to consider as you shop for a projector is mobile connectivity. Some projectors connect up to your favorite smartphone or tablet to let you access your files or stream from your favorite apps. It’s important to look at compatibility if you’re choosing a projector to work with your existing mobile device, especially if you don’t have iOS or Android operating systems.

Measuring only 11.5 x 11.5 x 3.2 cm, the Beam J4a projector weighs only 400g and yet still pumps out an impressive 300 lumens from its DLP system (Digital Light Processor). Perfect for campervans and twice the brightness of the Yaufey. The absolute key for a projector that you have gaming in mind for is input lag. Broadly speaking you need to aim for 50ms as a minimum acceptable level, while under 40ms is better, and around 20ms is the holy grail. How much you really need and must have the lowest possible lag will be down to personal preference: some people will barely notice the difference whereas others will curse anything less than the snappiest of times. You'll also very much want to be aware of what you're projecting onto. Sometimes you can get away with a wall painted white, but for the best pictures, you will need a dedicated screen. It's a bit more of a nuisance, perhaps, but you won't regret it.The key things to keep an eye out are lumens (essentially brightness, the higher this is the better the picture will be when the lights are on) and throw distance (how far away from the surface you’re projecting on the unit needs to be to give a big enough picture). So whether you’re looking to get your first projector or are looking for a top-of-the-line upgrade, there’s something for everyone here in our take on the best projectors going. The 300 lumen projected picture is magnificent however. To our eyes this ranks up with the best TVs in terms of picture quality – no evidence of pixelation even up to a display size of 100 inches – this is true 1080p! Seriously impressive and good enough to use at home – the Mogo Pro can also project 3D movies if you have the correct glasses. You may consider that this level of performance is slightly OTT for camping, especially if you’re projecting on to a wall or canvas pop-top of your campervan. You’ll probably see the term “lumens” when you’re researching projectors. They’re directly connected to the brightness and quality of the image you’ll get. As mentioned before, the Yaufey contains a rechargeable lithium battery (19 Wh) which means you can power up and watch a programme or film without mains power. This is true portability. The battery can be charged either by DC power or a USB power bank (not supplied) and lasts around 2 hours – enough for most films. You can sacrifice resolution for speed: If you'd prefer a lower input lag, you can find 1080p projectors like the BenQ above offering faster response times.