Last year I reviewed the popular Yaber K2S smart projector.  It was great in a lot of ways, but now Yaber is back with something even better. They’ve released the next generation of their projector, the K3, and the operative word here is MORE.  More smart integration, more brightness, more volume, and a bit more cost…though fortunately that’s the smallest increase at just $100.

Here’s a quick rundown of the standout features:

• Double the Lumen rating 1600 vs 800 ANSI Lumens
• 50% more sound – Dual 15W JBL speakers that produce surprisingly full sound
• PRO VERSION adds SUB (SEPARATE)
• CAN BE USED AS BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
• No separate dongle (and two remotes!) – full Google TV integration
• Simple setup – just like any other Google TV – will match other setups – 7000+ Apps
• Can do handsfree voice control with remote
• 1080P 60Hz native display (supports 4K)
• Can project from 40-200” display (3.5 feet to 17’ – can achieve maximum size in a smaller area)
• WiFi 6 Compatible (faster, lower latency)
• Quiet mode – just 28 decibels.
• Compatible with a wide range of video files (connect USB drive to USB-A or USB-C port)  MP4/MKV/WMV/3GP/VOB/TP/TS/DAT/MOV/FLV/TRP/4K H.264/H.265(≤30fps)
• Ports = HDMI x 2, USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet
• Claims lasts up to 30,000 hours

For my full findings, check out the video review here:

You can see from the image above that the new K3 is able to throw a bigger, brighter, more detailed image from the same distance as the K2S.

What’s Great:

• Easy to set up
• Autofocus and auto keystone correction works great.
• Bright enough for tested applications (covering 100” screen) in dim conditions (can look a little washed out)
• Just one remote!
• Great sound
• Eliminated Bluetooth lag
• Menu navigation is pretty simple

What’s Not:

• No case
• Bigger and heavier than K2S (5.1 vs 3.2kg)
• Doesn’t fit in previous case
• Image at 100” screen size can get a little washed out looking

Conclusion

The only real negatives to the Yaber K3 is that it is a little bigger, a little heavier, and little more expensive, but everything else is all positive. It’s “smarter” than before, easier to set up, and does a great job with auto correction, focus, and just generally working. The picture is much brighter, colors are richer, and even the sound is better. It’s a lot of projector for the money, and the user reviews seem to back that up. If you want even bigger sound, you can choose the Yaber K3 Pro model, which adds an additional subwoofer that seamlessly syncs into the system.

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