When it comes to budget-friendly projectors, there’s no shortage of options online. But the TMY 7500 Lumens Mini Projector stands out for its combination of features, portability, and price. It promises HD projection, comes with a 100-inch screen, and claims to be compatible with everything from Fire Stick to smartphones. But does it actually deliver a quality viewing experience?
Display Quality and Brightness
For a budget projector, the picture quality is actually impressive. It supports 1080p content (though it’s not native 1080p), and the brightness level at 7500 lumens is more than enough for dark rooms. In a moderately lit room, the colors do wash out a bit, but that’s expected with most entry-level projectors.
The image is crisp enough for movies, sports, and even some casual gaming. The manual focus and keystone correction allow for decent alignment, though the sweet spot is definitely projecting between 60 and 90 inches in size.
Out of the box, the TMY projector is compact and surprisingly lightweight. The white body with a soft curved design gives it a clean, minimal look. It includes all the essentials: the projector, power cable, remote control, AV cable, HDMI cable, and a foldable 100-inch screen—which is a nice touch at this price point.
Setup is fairly straightforward. Within a few minutes, I had the screen hung up and the projector connected to a Fire TV Stick.
Sound Performance
The built-in speaker is usable, but not great. It’s clear enough for solo use in a small room, but if you’re planning a movie night or using it outdoors, you’ll want to connect an external speaker. There’s a standard audio-out port, so hooking up a Bluetooth speaker or soundbar is simple.
Connectivity and Compatibility
One of the best features of this projector is its wide range of compatibility. I tested it with:
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Amazon Fire Stick (via HDMI)
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Laptop (HDMI and USB-C with adapter)
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USB drive with MP4 videos
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Android phone (with a compatible adapter)
It worked flawlessly with all of them. The interface is basic but easy to navigate. You don’t get WiFi or native apps, but that’s understandable at this price level.
Included 100-Inch Screen
The projector comes bundled with a fabric projection screen. It’s not tension-mounted, so you’ll need to hang it carefully to avoid wrinkles, but it works well enough and saves you from buying a separate screen. It’s especially handy for backyard use or casual movie nights.
Final Thoughts
The TMY Mini Projector doesn’t try to be the most advanced option on the market—it just delivers on what matters most at this price point: a big, bright picture that’s easy to set up and fun to use. If you’re building a budget-friendly home theater or just want a simple projector for occasional use, it’s hard to go wrong here.
