This mini projector beats more expensive models (and took 5 minutes to set up)

• The Dangbei N2 Mini projector is on sale on Amazon for $189.
• The N2 Mini is one of the easiest projectors to setup I've used, and delivers crisp 1080p video without much fuss.
• Unfortunately, it's limited to 1080p and does not do 4K, and you'll want to connect a Bluetooth speaker.

I've used plenty of projectors over the years. Back in the day, they were a pain to set up and use, with complex, fragile internal components and finnicky builds. Fortunately, they've come a long way, and now make projecting video considerably easier.

Also: The best projectors you can buy: Expert tested

But of all the projectors I've tried, the Dangbei N2 Mini resets the bar on simplicity.

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