Yaber - Buffalo U2 HIFI Stereo Projector with 720P Resolution, WiFi Wireless Screen Mirroring, and Zoom Function - White

The Yaber U2 is an entry-level portable projector with 720p capability. It is able to support a single HDMI connection, has two USB-A ports for power, an AV line in and mic out. Keystone and Focus adjustments are done by moving two rings at the top of the projector, and there is a main control panel for power, settings and source selection. It also comes with a remote control that utilizes 2xAAA batteries (not included). Weighing at 2.2lbs, it’s easy enough to carry around, although it’s not the smallest of the portable projectors. It also comes with a nice protective carrying case and a mini tripod for mounting purposes. When I first turned it on, I immediately noticed the noise level of the cooling fan, which is a bit above average for me. Connecting an HDMI device like my laptop was a breeze, and sound was well received when watching streaming content. Since there are two USB-A ports on the unit, you can connect your Roku, Android TV or similar dongles much like how you would on a TV. The other USB-A port can be used to keep power flowing to an external speaker connected to the 3.5mm audio jack or Bluetooth. I didn’t try, but I think you can playback video from a USB thumb drive as well. As far as table mounting, it has rubber feet with a single adjustable front foot for elevation adjustment. That same foot can be recessed completely to attach the included tripod to further aid in pointing your projector. Picture quality is at 720p, which is fine, and it’s pretty bright. You’ll have most success with this projector when the lights are dim or completely off. When stretched to about an 80” projection, I noticed that image brightness reduces considerably, so expect diminishing returns when you go larger and larger. I felt that the projector did fairly well overall for a budget model, but you’re going to have to give it a little help. At smaller projections like 45”-85”, the projector did fine, and I was able to easily adjust the focus and keystone with the manual adjustment rings, which I do appreciate over push button adjustments. One of the defining features of this projector is its ability to stream over WiFi, but there is a HUGE caveat to it. The unit requires you to connect to its WiFi SSID in order to establish a connection. Using iOS, you must do this before attempting to AirPlay as this is the only way for AirPlay to recognize the Yaber. The main problem I see with this from a streaming content standpoint is the inability to access the internet while connected to the Yaber's WiFi. So you’re going to have to rely on content already saved on your iOS device, like a movie or your favorite playlist. So essentially, you’ll need offline media. BUT! On specific Android devices, namely a Samsung with Smart View, you’ll be able to easily connect to the Yaber AND have internet access. So that means access to streaming content while using the projector. For us Samsung users, swiping down from the top exposes buttons for various settings, and you’ll find the “Smart View” button there. The phone immediately recognized the Yaber with no problems, and I was able to stream YouTube content as a test. Latency was surprisingly good, and I had no stutters or hiccups streaming a video with sound. Sound quality is decent as well and did not sound tinny. So a couple of things; if you’re set on using this projector with a streaming dongle only, I think it does the job well, especially with its brightness levels as one of its strengths. If you intend to use it as an Apple Airplay device, I think you’ll be at a huge disadvantage due to the inability to access the internet. It’s the Android Samsung Smart View that makes this projector worthwhile, and I would give it a slight edge of a recommendation from that standpoint.

This LCD Projector is great for the cost. It sets up easily and has decent resolution. I have had a few different projectors, some for work and others for entertainment, but all were pretty big in size compared to this little gem. Due to its size it is very easy to travel with or move around your home to where you want. I have enjoyed the mobility of the Buffalo U2 Native. I really like the ease of setup and use. I also enjoy how easily the projector connects to media. Since owning I have watched a few different movies on it, although its not a 1080p projector it still produces a really good picture with plenty of brightness. My kids love watching their favorite singers from an online source. Using this projector they set it up to make their very own at home concert setting, making the singers look life size. I have also used the Yaber Buffalo to play my favorite racing game and I have to say, using the projector to produce a large screen sure makes a difference as my eyes aren't what they once were. All in all I have to say that this is a good projector at a great price point.

