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grassroutes · 5 years

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Vankyo V600: Budget Priced Projector That’s Brilliant and Bright

Our verdict of the Vankyo V600 Projector: It's big, it's bright, and it's reasonably priced. The Vankyo V600 is an excellent projector, although it suffers from a slightly dated software interface.810

Vankyo may not be the first name you think of when it comes to high-performance projectors, but the V600 is a very solid performer for a reasonable price. This projector is bright and produces a very sharp image at a native full HD, 1080P resolution. It makes some sacrifices to meet this price point–but are they enough to stop you buying this projector? Read on to find out.

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Specification

The Vankyo V600 is a “performance” projector. In theory, this should set it apart from other projectors in its image quality, brightness, and feature set. Performance and budget don’t often work well together, but the V600 retails for $249.99. For this modest price you get:

1920 x 1080 pixel native resolution

300-inch largest screen size

5,500 lumens brightness

6,000:1 contrast ratio

Built-in 5W speaker

LED lamp

1 x AV input

1 x VGA input

1x audio output

2 x HDMI inputs

1 x MicroSD input

1 x USB input

Features and Design

While it’s not 4K, the native 1080P resolution is excellent. It’s better to have a good 1080P resolution than a sub-standard 4K resolution. The 6,000:1 contrast ratio is excellent, as is the 300-inch maximum screen size. The maximum brightness of 5,500 lumens is outstanding, and many projectors such as the BenQ TK800 struggle to match this at six times the price.

But take that figure with a grain of salt. The gold standard of projector brightness is ANSI lumens. These set the benchmark of how to measure projector brightness, and ensure that every manufacturer is measuring output brightness by the same standards. Projectors that do not quote ANSI lumens are free to measure brightness any way they choose, including in ways favorable to their cause. We suspect that the Vankyo is taking liberties with these brightness measurements, given they are not quoted in ANSI lumens.

That said, the V600 is brilliantly bright, and you won’t be disappointed with its output level, even if it doesn’t match up to its quoted figures. Thanks to the LED bulb you can expect to achieve more than 50,000 hours of use.

The built-in speaker delivers average sound quality. There’s only one, so it’s not capable of reproducing stereo audio, and as it operates at 5 Watts, it can only just rise above the projector fan speed. Despite this, you don’t buy projectors for their sound quality, and so this tiny speaker is more than adequate to handle basic audio duties in an emergency. Any serious media consumers should consider purchasing an external audio system to pair with this projector.

The choice of I/O on this projector is confusing. There are two full-size HDMI inputs (no mention of their HDCP status), one VGA input for those still running computers with analog outputs, and an AV input if you want to connect an ancient video camera. While more ports are always better, you can’t help but wonder if Vankyo is recycling old parts to save money.

The MicroSD and USB inputs are welcome additions, but these are not as useable as you’d think. It’s possible to play media off an external drive, but you may become frustrated by the limitations. You need to format your drives in a very specific format (we had success with NTFS). After this, only certain video formats will play at all. We’re not sure on the definitive list of what is and is not supported, but some modern codecs will refuse to play. Any media player should be able to handle a variety of formats, and this projector falls short here.

The V600 measures roughly 11.8 x 9 x 4 inches (30 x 23 x 10 cm). The cooling system is excellent at maintaining a steady operating temperature, but it does produce a lot of excessive noise. This isn’t unusual for a projector, but it will drown out the built-in speaker. The front contains a small adjustable foot to fine-tune the projector height, and on the top, you’ll find a series of buttons to control the projector, alongside the included remote control. You’ll need to supply your own batteries, however. The manual focus ring is smooth and offers plenty of room for fine-tuning the focus. You have to unwind the focus to use the included lens cap, however, which is frustrating if you don’t often move the projector.

Ease of Use

The V600 is easy to use, but the software interface is basic. It looks dated, and as discussed above, is incapable of playing many types of video. A healthy amount of vertical keystone can be corrected, and this projector provides settings for both rear and upside-down installation options. You can adjust the color temperature, keystone correction, brightness, power-up options, and more from the simple (but ancient-looking) menu. Choosing different input sources happens through a secondary source menu, which lets you choose inputs quickly.

