Acer C250i

Distinctive design ; Auto portrait-mode projection ; 1080p resolution ; Can project at a variety of angles ; Long-lasting battery ; Many connection methods

Large for a mini-projector ; On the pricey side ; Lacks built-in Android ; Tricky to accurately focus

The cleverly designed Acer C250i Portable Projector can show movies and photo files, mirror your phone's screen in portrait or landscape orientation, and project at a variety of angles, but it's costly for what it delivers.

Autofocus works well ; Striking design ; Portable with 5 hours' battery life

Not very bright ; Connecting and controlling not the easiest ; Design hampers watching setups

The Acer C250i offers full HD projection and battery-powered portability for watching video on the go and outside. While there's plenty of connectivity options on offer, good autofocus and decent sharpness, the C250i is let down slightly by the lack of...

Speedy effective autofocus ; Clear, sharp FHD image ; 5-hour battery life

No Android software built-in ; Only 300 lumens brightness ; Speaker could be improved

If you want a small portable projector with superb image quality and decent battery life then you should consider the Acer C250i. It projects clear FHD images onto the wall as long as the room is dark enough. The best part is its autofocus which works...