I’ve had quite a number of projectors down the years, and this is by far the one that has impressed me the most. Since I’ve had OLED TVs for a few years now, the comparison has always been complicated for projectors, but they still had their own strengths : picture size, less stress on the eyes, immersion, etc… This latest model has closed the gap quite a lot for me : light output is phenomenal, allowing daytime viewing while paired with the correct screen to project on, contrast is pretty incredible, and it’s the closest projection has ever been to my OLED.



The device itself is pretty slick, UI and OS work as they should, and internal apps work great. Only downside on this point is the fact that Netflix isn’t available, and that local playback through USB doesn’t seem to work correctly. Those are easily fixed with an external device though, which I think most people will use. Those might also be fixed down the line by a firmware update, but I’m not holding my breath.



The fact that it’s both HDR and Dolby Vision compatible is a very nice addition, and the playback in itself is very good. Colors are deep, while not overly saturated, blacks are pretty impressive, sharpness might be the best of all projectors, but it’s still pretty impressive.



As for all UST Projectors, position and focus are the hardest thing to setup, but once you’ve find the correct spot, the viewing experience is incredible. Dark scenes are impressive for a projector, but where it really shines is on the light/colorful scenes. The « pop » of the image is like I’ve never seen, giving a « 3D » feeling with impressive brightness and contrast.



One very appreciated feature for me is MEMC, which helps with the fluidity of the image. I’ve set it to « middle » to prevent the « soap opera effect » , and it’s both satisfying for all content, and not too overwhelming. Some people aren’t a fan of this, but for me it’s an incredibly efficient feature on a projector, making for a much more enjoyable viewing experience.



While I won’t use it, I’ve been very impressed by the Bowers & Wilkins sound. I have a dedicated 5.1.2 Setup so I won’t be using this, but people that don’t wait an additional soundbar or anything can rely without issues on the internal sound.



Overall I’ve been very happy with my purchase. It’s an impressive device, that gives a gigantic boost for me to the projection ecosystem, allowing impressive image quality, dynamic, and size, on a very compact and efficient package.

           

I know I'm suppose to show the Formovie on a ALR projector screen but I had showed it on my wall. The Formovie projector was set on the floor. The picture was better than I thought. Make sure that the lights are out. The colors were on point. The only issue with showing it on the wall was when there is a scene in the movie with the sun light is coming though the window. This will wash out some contrast but other than that I will continue to show it on my wall until I get an alr projector screen. Very impressed.

Name says Formovie and its totally justified, yes it excellent to watch movies and the immersive experience it provides feels like theatre experience. I paired it with 120 inch Spectra Vantage screen and it’s totally worth the price to watch movie on a decent size screen at home anytime. Its double the size of a 85 inch TV and lot less harmful to eyes as we are not looking directly at the source of light but looking at the reflected light. 4K clarity is a real 4k and not upscaled as lot of other competitors out there and sound system is dolby. Simply stunning at home experience.

       

I got mine today in the morning today. Had to wait a month since I ordered and waiting was hard, Amazon sure has us spoiled.   This is built in china and ships via a USA distributor; so, if it is out of stock, plan on a long wait.  However, a shout out to the reps on Projector Screen; had a very pleasant experience on phone and chat.

My setup:  Using a Fresnel ALR 100 inch screen (max I can fit in my room).  I use Amazon Fire TV stick for streaming everything, that is connected directly to a Visio 5.1.2 surround sound bar.  Video is fed from the soundbar HDMI output to the projector.

Packaging and unboxing: It was well packed / protected.  There is not much in box other than the projector, power cord (looks weird but fits the power plugs in US) and a completely useless manual.

Installation:  I am new to projectors and wish someone had made a YouTube video on how to focus a projector from scratch. There are too many variables and they all affect the focus, shape and size of image.  Distance and height of projector from the screen are the most important. Once the image covers most of the screen, you manage the rest of the fit is done using 8 point keystone correction and focus.  There are no moving parts on the projector so all corrections to image are digital.  I spent 1/2 a day just trying to get the image to fit and borders are still not completely straight. Another bad thing is you cannot focus or change keystone while playing a video.  The moment you get into focus or keystone it stops the video and puts a template with dots and lines.  Adjust all you want, and you may even get perfect fit on template, but when you go back to video its not straight.  Sometimes the video was shorter on the width and sometimes it overspilled the screen.  

