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As you make the leap from a traditional TV to a mini projector, there are a few things to consider. Chief among them is something unique to the platform: the throw ratio, or the distance the projector is from the screen versus the size of the projected image.

As one of the flagship models in AAXA’s pico projector lineup, the AAXA M5’s strengths come from its focus on the fundamentals as well as the details.

Home theater enthusiasts or anyone in need of a versatile mini projector can find lots to like with the LG PH550. On the outside, the PH550 is slightly bulkier than standard mini projectors with dimensions of 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.7 inches and a weight of 1.4 pounds.

With the Nuvyyo Tablo 4-Tuner OTA, you can record four programs simultaneously. Opting into its subscription service gets you access to organization and scheduling options, extensive guides, filters and mobile viewing options.

The Tablo 64GB OTA is a pretty fuss-free DVR which provides decent access to over-the-air (OTA) content. However, its recording capacity is limited, and it is missing commonplace features like parental controls and an HDMI port.

Although the Tablo Dual Lite OTA lacks an internal hard drive, forcing you to provide your own, it still lets you enjoy a good amount of standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) content fairly easily.

The TiVo Bolt VOX is more than just a sleek, modern-looking addition to your entertainment center. This DVR can record multiple programs at once and lets you customize scheduling and playback.

The RIF6 Cube is the smallest – and the most adorable – mini projector we tested.

Whether you’re a travelling salesperson or you just like entertainment while you’re camping, the Apeman M4 is a good option, thanks to its quality functionality and durable thin design.

Even by the standards of compact projectors, the Sony MP-CD1 is noticeably thin and portable. Along with its small size, we found a lot to like about it. The MP-CD1’s build quality is excellent.

The AAXA P6 features a strong mix of business-friendly features and home-user design elements that make it a multifaceted mini projector. Externally, the projector sports dimensions of 4.8 x 5 x 1.7 inches and weighs 1.2 pounds.

With the Miroir M300A, you can easily enjoy high-definition picture and stereo sound wherever you are. For home and basic business users, the M300A provides a strong set of features and solid build quality. Externally, it’s among the smaller full-size mini projectors we evaluated.

Although the Epson EX3260 is the largest projector we tested in the mini projector category, measuring 11.9 x 9.9 x 3.6 inches and weighing 5.5 pounds, it’s portable enough to move from room to

The Optoma IntelliGO-S1 projector is a leader in its market. This projector has it all: smart and sturdy construction, tons of connectivity options and powerful audiovisual performance. It is even priced below the average projector in our comparison and is worth every penny.

The Polk Audio TL1600 has four satellite speakers, a center channel and an impressive subwoofer.

The Fluance SXHTB home theater speaker package is one of the most unique we reviewed.

The Onkyo SKS-HT690 home theater speaker package is a 5.1 system with two main speakers, two dedicated surround speakers, a center channel and a 10-inch down-firing subwoofer.

The Definitive Technology ProCinema 400 is a 5.1 home theater speaker system with four satellite speakers, a dedicated center channel and a powered subwoofer.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available.