Vankyo - Leisure 3R Air Smart Projector with Built-in Roku TV - White

I bought this to have in my bedroom and I think it’s perfect for just that. It does have to be a bit closer to where you’re projecting if you plan on using it outside and from a distance I wouldn’t recommend. The speakers are great on their own but you can Bluetooth it to other things. There is no lag and I’ve had no issues so far.

Works great, picture adjusts easily. Sound is perfect for our use.

Its good for watching movies 100% recommend it. And the clarity is good

I have a larger projector that I use for pool parties, however I never thought of putting one in the spare bedroom for guests, given that’s the only room without a TV on the wall - let alone using a Roku-driven system … so I was excited to give this one a go! Good: Footprint Projector options App Store Bluetooth capabilities Meh: Brightness Roku OS Fan noise Heat removal Onboard speaker Bad: Streaming throughput capacity Proprietary power adapter Background / History: I used to have Roku on all of the TVs pre-covid, but those were replaced by Google and/or Apple OS devices - whether native or as an add-on and I hadn’t considered Roku in ages as an alternative. Before I got this delivered, I did look it up online - the projector seemed to come with a smaller screen to hang, but not in this case - maybe a Best Buy derivative that doesn’t have it? No biggie, no points taken away from it - as it’s meant to be portable - so how portable can it be if you NEED a screen? Observations: This device has a nice small footprint. During setup, I had it projecting on two different walls and different angles and distances. Wifi acquisition was quick and the first round of software updates hit without issue. In the end, I ended up 3D-printing one of the “power outlet shelves” to hold it off the floor and keep it out of the way, but I do wonder about long usage with the heat dissipation out the back and against the wall (see pic). Display (a few pics): I played with different distances from the wall, across the room and off to the side; the only time I didn’t like the throw, was when it was up close at the wall - the 3 foot minimum distance seems to be a bit low for a nice picture. I was able to adjust the keystone and get a decently squared off display the majority of the time but I noticed that the light throw won’t adjust so there’ll be some light off to the edges even if the keystone adjustments keep the screen elsewhere. A physical dial on the projector helps tune it to a good focus and I did find myself manipulating it each time I put it on a different wall. If you’re projecting on a screen from the rear, there’s a setting for that - and for projecting on the ceiling which I found pretty cool. Outside of the keystone and projection method, there’s distance zoom and brightness options that round out the projector features and combining them to best suit your room and projection area should be enough to give a nice sized projection. Sound: In other Roku devices, Bluetooth speakers were limited to a wired Roku branded soundbar but that’s not the case here. I was able to pair it to a Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II (that I also got from Best Buy) just like I would my phone - so easy. Natively, the on-board speaker isn’t that good but since they allow for external speakers and headphones, I can’t imagine they put much effort into it. Another type of sound related to the projector is the fan noise. While not intrusive, it’s definitely present, though the use of an external speaker definitely lessens the obviousness of the fan noise. Apps: I was able to install every App I needed to and had no issues with the interoperability. I did find that the projector was not good at handing 4K UHD rips using Plex. For example, I ripped my copy of Pulp Fiction and the projector was unable to play more than a few seconds before it needed to stop and buffer (added pic). Picture Quality: Here’s where I can’t really give much of a detailed review as ALL of my walls are textured and projecting against textured walls makes the picture look distorted, when I don’t think it is. When the room was brighter, the picture was more washed out, so this is meant for a darker room. Overall, this projector made a great addition to the house and the guest room; recommended!

I absolutely love this Vankyo Leisure 3R Air Smart Projector with Built-in Roku TV. What a terrific idea for bringing some inexpensive entertainment to the home or on anywhere there is power. This projector was so simple to setup. You will need to have a ROKU account and WiFi to use this projector and you can easily use the app. Simply place the included AAA batteries into the ROKU remote then plug in and turn on the projector. It will lead you step by step through the setup process. Once setup, I began to go through the ROKU screens and explore available settings. One setting you don't want to bypass, is the one for keystone correction settings. I didn't even know what this was, but once I began to make the adjustment (which I did manually, because the auto-correction did nothing I could see), it was just what was needed to bring much more clarity to the projector's cast. Prior to making this adjustment, the screen was showing a view that was smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. Using the keystone correction, I was able to square up the picture and that sharpened the video significantly. There is also a focus ring on the projector that is used for changing focus to your liking. I was also able to change the headphones/speaker settings to add my soundbar via bluetooth, and that gave me amazing sound to go with the incredible picture. Of course, the projector does have its own internal speaker, but while okay, it is not ideal for me. I use the ceiling as my screen and it turned out to be the perfect choice. I added the Netflix app and with that, I am able to see anything from Netflix wherever I take my projector. But there are already many apps ROKU has provided. I don't know if there is a memory limit for adding apps. If you have a subscription, you can stream almost anything. They also include many free streaming apps. And because it is ROKU, they offer their own programming and a bunch of other shows live that you may recognize. Nothing else is needed! Some specifications: The projector can flip 180 degrees so you can set the angle you want for comfy viewing. The picture is nice and bright with150 lumens. With its dual band WiFi, you are able to connect at either 2.4 or 5G, you don't have to separate the bands. With the 5.2 bluetooth, you can very easily connect to speakers, headphones, soundbars, etc. There are also ports at the back of the projector for USB-A and HDMI, making connections easy. They say the "viewable screen size" is 38" to 200". Of course the closer you are, the sharper the image is likely to be. 200" is only a bit over 16 feet. The projector itself is about 7" x 4" and weighs 2.5lbs. Easy to take anywhere. Overall, I find the Vankyo Leisure 3R Air Smart Projector with Built-in Roku TV to be an excellent source for family entertainment. It is great for staying home or wherever we may go. With the built in ROKU TV, it is self-contained. We just turn off the lights and get comfortable - lay on the sofa (if you get dibs), or on the floor - wherever you want, and then start the show! It is so much fun! I would very highly recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive entertainment source. Note: the website does show that an HDMI cable, carrying case and projector screen are included. These items are NOT included, at least not with my projector.