I'm not particularly sensitive to fan noise, and I still found it annoying. ![]() One reason to boost the audio with an external speaker is that the projector's fan noise is unusually high. There's also a 3.5 mm stereo audio out port for connecting to a sound system. ![]() The E30 delivered high enough volume in my tests for a small-to-medium family room, and the quality was sufficient, if not outstanding. The large focus wheel moves smoothly, offers just the right resistance for reliable control, and changes focus only a little with small adjustments.Īlso in the category of pleasant surprises is that the onboard audio is much better than typical for such a small projector, especially given its 3-watt speaker. One particularly welcome touch is that the E30-unlike many inexpensive projectors-makes focusing easy. Then point the projector at whatever you're using for a screen, move it as needed to adjust image size, and manually adjust focus. Plug in the power cord (there is no battery) and connect to an image source. If you need that capability, confirm that it's included in the unit you're ordering. Vankyo says that the feature will be added in later units. The unit I tested would not permit me to connect it to a Wi-Fi router. I connected to a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and mirrored its Netflix app without any difficulty. The better choice is to connect to your Android or iOS phone or tablet by Wi-Fi for screen mirroring, which also works swimmingly for watching movies. Another is that the built-in file reader is a little clumsier to use than typical for showing photos from memory cards and USB memory. One of the corners Vankyo cut is with the TF memory card slot, which can't read microSD cards. There's also a USB-A port that can power a streaming stick or read files from a USB memory key. At 3.5 by 9.4 by 8.3 inches (HWD), it has more than enough room on its back panel for all the connectors you're likely to need, including two full-size HDMI ports. The E30 is more of a shrunk-down version of more expensive lamp-based designs, weighing just 4 pounds. Most LED projectors in this price range, including the ViewSonic M1 mini and the Kodak Luma 150, are palmtops or pocket-size. The combination means it can't show rainbow artifacts, a perk if those flashes bother you. According to Vankyo, it's built around a single 1920-by-1080 LCD with color filters and a white LED source, much like a monitor. ![]() If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.The E30 has a native and maximum 1080p resolution. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. ![]() When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.
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