A great viewing experience can come at an approachable price point. Find out more in this Yaber Projector T2 Plus review.
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When I moved an ocean away from home, I was fully prepared for a perpetually empty house. But as it turns out, living somewhere tropical means you get a lot more guests than you do in the frozen Midwest. I encourage all of my visitors to make the most of Hawaii’s beautiful weather while they’re here. The Yaber T2 Plus Projector makes my job even easier, providing the perfect way to enjoy an outdoor movie night.Convenient, compact, and portable
When it comes to projectors, there is a broad range of options. The Yaber Projector T2 Plus lands squarely among the budget-friendly, portable picks available, and it’s an attractive one considering its features. At $349, it’s priced lower than many high-end models, offering decent performance and a ton of convenience, without breaking the bank.
First, the projector’s built-in battery offers up to 2.5 hours of continuous runtime, covering a full movie without the need to scramble for an outlet. This means I can set up a lawn chair and start the show almost instantly instead of spending 10 minutes untangling an extension cord and then reminding guests not to trip on it. I simply pop off the cap, aim the projector, and let the automatic vertical keystone and autofocus features do their jobs (both of which work very well).
For extended viewing, the Yaber Projector T2 Plus can be plugged in, which will also boost brightness (which drops to 60 % without the plug). To be honest, I could hardly tell the difference between the brightness levels. You can turn it up to 100 % without the plug, but it will just drain the battery faster. If you’re watching a four-hour film like The Brutalist, (which sounds… a little brutal), you can start outside and easily carry the 5.5-pound projector inside during intermission to finish the film from the comfort of the couch.
The projector’s handle makes it incredibly easy to carry — be it moving from room to room or, in my case, making a mad dash back inside the house when the rain caught me mid-movie. Measuring 11.4 x 5.5 x 6.5 inches (with the handle accounting for a couple of inches in height), it will even fit into a backpack for longer treks. My absolute favorite part of the Yaber Projector T2 Plus’ design is how the handle doubles as a stand. By rotating down, it supports the unit at whatever angle you need to align with your screen.
In between uses, you can easily stow the projector away, but its attractive, minimalist design means it fits into the aesthetic of most rooms. Granted, the Keith Haring Special Edition design pictured in this review is a bit less nondescript (and pricier at $399).
