Welcome viewers once again to another new and exciting projector review. In a previous video
I feature a 720p projector from the brand Topvision and I indicated that I would get
my hands on their 1080p model because the quality from the 720p model was outstanding.
So in today’s video as promised this is their 1080p high-end model called the Topvision JQ818B.
This model features native 1080p resolution with Wi-Fi screen mirroring
for Android and IOS devices as well as Bluetooth audio for external speakers.
So to see what this model has two offer stay tuned my full review is up next.
This model features native 1080p resolution. Its display is LCD and its light source is LED.
It has a brightness of 9500 lumens. A contrast ratio of 1200:1
It has a maximum viewing distance of 8m that produces a display of 350 inches.
Its optimal room viewing distance is 3.5 m that produces a 120 inches display.
It has dual band 2.4GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi for screen mirroring.
Bluetooth connectivity for Bluetooth speakers and audio receivers.
Touch button manual controls. A powerful internal speaker.
It has 15° vertical keystone correction only With an average of 60000 hours of lamp life
Welcome back. So in this package contains the JQ818B model.
One infrared remote control. One HDMI cable.
One AC power cable. One auxiliary cable. One auxiliary cable and
a pair of Topvision manuals And a pair of Topvision manuals.
This 1080p model in similar fashion to their 720p model
adopts an elegant design with curved edges and chrome accents around the lens.
To the front it has an infrared sensor the Topvision branding and lens cover.
For connecting ports it has two HDMI ports and an auxiliary port for display inputs.
For reading media from external storage it has two USB 2.0 ports.
It has a headphone jack for alternative audio output.
A rear facing IR sensor. The grill for its internal speaker.
And the AC power inlet.
To the right side is where you can find its focus adjustment wheel
its vertical keystone adjustment wheel and its intake vent with a removable dust filter.
To its left side is where you’ll find its exhaust vent.
At the top it has a very modern illuminated manual touch button controls.
And below the projector has four antiskid rubber pads and a screw type kickstand.
There are no screw mounts for a tripod or ceiling mount as
it’s a full-size projector and there currently ceiling mounts you can purchase
separately designed to carry the weight of these models.
The included remote uses a pair of AAA batteries and it has a convenient source
input button a projection direction button a menu button a home button and a back button.
For navigating and playing media it has a direction pad with an OK/
play pause button and the center. You have your volume controls
a mute button and previous and next track button.
So here I have it setup on a projector stand on a 72 inches matte fabric projector screen
at 8ft 2.4m away which projects a 76 inches display.
It has the ability to deliver 350 inches from as far as 8m
but the recommended optimal viewing distance is 3.5m that will deliver a 120 inches display.
However due to my limited projector screen size and room size I can only demonstrate 76 inches.
So you can startup this projector by simply touching the power button on the manual controls
or you can use the power button on the remote.
Its bootup process includes a simple Topvision splash screen then you’re taken to its main menu.
Its main menu has a very simple easy to use layout with shortcuts to easily access audio
video photos and text connected to its USB ports and auxiliary ports.
And below you have your screen mirroring options the settings area
a support screen and a surprise screen that simply tells you to contact them directly for support.
The settings area is divided into three sections picture sound and options.
Under picture options you can change the picture mode from a selection of presets
or you can set your own custom color settings. You can adjust its focus. However this is not
a digital focus adjustment in fact it’s actually your Zoom settings.
You can adjust its color temperature. And its noise reduction settings.
Under sound options you can adjust its sound mode from a selection of presets
or you can set your own user custom sound options.
Under system options you can change the language from a selection of 23 languages.
It appears that you cannot change the aspect ratio as it’s set to 16:9 widescreen by default.
You can change the projection direction mode or you can simply use the button on the remote.
You have its Bluetooth settings where you can connect to Bluetooth speakers and receivers.
You have your factory reset option. You have firmware updates via USB.
And you have its firmware version information.
When it comes to reading media directly from external storage connected to its
USB ports it can play audio photos and text documents without issues.
However when it comes to playing videos you limited to only 1080p none digital audio videos.
