Philips NeoPix 750 review
The Philips NeoPix 750 is a $487 / £399 all-in-one projector with a focus on providing that cinematic experience on a budget. It tops out at 1080p, which is to be expected. However, that much cheaper price doesn't excuse its cheap build quality. Admittedly, projectors represent one area of tech that I'm quite snobby about, but with a sea of laggy Android TV boxes with a barely acceptable picture, this is a reasonable stance in my mind.
Immediately out of the box, I noticed that the NeoPix 750 is light. It's not slim, or easily packed away. Others in its bracket from competitors, such as XGIMI or Samsung, go for a much smaller form factor, and the bulky NeoPix is just a pain to set up unless I completely rearrange my room.
It's a similar size to a classic VHS player but in both directions. When I saw the promotional images I was imagining a far smaller device, but no, the NeoPix makes itself quite known.
The sense of cheapness seeps into the projector's focus ring. It's thankfully stiff, so there's no chance of it randomly going out of focus. However, it consistently felt like it might snap off with the wrong twist.
Display Technology: LCD
Native Resolution: 1080p FHD
Throw distance: 120-inch @ 144-inch distance (367 cm)
Brightness: 700 ISO Lumens
LED lamp Life: 30,000 hours
Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Size: 305 x 119.5 x 319 mm
Price: £399 | $487 | €399
With its plasticky remote, I muddled through the setup process. It uses Android, but is masked under Philips' custom «LumenOS», and even that feels mediocre. Seeing a near-stock version of an ancient onscreen Android keyboard in the setup menu really set the bargain-bin mood.
The setup wasn't painless, either. Getting things like Wi-Fi and the remote paired were simple enough, but the limitations of the projector itself reared its ugly head. More expensive projectors I've used in the past—and currently own—beam a much wider area for you to work with and
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