A Decent Mini Projector
Miroir’s M190 Mini Pro Projector is a portable and easy-to-use mini projector. This projector offers up to an 80” image and about 2 hours of battery life. The projector also works as a battery bank for your phone which I thought was a wonderful feature. After a couple of days using the projector, here are my complete thoughts.
*TLDR at the bottom
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IN THE BOX/SET-UP:
In the box, you get the projector, HDMI cable, AC adapter charger, and multiple plug adapters for the charger. I do want to add that the instructions were fairly vague. It doesn’t require much to set up, but instructions could’ve been a bit more explanatory.
I tested the projector out using my Samsung Galaxy phone and laptop. The projector does have a USB-C port, so you’ll be able to project your phone’s screen using this projector. Although, a USB-C to USB-C cable is required. Screen mirroring through your phone is as simple as plugging your phone into the USB-C port on the projector. Projecting an image through your laptop can also easily be done by using the provided HDMI cable. There is no UI or physical buttons you need to mess with to start projecting an image. This mini projector is all plug-and-play!
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DESIGN/BATTERY LIFE:
The projector is tiny enough to fit into a small bag or even your pants pocket. It also is lightweight coming in at just 1lb. The top does have a glossy finish which is a major fingerprint magnet. A personal preference, but a matte finish could’ve been a better choice to avoid all the fingerprints that the projector will be subjected to. The projector does have multiple ports on one side. A charging port, HDMI port, USB-C, USB-A, and an audio port. There is also a reset hole on this side if the projector ever freezes up.
To adjust the height of the image, Miroir added an adjustable stand at the bottom. There is also a focus wheel next to the lens to better focus the image onto the surface you are projecting onto. To power on/off the projector, there is a switch that reveals the lens on the bottom. I do like how the switch acts both as an on/off switch and lens cover to protect it. Kudos to Miroir for this design!
The only “buttons” on the projector are the capacitive buttons under the Miroir logo. These adjust volume and the letter M is used to switch between normal and ECO mode. There are also battery indicators in the upper left corner. From testing the battery out, I managed to get a bit less than the 2 hours indicated. Enough for a single movie or multiple short YouTube videos. Since this is a portable mini projector, I cannot complain too much about the battery life. But, if possible, I do recommend having the projector plugged into a power source.
Overall, I give the design a 7/10. Ports would’ve worked better if they were in the back but that would also mean that there would need to be another way to adjust the height of the projector. A tripod maybe?
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IMAGE QUALITY/SOUND:
The projector offers 200 lumens of brightness which Mirior states works best in a dark to semi-lit room. From testing this out, I would not agree with this. The image appears best in a completely dark room/area. Even a little bit of light will significantly reduce image visibility. Image quality is not HD since the resolution is only 480p. But using the projector in a dark room should help maximize the image quality. Image projection size is great as it can project up to an 80” screen. Overall, I’ll give image quality a 6/10. Not the best image quality, but for a mini projector, I do think it is acceptable.
Sound is not the best with this projector. It will get by in a small room but in a bigger area, I do recommend having an external speaker since the projector’s sound is a bit muffled. I connected a Bluetooth speaker to my laptop and then completely lowered the volume on the projector. Sound is a 5/10.
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CONCLUSION/TLDR:
If you are looking for a home theater projector, I would certainly steer away from the Mirior Mini Pro Projector. This projector does simply not offer the image quality and sound for a home theater vibe. But if you are looking for a projector to take on the go, I do recommend you try this one out. The mini projector offers up to an 80” image and a little less than 2 hours of battery life. The projector also works as a battery bank for your phone and can fit into your pocket. The projector works best in a dark room as even a modest amount of light will lower image visibility. I do believe the price is high for what you are getting but if the price isn’t one of the factors in looking for a projector, I do recommend you try this one out.