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Amazon is selling the XGIMI MoGo 4 portable projector for $399, a $100 discount off its $499 list price. The battery-powered 1080p DLP projector offers 450 ISO lumens and can project images from about 40 to 200 inches, making it suited to darker rooms.
Amazon has cut the price of the ELEPHAS Roku TV Smart Projector to $119.99, down from its $184.99 list price, a $65 reduction. The deal marks the lowest price recorded for this model, which includes built-in Roku TV, native 1080p resolution, Bluetooth, Dolby Audio and AirPlay support.
CNET reviewer Geoffrey Morrison explains how the outlet evaluates projectors, noting that published specs like lumens and contrast ratios are often inaccurate or impossible to compare across brands. He describes a process involving initial setup adjustments, objective measurement tools, and side-by-side comparisons on the same screen, positioned roughly 10 feet from a 102-inch, 1.0 gain screen.
The JMGO IRIS Ultra, a 4K projector supporting 120Hz refresh rates and triple-laser light technology with built-in Google TV, is now available for pre-order on Amazon at $2,199, a $200 reduction from its regular price.
Amazon has cut the price of the Dangbei N2 mini projector by $50, bringing it to $178.99. The device supports 1080p output, built-in Netflix access, and a 190-degree gimbal stand designed to make positioning easier for viewing.
The Hisense L9Q projector is currently selling for $3,999.99, a 33% discount off its $5,999.99 list price. Retailers tracking the deal describe it as the lowest price recorded for this premium Laser TV projector setup.
The Soundcore Nebula P1 projector, which features 20W detachable speakers and Dolby Audio support, is currently selling on Amazon at 20% off, a $160 price cut from its normal cost.
WIRED tested Valerion's flagship VisionMaster Max 4K projector, which followed a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $8 million in 2024, the platform's most-funded campaign that year. The $3,999 device features Google TV, auto-keystone, autofocus, optical zoom, vertical lens shift and a mechanical iris, and the reviewer found picture quality strong though sound only adequate.
In the season finale of its Version History podcast, The Verge explores how the overhead projector moved from military use into classrooms and reshaped teaching. Host David Pierce talks with Jake Kastrenakes and Stanford professor Antero Garcia about the device's history and why newer tools like PowerPoint, computer screens, and smart boards eventually replaced it. The episode caps a season covering iconic school technology including Oregon Trail, Chromebooks, One Laptop Per Child, LeapFrog's LeapPad, and TI calculators.
Amazon is selling the Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2, a triple-laser 4K projector with built-in Google TV, for $1,199, an $800 cut from its list price. The sale price matches the projector's previous all-time low.
AWOL Vision has released the Aetherion Max, an ultrashort throw 4K RGB laser projector priced at $4,499. The device includes three HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-A port, optical and 3.5mm audio outputs, and a Gigabit Ethernet port, and features picture modes like Dark Detail and Enhanced Black Level designed to improve contrast and color vibrancy.
The TMY Smart Projector, which runs Google TV, is currently being sold for $169.99 after an $80 price cut representing a 32% discount. The deal applies to the projector as a home entertainment option for setting up a larger screen in a bedroom or living room.