NexiGoTriVision Ultra, 4K Tri-LED-Laser Portable Projector, 2600 Lumens, No Laser Speckle, No Eye Strain, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Backyard/Home Theater with 3D, 30W DTS Virtual:X, Fire TV Storage Slot

Wow- my family and I have been having a BLAST getting to know the NexiGo TriVision Ultra projector over the past 2 weeks. We didn’t have much experience in the projector sector (we had been rocking a $300 lamp projector) so we were going in blind as to what to expect. I knew that a projector at this price point should be impressive, especially when taking into account the advertised 2,600 lumens, HDR, Dolby Vision, and proprietary tri-led-laser technology.… but none of that matters if the picture doesn’t come through.So let’s start with the much anticipated arrival. The unit was packaged beautifully. After opening the first box, I was met with the more glamorous packaged box with handle. I have come to expect a very high level from Nexigo products when it comes to packaging and presentation and this definitely was no exception to the phenominal first impression. Opening up the box, I was presented with proof of calibration for color (which is awesome) and an excellent quick start guide and full manual- with QR codes largely displayed for how-to videos (constantly updated in response to customer feedback). Both the quick start and manual are written very clearly in fluent English and contain everything you would need to get started.I was excited about the quality when I first picked up the box because of the sheer weight of the product- usually a good sign in my book. Foam padding was used very well in the packaging to cradle the projector in the middle of the box.Set-up is ridiculously easy. I plugged in the projector and was greeted with an impressive logo screen and startup image. I knew right away that my expectations were way too low. The projector had me pair the included remote and found my 120” PVC screen which I had roughly aimed it towards, adjusted the image to perfectly fit and focused it all relatively quickly. Focusing my previous projector was always a bit of an annoyance- hands and stress free now!The REMOTE is very thoughtfully created. I really appreciate the bluetooth (as opposed to IR) and the backlit capability. The option to toggle on a “point” mode to work throught he menus where a cursor comes on screen and follows your movement like a Wii remote was a really neat touch.IMAGE QUALITY seems like it would be *very* difficult to beat. I am continually blown away by the crisp outlines and vibrant colors this projector produces. There is no form of motion blur at all when gaming, watching live sports, or enjoying movies. This projector could end up being my family’s default viewing and gaming choice, instead of being a novelty for movies.If my only speakers were the ones provided with this projector I would be fine. They have some nice spatial effects. I was very excited to see the S/PDIF output available to pump everything into my receiver and surroud sound systemThe projector overall has a sleek and modern APPEARANCE, featuring a soft grip handle which feels extremely sturdy. The HOOKUPS on the back of the device are well labeled and should provide for anything needed- LAN, USB, 2 HDMI ports, the previously mentioned S/PDIF port and a regular audio out line. I really like the built in & hidden compartment for a streaming stick. Operation is essentially silent with very little/no audible fan noise.I have been using the projector for 4k source material through a PS5, gaming on a PS5, streaming with Apple TV and Max, and even YouTube. I was amazed that it even made YouTube look incredible! I am not going to be able to fairly compare this product to others in this price tier because of my lack of experience, but I can tell you that it has FLOWN PAST all hopes and expectations that I had. I do not think that you could be upset by this purchase. I highly recommend!! Get those family movie nights started!

Unboxing:The projector unit and its components came with a clean presentation, being well organized and supported within the box. I read through the Safety guide, User Manual, and Quick start guide - they were very well written and easy to understand especially in comparison to other technology manuals. I immediately noticed how sleek the projector’s physical design is, and I really like the built in handle. It almost reminds me of a guitar amp, and is much more practical than many other projector designs including the PJ40 (Nexigo - this was my last projector from the same company).Using no backscreen, just a white wall:I performed the initial setup of my projector without a backscreen and only a white wall, and I was not disappointed with the results. The brightness of the projector and resulting image quality was robust enough to not even notice the wall texturing, nor was there any distracting shine or reflection coming from the wall.With 100 inch backscreen:The quality was just as good as the white wall that I am currently using. That said, if your wall has any glare or reflection then I think using a back screen is essential. While using the backscreen I found a really cool feature - at the beginning when the projector starts up it calibrates the image. It was able to detect the size of the screen and auto calibrate to resize the image to fit the backscreen perfectly.Ease of focus for picture quality:Upon booting up the projector for the first time, the software did a walkthrough that was quick and painless, auto adjusting the focus and allowing easy manual adjustments to be made using the Projector remote. The auto focus worked so well, I did not even need to do any manual adjustment! Compared to my other projector this is very efficient. Oftentimes while using my older projector I would find myself having to use the knob on the projector to manually adjust the focal length if I ever bumped the desk it rests on, or if the projector position moved a couple inches.User interface:I found navigating through the menus to be easy and straightforward, with the shortcuts and tabs ordered in an easily findable way. The aesthetic was clean and used cool colors that are easy to look at for long periods of time. It was easy enough to use where you don’t even really need to read the manual to figure out most of the features.My hardware setup:I prefer to watch movies in complete darkness, which is always the best choice if you’re looking for the most cinematic atmosphere. However, I was very surprised to see that partial light from a lamp did not significantly wash out the image on the screen and it remained incredibly visible. At most, the partial light may have reduced image quality by about 1-5%. My projector setup was pointing toward the wall, positioned behind me and