NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth, D65 Calibrated, Native 1080P, 4K Supported, Projector for Outdoor Movies, 20W Speakers, Home Theater, Compatible w/TV Stick, iOS, Android

The NexiGo PJ40 projector is an exceptional projector for its price. This should not be your home theater projector - this is a fantastic "Movie Night", camper, or semi-portable projector. I have broken my review into 3 separate categories.DESIGN:The projector is made from plastic but is sturdy enough. I am not a huge fan of the gloss black plastic front, as I expect it to get dusty and scratched over time. The projector includes a silicon lens cover, but since it is not tied to the unit, you might misplace it. They have a nice integrated dust cover for the focus wheel, but I wish they had also integrated the dust cover for the lens. The unit draws in air from the lens side and pushes hot air out the other side. The unit comes with a spare air filter, which is nice since they are reusable. After ~2 weeks of use in a dusty environment, the original filter is still fairly clean. The unit has 4 feet that barely have any adjustment. If you unscrew them you can mount the projector to a VESA projector mount. Because of the poor feet design, I have had to resort to using books to get the correct angle for my wall. There is also no carrying case, but the box does have a handle, so maybe it's expected to transport it in that. The device also includes a 3.5mm to RCA cable and a Lens Cloth.The Device has (2) HDMI ports, (1) 3.5mm to RCA Jack, (1) 3.5mm Audio Out Jack, (2) USB ports, and (1) LAN port. The device has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but for a more permanent setup, I would recommend connecting an Ethernet Cable for better Casting Quality. The HDMI ports accept up to a 4K 60 FPS input. Keep in mind that this is physically a 1080p Projector, so any resolution higher than that will be scaled down. I recommend matching the projector resolution (1080p) on your input devices for the best results. The projector uses a standard power cable, the same as most monitors and PC units.The on-screen display is easy enough, but it feels somewhat generic. There seem to be two File Manager shortcuts, one labeled "Office". The device gives the appearance that it is running some Android. Some UI elements (Volume control, Keyboard, Prompts to give the Casting 'Apps' permission to the network, etc.) show that this device is running Android. Yet, this projector does not allow you to install APK apps on the unit, which is a missed opportunity. Perhaps the CPU on the unit is only fit to run the basics, so that is why it's limited.VIDEO:I am pleased with this projector's video quality. It has very bright and punchy colors. I found that the best-looking picture mode is "Movie SDR". You can change this setting per input by pressing the Menu button on the remote. The device is plenty bright at 50% and is visible when the lights are on. When the lights are off, this is extremely bright and great for watching dimly-lit movies. It won't be a genuine HDR experience, but still very usable.If you increase the fan speed, the lens is allowed to be brighter. I have no complaints with the fan noise at max speed.I would recommend watching content via one of the HDMI inputs. Casting worked but seemed to have a weak signal. There were many artifacts while casting and it seemed to have an issue where casting a video to the unit while being Bluetooth-paired to the unit (which I don't recommend), would just end the casting session and play the audio using the projector as a Bluetooth Speaker. iOS cast (Airplay) from a Mac worked well; better than Miracasting.The device could not play back a 4K 60FPS local video file (MP4) off of a USB. It just played the audio. Again, probably a limitation of the CPU.The focus is finicky. Once you find a close focus, try going left and right to ensure you get the clearest image. The Auto-Keystone worked great and I had no issues with the Digital Zoom. Keep in mind that it seems that the Zoom does not save, and a restart will restore the setting to Full Zoom.There was only one caveat with the video. If you are watching a dark scene and there is a red object, it glows. Most notably, in dimly lit scenes where people had either red or somewhat pink lips, the projector would make their lips glow brighter than the rest of the scene. I assume this is a lens limitation and is not too detrimental to the overall video quality.SOUND:The on-board speaker is usable, but not the best. I recommend getting a good external speaker (or a pair) and connecting them to the audio out port. The on-board speaker is on par with most television units. It has good voice clarity but lacks bass response. The speaker gets very loud, so that's a plus.The sound can be equalized per input by pressing the Menu button while on an input. You can choose a preset or make your own. There is no equalizer, just "Bass" and "Treble" options.CONCLUSION:If you are in the market for an affordable and reliable semi-portable projector, the PJ40 is the one to get. If you are looking for something more permanent, you may wish to consider their more premium options. I have used NexiGo products and have been satisfied with them. I would expect to play close to $400 for a projector of this video quality.

I am reviewing the Gen3 version of the Nexigo PJ40.I bought this to use in my living room which is not properly light controlled. I have blackout curtains for my primary living room window but did not have full control of the smaller windows nearby. Those use blinds and are not the blackout variety. Therefore, I do get some light bleed.I should also note that I ended up returning this projector primarily for the reason that I could not get daytime viewing to a level that I was satisfied with even when attempting to control the room as best as I can.My walls are also painted white.However, during night viewing, I did have a solid experience with this projector. It comes well-reviewed and provides excellent value.I would strongly recommend--almost mandatorily recommend--the use of a streaming device that is not the built in options for streaming and not your phone. I was not able to connect my phone (Pixel 7 Pro) to this projector but did successfully do so on a very old LG device (go figure).I was able to use my Roku Ultimate without any issues.The Nexigo remote to control the settings is a bit cumbersome and moving around in the menus is a bit of a chore since since movement is not entirely fluid. However, at the price to performance value, you can't go wrong. Once you have it set up to the color settings that you like, there won't be much of a reason to go back and change it.Note that there is no auto focus so you will need to manually adjust the focus. This is fine if you have the Nexigo PJ40 in a set position or mounted but is a bit cumbersome to have to readjust each time you move the projector (like I did).The fan speed is not oppressive and while it does get a little loud, the fan sound is easily drowned out by the audio from the projector and/or your own sound system.The speakers in this projector are quite adequate. They filled up my room well although you're not going to get premium sound from it. Again, for the value that you get at this price point, I have no qualms.Ultimately, I felt that I could not get the picture as sharp as I wanted for my eyes. However, my family had absolutely no issues with this projector.Nexigo is a great brand and I would more likely to get their higher end options for my use (mainly watching low bitrate content like sports and then streaming apps).