Formovie S5

Launch Date8/14/2022
Launch Price799 USD
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Description

The Formovie S5 is a portable ALPD laser projector featuring 1100 ANSI lumens brightness and 1080p HD resolution with native 0.23" DMD chip and advanced projection technologies. It includes full auto keystone correction, 1500:1 contrast ratio, Dolby Audio with Denon sound tuning, and supports 4K decoding. The projector is designed with a 16:9 LCD panel, has a laser light source with 25,000+ hours lifetime, and offers wireless mirroring including AirPlay and Miracast. It runs on a custom Feng OS and is compact and lightweight for easy portability.

Highlights

  • 1100 ANSI lumens brightness with ALPD laser light source
  • Full HD 1080p resolution with pixel-shifting using 0.23-inch DMD
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio for good black level
  • Full automatic 45 keystone correction and autofocus with gyroscope and TOF sensing
  • Dolby Audio and DTS-HD with Denon-tuned dual 5W speakers
  • Wireless screen mirroring: AirPlay and Miracast support
  • Compact and lightweight (0.84 kg) portable design
  • Type-C port supports power bank connection for mobility
  • Low noise operation at 23 dB

Specifications

display type LCD Panel, 16/9 aspect ratio
resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD via pixel-shifting technology)
brightness 1100 ANSI lumens
contrast ratio 1500:1 full on/off
light source ALPD Laser
light source lifetime 25000+ hours
DMD chip 0.23 inch DMD
throw ratio 1.21:1
screen size range 40 to 120 inches
keystone correction Full automatic horizontal and vertical 45
focus Automatic with gyroscope and TOF depth sensing
sound 2 x 5W Denon speakers, Dolby Audio and DTS-HD decoding
storage 16GB eMMC
memory 2GB RAM
operating system Feng OS
wireless Wi-Fi 5G, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Miracast
ports HDMI : 1 x HDMI , USB : 1 x USB 3.0 , Type-C : 1 x Type-C (supports power bank connection)
weight 0.84 kg
noise level 23 dB in movie mode
processor Amlogic T982 quad-core A55, 12nm

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Bright ALPD laser light source delivering vivid images
  • Good audio quality with Denon sound system
  • Automatic keystone correction and fast autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight for easy portability
  • Flexible connectivity including Type-C power bank support
  • Supports 4K decoding despite native 1080p resolution

Cons

  • True native resolution is 1280 x 720 with pixel-shifting to achieve 1080p
  • No built-in Netflix, requires external device for some streaming apps
  • No eye protection feature compared to some competitors
  • Limited storage (16GB) and memory (2GB)
  • No 3D support

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