Xiao Ming q3 pro, Happy Planet o3, and Raytheon p1 pro are projectors with distinctive features in the price range of 1,000 yuan, and have been hotly discussed online recently. So we at Tianji.com bought them all back in one go. If you have recently thought about buying a thousand-yuan projector, or want a portable mobile large screen, then you should read this article carefully.
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In terms of price, Xiaoming q3 pro is about 200 yuan more expensive than the other two models. Happy Planet o3 and Thor p1 pro both control the price below 1,500 yuan.
Projection size:
As a display device, the main advantage of a projector compared to a monitor is that the screen is larger. The projection ratios of these three projectors are similar, and the screen that can be projected is about 70 inches at about 2 meters. Want a 100-inch giant screen? Then we need to leave a distance of more than 2.5 meters.
There is not much difference between the three projectors in terms of projection size. After all, the cost is limited, and the short-throw projection function will definitely not be available at a price of 1,000 yuan. However, there are still some differences in brightness. We simulated the dim environment of the bedroom with the curtains closed, and tested the brightness of the images projected by the three projectors according to the projector brightness test standards issued by the China Electronic Visual Industry Association.
projection brightness:
We simulated the dim environment of the bedroom with the curtains closed, and tested the brightness of the images projected by the three projectors according to the projector brightness test standards issued by the China Electronic Visual Industry Association.
It can be seen from the data that the projection brightness of the three projectors is uneven, especially the brightness attenuation at the edges. This is due to the principle of the LCD projector. The one with the best brightness performance is the Thor P1 Pro, which can reach a cvia brightness of 182 at the center point of P5, and the lowest brightness at the corners can also reach 127.7. In contrast, Xiaoming Q3 Pro, a hot-selling Internet celebrity projector, failed in the first step, with a brightness of 142.9cvia in the center and a minimum brightness of only 83 in the corners. The brightness of Happy Planet O3 is slightly weaker than that of Thor P1 Pro, but it has slightly better control of brightness uniformity.
Display and color:
Brightness is only one of the factors that affects the performance of the projected image. In terms of color performance, the Xiaoming Q3 Pro, which has lagging brightness, performs best. It has a variety of display modes to choose from in its screen settings, and it also has an AI color function that can intelligently select the display mode according to the screen.
As a comparison, Thor p1 pro has 6 fixed display modes, while Happy Planet o3 has only one mode. This projector only supports vivid mode display.
In addition, in addition to having more color modes, Xiaoming q3 pro also goes a step further in terms of display functions. It supports wall color adaptation and can intelligently adjust the screen display tendency according to the wall color. function. This projector can become a hit because it has certain abilities.
In terms of display fineness, all three projectors have no virtual markers and can reach the advertised physical resolution of 1080p. When the focus is good, it can restore the details of the picture.
Portability:
In addition to providing large-screen display, projectors are also more portable than TVs. This is a pain point feature for renters, and it is believed to be one of the reasons why the sales of portable projectors are increasing year by year. Among them, the smallest one is Xiaoming q3 pro, and the lightest one is Thor p1 pro. In comparison, Happy Planet o3 has nothing to do with portability.
sound quality and listening experience:
Happy Planet o3's large and heavy body is not just for its sake. Its speakers have been professionally tuned by jbl, and the sound cavity volume is also the largest among the three. Therefore, in terms of sound quality performance, Happy Planet o3 has leading bass and treble performance, and the feeling of hitting every time is obvious. The mid-range vocals are a little thin, but the overall listening is quite interesting.
The smallest Xiaoming q3 pro also has outstanding performance. Its speakers are jointly tuned by Boston Acoustics. The overall performance in mid-frequency sound is outstanding, and the resolution is relatively good. But perhaps due to its size, its treble extension and bass potential are lacking, and the overall listening tendency is more obvious.
