This 4K UST projector delivers exceptionally bright pictures with an introductory price tag thats reasonable.
The biggest issue remains the lack of credentials but then again, every startup has to start somewhere.
Kickstarter hosts another manufacturer that aspires to become the leader in busy4KUST (Ultra Short Throw) projector market.
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Its unique selling point holds in one number: 4,000.
Thats the amount of lumens the T60 claims to deliver and theres at leastone independent testthat backs this number.
And boy does it deliver.
Once curtains are drawn however, these beasts come to life.
Ultimea says that it uses a proprietary technology called BrightMX to deliver the quoted brightness.
The projectors throw ratio is 0:21:1 which allows it to display images up to 200 inch diagonally.
Elsewhere, theres two front firing 15W audio drivers but no separate bass unit.
You do get Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD as well.
The projector has a standard 42-month warranty and a life expectance of 30,000 hours.
A nice start although my unit didnt come with any 3D glasses.
The projector itself is humongous.
These double as screw sockets should you want to mount the projector on the ceiling.
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The projector is mostly made of plastic and Ultimea chose a matte color, Space Blue.
Theres Wi-Fi connectivity, likely 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Not enough attention has been paid to this important accessory; it looks anonymous to say the least.
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Theres a focus button, plus dedicated ones forGoogle Play,AmazonPrime Video andYouTube.
When setting up the projector, I noticed that the nameChanghong Internationalappeared in the terms and conditions.
I didnt go down that rabbit hole but perfectionists will appreciate the trial-and-error exercise.
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Below is a graphics that illustrate how the T60 scales from 80-inch to 200-inch.
Usually at that size, lesser bright projectors tend to produce much dimmer pictures but not the T60.
It held its own when stretched further making a bright, five-foot diagonal display, a reality.
A word about the photos.
You ought to see them in real life where possible.
Taking pictures of projector content is fraught with danger.
Which is why projector reviews on TechRadar do not contain a lot of photos of content displayed.
My pictures were taken using aSamsungGalaxy Flip3 5G at default setting and resolution.
(b) the visual difference in Dolby Vision mode between bright, vivid and dark.
That said, the combined 30W offer a punchy delivery but ultimately lack the aural complexity of multi-speaker setup.
No ALR screen here.
Lights were turned off and curtains drawn to keep the viewing experience as consistent as possible.
Just bear in mind that youre viewing this on another screen.
Should I buy the Ultimea Thor T60?
Buy it if
You want the brightest image possible on a projector.
At 4,000 Lumens, this projector delivers blindingly bright pictures that are still viewable in broad daylight.
You plan to use it in an office setup.
You want a quiet projector.
That is, as long as youre not very near to it.
Dont buy it if
You want peace of mind associated with a big brand.
I never heard of the brand before this test.
That said, Ultimea seems to be an offshoot of Changhong, the third largest TV manufacturer in China.
You want an affordable UST 4K projector.
You want the best picture available.
The 130-inch model costs twice as much.