This means that it cannot play Dolby and DTS audio and 4K HDR videos and downscale them to 1080p.
And again I emphasize this is only from media played through it USB ports from storage devices.
This projector features screen mirroring with your Android and IOS devices wired or wirelessly
and there is a third option not listed in the manual that I will discuss in a moment.
Firstly you can connect your Android or iOS devices directly to the projector via USB
and mirror your device to it. First you need to open the
Miracast settings from the main menu. Then connect your mobile phone or
tablet to one of its USB ports. Your device will then give you
a prompt asking you to allow or grant permissions to connect to the projector.
You simply grant permissions and your device will immediately begin mirroring on the display.
When mirroring via USB there is zero latency in the response from your interactions.
The second method is mirroring your device wirelessly. This method is also very simple.
First you open the Miracast option. Then on your mobile device open
your Android or iOS casting app. Search for the dual cast device from the list
of detected devices and a pair your device to it. When mirroring your device wirelessly
there tends to be a slight delay or latency in the response from your interactions with your device.
The third way not listed in the manual but works because the technology exist
and that is using a USB type C hub connected to your mobile device that has a desktop mode
and connected to the projector via HDMI. This way you can access the desktop mode on
your mobile device and you can also choose to mirror your screen with zero latency.
The desktop mode option is not available when you connect your device via USB or wirelessly.
A highly requested test from some of my viewers and persons who purchase projectors from me
is that I connect official Android devices that has Widevine level 1 and HDCP protection
to test if it can play Netflix and other premium streaming services to the projector without loss
of audio or display from HDCP protection. So for this demonstration I connected the
latest Google Chromecast and I also connected the Amazon fire TV cube and I can successfully
play Netflix and Amazon prime videos in HD through the projector with audio.
So now that you have seen that it’s compatible with official streaming devices.
I will now connect it to an Android TV box and fine-tuned its display and color settings
and play some 4K videos and have the projector downscale it to 1080p
to truly tests the quality of its display and its internal speaker.
If you are interested in connecting your gaming
consoles this is how it looks when applied to 3D gaming.
For integrating into your home entertainment system or just for simply enhanced audio it
comes with Bluetooth for connecting to external audio devices such as Bluetooth headphones
Bluetooth speakers and audio receivers. Here I am pairing it to my 7.1 surround
sound audio receiver by simply opening the Bluetooth settings changing the
Bluetooth option from close to open. Then I simply perform a search to detect
my Bluetooth receiver. And I simply selected to begin the pairing process.
For fan noise from a distance of approximately 1 ½ m it generates around 47 dB of fan noise.
And may I add that this model and their previous 720p model
has one of the quietest fan noises have experienced.
In summary this 1080p model deliverers value for money its display is very bright with
sharp edges and it has a lot of headroom for adjustment in the display settings.
Its focus adjustment wheel on the other hand is easy to adjust but not as firm
making it sometimes a little difficult to fine-tune for the best focused display.
Its interface is easy to navigate and its screen mirroring and Bluetooth audio features
are hassle-free when connecting to your devices. It’s 100% compatible with your Google Chromecast
fire TV stick or other official certified streaming devices.
Its touch button controls and ergonomic design makes it a modern elegant addition to your home
entertainment system however without screw holes below for mounting to your ceiling you
would have to purchase a separate ceiling mount that holds the entire projector using a bracket.
So there you have it and that brings to an end my review. Special thanks
goes out to my sponsors over at Topvision for sending me their projector for review.
And if you are interested in this 1080p model the JQ818B you can get it on their
Amazon store with a $60 coupon using the link description below this video.
Links in the description are my affiliate links which means when you use them to purchase or just
to simply view the product you support me directly in the work that I do on this channel and provides
the means for me to acquire new products for review so thanks to all who have been using
my links I really appreciate your support. So give this one the thumbs up if you think
it deserves it or you simply appreciate the information provided in this video.
If you are new to this channel be sure to hit the subscribe button and the notifications
bell to receive notifications as to when I release new videos or decide to do a giveaway.
Thanks for visiting and taking the time to watch this video stay tuned and see you in the next one.