NexiGo - PJ30 Ultra LCD Projector

I have this: https://a.co/d/9wDGpb4 and it's been great. I got the Netflix licensed one but I don't think it's worth it. The OS can only get Netflix and YouTube and some British apps natively, so I paired it with a Roku stick and now it's perfect. Idk if the non-Netflix licensed model can get more apps natively or not. It's pretty short throw tho and I have it over my bed aimed at my wall which is about 9ft/3m away from where it's mounted. I usually use it in a pretty dark room tho and its plenty bright enough. There was a video on YouTube I watched and this was one of them. Im pretty sure it was this video: https://youtu.be/vHmy8sobWEc?si=iVwdONeR0j2DXStl

I have a Nexigo projector and it's been amazing. I have the Netflix-licensed one, and unfortunately, it only has Netflix and YouTube on the native OS. I'm not sure if the Gen 3 has a different OS. The remote is definitely better on the Netflix one, though. I also have a Roku stick plugged in for other streaming apps. I haven't had any issues—other than having to use the projector remote for volume, since the projector isn't a supported device for the Roku remote. Everything else works fine with no problems though. Projector: https://a.co/d/1cjLYiq Roku stick https://a.co/d/ahtd7OF I think I have a 4k Roku stick but you only need HD for a 1080p projector. I also have a 90º HDMI adapter bc I have my projector against a wall. Alternatively, you would use an HDMI cable and a "male-to-female" adaptor

If mobility is priority then nexigo (1080p) if picture quality then jmgo (pixel shift 4k)

Love my Nexigo Ultravision, rated just behind the Val 2 and at 1299 on Nexigo site is a STEAL!

I have the Nexigo Ultravision and absolutely love it!

I have the nexigo and it’s great! Absolutely love it except for one issue. If you like to watch movies or shows with subtitles on and it’s a dark scene it will brighten the whole scene. If you don’t have the subtitles on the projector is perfect. but if I was to buy today I would go with the new xgimi just because it’s brighter, and has optical zoom for a similar price

If rbe is a concern get the nexigo but imo should wait as supposedly the mk2 is coming soon.

If you are in a room with some ambient light, or even with white walls, Nexigo is better. If you are in a completely dark room, Hisense might be better.

If you don’t need extra brightness, Valerion is a better option than Nexigo. Just be aware you may have to choose the screen carefully for RGB laser projectors. But if your room has all-white ceilings, the black level may not differ too much. The extra brightness, almost doubled, could give you a better HDR/DV experience. XGIMI is great if you need more flexible position with its optical zoom and lens shift.

I have an Epson. I'd buy a Valerion (well, in my case, either a Nexigo or maybe the new AWOL - I like UST's). The Valerion Max can use an anamorphic lens, and there's a company/guy in Canada already designing one and taking pre-orders with a price range they're aiming for between $500 and $1000; Valerion has said that they'll provide anamorphic support in the software to properly stretch the image to get you 2.35:1 so that would make a superb home theater. Anamorphic for $5-6 grand is not the usual price point for real widescreen. Epson's price/performance is just not quite on point. They want stupid money for their stuff, prices that simply aren't warranted (the QB1000 for instance). Downside with anything Chinese like Valerion - the support experience may be... interesting. Anyway, these are in a cheaper category so I guess I rambled on for not much reason there, but the particular Epson pictured is not a unit I'd buy, leaving you with the Valerion, but there are other $1500-ish options for a lifestyle projector. Here's a recent video round up from The Hook Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqnfJ0-I_s The Epson is in there. It did not do well. Based on the video, you may want to look at the Xgimi Horizon 20.

Not sure if it helps or makes your comparison harder, but the Nexigo does drop to around $1399-1499 on sale. Maybe even the Valerion Plus or Plus 2 should merit consideration at that price point.

I’d go with the Valerion Pro over the base and Nexigo, for the contrast mostly. But I really enjoyed the Nexigo - seems like one of the best values, currently.