Various buttons on the top of the unit allow navigate menus easy enough, but outside of this their use is limited. For example, there’s no way to play or pause a video. To use this projector in any capacity, you have to use the included remote control. Quite why so many buttons are present, yet such limited control is possible from the projector itself is baffling, but the controller is easy enough to use and has a reasonable range.

Brightness and Image Quality

This projector is unbelievably bright. Thanks to the LED bulb, it is outstanding. It can project a bright and clear image with lights on or ambient daylight filtering into the room, although like any projector it will suffer significantly when competing with bright sunlight streaming into your room or directly in the path of the beam. Colors look bright and vivid, even when projecting onto a plain white wall instead of a dedicated projector screen.

The image quality is outstanding, especially when you consider the price. This projector blows away the competition at this price, especially when compared to any travel projector or budget models. Image quality is the main feature of any projector and the V600 is worthy of its performance moniker.

Films look stunning, and video games benefit from the super immersive experience offered by this projector. While I don’t have space to project a 300-inch image (which requires a throw distance of around 32 feet), I did experiment with several smaller screen sizes. While the brightness does reduce slightly at the large end of these screen sizes, it’s more than useable at any sensible screen size (that is, screens less than 100 inches diagonal).

Should You Buy the Vankyo V600?

This projector is quite simply stunning. Its insane output level and stunning image quality place it in a class of its own, and it far exceeds expectations for a budget projector. It represents outstanding value for money.

While the software interface is clunky and limited at times, the core feature of image quality blows away the competition. We can highly recommend this projector, but it’s not for everyone—and that’s ok.

If you’re looking for a portable projector, or one with a little more attention to detail (such as the software interface, or the lens cap), then this projector isn’t for you. Equally, if you must have extensive software control options, or you need to use a variety of different media formats or USB drives, then you may want to skip this model.

If you’re looking for a stunning projector without too many bells and whistles to distract from the image quality, then the V600 performance projector is perfect for you. It can get the job done for a very respectable $249.99. If you need something portable, then take a look at the Nebula Capsule 2. While it can’t compete with the V600, it is smaller and comes with a built-in battery.

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droneseco · 5 years

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Vankyo V600: Budget Priced Projector That’s Brilliant and Bright

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If you’d like to build your own home-cinema, then don’t forget to enter our giveaway contest at the end of this review, where we are giving away a Vankyo V600 performance projector.

Specification

1920 x 1080 pixel native resolution

300-inch largest screen size

5,500 lumens brightness

6,000:1 contrast ratio

Built-in 5W speaker

LED lamp

1 x AV input

1 x VGA input

1x audio output

2 x HDMI inputs

1 x MicroSD input

1 x USB input

Features and Design

Ease of Use

Brightness and Image Quality

Should You Buy the Vankyo V600?

If you’d like to own a Vankyo V600 projector, but can’t afford the modest $249.99, then make sure you enter our giveaway contest below for a chance to win one.

Enter the Competition!

Vankyo V600 Projector Giveaway

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Fact is- we all need video editing solutions from time to time. The most ideal type to use, however, is a different thing altogether.

You see, there has been an unending debate about paid and free video editors. While most people would overwhelmingly prefer free, it turns out that the real features are hoarded by the paid versions.

Think about it. Although you might be able to mention numerous free options, most of them pretty much end up being useless. They commonly provide very limited features, which are usually incapable of consistently generating decently edited videos.

And right when you assume that you’ve luckily stumbled on a different one with impressive features, you suddenly discover that you’re permanently stuck with watermarks and the likes. Then to make the situation worse, they probably also throw in a couple of annoying ads.

From limited trial periods to incomplete video outputs, you name it- I’ve tried it all out when it comes to free editors. And frankly, I’ve repeatedly given up on finding a solid one on many occasions.

So, I have to admit that I was not really excited about the VSDC Free Video Editor when I came across it. I thought it would end up being the same old tale with a different title. But surprisingly, things turned out contrary to my expectations…

VSDC Free Video Editor Review: Overview

Developed by Flash-Integro LLC, VSDC Free Video Editor is essentially a nonlinear video editing solution for video, audio, and images.

What does this mean?

Well, if you’ve tried out several standard video editors, you must have noticed the same old framework of placing media in a linear pattern for editing. But VSDC, on the other hand, uses a different non-linear approach. You’re allowed to set any combination or sequence as you work on your videos.

