We have been testing many budget projectors on our channel Tech Brothers, and most of them have Wi-Fi support. It is a useful feature to quickly connect your smartphone and watch social media or YouTube on the big screen.
However, in my experience, I rarely use the screen mirroring function, because I cannot use the smartphone when it is connected to the projector. I usually connect a TV Stick to the projector, so I can watch Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and other streaming services, while my smartphone is free for messages or calls.
So, if you don’t need Wi-Fi, why should you overpay for it? In this article, I am going to tell you about one of the most affordable Full HD projectors on the market. I think it is cheaper than its competitors because it doesn’t have Wi-Fi support.
From the other side, the projector has Bluetooth support, so you can connect headphones or external speakers to it.
The name of the new projector is HOMPOW C10. Let’s take a closer look at this projector, and start by unboxing it.
HOMPOW C10 Projector - Amazon
$67.97
Unboxing
There is only HOMPOW logo on the front of the box, but we can also see the model C10 on the side.
Design
When it comes to the design of the projector, first, it has a nice rounded shape. The body is made of white plastic, while the front looks like a metal mesh. However, it is also plastic.
HOMPOW C10 projector also has a focus adjustment and a keystone correction wheels on top.
However, it is more convenient to use the remote control. It is made of cheap plastic, but it works very well.
However, it doesn’t have a built-in battery, so it is not actually portable. You need to find a power outlet to use the projector outdoors.
User Interface
OK, now let’s turn on the HOMPOW С10 projector and look at the multimedia system.
You know, I can already see that the projector has a clear image. However, we will talk about the projection quality a little later.
So, on the home page, we can select the signal source such as AV or HDMI.
There are also movie, music and photo sections, but you can access them when you connect an external storage device such as USB flash drive.
If you have any questions about using the projector, you can go to Support and find the manufacturer’s contacts.
Finally, we can go to the Settings menu from the home page.
Let’s take a look at the settings of the HOMPOW С10 projector.
Settings
First, we can change the language of the system.
Finally, you can set a Sleep Timer on the HOMPOW C10 projector.
OK, now, let’s go back to the Bluetooth connection and see how to connect a Bluetooth Device.
Bluetooth Connection
The Bluetooth connection has three modes, such as Off, Auto and Static.
I will select a Static mode, and then click on Search Device.
So, if you want to watch a movie alone, you can connect headphones. To use the projector in a large room, you can connect the external speaker or soundbar.
However, for a small room, the built-in speaker should be enough.
Sound Quality
You can listen to some audio samples in our video review.
Noise Level
By the way, the projector has a built-in fan for cooling. You can hear the fan noise in a quiet room.
Projection Quality
HOMPOW С10 is one of the most affordable Full HD projectors on the market, and I do believe it has a native 1080P resolution, because the image is clear. Even at the edges and corners, the picture is not blurred.
To be honest, I am very surprised by the image quality of this projector. The colors are rich thanks to the 95% of NTSC color coverage. The brightness is enough for watching dark movies.
The manufacturer also claims that HOMPOW C10 projector uses anti-blue light technology to protect children’s eyes.
I would also like to remind you that this is an LCD projector with LED bulb. The lamp life is about 50 thousand hours. So, the projector can last for 34 years with 4 hours of viewing per day.
Light On
I already said that the projector has good brightness, namely 9500 Lumens, so it can be used in a room with light.
Conclusion
So, the lack of Wi-Fi connection is not a problem for me. It is a useful feature, but I don’t really use it much.
It is better to connect a TV stick to the projector and watch streaming services, or connect a game console and play games.
HOMPOW C10 projector has excellent image quality for its price of $67.
HOMPOW C10 Projector - Amazon
$67.97
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