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In the past year, we got our hands on a
bunch of projectors in all different
shapes and sizes. There’s just one key
similarity between all of these
projectors, the price. Most of them are
a bit more on the budget friendly side.
Today though, we’re looking at something
a bit more expensive. The Yabber K2S
smart projector. With a list price of
around 20,000 pesos, the Yabber K2S is
still a bit more affordable than
projectors offered by bigname brands.
However, it is priced a bit higher
compared to the more budget friendly
options we tried this past year. Still,
the important question is this. Is the
Yabber K2S smart projectors something
you should consider for your home
theater setup or even your room? Well,
let’s find out in this review.
First up, let’s check out the build of
the Yabber K2S. It features an all black
body with a bit of bronze accents on the
large Yabber logo at the top and the K2S
badge on the left side. On the right
side, there’s even a fun together enjoy
together lettering on the cloth speaker
cover, which I find really tacky. It
would have looked a lot cleaner without
it. The fan and the exhaust is also
located on the right side, keeping all
of the hot air over there. So, whoever’s
sitting on the right side, well, they’re
going to get hot. Now, while the Yber
K2S does come with a remote, you also
get physical buttons on the top of the
projector. You can do a lot with these
buttons, though, and it’s mainly for
adjusting the volume or choosing whether
to use it as a speaker or to put it to
sleep. At the rear, you’ll find the
intake, which also comes with a filter
for easy cleaning. At the bottom, there
is a provision to mount this from the
ceiling, but you will need four screws
in a base plate. It’s not the large
single thread typically found on other
projectors, so you can’t really set it
up on a tripod. With that said, it’s not
exactly the easiest to set up if you
plan on bringing it around. Then again,
the size doesn’t make it easy to bring
it around either. It’s almost 11.5 in
long and 5 in tall, and it weighs 3.2
kg. Thankfully, there’s a small stand at
the bottom. If you want to adjust the
angle up and down, but that’s about it
for the adjustment of the projector.
Everything else you will have to do
manually. So, if you want to make it
bigger or smaller, you will need to move
the projector forwards or backwards by
yourself. The same goes for adjusting it
left and right just to get the proper
angle. What I did like about the Yabber
K2S is that it does come with an HDMI
cable and an RCA adapter, assuming you
still use RCA. You can just plug these
into the back if you’re going to use
them since you do have a lot of ports
available. Alternatively, though, you
can just easily cast them all on your
phone, whether iOS or Android, but more
on that later on. The auto keystone is a
bit too aggressive for my liking. It
doesn’t get the setup perfect from the
start. The autofocus is slightly better,
though, but you can still improve it by
manually adjusting it in the settings.
Now, given the small stand, it was a bit
hard to get the angle right for our
setup here at the UK HQ. Initially, we
wanted to mount it on a tripod, but
since it doesn’t have the screw, that
was impossible. Instead, we had to stack
a bunch of boxes together just to get it
projecting right on the screen. But once
we did, everything else was a bit
easier. As mentioned earlier, we did
have to adjust the keystone and focus
manually to get the best display
possible. One thing great about the
Yabber K2S is how bright the display is.
Gabber says it is rated for 800 lumens.
And from our experience, you can see
everything on the screen, even with a
bunch of lights turned on. Not to
mention, it even projects at 4K to give
you the best quality possible. So 4K and
a bright projector. That seems like a
great combo, right? But unfortunately,
the shadow quality isn’t the best even
at 4K. Even when you’re watching not so
dark movies like Scott Pilgrim, which
you watch, you can see some artifacting
on the faces of people even when the
shot is well lit. It’s even more evident
when we watch something dark like John
Wick on the projector and you can really
see the artifacting in the shadows and
blacks. We tried adjusting the contrast,
sharpness, and hues in the color mode,
but even then that didn’t really
improve. And even when you used other
color modes, the issue of the shadows
wasn’t exactly addressed. To make things
worse, but then again, this is standard
with all projectors, the quality drops
further when you have a bit of light in
the background. But nonetheless, we were
very impressed by the quality of the
projector when it’s really dark. Even
with two small floor lamps turned on
next to the screen, the difference in
quality compared to the other projectors
we tried is very obvious. But there’s
another problem we encountered with this
specific projector. There’s the issue of
the screen adjusting brightness
randomly. It wasn’t obvious when we were
watching anime, but it was noticeable
when we were watching movies. When the
scene is a bit dark, the brightness also
becomes lower. And when it’s bright, it
becomes brighter. At first, we thought
the change in brightness was part of the
movie we were watching, but even when we
switched to a different movie, it still
happened. It was irritating since it was
very noticeable, especially when you’re
very immersed in the movie you’re
watching. So, we’re not sure if that’s
an issue with this specific unit or with
the entire Yber K2S line. Now, as for
the speakers, this does come with dual
stereo speakers, specifically dual 10
watt speakers tuned by JBL, and they
sound great. They’re loud and they
easily fill up the living room here at
the Yugate HQ. The quality is decent,
too, since the projector supports Dolby
audio. From our experience, there were
no audio distortions even when the
speakers are maxed out, so you do get a
nice surround sound feel. But of course,
if you want a better listening
experience, you can pair your home
speaker system using the 3.5 mm audio
port. If you don’t have those, you can
also pair your soundbar via Bluetooth.
