Cheap LED projectors from Kogan

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#277419 14-Oct-2020 13:26

Hi Team

Has anyone any experience with the cheapie but high lumen output Kogan LED projectors like the F600 or F800 shown here or something very similar? https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/shop/televisions/projectors/?order_by=price&page=1

We've got an older Acer projector that the HJDMI port has died on, and it very rarely gets used. Occasionally a client borrows it, or it gets used for demonstrating or training to a small crowd. We have some training to be done next week from a Chromebook (no VGA output, of course) so I'm thinking of retiring the Acer and replacing it with something inexpensive.

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#2584319 14-Oct-2020 13:40

I wouldn't even use for movies at home in a fully dark room - they're not worth your time from what I've seen

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#2584323 14-Oct-2020 13:45

jnimmo:

I wouldn't even use for movies at home in a fully dark room - they're not worth your time from what I've seen

Really? Even one advertised as 4000/5000 Lumens?

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#2584324 14-Oct-2020 13:48

I am also interested in the responses. From what I've heard the lumen count is inflated/made up. But I agree - the specs look good for the price!

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#2584329 14-Oct-2020 13:59

Considering most $8000-$10000 projectors can't produce lumens in this range, I'd have serious doubts about 4000-5000 Lumens. It's all about how they measure it. Having said that, if you buy it, hate it and sell it for half the price you paid, it's probably not the difference between you living under a bridge in a cardboard box anyway, so may be worth just having a punt?

I will say though, that we tried a number of Viewsonic HT Projectors in the $600-800 price range and were really quite blown away by them.

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#2584340 14-Oct-2020 14:18

Sorry I should've checked the models - I couldn't comment on the higher end models like the F800 but have used one of the lower ones and lumen count must have been greatly exaggerated

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#2584399 14-Oct-2020 17:17

Why not just get this?

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PROEPP3965729/Epson-EB-S140-3200-lumens-DATA-PROJECTOR-3LCD-3-Ch

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#2585713 15-Oct-2020 09:10

tchart: Why not just get this?

The one you link to has a much lower resolution, and the LED light source of the Kogan models requires less careful handling of the projector.

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#2585727 15-Oct-2020 09:39

Dynamic:

tchart: Why not just get this?

The one you link to has a much lower resolution, and the LED light source of the Kogan models requires less careful handling of the projector.

Given the inflated Lumens claims, would you really trust that the resolution is actually 1080p?

The cheapest full HD projector on PB Tech is $1600 yet somehow Kogan can source a 4000 lumens full HD projector and sell if for $450?

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#2585731 15-Oct-2020 09:44

...which is exactly why I was asking if anyone had experience with these!

I've ordered the F800 model, and will report in when I've had a play with it. :)

I'll set it up beside our old 2400 lumen 720p Acer (only the VGA input works now) and take some photos.

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#2585735 15-Oct-2020 09:50

Dynamic:

...which is exactly why I was asking if anyone had experience with these!

I've ordered the F800 model, and will report in when I've had a play with it. :)

I'll set it up beside our old 2400 lumen 720p Acer (only the VGA input works now) and take some photos.

Awesome, I'd be very interested to see the difference.

BTW I had the same issue on my projector (HDMI broke) and I ended up getting one of these (while I was in the US). Even though the lumen spec is very low its actually very usable indoors during the day - but we mostly use it outdoors at night.

https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/tv-and-audio/audio/blu-ray-and-home-theatre/projectors/asus-zenbeam-e1-portable-led-projector.html

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#2585752 15-Oct-2020 10:10

Dynamic:

I've ordered the F800 model, and will report in when I've had a play with it. :)

I'll set it up beside our old 2400 lumen 720p Acer (only the VGA input works now) and take some photos.

Keen to see this, and your thoughts. Wouldnt mind getting a cheap projector to put music videos on during our parties etc and the kids will love a bigger picture for movies even if its not fantastic ;)

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#2590078 21-Oct-2020 22:42

Looks like someone has already reviewed the F800 model, though this one is under a different brand name:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZ5cLSfrFA

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#2590100 21-Oct-2020 23:46

Dynamic:
...which is exactly why I was asking if anyone had experience with these!

I've ordered the F800 model, and will report in when I've had a play with it. :)

I'll set it up beside our old 2400 lumen 720p Acer (only the VGA input works now) and take some photos.

I'm also intrigued by how you find it. I'm not in the market for s projector but keep seeing these cheap no name ones that seemingly get glowing reviews around the internet. I wouldn't expect them to be the best thing ever at $370 for a 1080p projector but as long as they show a half decent image i keep being tempted by one.

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#2590103 22-Oct-2020 00:14

coolfu:

Looks like someone has already reviewed the F800 model, though this one is under a different brand name:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZ5cLSfrFA

Ok, here's another review of the actual Kogan F800 model by some Australian guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mNI2CP2kTc

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#2590113 22-Oct-2020 07:51

Thank you @coolfu for the links. The Aussie one is a bit of a laugh. The reviews suggest its 'pretty good for the money'.

I received an email a short time ago advising our one is with the courier for delivery, so I should get to try it this weekend and will post results. :)

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