For instance, you can put videos directly opposite each other for a side-by-side outlook, or stack one over the other for a picture-in-picture setup. And that’s not all. There are numerous additional parameters you’re allowed to adjust- like media shape and position.

But, here’s the best thing about it. It’s completely free. The system will not lock you out after some time to force an upgrade.

Now, let’s be honest. We’ve seen numerous “free” video editing tools hiding behind that fact only to hit you with a caveat after installation. They usually paste ugly watermarks on your media output to market their brands. Or perhaps force you to install secondary apps they’ve partnered with.

Thankfully, VSDC free video editor doesn’t come with either. It doesn’t announce itself to the world with watermarks or introduce extra applications. You basically get what you see.

And speaking of which, it looks and feels like a genuinely professional tool. The interface is packed with a myriad of editing components that allow you to merge, split, cut, rotate, zoom, crop, and much more. You also get to do things like adding subtitles and shapes, hiding elements, blending, correcting colors, blurring, plus placing Instagram-like filters.

All these are possible on a wide array of video formats and codecs- including mainstream ones like AVI and MP4, plus unconventional versions like SWF and RM. The subsequent output options are also extensive, and you can even choose to produce a DVD video from its disc burner feature.

That said, VSDC is not only about free software. There’s an option of upgrading to a PRO version, which costs $19.99 per year.

But that would only be necessary if you need masking, subpixel accuracy, and video stabilization features, plus hardware acceleration to produce videos much faster. Our principal interest at the moment is the free version.

So, is VSDC free video editing software capable of living up to our expectations? How powerful are its features? And how does it even generate revenue if it’s actually free to use?

Well, let’s find out. This VSDC free video editor review covers all the critical matters- its features, editing tools, monetization model, plus its overall suitability.

VSDC Free Video Editor Review: Features

System Requirements

Admittedly, the biggest problem with video editors is the fact that they all require insanely extensive PC resources to run. You pretty much cannot edit a solid HD video without gaming rig-like PC components.

So, of course, I was extremely curious about the system requirements for VSDC free video editor. And it turns out that the minimum you need to run the software without issues is:

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later versions

50 MB disk space for installation

256 MB RAM

1024 × 768 pixels display with 16-bit color

Intel or AMD chipset with a clock rate of at least 1.5 GHz

Windows OS (XP SP3 or later versions)

Now hang on a minute. Does this mean you can edit videos on your old PC? Interestingly, yes- a standard PC can comfortably host and run this software. As a matter of fact, it only takes up 200MB of space in your local disk.

And when it comes operating systems, these are the supported ones:

Windows 10

Windows 8

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP SP3

Sadly, sorry Mac users. You might have to check later if they’ve released a compatible version. Let’s hope they ultimately do.

As for Windows users, let’s see how it actually performs on your PC…

User Friendliness

Once you run the application, you’ll notice that the primary interface is dark with clear labels on the tools. And to help you get the hang of it all, the system greets you with a pop-up that essentially walks you through the process of opening a new project, starting the editing stage, and exporting a project.

However, you don’t have to go through all that. I found the overall interface surprisingly simple and straightforward.

Starting a project, for instance, is as simple as choosing either screen capture, video capture, import content, create a slideshow, or blank project. You’ll see all these options from a projects tab that kicks in after the pop-up tutorial.

In case you need additional help, you can access the “Get To Know Top Feature” option at the bottom. It contains additional pointers about elements like:

3D pro charts

Multimedia combiner

Waveform

Chroma key

UHD and HD

Blending

Video effects

Now, let’s face it. It might take a beginner some time to get used to everything here. But, I guess that’s something we should expect on a software solution laden with such an array of tools. At least the learning curve is not as steep as we’ve seen with Adobe’s Premiere.

When it comes to the actual editing process, I admit that I haven’t experienced any issue so far. The progress has been smooth all along. However, it’s worth noting that the software’s overall performance depends on your PC’s hardware resources.

The rendering speed, for example, increases slightly as you upgrade the hardware components. It’s not the fastest we’ve seen, but it’s satisfyingly good for a free tool. Only Pro users get optimized speeds thanks to the hardware acceleration feature that VSDC unlocks after an upgrade.

Fortunately, that variation doesn’t affect the video quality at all. I was impressed that the VSDC free video editor can support both HD and UHD output resolutions. In fact, it can produce even H265/HEVC, which is a popular codec that compresses the file size without compromising the quality.

