TMY V08 vs HAPPRUN H1 vs CLOKOWE Mini: Which Mini Projector Under $100 is Worth Your Investment?

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Introduce​

Parameter	TMY V08​	HAPPRUN H1​	CLOKOWE Mini​
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Price​	$65.57​	$69.99​	$69.99​
Recommended Uses​	Indoor/Outdoor​	Indoor/Outdoor​	Home Cinema​
Highlight​	Connection Compatibility: HDMI, USB, TF interface, 3.5mm headphone port, supports USB flash drive, TF memory card, devices via HDMI. Phone/Tablet Compatibility: Requires HDMI adapter for phones/tablets; iOS needs Lightning to HDMI adapter; Android supports MHL with micro USB/type-C to HDMI cable or Chromecast. Video Quality: Native 720P resolution (1280x720), supports 1080P Full HD, features 3LCD color calibrating technology for vibrant images. Included Accessory: Portable, foldable, anti-wrinkle projector screen for home theater setup. Audio Features: Built-in speaker, Bluetooth 5.1 for audio connection only (not for screen mirroring).​	Product Type: Native 1080P portable projector Usage: Indoor & outdoor home theater Included Accessories: Projector, AV Cable, HDMI Cable, Remote, User Manual Compatibility: HDMI, USB (x2), AV, 3.5mm jack; compatible with Fire TV Stick, Roku, DVD, laptops, USB drives, smartphones, PS4/PS5 Projection Size: 47-200 inches Projection Distance: 6.8-16.4 feet Placement Options: Desktop, overhead ceiling, tripod Keystone Correction: 15° Zoom Function: 75% Bluetooth Version: 5.1 Audio Features: Hi-Fi stereo speakers, connects to Bluetooth audio devices only Ideal For: Home entertainment, gaming, outdoor events, parties, yoga​	Model: 2024 Upgrade Mini Projector Brightness: 9000 Lux Resolution: 1080P Full HD Display Size: 30-180 inches (recommended 60-100 inches) Technology: Advanced LED, diffuse reflection Dimensions: 6.74 x 5.28 x 2.96 inches Weight: 0.72 kg Connectivity: HDMI, USB, AV Compatibility: iPhone, Android, Tablets, Laptops, Blu-ray, TV boxes, PS4 Audio: Built-in Hi-Fi stereo speakers, audio output port Noise Reduction: 80% reduction in fan noise Warranty: Three-year product replacement, lifetime service Limitations: Does not support Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu (workaround with Fire Stick or Roku)​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	TMY V08​	HAPPRUN H1​	CLOKOWE Mini​
Screen Size​	32 Inches - 5 Meters​	47 Inches - 200 Inches​	30 Inches - 180 Inches​
Throw Distance​	1.5 Meters - 6 Meters​	2 Meters - 7 Meters​	1 Meters - 4 Meters​
Contrast Ratio​	8000:1​	10000:1​	High Contrast Ratio​
Display Resolution​	1920 x 1080​	1920 x 1080 Pixels​	1920 x 1080 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	1280 x 720​	1920 x 1080​	1920 x 1080​
Brightness​	95000 lumen​	-​	7000 Lux​
Display Type​	LCD​	LED​	LED​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	3LCD color calibrating and adjusting technology​	-​	-​

Features​

Parameter	TMY V08​	HAPPRUN H1​	CLOKOWE Mini​
Video Encoding​	AVC​	H.264 or H.265​	H.264 or H.265​
Lamp Wattage​	-​	200 Watts​	-​
Light Source Life​	6E+4 Hours​	100000 Hours​	50000 Hours​
Controller Type​	Remote Control​	Remote Control, Button Control​	Remote Control, iOS，Android​
Control Method​	Remote​	Remote​	Remote​
Mount Type​	Tabletop Mount​	Ceiling Mount/Tripod Mount/Table Mount​	Ceiling Mount, Tripod Mount, Wall Mount, Tabletop Mount, Floor Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Speaker​	1920*1080 Native Full HD, 47"-200" Projection Size For All Rooms, Native Full HD 1080P, Bluetooth 5.1 & Bulit-in Speaker, Zoom 75%--100%​	Zoom 25%-100%, 2 HiFi Stereo Speakers, 1080P Support​

Connectivity​

Parameter	TMY V08​	HAPPRUN H1​	CLOKOWE Mini​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​	Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​	USB, HDMI​
Hardware Connectivity​	HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, USB 2.0​	USB, HDMI​	HDMI​
Compatible Devices​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Tablet, Smartphone​	Television, Gaming Console, Speaker, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet​	Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Gaming Console​

Measurements​

Parameter	TMY V08​	HAPPRUN H1​	CLOKOWE Mini​
Dimensions L x W x H​	7.09"L x 5.31"W x 2.76"H​	9.3"L x 8.1"W x 3.5"H​	6.7"L x 5"W x 2.96"H​
Item Weight​	-​	4.5 Pounds​	1.6 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
TMY V08​	Pros: • Compact and portable design for easy transportation • Built-in speakers provide good sound quality • Bluetooth connectivity for wireless connections • Excellent picture quality with 1080P full HD resolution • Adjustable size options for versatile viewing • User-friendly interface and easy setup • Includes a remote and a projection screen • Great performance in both dark and well-lit environments • Good value for the price, making it a budget-friendly option Cons: • May not match high-end projectors in sharpness • Performance may vary in very bright environments • Initial product received was blurry and poorly packaged (though replacement worked well)
HAPPRUN H1​	Pros • Very intuitive setup with clear quick start instructions • Bluetooth connectivity to enhance audio experience • Lightweight and portable design, compatible with tripods • Good image quality in darkened rooms • Easy to clean lens and screen with a bottom hatch • Incredible value for the price (about $80) Cons • Onboard speaker not loud enough for large spaces • Blurriness at the edges of the image, especially with keystone adjustment • Loud cooling fan, although the built-in speaker can mask it • Limited keystone correction options (only vertical) • Daytime performance is lacking • Requires precise leveling for optimal image quality
CLOKOWE Mini​	Pros • Good price for the quality • Easy to set up and use • Clear and vibrant image quality • Compact design that doesn’t look cheap • Comes with useful accessories (remote, HDMI, lens cover) • Portable and suitable for both movie nights and presentations • Surprisingly good sound quality for its size • Works well with HDMI connections for optimal performance Cons • Audio quality can be inconsistent for certain shows • No Bluetooth connectivity • Requires USB or HDMI connection for use • Screen size adjustment is limited by projector distance • Some issues with smartphone connectivity (slow and glitchy) • May not perform well in outdoor settings • Not considered worth the full price of $90 by some users