Xiaomimijia HY300 Portable Smart Projector: Wi-Fi connectivity

Brian K. Philadelphia, PA

May 31, 2025

Decision:

I bought this as a gift for my kid's birthday, thinking it'd be a fun way to watch cartoons together. At first, I was EXTREMELY excited—unboxing it felt like Christmas, and the size is just right for tossing in a bag. But man, the irony isn't lost on me: here I am, a sales manager who's supposed to wow people with tech, and this thing has its moments of glory and letdown. Using it for work presentations was a mixed bag; the sharp image made my slides pop, but in my office with all the lights on, it was like trying to watch a movie through a fog. At home, we set it up in the living room for a family movie night, and my wife kept asking why the sound was so tinny—had to dig out old speakers to save the evening. On the plus side, the wireless feature is a lifesaver; no more fumbling with cables when I'm rushing between meetings. Overall, it's decent for the price, but don't expect it to replace a proper setup. Would I recommend it? Yeah, with caveats—it's good for casual use, but if you're picky, look elsewhere. Time used: a couple of months now, so it's had its fair share of testing.

• Pros: The picture quality is extremely sharp for something so small, making presentations and movies look great. It's super easy to carry around, and I love that I can connect it to my phone without any wires—just works with whatever device I have. Perfect for impressing clients or family movie nights, and it really does turn any wall into a big screen.
• Cons: As it seemed to me, the brightness could be better; in a well-lit room, the image gets washed out, which is a bummer for daytime use. The built-in speaker is pretty weak, so you'll need external ones for decent sound. Setup wasn't as smooth as I hoped, with some hiccups getting it to connect properly at first.