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Budget LED projectors have come a long way, and the ColoFocus impressed me as a light, small option for presentations and movies.
I sometimes give presentations on the road from my iPad, and that usually means hauling a big projector. The ColoFocus LED projector is rated at about 2,600 lumens, close to the roughly 3,000 of professional projectors, yet it is about the size of a four-pack of toilet paper. It was under $150 when I bought it. That model is no longer listed, so the button below goes to a current budget 1080p portable projector.
- Light and small for travel
- Lots of inputs: HDMI, VGA, USB and RCA
- Focus and keystone adjustment
- LED runs cool, unlike my old halogen-bulb projector
- Glossy piano-black plastic shows fingerprints
- Image is weaker in a brightly lit room, like any projector
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Design and inputs
The body is plastic in a glossy piano black, light and small, with vents on the side and front and a rubber lens cover. The lens sits about an inch inside. On top are focus and keystone controls and a control panel: menu, source, volume, channel and power.
Around back are a TV connector, VGA for computers, HDMI, which I use for computers and iPads, a couple of USB ports for files on a flash drive, standard RCA jacks, a speaker out and the power plug. Four rubber feet and a screw hole for the included kickstand sit underneath.
Setup and picture
I tested in a very well-lit room on a hanging white sheet rather than a real screen, so keep that in mind. Hit source, pick HDMI 1, and the iPad mirrors right away. The keystone adjustment works, and the focus was sharp from only about 4 feet away.
Heat
My old projector uses a halogen bulb that gets super hot, and you have to let the fan run for several minutes after shutting it down. This LED one runs with a small fan, and I could not even feel heat coming off it.
About the buy link
The ColoFocus model I reviewed is no longer sold on Amazon, so the button goes to a current budget native-1080p portable projector. Brightness and inputs differ, so check the listing.
Verdict
For video games, movies, sharing videos or presentations on the road, I really liked the ColoFocus. It is light, versatile and was not expensive.
FAQ
How bright is the ColoFocus projector?
It is rated at about 2,600 lumens. Pro projectors I have used are around 3,000.
Can I connect an iPad?
Yes. I mirrored my iPad over HDMI.
Does it get hot?
Not like my old halogen projector. I could not feel any heat coming off it.
What comes in the box?
A remote, power cable, RCA cables, a screw-in kickstand, screws, two spare fuses and a manual.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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