GROVIEW - JQ818C

I actually have a groview 818c in my bedroom! That one also has a burnt screen with little use so you are lucky! But for the price I don’t mind bc it lasted a year. I’m looking at the Epson Home Cinema 1080 for 699 new. Thoughts?

My throw distance is right at 11ft, I have my projector on a shelf mounted on the back wall. I’m using cheap Growview 818C for now, and its been surprisingly good, but after I finish the remodel I plan to upgrade it to one of the following: BenQ TK710, BenQ HT2060, or a Valerion. I want something I can mount higher up the wall without using key-stoning to get it further from my viewing distance.

Really depends on what your throw distance is. I’ve been using a Groview 818c for the last 2 years, and haven’t had a single failure with it (despite what you always read about cheap projectors on the sub), but like you, I also want an upgrade. I’d like to have a projector with better focus (big weakness of the Groview). I believe the PJ40 has a similar throw ratio as the Growview, and some of the projectors I’m considering that should work in my space are: Paris Roan, LG HU70LA 4K, and BenQ HT2060. I’d really like the JMGO N1S for under $1000, but at my throw distance of 11’, it just doesn’t work for my space.

I'm using the[ Groview Jq818c](https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Bluetooth-Synchronize-Smartphone-Compatible/dp/B09813LFNK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8ABTIT3RDMUD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E7dzPWJOxcIObG9HZ6x1w_RQp2yy4xD8SPV8sUN39_hBFnMQHz9iDDll8tV3drwo5q7aD1O3tpOuw72gi8Sh0G-WZkw7t2OOWTkCwrPbDZvLpMnLpGaWxAGjc_U7lfcx_HlK_Cq9iNCyg3fzasbU00CbbCVcC7VHcDQ-to764613k9tBs757OKlMfyrlTGuk8RGRlIHcbJCZt9KDfiO-uXqw2s0CNXaPOXAfdSOdPdopSN4Kfr-dwL0b_xQvLjdM-L618HRK8gHoaVqCn__9tiPMelM772-_gxCyStYjalY.dYPh-YvI8UfDSVl8DCTI7yW_K7ACauhHus72K0fQO5k&dib_tag=se&keywords=jq818c&qid=1729833241&s=electronics&sprefix=jq818c%2Celectronics%2C94&sr=1-1) [I timestamped this review ](https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE?si=RHzD-CnKiDoX-jeC&t=693)for you. This is what convinced me to pick it up.. Seriously no regrets, it's fantastic. It's not short throw and I'll eventually upgrade. But I got it for $130 and it's honestly perfect for now. 

I had the Happrun and it was great. Upgraded to the Groview and it's even better. The only trade off is that the Groview is definitely a bit louder, but the brightness and contrast is so much better. Edit: I actually bought the Groview from that exact seller on ebay.

Just bought this and now am questioning how dark we’ll need the garage to be lol. Uh oh

We’re only 10’x8’ to get started so thank you for confirming, a cheap way to see if we like it and we can always upgrade over time!

Groview 818c off amazon for $120. Couldn't care less that my head leaves a shadow. Would attach a photo if I could.

If you're willing/able to get your garage pretty dark while playing, the Groview JQ818C is the king of ultra budget projectors. [It's currently on sale for $120 with a coupon at Amazon. ](https://a.co/d/bWET7K0) The Hook Up on YouTube has it as the best budget projector. I have it myself projecting a 16 ft x 9 ft, and it looks great in a darker garage. It does get washed out easily though, so I combine it with a mini spotlight for the hitting area.