Thunderobot Beigou Civi Projector. Chinese brand Thunderobot has launched its latest projector – the Beigou Civi Smart Projector. Priced at 799 Chinese Yuan ($112) and currently available for pre-order in China, this stylish and compact LED projector packs an impressive 600 ANSI lumens brightness. We take a closer look at what this mini projector offers.
Sleek and Portable Design
The Beigou Civi sports smooth, rounded edges and an elegant diagonal grid pattern on its exterior. Measuring just 154 x 126 x 211 mm and weighing 1.5 kg, its compact form factor allows easy placement and portability between rooms or on travels. Interested buyers can choose between three pleasing colors: Milky White, Peach Pink, and Mint Green.
600 Lumens With Intelligent Image Adjustments
Central to its performance is the LED light source, which produces 600 ANSI lumens, making it suitable for both day and nighttime projections. Furthermore, the laser TOF module and smart recognition algorithms enable quick autofocusing and instantaneous keystone adjustment. This guarantees consistently clear and focused projections on the fly.
HiSilicon Hi3751 Processor With Latest Connectivity
Processing power comes from a HiSilicon Hi3751 chip with 1GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB onboard storage. For connectivity, it incorporates Wi-Fi 6, USB, and HDMI ports. Wireless screen mirroring is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. These ensure a smooth and convenient projection experience.
Immersive Sound by Professional Audio Tuners
Audio is taken care of by custom-tuned linear stereo speakers that aim to deliver balanced and detailed sound comparable to hall-level systems. This transforms the tiny projector into an immersive home entertainment system.
Extra Features: 20,000-Hour Lifespan, Frost Cooling
Some nifty extras include a large 20,000-hour lamp lifespan rating, a 1.15:1 short throw ratio, and built-in digital zoom. Its proprietary Frost Cooling tech also promises efficient and quiet 28dB operation. Out of the box, it runs on Android 9.0 with preloaded Thunder OS software for easy media streaming.
Early Verdict
Offering 600 lumens in a stylishly designed body, the Beigou Civi holds strong appeal amongst buyers seeking an aesthetically pleasing portable projector. With added features like autofocus, Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming, and intelligent software, it seems to punch above its affordable $112 price tag. Our early impressions are positive, but be sure to stay tuned for full reviews once test samples become available.
