NOMVDIC P1000 Review : Small Package, Big Picture

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• Technical Specs

• Design And Build

• Gaming Performance

• Audio Quality

• Image Quality

• Usability

• What We Didn't Like

Movie theater magic at the comfort of your own home? Well, that's what Nomvdic is promising with its P1000 projector. This little box makes big claims, transforming regular living rooms into larger-than-life screening rooms. But can something so compact really compete with the well-established home theater giants out in the market?

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Technical Specs

Under the hood of the Nomvdic P1000, you've got yourself a native 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160), powered by a 0.65" Texas Instruments DMD chip. This means that all your images are going to be rendered in crystal-clear clarity, which makes it ideal for a variety of content, from high-definition movies and TV shows to video games.

The 0.65" DMD chip gives you a significant contrast improvement over the smaller 0.47" chips you usually come across in similar products. The P1000 also boasts 2300 ANSI lumens of brightness, meaning it has more than enough illumination to deliver great visuals in various lighting conditions. Take the brightness level, and throw in the color gamut of 125% Rec. 709, and you've got some really bright and accurate color representation.

In terms of lamp life, the P1000 has an LED RGB light source, which is rated for an impressive 30,000 hours. The projector's short throw ratio of 0.68-0.83 allows for a whopping 100-inch image from just 1.52 meters away, making it an excellent choice for those of you with limited space. The 1.2x optical zoom also gives you additional versatility without compromising even the teensiest bit on image quality.

Design And Build

The P1000 makes an instant first impression with a sleek aluminum and matte plastic shell, setting itself apart from your typical run-of-the-mill home projectors. Rather than a boring black box, Nomvdic gets creative with an artsy ribbed pattern and a perfectly squared-off silhouette, which not only adds to the aesthetic, but also helps with better heat dissipation.

On top, you have your basic flush power button with red/green LED indicators, touch-capacitive volume control and fast-forward buttons to help you operate smoothly. There's also a clever little hidden handle on the top that pops out super easily. Considering that the projector weighs just under 7 pounds, the handle makes schlepping this beefy cube between rooms a total breeze.

Setup flexibility is also excellent, thanks to the unconventional side-firing I/O panel. On the right, you can find a service port (for upgrading your firmware), an HDMI 2.0 port, and 5V/1A USB-A and USB-C ports, designed to take care of your connectivity needs. The good thing about having all of these on the side is that you can squeeze this projector between furniture where rear access would be impossible.

Apart from the connectivity ports, the sides also feature bulging, almost sound wave-like ridged vents. This is where the Harman Kardon speakers are housed, which makes sense because the design here would also contribute towards a better acoustic performance.

Spinning around to the back, things stay clean and nondescript, just a glossy black panel with subtle Nomvdic logo badging and an understated Harman Kardon audio branding mention. Rounding out the design is the projector's base, which employs a transparent, acrylic-like support equipped with rubber stoppers. This not only protects the projector from surface damage and dust, but also adds a touch of elegance to its overall presentation.

Gaming Performance

When we first fired up Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the Nomvdic P1000 projector, we knew we were in for a real treat. This game served as the perfect test case to showcase what this projector can do beyond just specs on a sheet.

I did have some trouble initially with the game because Spider-Man 2 needed a bit of customization on the settings front (contrast, brightness, etc.), but once that was sorted out, it was smooth-sailing from there.

Sure, the 4.2ms input lag at 1080p won't break any gaming monitor speed records. But pair that with a blindingly fast 240Hz refresh rate on a massive 100-inch projector screen? Well, let's just say we were more than immersed in Spidey's world.

In the intense realm of competitive gaming, the P1000 proves more than adequate to keep up with the action, but it truly shines when delving into story-driven titles. Games like God of War: Ragnarök, Elden Ring, and Far Cry 6 were completely transformed into visually stunning, detail-rich and flat out rewarding gaming experiences.