about 12 feet away.Performance use with other Hardware:I first tried Streaming TV with my PS4. I typically like to stream on Tubi, HBO max, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. I recently streamed Kong X Godzilla in 4k on prime and it was great! The image quality felt just like being at the movies, and that is even with using a white wall as a projection surface.Streaming TV with Amazon Fire Stick:First off, there is a special slot at the bottom of the projector that is intended to fit the Firestick hardware perfectly. In order to install it, all you need is a Phillips head screwdriver and about 5-10 minutes of patience. The process was very straightforward, and the slot it was inserted to was labeled HDMI 3. After installation, the firestick has worked seamlessly and my wife couldn’t be happier : )DVD movies with PS4:I watched Tron:Legacy and found that the quality was really good, however it was certainly not 4k. After watching a 4k film by streaming, it is clear to me that the constraints for Video quality comes from the hardware being used or the source of the film file.Steam deck gaming with specific games:I mention some of my experience with Hades in the latency section, but I found the gameplay to be tight and responsive while simultaneously maintaining excellent presentation of the image and artwork quality. I would say it performs excellently with Hades. That said, I think it was even better with Forgive Me Father. The vibrancy of the games cell shaded graphics really popped with the projector's image quality. Outside of that, I found casual web browsing via steam deck to work out with the browsers scaling well a resolution that is more than adequate.Adjusting picture quality:One of the coolest and most convenient features of this projector is its autofocus ability. When powering up the Trivision Ultra, it will automatically calibrate and autofocus the lens based on its current projection distance and total size, and does not need to be manually adjusted (in my many personal experiences). If you happen to move the projector during this process, it will restart calibration. This is very different than many other projectors I’ve used which require a degree of manual lens adjustment whenever powering it on to account for changes in distance and angle.Sound quality:I wanted to see if the speakers emitting from the Projector would be good enough to use. I found that the sound is excellent and did not sound like it was coming from a tin can, speech was clearly audible, and I was surprised by the bass capability it has. I watched 4k Kong/Godzilla and the sound quality was very impressive. That said, my older projector quality is not bad either but it does not project its sound in the same way, nor does it have a solid bass. Connecting speakers and headphones with bluetooth was no problem, and as expected the sound projects very well.Brightness:My previous projector was a PJ40 which has an improved brightness white incandescent bulb. While that projector was dependable, the brightness doesn’t compare to the Trivision Ultra. The Trivision Ultra does not wash out on the edges with indirect partial room lighting, and even with full room lighting the brightness is substantial and capable of watching movies in the same way one would do with a television. The image is clear, crisp, bright, and complete throughout the projection even along the edges while viewing on a white wall.Latency:I played Hades on my steam deck using the projector and a wireless PS4 controller. While I noticed a very slight bit of latency, as is with all projectors and wireless controllers, it was in no way interfering with my gameplay and I was still able to easily win my run without an issue. I would say with a wired controller, there would be nearly no latency at all.Saturation:I’ve been blown away by the vibrant yet natural saturation of the colors using the projector. I watched Kong X Godzilla in 4k and was absolutely blown away by the color, image quality, and realistic fidelity.Contrast:The best test that I’ve done for this is the ability to play Hades on the projector at a fast pace and still be able to easily perform and track what is going on. The dark and light coloration is easily discernible and stands out well enough that details are very easily discernible.Immersion:Due to the image quality, the level of immersion is such that you can even feel queasiness when a film is showing first person flight maneuvers due to the realism. That is a super impressive effect!Portability:The Tri LED-Laser projector is very compact, but it also has a very sturdy handle that is built into the unit. It doesn't feel very heavy (feels like a 10-20 lb dumb-bell to me), and the weight distribution was not awkward.Color performance:The color is super vibrant and there is no blur, even around the edges and parts that are not center screen.Connectivity:I have streamed television shows using a PS4 and an Amazon firestick, including 4k movies (Kong X Godzilla) without experiencing any dropped connections, lag, or other issues. I noticed a couple 2 second quality drops that looked like video buffering, but that was a result of my internet connection and not the connection to the internet itself.Daily casual use:I personally think it is simply enough for anyone to use. It only took about 10 minutes to set up. My wife uses it with only a few basic tips from me. Hot tip - turn on the auto-detect feature so your projector will automatically switch over to whichever port it is receiving a signal from. That saves time and no longer requires you to change input manually. I personally love this feature.Maintenance:The fan is almost completely silent, even after using the projector for a 3+ hour session of streaming a movie on 4K. I think it has something to do with the LED laser technology being used, as opposed to the heat generated by the traditional projector bulb. Unlike my previous projector which has a removable filter that is recommended to be cleaned every 60 hours, the Tri-LED does not have a filter that is needed to be cleaned by the user. This is a HUGE improvement. The only other part of the projector that requires maintenance is the glass covering over the lens, and that is if I accidentally touch it or smear fingerprints on it. This is as needed, and is very uncommon for it to occur.Overall:This projector is a huge upgrade to my previous one and any other television / Monitor that I have owned in the past. The resolution and image quality, paired with the portability, and the incredibly adjustable screen size and features, I think it is preferable to a large TV at the same price point. Due to the portability alone, I would choose this projector over any television and feel good about it due to its quality and even 3D capability.