EAZZE D1 Smart Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth, Netflix-Officially-Licensed, Auto Focus & Keystone, DoIby Audio, Zoom, Native 1080P Movie, Portable Outdoor Mini Projector, White

OVERALL:The Eazze by Aurzen D1 is a solid value at $150, given the balance of 1080p full HD picture quality, smart features, autofocus and auto-keystone, and build quality. The one major downside is that the light output is not that bright, so it is better suited for use indoors or at night. Other than that, it works well and would not be a bad choice in the $100-200 range. The auto-focus and keystone features made it quick and easy to set up, and the internet-connected streaming apps offer lots of options for things to watch. If the drops to $130 or lower this would become an ever more outstanding value.PICTURE QUALITY:I was immediately impressed by the picture quality of the menus when the projector first started up, and that continued to be the case when testing 1080p content in Netflix, YouTube, and USB media. The colors were vibrant and the dynamic contrast provided a sharp image. Dark scenes still had detail, and brighter videos and cartoons were crisp. The projector's biggest downside, however, is that it is not that bright. The stated 200 ANSI lumen brightness is on the low side, and I would like to see that improved in future models. I think this is a tradeoff to keep the price down while still including full HD 1080p native resolution, smart streaming apps, autofocus, auto-keystone and other features. This projector is not suited for daytime use in bright sunlight or outside. But for use indoors in a dim room or outdoors at night, it offers good picture quality for the money. For me, that is not a dealbreaker. For others, if brightness is important there are other good options, but other projectors under $150 would likely compromise on lower resolution, a lack of smart features like Netflix or auto-keystone, or a flimsier build quality. While I wish the projector was at least 50% brighter, I do appreciate that the brand is clear about the 200 ANSI lumen output instead of claiming a higher rating than is actually realistic.AUDIO:The projector speakers sound clear and provide about as much volume as can reasonably be expected given the size. Movies and music are easy to hear, and the sound is more than enough for a simple projector. The projector offers audio output via bluetooth and aux cable, which allow it to be connected to larger amplified speakers if more immersive, booming sound is desired. While it is not noticeable on the built-in stereo speakers, the projector features Dolby Digital decoding which provides a much richer experience if using external speakers. There are preset and user-customizable audio equalizer effects that can optimize the sound for movies, music, and other content.INTERFACE:The projector's menus and settings are intuitive, attractive, and responsive. Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video are pre-loaded and the remote control has dedicated buttons to quickly access these apps, with many more available through the on-screen display. It was easy to navigate the various menus and features without having to read a manual. Autofocus and auto-keystone were quick and effective, and can be set to automatically re-adjust if the projector is moved.USB MEDIA COMPATIBILITY:This projector impressed me by being able to play all of the common file formats I threw at it -- x.264, h.264, x.265, and h.265. The only major limitation, which is common in projectors at this price point, is that FAT32 formatted drives are supported but exFAT is not. This is somewhat technical, but the effect is that video files are limited to 4 GB. This probably will not be noticeable for most people, who will mainly use the streaming apps instead of USB, and most 1080p movies can be under 4GB and still look great. But very long movies or higher quality HDR and 4K videos will be too large to be saved onto a FAT32 formatted drive. Hopefully this will be addressed in newer models introduced by the manufacturer, or even a future software updatre. One other quirk is that the fast-forward and rewind features for USB media require the remote to be pressed repeatedly instead of quickly selecting 2x, 4x, 16x, etc. However this was not an issue with the streaming apps, so most users will probably not encounter this, and it was still easy to skip back and forth when watching USB videos.DESIGN AND BUILD:The projector is sleek and made of a relatively high quality plastic. In this price range there are some projectors with similar features, but comparatively poor build quality. The physical buttons on the projector are simple and maintain a clean appearance. The packaging, documentation, and the projector itself all appear to be of decent quality and made by a company that cares about the product they make.OTHER:It would be ideal if a storage/carrying case was included at the price of this projector, as they are often bundled with projectors that cost less than $100. That is not a major omission, but would be nice to have especially if the projector is used outdoors or in a portable manner. Another quirk is the very large power adapter that plugs into the wall. Instead of a brick, it would be preferable to have just a simple power cord, with any adapter built into the projector itself. Neither of these factors impact the everyday use of the projector, but offer room for future improvement to make it that much more convenient for portable use.CONCLUSION:This is a good projector at the current $150 price point, and if the price drops to $130 or $100 it would become an even stronger recommendation. That said, projectors with similar features can range from $100 to $300. There are other good options for a somewhat lower price than this one, but you would be taking a chance on shoddier hardware and/or more questionable brands. This one is not the cheapest, but works well and did not have any of the frustrations that other low-cost projectors often put users through. As long as you will be using the projector in a dark environment, I think the blend of features, functionality, picture quality, full 1080p resolution, and good design make this one a solid choice. And it will only get better if the price comes down over time. It has been fun and satisfying to use so far, and has done well in most normal use scenarios other than brightly-lit environments. You can find similar projectors for anywhere between $100 and $300 with tradeoffs between various features and build quality. The Eazze by Aurzen D1 has provided a great experience so far and seems to be noticeably higher quality than other inexpensive options, and works as needed.

We have three of these projectors mounted on our ceiling. We use them to project images and videos for various performances and events. There's a lot to like about these projectors:• Solid construction. These replaced older, more expensive projectors and they are way more solid.• Brightness and color. These guys are bright and the image is vibrant.• Connectivity. We use USB ports due to the nature of our media and events. Connecting a drive or USB stick is simple and we never have an issue with the projector not recognizing the drive.• Flexibility. We have them mounted upside down and facing large white walls. They auto-focus and auto-correct the corners really well. I had to make some minor tweaks on ONE projector to set the cornering, but it was super easy to adjust. Other than that, they were ready to go out of the box.• Wifi & Bluetooth. All three of the projectors connect to our PA system via Bluetooth. Also being able to connect to YouTube, Netflix, and other available apps helps when our clients or artists don't have the properly formatted content.• The remote is large and sturdy. Accessing the menus and settings is a breeze.Some of the things I don't like:• Non Looping. Our events go anywhere from 6-8 hours and not having the ability to loop one video file over that period kinda stinks. This MAY also be an "operator error" and there MAY be a way to do it. But I can't find anything in the manual or online. For now, I just make enough copies of the media to cover the time frame.• Mirroring/Airplay. The projectors claim to have the ability to use mirroring and airplay. There is a menu to set it up. However, I've yet been able to make airplay work. Again, this may be operator error, but the time and frustration spent trying to make it work for an event made me want to chuck the thing out the window.OVERALL - I'm happy with these projectors. They're bright, easy to set up, the auto-correct functions, connectivity, solid, and just work great! The gripes are just "me things". The good things about these projectors totally outweigh the gripes.