Editing Features

Video Capturing Tool

The video capturing tool connects VSDC with all cameras linked to your computer. You can shoot a video directly through IP cameras and webcams, then save or tweak them with the editor.

Screen Capturing Tool

The screen capturing tool comes in handy when you need to prepare solid video tutorials showing your PC display. It essentially prepares a footage of your activities on the computer monitor. You can then capitalize on the editor to adjust the resultant video accordingly.

DVD Burning Tool

Perhaps you’d like to catch up with your videos on a DVD player. Well, this is basically what you use.

The DVD burning tool allows you to save a DVD version of your video directly to a compatible disc in your PC’s optical drive.

Video Converter Tool

The video converter tool controls the conversion process, allowing you to transform a video file from one format to another. In addition to that, you can use it to merge clips into a single file, or split one into several videos.

Export Video to Social Networks

It goes without saying that YouTube is, by far, the biggest video directory on the web. So, of course, it makes sense to provide a tool that basically connects the app directly with YouTube to help you effortlessly upload a video immediately after editing.

Apart from that, you can also export and publish videos on Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Create 3D Charts

VSDC free video editor goes beyond typical video editing to help users enhance their professional presentation videos. You can capitalize on the 3D charts feature to create a funnel, point, pyramid, scatter line, pie stacked bar, general bar, and much more- as part of your final video.

Blending Modes and Instagram-Like Filters

By now, you’ve probably tried out color blending on photos. Well, it turns out that you can also play around with this function as you edit your videos on VSDC. In fact, it also offers effects that are as powerful as Instagram filters- one click alone can adjust the temperature, contrast, or grayscale levels.

Supported Media Formats

The respective formats you can import to edit are:

Image Formats: PNG, BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PSD, CUR, ICO

Audio Formats: MP3, RAM, AC3, CDA, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AU, M4A, AAC, RA, CUE, OGG, VOC, MPA, WAV, APE

Video Formats: AVI, HDVideo/AVCHD (TOD, MOD, MTS, M2TS, TS), DVD/VOB, VCD/SVCD, QuickTime (MP4, MOV, 3GP, QT), MKV, Flash Video (FLV, SWF), MPEG, MJPEG, H.264/MPEG-4, XviD, AMV, MTV, Media Video (RM, RMVB), DV, NUT, Windows Media (DVR-MS, WMV, ASF)

Then after editing, you can export them as:

Image Formats: PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF

Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, OGG, M4A, AMR

Video Formats: MP4, AVI, DVD, VCD/SVCD, MOV, 3GP, MKV, FLV, SWF, MTV, AMV, WMV, MV4, RM, RMVB

Overall Features

YouTube uploader

Export to social networking sites

Create videos for selected multimedia devices

Video file converter

Shoot videos directly from IP cameras, webcams, and video tuners

Capture PC screen video

Built-in DVD burning capability

Universal format support

4K and HD support

Create charts and diagrams

Color blending and Instagram-like filters

Visual and audio effects

Non-linear video editing

VSDC Pro Tools

Subpixel Accuracy

VSDC Pro employs subpixel accuracy when placing or positioning elements in a video scene. Consequently, the quality of the footage is preserved even after adjusting the angles, skewing, or introducing other visual effects.

Masking

The video editing process occasionally involves eliminating or hiding some objects like watermarks- and VSDC Pro provides a masking feature for precisely that. You can even blur faces to hide the identities of individuals in a video.

Video Stabilization Tool

Have you ever shot a video while moving only to end up with an annoyingly shaky clip? This is particularly common with drones and smartphones.

To help you rectify the problem, VSDC Pro provides a video stabilization tool. It pretty much eliminates the shaking frames to produce a much smoother footage.

Who Should Consider Using VSDC Free Video Editor?

Sadly, most of the free video editing software available on the web provide extremely basic features that would only be ideal for small beginner projects. VSDC Free Video Editor, however, is one of the few ones that provide the entire stack of features without substantial limitations. It’s pretty solid for a tool that won’t ask you to pay anything or embed watermarks on your videos.

That said, anyone can use this software- from beginners to established professionals in the graphic design space. However, I bet the bulk of its user-base is made of people who regularly post videos on social media. They would certainly appreciate a free editor that combines unlimited 4K video editing with social media uploaders.

So, how would you rate this one compared to other free video editors in the market?

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