Honestly, I’m not a projector enthusiast. I was born when TVs were dominant, hence the ‘idiot box’ will always feel more nostalgic to me than a projector ever would. That does not undermine the fact that projectors today can match the quality of the best TV sets. It is one aspect, a projector has many advantages over a TV. For example, projectors are far more portable than TVs, making them a great choice for those who like to move their entertainment setup around. Black Warrior 4K laser projector on Kickstarter is the newest entrant.
The all-in-one projector merges cutting-edge laser light technology with crystal-clear 4K UHD resolution and dual 3D viewing modes. It supports HDR10, touts “Osram’s pure-color RGB high-efficiency light source from Germany that ensures brilliant clarity,” and would offer 3000 lumens of brightness.
The team behind the campaign claims Black Warrior to have a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, which sounds impressive but raises some skepticism, especially given that even top-tier projectors do not generally achieve such high contrast. The projector is further believed to have a 1.2:1 fixed throw ratio to ensure an optimal balance of projection distance and screen size, making it easy to achieve crystal-clear visuals from 40 inches up to an expansive 300 inches.
The long list of elite features doesn’t end here. The company boasts what it calls. ‘Naked Eye 3D’ feature in their projector. “The Black Warrior supports 4K resolution in 2D mode, but in 3D mode, the maximum resolution is 1080p. This is due to how 3D images are processed, whether you use active shutter 3D glasses or the naked-eye 3D mode. The glasses-free 3D effect is achieved through optical techniques such as lenticular lens technology, providing a true depth effect without the need for glasses. However, the viewing angles and experience differ from active 3D glasses, which offer more traditional stereoscopic 3D immersion,” the campaign page notes. While the claims are pretty high, it will be interesting to see whether the makers will be able to walk the talk, once they send the projector for a third-party review.
Moving on, as a standard in modern-day projectors, Black Warrior has built-in GTV access that allows you to stream a wide range of popular OTT platforms, all without the need for additional devices. In a nutshell the Black Warrior is a complete entertainment hub, ready to display endless movies, TV shows, sports, and more.
Beyond its visual prowess, Black Warrior is further equipped with Ti amplifier and DSP renderer technology to deliver rich, theater-quality audio. Its ‘2×10W neodymium 22-core magnetic speakers’, coupled with a massive 380CC acoustic chamber create a cinematic soundscape that elevates every movie, game, or music session.
On the adaptability front, Black Warrior offers flexible mounting solutions to suit your space, including floor stands, desktop stands, and ceiling mounts. Akin to other projectors on the market, Black Warrior is compatible with a wide range of connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, audio out, and LAN ports. With all these factors combined, the projector is designed to elevate your cinematic experience, offering breathtaking visuals, immersive sound, and unparalleled versatility; transforming your home into a theater-like space.
As expected, all these features come at a premium price. The company is asking $1,000 as an early bird price, after which the projector will retail for $2,000. Under this package, you will get a 4K RGB 3D laser projector, a remote, and a power adaptor. While you’d notice a stand being flaunted in their Kickstarter video, it is something you would not get on final delivery. On being asked about this, the company representative pointed out that the desk stand is an add-on and needs to be purchased separately.
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