Dangbei N2 Mini Projector ZDNET's key takeaways The Dangbei N2 Mini projector is on sale on Amazon for $189.
The N2 Mini is one of the easiest projectors to setup I've used, and delivers crisp 1080p video without much fuss.
Unfortunately, it's limited to 1080p and does not do 4K, and you'll want to connect a Bluetooth speaker. $229 at Amazon
I've used plenty of projectors over the years. Back in the day, they were a pain to set up and use, with complex, fragile internal components and finnicky builds. Fortunately, they've come a long way, and now make projecting video considerably easier.
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But of all the projectors I've tried, the Dangbei N2 Mini resets the bar on simplicity.
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My experience
Often, when I receive a projector to review, I know that I'll have to dedicate extra time to get it set up and put it through its paces. One of the main reasons for this is that projectors are notoriously finicky; from getting the image correct (keystoning) to finding the right input for whatever source you want to use.
When I unboxed the Dangbei M2 Mini, my first thought was, "This is cute." With its built-in stand (that offers plenty of angles for easy setup), the little guy looks like a robot from Star Wars that has an eccentric, snobby sidekick.
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