To be honest, Panda has actually always wanted to have a projector to put in the bedroom at night to see a movie or something. However, the current market, suitable for home use projector, its configuration price of at least a thousand dollars. Although there are also some hundred-dollar level projectors, they all have some problems to a greater or lesser extent. That’s actually the main reason I’m hesitant to buy a projector, and it’s not because my budget is only a few hundred dollars.

During the Double 11 period, I noticed the promotion of the Haqqi Q1 projector, whose price of $699 was right in line with my budget. After learning more about this product, I found that this hundred-dollar level projector is very cost-effective. It not only has an attractive appearance, but also has a detailed hardware configuration that perfectly meets the needs of home use. In addition, I also found some special favorite small design. Therefore, I took advantage of the Double 11 replenishment period and took it directly for more than 500. After a few days of in-depth experience, today I would like to share with you my experience and provide some buying advice.

First of all, the packaging design of Hacienda Q1 fully reflects its positioning for young consumers. The packaging adopts a vibrant graffiti style, which I personally like very much. Hacienda boldly uses the slogan “Hundred Dollar Flagship, Superior Experience” on the packaging, so you can see that it is very confident in its own products.

The projector measures about 143mm x 149mm x 241mm and weighs about 1.729KG.This size and weight makes it very portable and can be easily carried with one hand. For a home projector, such a compact design is more than welcome, especially if you need to take it camping or move it from room to room.

The entire body of the Haqqi Q1 is designed with rounded corners, with almost no corners visible. In addition, a certain degree of frosted texture has been added to the surface of its shell, which not only enhances the sense of touch, but also improves the coefficient of friction, effectively preventing accidents such as slipping.

From the side, you can see the Haqqi logo, and you can also see the integrated gimbal design of this projector, which is one of its highlights. Panda has never purchased a projector before, and this part of the design is one of the considerations. Most of the hundred or even thousand dollar entry level projectors on the market usually use a single side support or bracket design, which are not as comfortable and convenient as an integrated head in terms of stability and angle adjustment. Haqqi Q1 in the hundred dollar price bracket, its support structure has earned hemp.

The projector is equipped with non-slip pads around the bottom of the projector to ensure the stability of the device when placed. There is also a special 1/4-inch screw hole in the center, which allows the projector to be used with a variety of brackets, thus greatly expanding the use of scenarios, such as outdoor camping can be set up to use the bracket.

In terms of heat dissipation, the Haqqi Q1 does an excellent job, with almost the entire back designed with cooling holes, effectively ensuring the device’s heat dissipation. The back of the body is equipped with an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm audio output port to meet a variety of connectivity needs. In addition, the AC power connector is cleverly integrated into the base, utilizing the gimbal base design to save additional adapter space.

In terms of control, Haqqi Q1 is equipped with a remote control that supports traditional button operation and voice control. In addition, users can also control it directly from their cell phones through the Dangbei Home APP. Panda real test, after connecting the gamepad, you can also use the handle to control the projector, which greatly improves the convenience and friendliness of user operation.

In terms of hardware configuration, the Haqqi Q1 is equipped with an MT9269 processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It supports dual-band WIFI6, which is commendable, as WIFI6 offers significant improvements in speed and stability compared to 2.4GHz networks. In addition, as mentioned earlier with the joystick control, the Hacienda Q1 also supports Bluetooth functionality using the Bluetooth 5.3 protocol, which means that users can connect Bluetooth headphones or other peripherals for a richer and more personalized viewing and entertainment experience.

The autofocus function of the Haqqi Q1 is very sensitive, and its resolution is a true 1080 P. In the hundred-dollar class, most similar products still use 720 P resolution, so the Q1 is naturally better than similarly priced products in terms of clarity. When watching movies, the Q1 shows even better details and colors – after all, the Q1 also comes with an HDR mode.

Although Panda mainly uses the projector in the bedroom, and usually watches movies and stuff with his wife at night, and is not particularly concerned about the lumen count, that does not mean that its performance is not important. Ha Fun Q1 as a hundred dollar level projector, its lumen brightness reached 320 CVIA lumens, which is the highest in the same price range. It keeps the picture clearly visible in non-bright light environments, even during the day.

In terms of the system, as a product of the Dangbei family, the Haqqi Q1 naturally comes with the Dangbei OS system. I personally like this system very much, its interface design is simple and clear, smooth operation, and relatively few system ads. In addition, the built-in software mall offers a wealth of TV-side app download options, and the 16GB of storage space is more than enough for installing a variety of apps.

Panda played the results when playing a HDR movie and found the 1080p resolution to be more than adequate for watching movies under the covers in the winter. With a price tag of just over $500 after the state subsidy, it’s a great value for money. In HDR mode, the color and detail finesse is excellent, and the 320 CVIA lumens make the picture clear and transparent. Despite the brightness, it is recommended to use it in dim light for the best viewing experience.

Some users may be concerned about the long-term longevity of the Hatch Q1, especially regarding whether image quality will suffer after extended use. Considering its relatively low price, this concern is not surprising. However, the Hacienda Q1 utilizes the EngineX fully enclosed optical unit design, a design that effectively prevents dust from entering the interior of the optical unit and ensures that picture quality is not compromised during prolonged use. The durability of the Q1’s optical unit is a significant advantage over other projectors whose image quality gradually deteriorates due to dust accumulation.

summarize

Only a few hundred dollars, you can enjoy the projection experience with clear picture quality and appropriate brightness, and it has a built-in power supply and integrated head design, which is a model for projectors within 100 dollars. Of course, Q1 still has its own shortcomings, such as sound quality is slightly inadequate. However, it comes with Bluetooth 5.3 after all, so it’s not impossible to make up for it. Overall, Panda still highly recommends the Haqqi Q1 as an excellent choice for either a primary entertainment device in the living room or to add ambiance to the bedroom.

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