HAPPRUN - H1

Check out this video comparing cheap Amazon projectors. https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE   I got super lucky a while back and sourced a Happrun H1 for like $38 (including tax) a while back, but it's pretty frequently on SOME kind of sale.    Had a very similar situation as you looking for just a a fun cheap setup. Its an incredibly solid projector for the price. I have also compared it in a "proper" theater setup against a 4K BenQ, and while it's obviously not the same, it was EXCEPTIONALLY useable. 

If you've never heard of the brand, then odds are good you will get exactly that much service and support. Epson, BenQ, LG, Hisense, Optoma, and more are well established brands. Hisuno is NOT. Cheap projectors run rampant online. Cheap Chinese garbage imports. They may work okay for a while, but they tend to be noisy, and they don't have zoom on them typically. Their apps are somewhere between non-existent and horrendous most of the time. Don't expect firmware to fix anything. Ever. This channel, and this video specifically is good to go through as it has REAL reviews of the quality of the cheap models, but he covers portable name brand units as well as higher end models... [https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE?si=0xEbLp9HU6IEx4OJ](https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE?si=0xEbLp9HU6IEx4OJ) Sites like Projector Central and Projector Reviews both have solid written reviews as well. And ASK about specific models if you have questions. I personally picked up a Happrun H1 for about $70 to try out and compare against other models I own. It is noisy, and doesn't look as sharp, but it is really shockingly decent for the money. Quite usable for casual fun.

eBay is your friend at that budget. Seriously. The Happrun H1 is still a nice model, but it may not be available to you. So, I'd look used. There are a lot of WXGA business class DLP projectors out there for about 50 bucks on eBay in the USA. Not sure what you may have available to you. Ask before you buy a specific model. Be aware, cheap no-name companies give cheap, no-name support.

Cheap projectors like the Haprrun H1 actually look pretty good and provide a usable experience... Until they break. They are also kind of noisy and focus is super picky. But, for the $70 I paid, hooking up a Roku to it was a really solid experience. Amazon Firestick with Bluetooth speaker? Same! Fun and solid. There are cheap used models which are brighter, and (at least in the USA), I can get brand name WXGA projectors for well under $100. 1280x800 resolution, but coming from Panasonic or Epson. Are they BETTER? Not sure. It's a different experience and I expect they are a good deal brighter, with much better reliability and optics. They are much larger models. Quieter in 'low power mode', while still being brighter. Worse contrast despite the brand name as they aren't home theater designed.

The Happrun H1 is one of the better models out there for under $100 and remains a strong choice. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28G5Y4R](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28G5Y4R) This video is a must watch: [https://youtu.be/p7pcVKvtgCE?si=pR-tO9F2KU4bZMmX](https://youtu.be/p7pcVKvtgCE?si=pR-tO9F2KU4bZMmX) Most are on Amazon Prime and can be here in a couple of days easily. Keep in mind you are looking at cheap toy projectors, so you aren't getting a quite fan or much in the way of brightness. Forget daytime/lit room use. These are cheap projectors, so you need to deal with that reality. Plus, even high end models don't do well in daylight. That's basic physics. Cheap ones certainly do not. There is no built in 'smart' features on most of the cheap models, and those that do have them generally are lousy and really slow. It's better to get an Amazon Fire TV Stick to go with the projector. With the H1 around $60 or so, that leaves you budget to get a Fire TV Stick to go with it for $30 or so. Then whatever stand you decide to get. You will also want a better speaker than the projector comes with. A Bluetooth speaker will fill that need nicely, but you don't have to get that right away.

If buying new, the Happrun H1 is a strong first buy for a cheap model. eBay and used 1080p models from BenQ and Optoma are worth consideration. But, it's tough to find good used models for that price from quality manufacturers, and replacement lamps can cost just as much as what you spend on the projector itself. Also, spend some times watching the videos over at [www.youtube.com/thehookup](http://www.youtube.com/thehookup) - He does reviews of the cheap Amazon models and compares them to each other and gives recommendations of models which work decently as well as how to set them up properly. Really good channel (it is not mine).

Get the Happrun H1 and connect a Amazon Fire TV Stick to it. It is quite likely your phone will not allow for the apps to mirror to any projector easily due to copyright restrictions. The Fire TV Stick for around $30 will stream everything just fine and has built in Bluetooth to connect to headphones or a speaker easily.

I will repeat what I say over and over... Consumers should know what they are getting themselves into, which is the hardest part of these products. These cheap projectors often break far before people expect them to. They are quite usable as projectors up until that point. Hook up a Amazon Firestick and Bluetooth speaker and you can have one heck of a fun setup for casual use. But, you have no idea if the projector will work for 5 years or 5 months. The head-to-head is great and I continue to think it is one of the best out there for some real world testing and head-to-head information. But, it doesn't do any dirt/debris testing. It doesn't do any durability testing. Just running these models for a couple of hours on/couple hours off, for a few months would be very interesting to see. Not that it is on this channel to do this! But, the complaints I think I see the most are: Debris in the optical system. Burned LCD panels due to poor cooling. Missing remote and no manufacturer support to replace it. But, no question, this category of toy projector is absolutely one where the most people seem to ask about products from. I wish people would just get the cheapest decent model and call it a day. The Happrun H1 is a great way for people to learn about front projection.

Happrun H1, $60, plus an Android dongle like Onn or Amazon. So cheap for the pleasure of a big screen that you’ll feel like you’re stealing it. Yes, you can hear the fan, but that’s true for many, even more expensive ones; yes, you shouldn’t leave it running for six hours straight; yes, it’s only for darkness. But yes, it’s only $60 so you’re not afraid of breaking it or having it stolen; yes, you’ll say “wow” when you set it up—but watch out, because it’ll draw you into the world of projectors and make you want more, like many Redditors in this sub. Be careful, not all cheap projectors are at this level—far from it. Don’t pick at random, or just because a bunch of influencers say the latest projector from whoever is revolutionary; they’re paid for that and will do anything for clicks.

I tried the Magcubic before getting the Haprun for a bit cheaper on Amazon. Brighter, better skin tones, and just overall better Pic quality. Extremely surprised for the price.

Definitely [Happrun H1](https://prudentlasso.com/happrun-portable-bluetooth-projector/) if on a budget & its worth every penny for the price.

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.

Happrun H1. Easy. Amazing quality for 100 dollars. Can never go wrong with it

Amazon AU have this Happrun Model on sale with a bonus discount for 115 aus. Probably the best bang for your buck at that budget. https://www.amazon.com.au/Projector-Bluetooth-100Screen-Compatible-Smartphone/dp/B0B28G5Y4R/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3KZT3SC463Z7P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OYt2VvF2FQLkmiCBwnUO9crl1mmsnMoT_nrDtuY2ES8YbvYv6ive4ssiszz7g0AZxlT4fYS4CTWid2GdPQDriLWGTgId5g_hVjxsiMtiGp2mT_mej9dLMrRQ7Na2XvVtndBtt07MijObTn7o1x7U9KmKmsZXs2wX4uRuFZDJTQSQx0w6vlS8zW_ElsBht8nin7X5cTwkOjYFmL66QFbKcg.KWi8rFih4D5YpRusIuAK4zOOeQekafPwxm90VqxhSeU&dib_tag=se&keywords=happrun+projector&qid=1724056345&sprefix=happru%2Caps%2C402&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

HAPPRUN Projector, Native 1080P... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28G5Y4R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Works great and super cheap

Hauprun H1, native 1080p, $60. It's quite good. Lots of YT showing it off. I have one. It's legit.