The phrases “transportable” and “ultra-short throw projector” not often occur in the identical sentence. The closest product in current reminiscence becoming that mould was Elite Screens’ MosicGO from 2020, which got here in a bundle with a tripod and retractable display, and was supposed for film nights within the yard. Optoma has a brand new transportable UST providing, although, with the introduction of the Optoma Photon Go, the primary in its Photon sequence.
The brand new Optoma projector will use a triple-laser design — much like different UST projectors just like the AWOL Imaginative and prescient LTV-3500 Professional. Separate pink, inexperienced, and blue lasers present the sunshine with out the necessity of a shade wheel or yellow phosphor, as could be needed with a single blue laser or LED projector. This could imply the Optoma will probably be able to a large shade gamut (some triple-laser USTs can obtain 100% or better of BT.2020) and extra correct shade out of the field than a single laser or LED projector.
As we’d hope from a conveyable product, the Photon Go could have a built-in battery, so being close to an influence outlet received’t be a necessity, though it’s at the moment unknown how lengthy the battery will final. Additionally built-in are stereo 10 watt Bluetooth audio system, so a separate soundbar received’t be needed (though we’d nonetheless counsel one, if attainable). It’s going to use the Google TV OS for streaming app reminiscent of Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube, and auto keystone adjustment and auto focus will make arrange fast and straightforward.
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It’s unclear the precise measurement of the projector, though from the above image it actually appears to be like smaller, and subsequently extra transportable, than some other ultra-short throw in the marketplace. The projector will debut on the ground of The Bristol Present within the UK immediately, so these particulars ought to be accessible quickly.
A serious distinction from most UST projectors we’ve seen up to now is that the Optoma Photon Go is a 1080p projector and never 4K (though whether or not it may obtain a 4K sign and downconvert it wasn’t acknowledged within the supplies we’ve seen). The 1080p decision is mirrored within the worth, although. Pricing is listed as £899 or €999 with a launch in April 2025. US pricing or launch has not been specified, however we’ll replace as quickly as we hear.