YOWHICK 1500 ANSI Smart Projector: features, specs and who it suits

This YOWHICK smart projector is a portable unit with built-in streaming apps, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. It aims to replace a TV and a streaming stick with one device you can set on a table or mount on the ceiling, or take outside for movie nights. Here is what its specs mean in practice.

Brightness and resolution

The projector is listed at 1500 ANSI lumens, a standard way of measuring brightness. More lumens helps the picture stay clear when some light is in the room, though a dark room is still ideal, and outdoor use works best after sunset. The panel is native 1080p (Full HD), and YOWHICK says it accepts 4K input. That means it can take a 4K signal but shows it with 1080p detail.

YOWHICK also cites a 7-layer anti-reflective lens and HDR playback. Those are the brand's descriptions, so judge the image for yourself.

Focus and keystone correction

When a projector sits at an angle to the screen, the image becomes a trapezoid. Keystone correction squares it up again. The listing describes electric focus and AI auto keystone, with up to 15° of automatic correction, so setup should need fewer manual steps. The image ranges from 40 to 450 inches, from roughly 3.6 to 29 feet (about 1.1 to 8.8 m) away, with zoom to fine-tune the size.

Streaming, WiFi and Bluetooth

YOWHICK says it has built-in Netflix with official certification and HDCP 2.2 compliance, plus other streaming apps and regular software updates. Dual-band WiFi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) is for streaming and screen mirroring. Bluetooth 5.3 can send audio to external speakers or headphones. App availability depends on your region, so check that the services you use are supported.

Sound

The projector has built-in speakers with Dolby Audio. For bigger rooms or outdoors, connect a Bluetooth speaker or a soundbar.

Ports and mounting

HDMI, USB, VGA, AV and audio ports let you connect TV sticks, games consoles such as a PS5, laptops and USB drives. It can sit on a desk, on a tripod or hang from the ceiling, and an auto-shutoff timer turns it off after you fall asleep. YOWHICK lists a 2-year warranty.

Size and weight

It measures 13.0 x 9.0 x 5.6 inches (about 33 x 23 x 14 cm) and weighs 4.6 lb (about 2.1 kg), so it moves easily between rooms or into the garden.

Who it suits

It suits movie and sports nights in a living room, a bedroom or a backyard, and gamers who want a large picture. People who need a very bright image in a well-lit room should check their lumen needs first.

What to check before you buy

• Throw distance: match the 3.6 to 29 ft range to the screen size and distance in your room.
• Light: note how much ambient light you will have at viewing time.
• Screen: a flat white wall works, but a dedicated screen can improve contrast.
• Apps: confirm the streaming services you use are available.
• Power and sound: you will need a socket nearby, and external speakers may help outdoors.
• Fan noise: projectors use a cooling fan; check how loud this one is.

The short version

• A portable smart projector listed at 1500 ANSI lumens and native 1080p, with 4K input.
• Electric focus and AI auto keystone, with a 40 to 450 inch image.
• WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Dolby Audio and built-in streaming apps.
• HDMI, USB, VGA, AV and audio connections.
• 4.6 lb, with a 2-year warranty listed.

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