I love technology and gadgets and cinema and unique travel/family-friend products so I thought this would be a perfect little projector for on-the-go movies, for the kids to knock around with at slumber parties, or even for a PowerPoint presentation in a pinch. Sadly, my experience suggests that you should stay FAR away from this unit as it was almost completely unsuitable to meet the intended purposes for which it was designed. However, like I said--I love technology and gadgets and I usually try to find at least something positive to say for any new, neat-looking product like this one. So...let's see; it's small and VERY easily transportable, it's light enough to handle with one hand so you really don't have to worry about being too weak to place/mount it, it comes with a lens protector, tripod, some connection cables and a remote control, and the handy carrying case neatly fits everything inside. Um...yeah, I'm afraid that pretty much does it, because once I tried to put all that stuff into action, everything just fell apart. On paper, it really looked like this could be a winner...there are several inputs for various source files/signals including VGA (who uses that anymore?), HDMI, USB, SD reader, WiFi for screen mirroring, an AV input supported by the included audio/composite breakout cable (not sure how many people use those anymore, either), and even a headphone jack and built-in speaker. BUT, turn on the power and my projector threw a fuzzy mess on the wall that simply NEVER got better. The first problem I found right off the bat was that this projector has no horizontal keystone correction (making a slightly trapezoidal side-firing/off-angle image square again) so you cannot set or mount the projector anywhere except EXACTLY in the middle of the projector's throw. There is a mild vertical keystone correction ring right behind the focus adjuster, but I found that even the slightest physical adjustment for vertical keystone correction distorted the focus to the point where the image was virtually unwatchable. The ONLY way I was able to achieve anything that even resembled decent focus was to place the projector on a table (or in my hands) boosted up to the exact same height from the floor as the center of the screen--but it is not really a feasible solution to stand there holding a projector in the middle of a room at waist level for a 2-hour movie. Then there was the problem of viewing distance. At 8 feet, I could not get a focused image at all no matter where the projector was situated. At 4 feet, I managed to get some fair fish-eye focus dialed in so that the center of the image was clear--clear enough to read Internet text--but the sides and outer edges were still a blurry mess, enough so that it was virtually impossible to read the on-screen instructions for setting up WiFi or AirPlay on my iPhone (those instructions were on the left side of the screen). And again, once I tried adjusting for vertical keystone after placing the projector on a small end table, *everything* went blurry anyway. Then there was the brightness factor. I get it--this is a budget projector so I shouldn't expect spotlight-level brightness, but the image was so dim (and blurry due to the focus issues above) that the only way to see much of anything was in a totally darkened room; if there's even a bit of ambient light (like for a small home-office conference room or something), don't even bother. And despite trying 3 different HDMI cables (and the one in the box) on 2 different laptops, I could not get any sound from the built-in speaker. Not that I would likely have been able to hear anything from the little fellow anyway--the fan noise was high-pitched and loud enough to be intrusive out to our couch about 4-5 feet away. Unless you're huddled around the back of the unit itself, I can't imagine anyone is going to hear much of anything with any sort of fidelity once it's running. Finally, there were some truly strange design choices and other oddball issues with my unit. First, there was no SCT projector screen in the box. The kit did come with some optical cleaning swabs and a lens cloth to help with maintenance--which sounds great at first. The instructions tell you to use a screwdriver to open the cleaning port at the bottom of the machine and then swab out any dirt or debris. But there's no removable port cover anywhere to be found (unless it's hidden under the safety/manufacturer's sticker?). There are two screws at the bottom of the unit, but removing them (with a screwdriver :-) doesn't do anything like loosen the bottom of the shell or release some catch or lid to get anything open...or at least if it does, I couldn't find any evidence of such even after several minutes of close inspection. Mind you, this our third portable LCD projector so it's not like we haven't worked with something like this before, but this one had me totally stumped. Finally, the included tripod is a nice thought but is of such cheap design and construction that it would not hold our projector level even after tightening the lock nuts down as far as they would go. Worse still, the tripod mounting point is at the FRONT of the projector so all the weight of the unit is hanging out the back--the projector was constantly flopping backwards over the tripod's ball-and-socket joint after just a few minutes of use. Sure, I could use my own tripod, but at this point, why bother trying to patch a sinking ship with some paper clips and scotch tape? The tripod mount also overlaps the rubber foot on the bottom of the vertical adjusting rod so you have to completely remove the rod and store it elsewhere in order to install and use the tripod. But again, the vertical adjusting rod is rendered pretty much useless anyway by the awful focus problems that cropped up the instant any vertical lift/drop is added to the throw. Honestly, if you've got a toddler you just want to distract with some moving pictures on the wall, MAYBE this projector makes sense; but for anyone even remotely interested in--I don't know--watching something, I wish I could tell you that you'll likely be happy with your purchase...but I can't. Maybe I got me a dud off the assembly line, but there were just too many issues with this projector to ignore; steer clear!

