Features:

  • FULL HD VIDEO PROJECTOR SUPPORT 1080P: VANKYO LEISURE 510 Movie Projector utilizes the upgraded LED light source and TFT LCD display technology, which significantly reduces light attenuation and provides +80% brightness than ordinary projector. Supporting 1920x1080 resolution, 1000:1 contrast
  • MULTIMEDIA CONNECTION & FULL FORMAT SUPPORT: LEISURE 510 HD projector equipped with a variety of inputs, including HDIMI, VGA, AV, USB and Micro SD. Dual HDMI & USB ports design makes it more convenient to use. Built in playing engine for full format videos, the decoding skill can support most video formats.
  • BIG SCREEN HOME CINEMA PROJECTOR: Supports 44 - 200 inches projection size with distance 4.9-18 feet, 4.9 feet is the shortest distance to focus, and the best viewing distance is 10 feet with 98 inches. Easy to create a private home cinema, enjoy movies with your friends and families.
  • HIFI LEVEL STEREO AUDIO PERFORMANCE: Built-in two 3W stereo speakers offer excellent audio support. Easy to set up without the need for costly external speakers.
  • 3-YEAR WARRANTY: VANKYO offers 3 months free return for full refund and 3-year Factory warranty, Long life professional customer service & technical support. If you have any problem, please fell free to contact us.
Works great!

I was looking for an inexpensive, portable projector for seminars and outings. My old Sharp projector from 2008, while it still works great, is heavy and is missing some some ports found in newer devices, namely HDMI port. Rather than plunk down another $1,000 for a comparable replacement, I happen to see this unit while researching portable screens. While still not perfect, the LED projectors gotten a lot better from its inception several years ago. This Vankyo unit, the specs and the features were pretty good ,especially for the price. As with projectors and flashlights, you have to take it with grain of salt when it comes to believing manufacturer's claim of Lumen ratings for their products. Not like earlier LED projectors with weak light output, this projector puts out quite good amount of light to display decent, pretty usable images on portable screen. It comes with a nice soft case, HDMI cable, remote, RCA to mini-jack cable, and built-in speakers with surprisingly loud and clear sound volume, such that you don't need separate powered audio output source unless you are presenting in a very large room. One big advantage of LED unit over traditional projectors are that it's unlikely that you will wear out the LED projectors; whereas, with traditional projectors, the replacement bulbs are quite expensive. Some bigger projector replacement bulbs cost even more than the cost of this projector itself. Furthermore, when your projector gets older, replacement bulbs are harder and more expensive to find. Usually Epson brand projector replacement bulbs are quite reasonable, whereas Sony, Panasonic and other brands are rather expensive. Additional advantages of LED projector is that it runs much cooler and therefore, much quieter than traditional projectors. It is also much lighter in weight. When traveling, every bit of weight saving helps. The build and image quality, while not stellar and stout like more expensive commercial projectors, it is plenty good enough for most personal and commercial applications except for use in very large auditoriums. And the price is fantastic for what you get in terms of features and usability.

Rugged, Easy to Use, and Crystal Clear

I ordered the Vankyo Leisure 510 projector along with the Vankyo Aluminum Tripod Stand. I am the head coach for a HS volleyball team and I needed a way to review game film with the team and I kept running into problems at school – network connectivity, few open classrooms with projector screens, etc. So I researched and found the Vankyo series to be highly rated and reasonably priced. The order arrived fast and I used it that day to review game film with the team. It worked perfectly! I had to project it onto a white cinderblock wall and it worked great! – easily clear enough to point out errors and issues on the film. It also kept its clarity even though I projected it to a huge size – roughly 12ft x 12ft! It really had an impact on the team to see their gameplay that large. I have used standard projectors in classrooms over the years for volleyball and the Vankyo is really sturdy. I carry it in my backpack twice a week to review game film with the team, so it gets thrown into my Jeep and projected onto different surfaces all the time and still maintains clarity. It has several ways to hook up and I always use the HDMI connections. My only negative is the weight. I wish it was lighter, but for the quality, it is worth it. I highly recommend it and on a scale of 1-10, I give it a 9.5.

Well worth the price!

