This Mini Projector Works Without a Power Outlet!

What's up, guys? Today, we are checking out the Mars M1 mini projector from 8849 Tech, which is the name of the company that made it. It's got a full metal body, magnetic stand, laser autofocus, and works with both laptops and smartphones with just plugand play. No extra things needed. And for uh laptops, it actually works even without power if you are fine with low brightness. So, let's check it out. Inside the box, we have the Mars M1 projector itself, a type-C to type-C cable, the magnetic ring stand, a basic user manual, very minimal packaging, but I think that matches the device minimalist compact design philosophy. Design and build quality wise, I would say this thing is tiny. It is even smaller than some power banks I have used and yet it packs a full metal body that feels absolutely premium. It is not heavy either, so portability is clearly the focus here. You get two type-C ports. One for the video input and power uh one extra type-C port in which you want to give it extra power. For example, connecting it to the phone or to get more brightness out of it. There are no HDMI ports or audio ports here. So, emphasizing the minimal and portable design approach. It also comes with a magnetic ring stand that feels very similar to iPhone's Max Safe F. And I actually really like it. It is super easy to snap on and off and gives it a nice angle for projecting. Now, let's talk about how it actually performed. The laser autofocus is impressive for something this size. It instantly locks focus when you move the projector, so your content stays sharp. Brightness wise, here is how it works. If you plug it directly into your laptop with no extra power, it turns on and works instantly. You will only get 20 lmmens of brightness. If you power it separately, either through a power bank or via second USB type-C from the same laptop, you get 100 lumens of brightness. So, the maximum brightness it sports is 100 lumens, which is not that great, but I think uh you can argue that it is uh good enough when for traveling and portability given that it's tiny size and it's plug-andplay body. It sports plugand play for both Android and iPhones, even the older ones with lightning. All you have to do to connect it with a phone is that give it extra power because phones can't give it a power like laptop. Other than that, no apps or complicated setup is needed. Here are the things I would say I liked about it. So, full metal body and compact size really make it feel like a premium well-built gadget. Extremely easy to carry. You can literally toss it into a small pouch or laptop bag. The laser autofocus is a good thing to have because you don't have to fiddle around the manual focus. The Macsafe style magnetic ring stand is also something I appreciate. Simple, secure, and elegant. USBC based plug and play with both mobile phone and laptop is also very convenient. I like that it works without needing any extra software. There are some things that I don't like either. So, for example, the price at $179, I feel like it is overpriced. I mean for that amount we should have at least gotten full HD resolution and not simple HD like 720p which it has and better brightness than 100 lumens at the top. Maximum 100 lumens means you shall need a very dark room for decent viewing. Also the fan is quite audible. It's not a deal breaker but if you're used to silent devices it is definitely noticeable. So, I would say a little more brightness, maybe at least around 200 lumens and lower fan noise would have made this a more compelling product at this price point. So, do I recommend the Mars M1 mini projector? I would say if portability is your top priority and you are okay with the HD resolution and 100 lumens brightness then yes it is a cool gadget especially for frequent travelers who need something ultra compact for casual use or presentations but if you're looking for a proper home theater experience or value for money brightness and resolution um then I I think this is not u a good choice for you anyway let me know about your thoughts as well in comment section below and I will try to respond as much as I can.