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When it comes to projectors, "portability" is a flexible and evolving concept. Three decades ago, models that weighed about 12 pounds and fit in an airplane overhead bin were considered fully portable—in fact, they were the smallest and lightest available. Today, they're not, except for some that are designed for moving no farther than from one room to another. The vast majority of what we now consider portable projectors are 5 pounds or less. Some are mere ounces—small and light as a cell phone, and also perfect phone companions. No matter where you happen to be, they'll let you show your photos and videos, or stream a movie, at a larger size than you can get on a tablet. Think about durability, LED technology avoids dimming projector issues, allowing smart projectors to shine brightly for up to 30,000 hours. LED light sources run much cooler than bulb-based light sources (meaning less fan noise). “Lamp-Free” is what to look for. It means you no longer have to rely on bulbs, which need to be replaced over time.They’re eco-friendly, too. Lamp Free means no glass bulb is needed, which means no mercury.

Resolution – While nearly every TV sold today has over 8 million pixels, you can still buy a projector with under 1 million pixels today. The bigger the screen, the more pixels needed for a nicely detailed image.Look for either 1080p or 4K UHD native resolution projectors for the highest pixel density. The Anker Nebula Solar Portable is a compact and stylish mini projector that we enjoyed testing because it delivers in almost every area at an affordable price. Brightness-wise, the ML750e boasts a 700 Lumens lamp that lets you present in rooms that aren't completely darkened. This is good news if you want to use it outside in the evening, too. Something else to consider is resolution. Smart projectors are much smaller than standard projectors, this makes resolution the first thing to go. For those who enjoy camping, and just want some form of entertainment next to the campfire, a lower resolution works. Mini projectors have the hardest time with resolution. But, not all smart projectors suffer from poor resolution. 4K Smart LED projectors are now on the market. If home entertainment is your preferred use, opt for 4K resolution. The highest-end smart projectors will call themselves “True 4K” projectors. This Samsung projector keeps its approachability by offering built-in smart features and streaming apps. It's like a Samsung TV OS that you can take with you.Size and picture aside, the Optoma ML750e is also one of the best portable projectors in the world thanks to its impressive range of ports. It comes with one MHL-ready HDMI input, a USB 2.0 slot for thumbdrives, a universal I/O slot, and a microSD card slot.

LG CineBeam PH30N: The LG PH30N is tiny even compared to other portable projectors, even smaller than the AAXA. It's not particularly bright, however, nor does it have built-in apps. The battery doesn't last as long as the AAXA either although it is a bit cheaper. Read our LG CineBeam PH30N review. It isn't the cheapest option on this list — look at the Anker Nebula Solar Portable below for a budget alternative — but it's the most polished and covers all of the bases. In our review of the Samsung The Freestyle projector, we wrote: "Compact, portable and with a built-in suite of apps, The Freestyle is a projector that offers everything you need in one place." All you need to do is provide a blank surface to project onto.

Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

If you're looking for a decent projector, it's a good choice. But if you want a bright and impressive picture, you'll need to upgrade to one of Anker's more high-end models, like the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K below. Color accuracy – While commercial cinema projectors have strict color standards, there are still many classroom and conference room projectors that are not very color accurate. For newer home theater and commercial projectors, Rec. 709 is the standard for color accuracy and measurement to look for in the specifications.