I. Foreword: The emerging brand Haqu launched the first projector H1
2021 can be said to be the year when the competition for projectors is fierce. With the continuous development of manufacturers and the in-depth development of technology, new projection products are also emerging in an endless stream. The reason is still the user's pursuit of the large-screen experience, as well as the recognition of the convenience and flexibility of the projector.
According to the report of the investigation agency, the domestic household projector shipments reached 1.68 million units in the first half of 2021, a substantial increase of 26.3% year-on-year, and the potential of the projection market has not been fully tapped, and the space for development is still relatively sufficient.
In addition to traditional brands, some emerging brands have also set their sights on the cake of the projector market, and in order to attract consumers, emerging brands tend to spend more thought and have more characteristics in product design.
Haqu is a new star in the projector market, we fast technology also got its first thousand yuan flagship projection Haqi H1, the appearance of light luxury retro, rich in functions, cost-effective.
At first glance to see the Ha Fun projection H1, the most eye-catching is the extra addition of the hand-held strap, very intimate, plus itself is very small, portability can be said to have done the ultimate, directly poking at the pain point needs of young people now, not only can be placed indoors freely, but also can pick up and go, enjoy the ultimate pleasure brought by the portable theater
In terms of functions, it is also very in place, supporting H.265 encoding format of 4K video, HDR10 + high dynamic video decoding and playback, as well as dual stereo Bluetooth speakers, Hi-Fi level on-site sound effects for users to bring a very occasional immersive audiovisual experience.
Of course, it can also be used as a TV box, providing users with a huge amount of film and television resources.
Haqi projection H1 also has a built-in 7800mAh battery, in the case of accidental power failure, out to carry, can also play 1.5 hours of video, just the time of a movie, and can be part-time Bluetooth speaker, longer battery life.
Next, let's experience what surprises this Haqi projection H1 can bring.
Second, the appearance: retro shape of the "big eye cute"
The packaging style of Haqi Projection H1 is slightly "modern", using bold retro tones, coupled with a somewhat abstract painting pattern, which can be described as a clear stream in the projection world, which is unforgettable.
Take out the Haqi projection H1 from the box, the overall is very small and square, and the "big eye cute" projection lens occupies half of the front, which is very eye-catching.
In terms of heat dissipation, a large area of ventilation holes is designed below the front, and the built-in fan will also intelligently regulate the speed.
From another angle, the H1 shape of the Haqi projection pays tribute to the retro classic, and the quicksand gold color scheme is both modern. Does it feel like an old-fashioned tape recorder?
Haqu also fully considers the needs of portability, and adds a hand-to-hand strap very intimately, which can be directly picked up and taken away.
At the top of the list, this angle has a more retro feeling. If you are a post-80s user, there will definitely be a familiar sense of intimacy that comes to mind.
The round gear in the upper half is a focus switch, and the user only needs to scroll left and right to complete the focus setting.
The left side is the volume knob, the five buttons on the right use the green axis button used by the mechanical keyboard, the sound pressed is very crisp, the functions are: previous song, play/pause, next song, back, Bluetooth speaker mode button.
Bluetooth matching is also very simple, the user only needs to press the Bluetooth speaker mode button, through the mobile phone and other devices to find the corresponding Bluetooth name, you can complete, at this time you can use the Haqi projection H1 as a Bluetooth speaker.
At the back, a large heat dissipation hole is also used at the bottom.
In terms of interface, the upper and lower two on the far left are infrared receiver and microSD interface, and then to the right are 3.5mm audio interface, AV interface, USB interface, HDMI interface, network cable interface, S/PDIF interface, AND USB-C DC-IN DC power interface.
Finally, this power interface is very special, made into a USB-C way, theoretically can be used with other chargers with sufficient power.
The package comes with a jam, instruction manual, remote control, HDMI cable, charger, and battery for the remote control, and the charger supports an output power of 65W.
Third, experience: rich film and television resources Shutdown can be transformed into a Bluetooth speaker
- System
Haqi projection H1 uses a deeply customized Dangbei OS Android 9.0 operating system, the switch does not have any advertising interference, the interface is very pure and simple, and the experience is refreshing enough.
The wall is about 2 meters away from the projector, which can project a picture with a height of 1.15 meters× a width of 2 meters, and a 16:9 display ratio.
After completing the first boot setup, after connecting to Wi-Fi (supporting 2.4G and 5G bands), you can see that the resource categories in the top row are very rich, and the application market is also among them.
In terms of film and television resources, Haqu Projection H1 also accesses mainstream video websites such as CIBN Kumew, Mango TV, and Cloud Audiovisual Aurora, and users can search for programs according to their preferences.
Under the category of the homepage, you can browse the apps you are interested in without jumping. Because it is based on Android 9.0 deep customization, users can also insert the U disk into the Haqu projection H1 and install the App by themselves.
