Pico projector

A Chinese mobile tech company known for its rugged devices has launched what's claimed to be the world's first 5G rugged tablet that also packs a built-in DLP projector. The Tank Pad also features an 800-lumen light to brighten up camping adventures.

Though many head into the wild to recharge their batteries in nature, there are those who need to be entertained. JMGO has launched a portable HD projector that can be slipped into the bottle pouch of your backpack to take movie nights to camp.

While sizable all-in-one projectors are great for movie-watching at home, taking them into the wilds for entertainment at camp can be a little awkward. This is where pico projectors tend to shine, and the latest to appear on our radar is the Tairona.

It can feel a little crowded when huddling friends around a smartphone to share the latest viral video, which is where a pico projector can come in handy. China's Yaber is launching the Pico T1 to put a smartphone-sized projector in your pocket.

Samsung has launched a fun-looking projector aimed at Gen Z and millennials that not only throws HD visuals onto a wall, but can also serve as a smart speaker and a source of ambient lighting. And it can swivel on its stand for usage flexibility.

XGimi promises its Halo throws "the sharpest picture you will ever see from a portable projector" – and while that may be optimistic, it impressed us with crisp 1080p visuals, voice-controlled Android TV, and a capable Harman Kardon audio system.

Like a number of other established companies, Philips has taken the crowdfunding route to launch its latest compact projector, the PicoPix Max.

​High-def projectors have been getting smaller, cheaper and more powerful in recent years, but the Piqo, which has raised over 70X its Indiegogo target, offers 1080p resolution, 240-in max screen size, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in a 2.25-inch cube that's somehow half the price of a cheap TV.

The Nebula Capsule II from Anker is a solid update to its original small portable projector launched late in 2017. The new model boasts 720p projection, increased brightness, louder sound, and better connectivity, making it a competitive and affordable option in the pico projector market.

Smartphones are pretty much everywhere, and can be pretty powerful computing machines. But tapping away on a touchscreen can be fiddly and takes up precious display space. Masterkey 4.0 wirelessly connects to a phone and projects a keyboard onto a desk and a big screen display onto a nearby wall.

The latest micro projector from Sony is a curious step sideways from the company's earlier MP-CL1A pico projector. Dropping down in overall resolution from the prior model, the new MP-CD1 brings in Texas Instruments' Intellibright DLP projection technology.

Sony has unveiled the MP-CL1A, which boasts the same pocket-friendly dimensions as the previous model, but sees the addition of a few new features inside and out, including Bluetooth connectivity and focus-free viewing.