This Yaber projector surprised me. In a good way. I already have a different brand's larger size projector, so had an idea of what I might expect from this one, as they are similar. Although this doesn't have anything to do with how the projector performed, I will say that Yaber certainly packages their product well, and makes unboxing actually fun. The outer box itself even has a smiley face on it. The projector, along with the included accessories, are all encased in a zipper carrying case, made of a 'canvas like' material. How cool is that?! The power cord, remote control, tripod, AV cable, HDMI cable, cleaning kit, and user manual, are all tucked away neat and tidy. All you need is in there (except batteries for the remote). I will say that getting this Yaber projector setup, was a bit of a chore. Not that the user manual wasn't detailed enough, it was. But if I had one main criticism it would be that the projector's 'on screen' menu seems lacking and "dated", and was not all that intuitive or seamless to navigate. Improvement could definitely be made there. Unfortunately, I was not able to get my Android phone to work with this Yaber projector. And I tried everything I could think of, and followed the user manual's instructions, but with no success. It does state in the booklet that not all Android devices are supported. I guess that must be the case with mine. However, I was able to connect my secondary phone (an iPhone) to the projector with very little trouble at all. On the plus side though, I was able to connect this Yaber U5 Entertainment Projector to my PS4 via the HDMI cable. I was able to do this with my other projector, as well. I will say that it's super awesome to see your video games displayed upon a wall, instead of contained within the frame of a TV screen. It's a whole 'nother experience entirely. The sound coming out from the speaker wasn't that bad either. For the size and capabilities inherent in this particular model projector; not too shabby at all. Of course, if you're wanting more full-bodied, richer, deeper "stereo" type sound, perhaps adding a sound bar or speakers might be an option. But I was satisfied with the audio quality 'as is.' The Foot Tilt Base knob, while basic, worked as intended. Adjusting the lens was simple enough, and provided adequate clarity which you might expect from 720p. I streamed some videos from my iPhone, and really did very much enjoy watching them displayed on the wall in my living room. The projector does run a little warm, but is nothing at all like the heat put out by my other full-sized projector. Just make sure to follow the instructions and give the projector plenty of air flow all around the machine. All-in-all, this Yaber U5 Entertainment Projector is a compact, portable, fun and versatile little machine. For the cost, it's very much worth it.

So I only gave this projector 4 stars because there are def some improvements that can be made so that there is not so much work that is put into to starting this up. The set-up was not bad, but it was a little lengthy trying to figure out the sound, connections and wifi set-up. I had to watch a few videos online to figure out why the sound would not work when I connected it my computer and my fire stick. You have to make sure you go on your computer and connect to output speaker and on the fire stick you have to make sure you are connected to basic sound and not the high definition or whatever we had it on when it is connected to our television. When you figure that part out, it is okay. Adjusting the screen is a cinch because there is a knob you turn and that's it. Don't try to connect to your phone and stream anything because the only thing you can do is mirror your phone and it mirrors it to the exact same size and you can only view photos. It does not expand it (or at least I have not figured out how to do it if you can). I did not like that most of the information I needed it was found by youtube or googling what other people did. Even when I connected my laptop, it would freeze or glitch and it took a minute before it worked properly. I had to use it several times before it finally started up with minimal delays. This is a great 1st timers, somewhat simple projector for a somewhat easy set-up once you figure everything out. Once we figured out the glitches, it is a pretty easy set-up now as long as it does not give you connection problems. It came with the outlet cord, HDMI wire, audio cords and a tripod stand. The tripod stand is actually pretty decent, but you have to make sure it is steady and attached properly or it will tip over. The picture quality is not bad. Some angles were a little blurry when I had the it on a big screen setting, but once I changed that size it looked a lot better. I also like that you can attach it to the ceiling (but you have to buy the attachments separately to do that) so you can have it all set-up for movies and watching television. For the most part, this is a 3 to 4 star product, but I gave it 4 stars because I'm a little generous.