You will get 30,000 hours of LED life from the bulb, and the picture quality is similar to an HDTV. This projector can hit the road with you and plug into anything. Overall, we like the Nebula Capsule II and it's the perfect solution for a pop-up cinema night or even as a bedroom TV for occasional use. It's not cheap, but it's got everything you need.

How bright your picture is will determine how dark your environment has to be to watch. Brightness is measured in lumens or ANSI lumens. A brighter picture is more visible even when there's a lot of ambient light. Generally speaking, a higher brightness is better. The Akiyo projector is a very compact projector, weighing under 1 lb. It is about 4”x5”x2”. This makes it a great projector for permanent, temporary, and portable mounts. Finding a portable projector is one thing, but finding one that travels well is another. In addition to being portable, a travel projector has to fit into a bag and work under most conditions. The AAXA P7 is a tiny cube about 4 x 4 x 3 inches (LWH) and has a lot of input options considering its size. You can plug in via HDMI, USB, MicroSD, and mini-VGA. Any device you come across in your travels should work with this projector. Using a projector for movies and presentations is nice, but cranking up a game onto a 300" projected screen is next-level. To do so, you need low input lag, and that's just what this projector delivers. If your projector takes too long to process the commands you give it, you will not do well in your game. The BenQ HT2050A has low latency with gamers in mind. Sovboi and Tkiskoprojectors are other projector options that give you the same image size. They are still compact, but slightly larger than the Akiyo and Yoton Y3-PW projectors. They also have a bit brighter image. But, both the Sovboi and Tkisko projectors do not have keystone correction. This means all adjustments must be made by hand for calibration.

The projector comes with a 3,400 mAh battery built-in, which will barely get you through a 2-hour movie. You can also charge your phone off the battery, leaving even less power for the projector. Still, we like to see that kind of versatility in devices. Unfortunately, the sound isn't very loud, which is a theme for AAXA projectors. The battery will last 90 minutes on a charge, which is fine for business presentations, but you may need to plug it in for a feature-length movie. The projector has a tripod for aiming the device, but be sure you have a sturdy base because the tripod could be better. You've probably seen some contrast ratios that look like 1,000:1 or 10,000:1. The contrast ratio is the difference between the brightest and darkest colors. The bigger the difference, the more the projector will differentiate between colors. Lower contrast ratios will result in pictures that look either too dark or washed out. The contrast ratio is denoted as "XXX:1". The higher the first number is, the better. High Lumens 3 LCD Image & Hi-Fi Stereo Sound】Adopted the latest 3LCD color calibration technology and Mstar advanced color. 40''-300'' large screen with high lumens. The 1080P WiFi projector is perfect for video viewing, TV series watching, and photo displaying. Built-in 3W dual stereo speakers with an SRS sound system that provides a great Hi-Fi stereo sound without external speakers. There are mini projectors, and then there's the Optima ML 750ST. Photos of the projector don't show how small this projector is. It fits in the palm of your hand. It's also a short-throw projector, so you can have the projector close to the screen and still have a full-sized picture. In this case, you can get a 100-inch projection just six feet away.

Connecting to an iPad and running Affinity Designer is also an option. However, the screen size is limited by the height of the image. I got an image size of 38.5” x 27” when connected to the iPad. Akiyo Projector Body DesignNative 1080P Full HD Resolution】With 1920*1080 native resolution, the AKIYO O7 WiFi projector provides sharp and vivid images. Adopted innovative High-refraction 6 Layers Glassed lens and Diffuse Reflection Eye-caring light source, the Native 1080P projector provides awesome pictures while protecting your eyes. Comes with AKIYO customized carrying case and lifetime support. All things make it an excellent Christmas gift for all ages. The Akiyo projector does make a great projector for sewing if you are able to work in a dark environment. This may mean putting curtains on windows or cutting fabric when it is dark outside.

It's got everything you need, including a speaker built into the base and a built-in app store—connect it to a Wi-Fi network, and you're good to go. Take the distance between the ceiling and the cutting surface minus about 7 inches or 18cm. Then, divide that by the throw ratio of the projector. I’d use both 1.1 and 1.2 so you can see the maximum and minimum sizes.

The Akiyo projector for sewing has all the connections you can want including HDMI and screen mirroring for iOS (Airplay on all Apple devices) and Android (Android casting can be used with Miracast on computers). If you plan on connecting with an HDMI cable, I recommend purchasing a longer cable since the one it comes with is very short. At 2,200 lumens, it's also the brightest projector on our list, so you won't have to close the curtains when your friends come for a gaming session. You also get a high contrast ratio, meaning your view isn't washed out. You can connect up to two HDMI ports, RCA, VGA, and microSD.