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forum threadGeoffreyK24 posted Sep 12, 2025 03:50 PM
forum threadGeoffreyK24 posted Sep 12, 2025 03:50 PM

VIVIMAGE Explore 3 Native 1080p Projector (Open-box) $36.69

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This is the budget LED projector that was my gateway back into home theater about 5 years ago. It is true native 1080p and has the only built in speakers that I've heard on a budget projector that can pass as useable in a pinch. With the market flooded with budget projectors and misleading specs, this is one that is actually worth having around. It isn't a new model but it is a steal at this price to have on hand for some fun movie nights. I hadn't owned one in years after investing in higher end equipment but at this price, I grabbed one to have on hand for fun and holiday setups.

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- Real Native 1080p Full HD
- Dual 10W speakers
- 4D Horizontal and vertical (±40°) keystone correction
- Ports: 2*HDMI-compatible, AV, VGA, USB, SD Card, and Audio Out
- Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
- Lamp Life: 50,000 hrs
- Optional Screen: 46"-300"
- Adapter Output: DC 12V2A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/356018592867
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This is the budget LED projector that was my gateway back into home theater about 5 years ago. It is true native 1080p and has the only built in speakers that I've heard on a budget projector that can pass as useable in a pinch. With the market flooded with budget projectors and misleading specs, this is one that is actually worth having around. It isn't a new model but it is a steal at this price to have on hand for some fun movie nights. I hadn't owned one in years after investing in higher end equipment but at this price, I grabbed one to have on hand for fun and holiday setups.

Specifications
- Real Native 1080p Full HD
- Dual 10W speakers
- 4D Horizontal and vertical (±40°) keystone correction
- Ports: 2*HDMI-compatible, AV, VGA, USB, SD Card, and Audio Out
- Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
- Lamp Life: 50,000 hrs
- Optional Screen: 46"-300"
- Adapter Output: DC 12V2A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/356018592867

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Original Poster
Sep 12, 2025 03:51 PM
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GeoffreyK24
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Sep 12, 2025 03:51 PM
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For a breakdown of what you can expect from this projector, here is an excellent video from YouTuber Joe N Tell that gives pros, cons, and his custom settings to get the best image quality out of it as many of the defaults are not good out of the box.
https://youtu.be/dAzJNarpOVc?si=7MpRpH8ujFi5T050
Sep 14, 2025 11:02 PM
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lester78Sep 14, 2025 11:02 PM
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Is this still a good beginner projector in 2025?
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Sep 15, 2025 06:38 AM
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GeoffreyK24
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Sep 15, 2025 06:38 AM
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Quote from lester78 :
Is this still a good beginner projector in 2025?
At this price? I think so, 100%. If you are willing to do the research and spend more money on a brand name entry level projector, you will definitely see improvements in contrast, brightness, sharpness, etc but that is spending hundreds of dollars. This projector shouldn't be an endgame purchase. It is definitely a fun one to have around though and, at this price, is an amazing value
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Sep 25, 2025 05:49 PM
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kisalexx
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Sep 25, 2025 05:49 PM
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Couldn't find any brightness (lumens) information... Where is it?
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Sep 27, 2025 12:13 PM
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GeoffreyK24
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Sep 27, 2025 12:13 PM
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Quote from kisalexx :
Couldn't find any brightness (lumens) information... Where is it?
Even if you did find advertised lumen output, it wouldn't be accurate. Unfortunately, every single one of these budget LED projectors is going to exaggerate the actual brightness of the unit. This isn't going to be as bright as a big name brand projector but it is definitely better than a lot of the budget models out there. I just took down my Epson 6030UB to clean out while I consider selling and upgrading to a 4K laser model. I was going to toss a TV in the space just to have a temporary stand in but all of my equipment setup runs to the back of the room so I just put this projector up instead. The difference is night and day between the two but that is to be expected. It's fine as a temporary solution for the kids to watch something on but I have it thrown onto a 120" screen and that definitely doesn't help the brightness. Get down to 100" or less and you get a much brighter picture.
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