As for the topic of OS, the interface is
rather fast. It’s smooth, too, with
little to no lag when you’re going
through the menu. But perhaps my
favorite part is how easy it is to pair
with Apple devices. You can simply cast
it like Apple TV using your phone, iPad,
or even Mac devices. It’s an identic
experience when it comes to Android. And
even on Samsung, you could use Dex mode
on this. If you’re an Apple user, this
is great because unlike the past
projectors we tried, which does need a
bit of work around to get casting
working on the iPhone, this one just
pairs easily. Now, what I was curious
about was the NFC connection. I thought
it would work out of the box without
needing anything else. But
unfortunately, you’ll need to download
the app first before it will work. If
you just use your phone and scan the
NFC, it’ll just open up the Yber
website. Honestly, it kind of defeats
the purpose of having to use NFC if you
can simply just cast your phone to the
projector itself. I mean, why else would
you use NFC and download an app if you
can just cast it easily, right? But
nonetheless, it’s still a nice feature
to have if you want to impress your
friends by being able to cast your phone
just by NFC. Aside from the Yabber OS
itself, the K2S also comes with Android
TV out of the box. It comes with the
usual Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime
Video, and YouTube, but you can download
more if you want. What was irritating is
that we had to connect to the Wi-Fi
twice before we could use Android TV.
Once everything was set up though, it
felt like using any Android TV. What was
interesting though was the volume
control, which isn’t exactly intuitive
when you’re using the remote. There’s
the Android volume control, but it’s
different from the built-in volume
controls the Yabber K2S, which is
expected. But when you’re using the
remote, you’re not just adjusting the
master control volume. Instead, you’re
controlling both the Yabber volume and
also the Android TV volume. As a result,
there are times where I end up making
the volume too loud or too soft. Since
it was a bit confusing to use, I
eventually just ended up using the
physical buttons on the projector since
that one controls the master volume of
the projector itself. Instead, I just
kept the Android TV volume on maxed out
and adjusted from there. Overall, we
enjoyed watching our favorite movies and
series using the Yabber K2S here at the
Yugate HQ. As much as I wanted to bring
it around during my trip out of town, it
wasn’t exactly portable. It doesn’t
really fit in a bag and it’s bulky if
you try to do so, even just carrying it
around. Not to mention, it does take a
while to properly set up. And if you
don’t have a flat wall, you will have a
hard time doing so. But when you do get
it set up, works great. A bright 4K
display with decent colors and contrast.
It’s not at the level of cinema
projectors just yet for a proper home
theater setup, especially with the
artifactings you see in the shadows and
blacks, but it’s a decent setup from
budget projectors that you might be more
familiar with on our channel. The thing
is though, you also need to step up your
budget. The Yabber K2S smart projector
retails for 21,990
pesos. However, at the time we recorded
this video, it’s currently discounted at
just 18,690 pesos. At its full SRP, it’s
a very expensive projector considering
the issues we encountered with it. But
at the discounted price, it’s something
you should definitely consider for your
simple home theater setup. Well, that’s
assuming the other units address the
brightness issue that we talked about
earlier. But still, what do you guys
think of the Yabber K2S smart projector?
Is this the projector you would consider
for your room or even home theater? Or
would you choose something else that
offers a bit more or something that’s
more on the budget friendly side?
Whatever the case, share your thoughts
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We’ve seen our fair share of projectors here at YugaTech, from the ultra-budget finds to the ‘sana all’ premium models. But there’s always that sweet spot, right?
That device that makes you think, ‘Okay, this might actually be worth the splurge for movie nights that don’t involve squinting.’ Enter the Yaber K2s Smart Projector. Priced around the PHP 20,000 mark, it sits in that interesting middle ground. It’s not the cheapest kid on the block, but it’s also not asking for a down payment on a car like some big-brand alternatives.
The real question we had, and the one we tackle head-on in our latest video, is simple: does paying a bit more actually get you a significantly better viewing experience for your sala or bedroom? We unboxed it, set it up in our own space, and put it through its paces to see if its performance can justify stepping up from the budget brigade. Watch as we explore everything from its design quirks (some of which are… a choice) to its actual picture quality and smart features. Is this the projector that finally makes you ditch the TV?
What You’ll See in This Video
- We dive into the build and design, including some ‘interesting’ aesthetic choices on the speaker cover.
- We test the actual projection quality, brightness, and color performance in different lighting conditions.
- We explore the smart TV features and interface to see how user-friendly it really is.
- We discuss the audio performance and those physical buttons on top of the unit.
- We give our final verdict on who this projector is actually for and if it’s worth your hard-earned pesos.
Curious to see the Yaber K2s in action and hear our full, unfiltered thoughts? Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the full review on our YouTube channel to see the picture quality for yourself and find out if this projector deserves a spot in your home!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Yaber K2s Smart Projector in the Philippines?
Based on our research, it has a list price of around PHP 20,000, placing it in the mid-range segment for projectors.
Is it easy to set up for someone who’s not tech-savvy?
We cover the setup process in the video. It runs Android TV, so if you’re familiar with a smart TV or a streaming stick, the interface will feel familiar.
Can I use this projector in a room with some ambient light?
Brightness is a key factor we test. Watch our video to see how it handles different lighting situations, from a dark room to one with some lights on.
Does it have built-in speakers, or do I need external ones?
Yes, it has built-in speakers. We test the audio quality in the review so you can hear how it sounds for movies and music.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Yaber K2s smart projector?
The Yaber K2s has a list price of around 20,000 pesos.
Where is the fan and exhaust located on the Yaber K2s?
The fan and exhaust are located on the right side of the projector.
What does the 'together enjoy together' lettering on the Yaber K2s look like?
The lettering is on the cloth speaker cover and is described as tacky.
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