Good image quality Decent brightness Attractive design Reasonably priced Stellar sound

Poor native app support Android app could be improved Fan slightly loud

While the Vava projector might not have the brand recognition of rivals, including the popular Xiaomi Mijia and I still think the weird app store is a missed opportunity (and not sure how much I’d use the companion app) but there’s a lot to like here....

All of the settings are digital, including the focus, which I find very hard to know if it’s accurate. Also, the image bends a little on the sides. It was nearly impossible to get it perfect, which is just not acceptable for a $2,800 device. Lastly,...

Effortless style Max 150-inch projection 4K HDR

Old Android TV OS Poor app layout Only 8-bit HDR

The Vava 4K projector proves to be one of the best projectors on the market today, with a bright projection and the beginnings of HDR capability. A messy app store and lack of either Netflix or Hulu is hard to swallow, and 8-bit HDR isn't as advanced...

Easy installation and setup Built-in soundbar Plentiful connectivity

Limited picture setup options Limited brightness and contrast App store lacks popular apps

Vava's 4K ultra short throw laser projector provides a simple solution for getting a large image plus sound in your living room, but requires a specific screen for best performance.

The geometry and focus were simple to set up. I was able to eliminate most of the edge enhancement by turning the sharpness control down but I was not able to eliminate the overscan. The projector does have picture size options but none of them...

Home theater projection is not for everybody. But ultra short throw projectors like this one bring down the amount of headache involved in setting it up considerably—with UST, you don't need to run power and video cabling to a mount on your ceiling, or...

The other 4K UST projectors currently on the market are significantly more expensive. There are a few alternatives coming later in the year, such as the Optoma P1 and LG HU85LA, but they do not currently have firm release dates or prices. Xiaomi’s Mi...