Let me start by saying this projector blew my expectations out of the water. The first thing I noticed was how premium it feels - that matte black finish makes it look way more expensive than it actually is. The remote? Absolute chef's kiss. It's got this satisfying weight to it that makes you feel like you're holding something special.

The setup was ridiculously easy. I literally plopped it down on my coffee table at a 45-degree angle (because my cat knocked it over), and boom - the auto-focus and keystone correction had a perfect rectangle on my wall in seconds. No more awkward projector yoga trying to adjust the legs!

Now let's talk about that sound. The 20W speakers with Dolby Audio made the rain scene in Blade Runner feel like I was standing in a thunderstorm. But here's the kicker - when I paired it with my JBL Bluetooth speaker for movie night? My neighbors texted asking what theater system I'd installed. The dbx-tv bass processing is no joke.

Image quality is where this little beast really shines. That native 1080p resolution with HDR10 support made the colors in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse pop like I've never seen before. Even projected at 120 inches, the details stayed crisp. Though fair warning - daytime viewing needs some curtains unless you're in a pretty dark room.

My favorite unexpected feature? The two-way Bluetooth 5.2. I used the projector as a giant speaker for my BBQ last weekend, streaming music from my phone. Then switched to movie mode when the sun went down. The seamless Netflix/Prime Video integration meant zero dongle drama.

Now for the reality check - that fan noise is noticeable during quiet scenes. Not deal-breaker loud, but present. And while the auto-adjustments are magical, I did have to manually tweak the screen size a couple times when moving between rooms.

For the price? This projector delivers theater-quality experiences whether you're in your living room or backyard. It's become my go-to for everything from gaming nights (PS5 looked stunning) to impromptu movie parties. Just don't be surprised when your friends start 'forgetting' their streaming passwords every weekend.