Bright, Portable & Smart. Putrims K12 Projector.
I was sent this home cinema projector for review only after checking it out first. I only review things that I think I would find useful for my business and that my viewers would like too. The Putrims K12 met all my criteria.
Putrims K12 Main Features
Brightness
1200 ANSI Lumens
Display Resolution
Full 1080 HD with 4K Support
Control
Voice and Remote (no on-board controls)
Built-in-software
Full Google TV with Netflix, Disney, Prime
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI, USB, 3.5mm
Other
Auto Focus/keystone, Smartphone Casting
My Experience with the Putrims K12
Packaging and Setting Up
The K12 came well packaged in a decent box which always bodes well for me. The projector is fairly light and easy to set up with regards to focus and keystone adjustments. This makes it highly portable if using outdoors or on location.
The instructions for setting up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Google TV are self-explanatory and quick to do.
Image Quality
Having been a photographer and videographer for many years, my biggest thing is image quality. The Putrims K12 throws out a stunning 1080HD projection, with support from 4K video, and is crisp, clear and superb.
You can get the unit fairly close to a wall but it is made for large scale projection. We played movies, music videos and, to my sons enjoyment, Xbox games on our large living room wall. What a great experience.
Audio
The built-in 20W speaker is good enough for basic TV or home videos but if you want that cinema feel to your movies or music, I highly recommend an external sound bar or speaker. Adding external audio couldn't be easier whether that is a wired 3.5mm speaker connection through the back or via Bluetooth.
Navigating the Menu and Remote
I was impressed with how little time it took to get used to the menu system. The remote is sturdy (takes Triple AAA batteries), reliable and the signal is good. However, don't lose it as there is no other way to control the projector.
The voice command worked flawlessly for me when using Google TV but as always, annunciate clearly : )
Putrims K12 Smart Projector
The K12 is not perfect but it comes pretty close for what I need
Pros
Cons
Conclusion:
I am by no means a projector expert but for what I need as a media professional, this projector ticks all the boxes, with the main box being image quality. The picture from the Putrims K12 is stunning in both a fairly well lit room to a dark environment with good quality backdrop/screen.
For the price, this is a great product whether you like the cinema movie experience at home or the professional look when presenting or teaching large groups.
Buy the Putrims K12
If you love watching movies at home or could use the K12 for your own media work, check out the review and buy here:
Hi, just purchased this and would like to know how far back this needs to be on a ceiling mount with a 100 inch screen
Thanks
Nick
Hi. I’m not sure but mine was about 14ft away from our living room wall and projected an image of about 140″. So maybe 10ft away for a 100″ screen?