The lightest Thor P1 pro did not surprise me in terms of external sound performance, it was quite satisfactory.
system and features:
In terms of ease of use of system interaction, the best performer is Xiaoming q3 pro. The interaction logic of its overall system is close to that of mobile phones, making it easy to get started, and the placement of various settings is also more consistent. Intuitive and very human. In terms of function, in addition to the automatic color adjustment mentioned above, it also supports automatic picture correction and automatic screen entry. The overall success rate is relatively high. With the compact size of this projector, you can take it and use it anywhere. Just find a place and Xiaoming q3 pro can automatically adjust the picture to the best state.
Happy Planet o3’s system is also mature and complete. As a sub-brand of Jimi, Happy Planet o3 has natural advantages in content resources. It has complete functions, the voice assistant is easy to use, and it also has functions related to automatic picture correction, but for its weight and size, people usually don’t have much desire to move it around. Also thanks to such a solid body, the heat dissipation capacity of Happy Planet o3 is the best among the three. It not only has the smallest noise when working, but also supports our users to manually replace the internal heat dissipation filter module. In theory, this machine Projectors have a longer theoretical life.
Raytheon p1 pro, as the pioneer of Raytheon's projector products, does have some rudimentary aspects in terms of system interaction. Several automatic screen correction functions cannot be turned on at the same time, and the autofocus algorithm is slightly weaker than the other two. However, Thor provides two focus buttons directly on its own remote control, which is convenient for us to adjust freely. It allowed me to find the feeling of operating the camera focus during use, which is both intuitive and interesting. In addition, as a product of an e-sports equipment brand, Thor P1 Pro has inherent e-sports genes and supports game low-latency mode. When turned on, it can greatly reduce the input delay of operations. Coupled with the solid brightness and picture performance in actual measurements, this projector The instrument can achieve dual cultivation of two major entertainment scenes: movie watching and gaming.
Summary:
Xiaoming Q3 Pro, as an Internet celebrity projector, does have two brushes. It is the richest in system functions, and has an intelligent color correction algorithm and the best picture correction algorithm among the three. Coupled with the compact size of Xiaoming q3 pro, it can be taken and used anytime, and its best projection effect can be exerted at any time. The disadvantage is that the brightness performance is poor, and you need to pay special attention to the brightness of the environment when using it.
Happy Planet o3's stacking materials are very solid. Whether it is the appearance and workmanship, the quiet heat dissipation performance or the powerful JBL sound, its advantages are sufficiently outstanding. The projection effect is not satisfactory. Although the brightness is not low, it does not provide users with more options in color adjustment. In terms of my personal viewing experience, it is not bad, but relatively speaking, it is a bit single and cannot take care of more. Consumers need to experience it when purchasing.
Although the early publicity of Thor P1 Pro focused more on game scenes, after actual testing, its picture performance is passable. It has the best brightness performance among the three, and also gives users enough options in terms of color. The main game low-latency performance coupled with solid picture quality, after connecting to a computer or console, the Thor P1 Pro can indeed bring a good gaming experience. Of course, it can also be easily used to binge-watch TV shows and movies. However, as an early projection product of the brand, there are still some shortcomings in system functions. However, based on my experience during this period, the system updates of Thor P1 Pro are quite frequent. As long as the official wants to, this projector will be better in the screen. Some problems in the correction algorithm can be fixed.The foundation of Thor P1 Pro is very good, and after the system is perfected, it will become a very competitive choice.
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With features such as large screen viewing and smart portability, home projectors are gradually favored by more users, especially for young people. Compared with TVs, projection is more flexible and easier to use, even when renting a house or camping. You can also enjoy a large-screen, immersive experience in other environments. Among them, the thousand-yuan projector, which focuses on quality-price ratio, has become the focus of many people's attention. I believe that more manufacturers will join this battlefield in the future.
What makes me happy is that the three projectors reviewed in this review all bring their own unique functions. The overall picture quality performance has not been compromised too much because of the price, and it is enough to meet the needs of movie viewing and entertainment in dim environments.