In terms of entertainment, the more mainstream cloud audio-visual small TV and cloud audio-visual Aurora can be installed with one click, and also access to the start cloud game, and can occasionally play games on the Haqi projection H1.
In terms of application resources, there are also very rich choices, including fitness and education applications, whether it is entertainment, learning or fitness, which can meet the needs of users in multiple scenarios and at all levels.
- Settings
The Haqui Projection H1 supports automatic (vertical) trapezoidal correction, but requires manual turn-on, as well as stepless scaling and four-point scaling.
If you encounter an inaccurate problem with automatic correction, you can go to the horizontal reference correction and simply place the projector in a horizontal position to solve this problem.
The automatic correction of the picture effect can meet the needs of the general user. If the wall surface is uneven, the camera position is not correct, the angle is changed, etc., the user can also select the four-point zoom function to manually correct the screen.
- Other
When the Haqu projection H1 is turned off, it is very intimate to give the option to switch to the Bluetooth speaker, which can be transformed into a small and portable Bluetooth speaker when the projection is turned off.
Haqu Projection H1 also supports devices with Bluetooth such as iOS systems, Android systems, and laptops. The matching method is also very simple, in addition to the active scanning method connection, it also supports scanning code projection and code input screen projection.
Whether it is a conference display PPT, or a film and television screen projection to watch a drama movie, it can meet the multiple use needs of users.
Fourth, the screen test: support play 4K video
The harqui projection H1 has a physical resolution of 1080P, supports 4K video in H.265 encoding format, and also supports HDR10+ high dynamic video decoding and playback.
Haqu projection H1 uses LCD projection technology, the principle is to remove the backlight part of the LCD panel, and then use a high-power backlight source to shine on the LCD panel through the condenser, because the LCD panel is transparent, the picture will be irradiated out, through the front focusing mirror and lens hit the screen and imaging. The advantage of single-chip LCD projector is that the degree of reproduction of the picture color is high, there are rich colors, mature technology, and stable performance.
Now that we've learned the basics, let's take a look at how this projector performs.
Grayscale test in low light
In a low-light environment, the grayscale test plot can distinguish 4 black color blocks, and the transition of black and white color levels is more natural.
In terms of experience performance, the brightness of the Haqi projection H1 is about 350ANSI lumens, and it is recommended to use it in a low-light environment.
Resolution and color performance tests in low-light environments
Through the color performance of the above figure, it can be observed that the resolution of the H1 picture of The Fun Projection has reached Full HD (1920×1080), in the low light environment, the text is clear enough, the color level is not significantly offset, the sphere level is too natural, and the display effect is good enough.
4K video playback test
Haqi projection H1 supports playing H.265 format encoded 4K video, the image details are restored very well, the contrast is also very good, the texture of fruit and beef on the way can be clearly displayed, the bracket under the beef, the flames around, the transition between light and dark levels are very natural.
In terms of sound, Haqu Projection H1 adopts Hi-Fi dual stereo sound and top-of-the-line DSP digital power amplifier chip, achieving high-power high-fidelity refinement audio speaker system, full bass, clear treble, and restore the scene. In addition, the design of the fully enclosed light machine also effectively avoids dust from falling off the screen, and the service life is up to 30,000 hours.
Fifth, summary: fashionable and compact, the most cost-effective entry-level products
As the first projection product launched by the emerging brand Haqu, this Haqu projector H1 is very good at the entry level, but it is very good in both design and experience.
In terms of hardware, The Haqu Projection H1 adopts mtK9269 flagship TV-class chip, with a physical resolution of 1080P, which can play 4K videos encoded in H.265 format, and also supports Gigabit dual-band Wi-Fi, which is smooth enough to watch episodes or movies without stuttering.
Coupled with Hi-Fi dual stereo, it can bring users a very good audio-visual experience. Compared with most entry-level projectors on the market, audio and video are taken care of, which is very sincere.
In terms of software experience, this Haqi projection H1 switch has no ads, equipped with Dangbei OS customization system, massive film and television resources can allow users to watch the current popular episodes for the first time, and the resources of the built-in application store are also very rich, and also support users to install third-party applications by themselves, which is quite playable.
The small size and retro shape of Haqi projection H1 can add a sense of fashion whether it is placed in the living room or bedroom.
The design of the hand-held belt is also very intimate, the user can pick it up with one hand and go, the built-in 7800mAh battery can guarantee that after watching a movie, you can also go out at any time as a mobile Bluetooth speaker.
For young people, under the premise of being able to meet the basic needs of projection, they can also take into account the fashionable, smooth and refreshing system experience, and can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker in the shutdown state.
Combining these points, this Hari projection H1, as a new choice for introductory projection, is undoubtedly very worth starting.