Projectors have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, including among college students—many of whom have ditched traditional TVs for the portability and pristine picture quality projectors better afford. Here are some of our favorite projectors for college students.
NEBULA BY ANKER P1 Portable Projector
If you’re rooming outside of campus and have access to much more space than the NEBULA BY ANKER P1 will make you the star of the party. In one single package you get the main projector, which boasts Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and 650 ANSI lumens of brightness. The main attraction, however, are the detachable wireless 10W speakers that can be placed anywhere to give you and your friends a surround sound experience. The NEBULA P1 also features built-in streaming access with Google TV so you get immediate access to services like Netflix, YouTube TV, and more. You can also connect third-party streaming devices and gaming consoles via the built-in HDMI 2.1 port. Each detachable speaker promises up to 20 hours of battery life and can be recharged via the projector's pogo pin or USB-C.
Yaber T1 Pro Portable Projector
Compact yet powerful, the Yaber T1 Pro is a great bedside projector for smaller rooms with its built-in tilting gimbal stand that’s perfect for desks and dressers. The Yaber T1 is a 1080p projector with 220 ANSI lumens of brightness. While not the brightest projector, it does well in small rooms with the lights off or no daylight. There is a small speaker on the base of the projector, as well as a 3.5mm audio output for hooking up external speakers. The projector also comes with built-in apps, which make it easy to watch your favorites on streaming services. The Yaber T1 is available by itself or as part of a kit that comes with a foldable screen.
Xgimi MoGo 4 Portable Projector
Possibly the sleekest-looking projector on our list, the Xgimi MoGo 4 packs a serious punch—and looks great doing it. Onboard Google TV OS gives you instant access to Netflix, YouTube TV, Prime Video, and more. The rechargeable battery provides up to 2.5 hours of battery and can charge via USB-C. Harmon and Kardon speakers provide an immersive sound experience. A special stand out for this projector is the Magnetic Creative Filters included to give your room a special vibe when not in use of the TV function. Illuminate your space with the Sunset Filter, Lunar, Dreamscape and Ripple Filters as well as cycling colors with the remote.
Kodak FLIK HD9 Smart Projector
The Kodak FLIK HD9 is a straightforward projector with 200 ANSI lumens of brightness, so it’s bright enough for indoor viewing in 1080p resolution. It features Android TV OS for all of your streaming apps, built-in Chromecast, auto keystone correction, and dual 3W speakers. One potential drawback of the FLIK HD9 is that it is uses manual focus, so users will have to make focus adjustments themselves.
wanbo T2 Ultra Smart Projector
The wanbo T2 Ultra is a 500-lumen 1080p projector with a built-in gimbal that can tilt 120 degrees. Despite being the most affordable projector on our list, the T2 Ultra is packed with features, including dual 5W speakers, HDMI support, a 3.5mm audio jack, and auto keystone for quick framing on walls and screens. It does use Android TV OS, which lacks the intuitiveness of Google TV, but is still a nice feature nonetheless.
Whether it's for dorm life or off-campus housing, make sure you choose the projector that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
