This smart projector delivers an enjoyable experience that is portable and easy to setup, allowing you to enjoy those ‘spur of the moment’ cinema
Why you can trust Pocket-lint (Pocket-lint) – With streaming services like Netflix and Amazon spending billions on new content every year, there’s been no better time to enjoy the constant stream of new shows and movies. Converging paths of both our urge to go bigger, along with falling prices, means many have started to look at whether a home projector can deliver that cinema experience – without needing to put a humoungous TV in your home. But having a big, bulky and expensive projector for the occasional home cinema moment might not be to everyone’s liking. So, can a slimline model like the Elfin from XGIMI deliver? Design and hardware Dimensions: 192 x 194 x 48mm / Weight: 900g Dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/b/ac) 2x 3W Harman Kardon speakers Inputs: 1x HDMI 2.0,1x USB 2 Output: 1x 3.5mm jack Bluetooth 5.0 wireless As you can see from the above spec, the Elfin Smart LED projector is rather diddy – certainly smaller and lighter compared to what we’ve come to expect from a projector. The design is somewhat reminiscent of the Apple Mac mini – albeit made all from plastic – so it’s ideal for travelling or merely using around the house to get out for those one-off moments, rather than it always having to be installed on a shelf. Pocket-lint Simple in its design, the small white box is void of any buttons, as all controls are handled via the included (and also white) remote control. The projector’s lens is covered by glass, protecting it from fingers and any chance of truly bothersome interference. The rear of the projector is straightforward too. It features a single HDMI 2.0 socket, a USB port, and a vent for cooling. The Elfin doesn’t include an Ethernet connection for those looking for a wired experience – remember this is designed to be portable – but it does offer full Wi-Fi connectivity. On the sound front the projector comes with two built-in Harman Kardon speakers, or the ability to connect to a Bluetooth speaker if you want a bigger sound stage and have something to pair it with. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack if you want to go with a wired connection and have a suitable output. Pocket-lint The built-in speaker is enough to let you listen to what you are watching, of course, but not much more than that. It’s certainly not punchy enough to create a “cinema” experience while you watch. Our recommendation would be to add a Bluetooth Speaker or listen via Bluetooth headphones.