This was 100% try and error, wasted more than 1/2 day messing with table position and remote. Oh one time when I had it almost good but I accidentally hit the projector and it went out of focus.  Back to square one. Wish there was a way I could fix the projector to the table.  I can see this becoming a nightmare for me as it is in the living room and someone will accidentally or intentionally touch the projector and move it. Even minute changes in position will affect the focus and keystone.  I am a bit OCD when it comes to filling the entire screen. May be I will make a video on how to focus and correct keystone once I get good at it..LOL.

Image Quality: The other reviews are all good and on point. So I will not repeat. On a comparison scale to an OLED TV (65 Inch LG G1) its about 75% there overall in my opinion.  Clarity of picture (details) is about 90%, Contrast about 60%, Color about 80% and brightness about 85%.  Again this is with the default settings on projector and I knew this before buying.  The main reason you buy is for size for movie theater experience.  This projector is capable of going all the way up-to 150 inch which is not possible with TV (at-least for now). And it is portable. Don't get me wrong, the image is actually better than many non-OLED and some cheaper OLED TVs

Some other irritating things:

-- The screen image reflects (bleeds) on the side walls when borders of images are bright, which is annoying. Probably my screen/wall is not the ideal setup. (see picture)

-- HDMI 1 on projector will only output 1080P.  This was driving me nuts till I watched a YouTube video that suggested using HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 (eARC).  The manual does not mention anything about it, but it worked for me with eARC.  I also had to change the display settings on Fire TV to output on UHD (instead of using Auto).

-- HDMI eARC did not work for me. I had the Fire TV stick connected directly to the projector but could not send audio to soundbar using HDMI.  So had to reverse it and plug Fire TV stick to sound bar first.

-- It looks like some dust and a fingerprint is stuck on the inside of the lens.  Some times (not always) the video looks like it is shot from behind a translucent curtain.  Not sure how to fix but will report back if it becomes a problem. (see attached picture). I cleaned the lens with provided cloth but specks did not go away.

- The focus template didn't seem to do anything. You can only press the left and right buttons on the remote's ring, but I cant see anything changing. As mentioned by others the bottom of template will focus better than the top.

- There are too many things to adjust in addition to brightness and contrast.  Useless manual does not list a a single one of them. Also for Dolby vision you are supposed to change some settings as it is not on by default? who knows.  If someone can post their ideal setting details it will help. I have mine set to the following:

  brightness = 60, Contrast = 93, saturation = 63, Hue = 0 Sharpness = 3, Gamma = medium, Display mode = automatic, color Temperature (greyed out).  Under Advanced video DNR = off, MPEG NR = low, Adaptive Luma control = high, Flesh Tone = low, Di Film mode = auto, Blue Stretch, ALLM, PC mode, decounter all off. HDMI RBG range = full, Low Blue light = off, color space (greyed out). Some day I will google all these things to learn what they do.

- There is a you-tube button on remote that I don't think can be re-programmed.

- Highly integrated with Google; annoying it asks (kind of forces) you to login with a google account and set up google voice, both of which, I don't need/use.   Wish there was a way to turn both off permanently.

Some good things:

- The provided remote controls the fire TV stick, so now I don't need the Amazon remote.

- Happy with image quality

- Watchable in a lit room with lights and blinds open.  Viewing in daytime light is better than my LD OLED TV (i.e., image washout on LG TV is more prominent).

- simple remote with few buttons. easy to use in dark.

     

The Formovie Theater Projector offers a decent performance for its price point, but it falls short in some areas.

Setting up the projector was relatively easy, although the instructions could have been clearer. Once set up, the picture quality was satisfactory, but not exceptional. While colors were decently vibrant, the contrast ratio left something to be desired, resulting in less-than-impressive blacks and whites.

Brightness was sufficient for darker environments, but struggled to compete with ambient light in well-lit rooms. This limited the projector's usability to certain lighting conditions, which was disappointing.

The built-in speakers provided sound that was adequate for casual viewing, but lacked depth and clarity for a truly immersive experience. External speakers are recommended for a better audio performance.

Overall, the Formovie Theater Projector is a decent option for those on a budget, but it may not meet the expectations of more discerning users. With clearer setup instructions, improved picture quality, and better brightness capabilities, it has the potential to be a stronger contender in the market.