Why did I buy this? During my research for a mini portable projector (which I'm still researching) I came across the VANKYO Leisure 510. It only had 19 reviews at the time but they were all 5 star and the stated brightness capability caught my eye. So, I placed a price watch on this projector and continued on with my mini projector research. Within only a few days the price dropped to $170. Now I already own a budget projector that was $200 new and while I have enjoyed watching it I have always yearned for a little more brightness so it would be more enjoyable to watch during the day. With the 90 day no questions asked return policy and 3 year warranty (nobody offers one this long!) I decided I had nothing to lose. If it didn't significantly outperform my current projector I could send it back. Well, I am pretty happy with this projector. It's not as bright as I would have liked but, as you can see from the pictures, I can easily watch it during the day. The picture I took of the football game was with all my blinds open next to and on the opposite wall of the screen. No problem watching this. The other picture was taken with the blinds shut. The pictures don't do justice to the actual images. They were taken with my phone using autofocus. I really wanted to demonstrate brightness more than anything. I was streaming xfinity TV though my laptop with about a 110 inch picture. Also, I setup the projector using a test pattern you can find on youtube and the settings are brighter and sharper than the Dynamic setting that is one of the presets on the projector. I've got to say I'm quite happy: brighter and sharper than my other projector. Oh, the fan is so, so quiet. I can sit right next to it and when you've got any audio going at all the fan is imperceptible. Finally, the case is quite nice, easily worth $20. I had to buy a backpack for my other projector. I hope this review helps some of you decide.

More than a little surprised

I bought this to use outside while lounging in the hot tub or while having a BBQ party. I wasn't expecting much, just something that might provide a little bit of entertainment. After opening the package I was actually more than a little startled at the quality of the carry case and then of the projector. I work for a software company and we frequently have to do presentations at customer sites, so I'm familiar with portable projectors and I could swear that this thing by all appearances is comparable to the expensive name brand projectors my company buys. I hooked it up with a thumb drive with a few videos on them since it has a built in player and was very impressed with not only the quality of the video, but, the sound and usability as well. I was only showing on wall (painted a pale yellow) and even then the picture was a crisp and vibrant as the wall would allow. Time will tell, but, as far as I can tell, this is definitely a keeper and well worth what I spent on it. And for the record, I do not work for the manufacturer, distributor, or Amazon I frequently do post reviews on Amazon and at no time do any of my reviews reflect anything other than my honest opinion (good or bad).

Seriously impressed by this budget projector

This replaced my old expensive DLP native 1080p projector that was on its last leg. It was going to cost me $300-400 to replace the lamp and DLP chip in the old unit. This projector is actually bigger and heavier than my last one. I thought it would be cheaply made. The only issues I’ve found on it are minor: 1. the power cord is slightly loose. It’s not falling out, but it doesn’t fit snugly either. 2. The keystone is a adjusted by manual wheel behind the focus wheel. When adjusted, the corners of the picture became a little blurry, while the center was still in focus. I fixed this by adjusting the keystone to have a slight slant. The entire picture is clear now, but the screen is at a slight slant. Not a big deal though, especially for the price. I’ve been running it for the last 4 hours and it’s extremely quiet and and very cool still. The fans blow out a bit of heat, but it’s not noticeable unless your hand is almost touching it. I attached mine to a Bluetooth transceiver right out of the box, and am listening over a good sound system, so I can’t comment on the quality of the on board speakers. But it sounds great though my system, and there is no lag. This can give you HD 1080p but it is a native HD 760p, which is what I keep it set at, because it looks great. It’s also very bright, and while all projectors look best in the dark, for obvious reasons, you can definitely watch in a lit room as well. Since I just got it today, I can’t comment on how long it will last, but for $200 (and a manufacture 3 year warranty, according to the description), even if it dies after a few years it will be well worth the money. If you’ve been researching all the different options like I did, and feeling overwhelmed, I suggest you get this one.

Dollar for dollar an excellent piece of kit

You will find better projectors but not at this price point. The Leisure 510 comes with a bright, clear image and excellent resolution. Sound output is fair for general use though anyone using this for movies and gaming may wish to have another option on hand. The unit comes with a durable bag for easy transport and has enough inputs for multiple users to queue up presentations or movies. Though not rated by the manufacturer for business presentations, I had more than adequate results to add it to my kit for an academic conference. This unit is perfect for family game nights, movies outdoors or while camping, and light-duty projection. The performance and convenience was comparable to units I found for sale for 1.5-2x the price. We plan to use it indoor and out, though do *not* consider it water resistant. The unit makes little noise and can be run off anything that gives you house current, such as an adapter from your automobile or an extension cord. I would go a bit bigger for an academic/business fixed presentation room, but for all other purposes, this little guy more than gets it done.

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