We put the P1000 through its paces with a PS5, and were thrilled to confirm virtually no lag or performance issues whatsoever.

Audio Quality

When testing out the P1000, one feature that really grabbed our attention was the built-in Harman Kardon 12W (6W x 2) Cube speakers. Projector speakers are usually an afterthought, and end up giving you lackluster audio that can't really compare to their visuals, especially when they're not ridiculously overpriced. This projector shatters those low expectations.

Whether it was the heart-pounding action scenes in Top Gun: Maverick, the sweet, sweet sounds of The Weeknd's After Hours, or the intricate soundscapes of Elden Ring's dark fantasy realm, the Harman Kardon speakers impressed us at every turn. Dialogue in films came through crisp and clear, even in chaotic scenes where lesser speakers would have turned muddled.

The audio was well-balanced and punchy too, delivering a healthy dose of bass despite the compact form factor. That being said, it is important to understand that a projector can only do so much, and that you should get a dedicated sound system if you can. After all, the depth and spatial audio that a full home theater setup offers remain unparalleled.

Image Quality

One of the coolest things about the P1000 is that you're getting quality 4K UHD visuals at a reasonable price. You can credit the brilliant Texas Instruments chip for precisely rendering every pixel to achieve not just high resolution, but supreme sharpness too.

Color gamut basically refers to the range of colors that a device can produce. The wider this range, the more vibrant and true-to-life the images on the screen will appear. In the case of the P1000, its ability to exceed the Rec. 709 color standard significantly enhances the viewing experience, giving you a striking level of depth and richness.

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The P1000's support for premium HDR10 and HLG formats also gives its picture quality a nice boost. Again, HDR10 basically allows the projector to display more shades between the darkest shadows and brightest highlights. This translates to a more natural-looking contrast to our eyes.

Watching Blade Runner 2049 showcased these contrast-handling talents. The projector nailed both murky interior shots and neon-bathed exteriors with excellent definition. For example, some of the faint details in the shadows were discernible, but then again, the vivid neon hues that we keep seeing throughout the movie never clipped or bled, like they usually would on a lower-quality projector.

Usability

Right out of the box, the P1000y impressed with some thoughtful touches that made the setup a cinch. Take the auto keystone correction, for example - a total godsend for those of us constantly tinkering in less than ideal home theater spaces. Whether you're dealing with uneven backyard screens or off-center living room setups, the projector has the sauce to quickly adjust itself and give you perfectly proportional images.

The four corner adjustment takes that flexibility even further, with granular control to tweak the image alignment corner-by-corner. This gives you squared projections even on irregular angled surfaces (not that we'd recommend going for irregularly angled surfaces). Thanks to these handy little touches, the P1000 had our video looking razor sharp with practically no effort, even in badly-lit rooms.

What We Didn't Like

For the most part, we were really impressed with the P1000. It has a lot going for it, the picture quality is fantastic, it's easy to set up and use, and it has some really great features. That being said, we'd be remiss if we didn't point out a few areas where we felt it fell a little short. These cons aren't dealbreakers, but as a potential buyer, you'll probably want to factor them into your decision.

For one thing, there's no built-in streaming capabilities. In this day and age, it seems crazy that you'd have to hook up an external streaming stick just to get Netflix or Disney+. For a home entertainment device at this price point, being able to stream content seems like table stakes. Sure, you can work around it or go for the Fire Stick combo on Amazon, but it's an extra hassle and expense that does put a bit of a dampener on things.

Secondly, and this is purely for those who like to operate the projector directly instead of using the remote - there is no discernable gap or ridge between the touch controls on the top. Considering that there is no proper backlight on these things either, it can be a little confusing to operate the P1000's on-board controls in the dark.

Speaking of the remote, it's functional, for sure, but feels cheap and flimsy, especially for such an otherwise high-end device. Plus, there are no shortcut buttons for switching between your inputs - you've got to navigate menus every time, which gets old fast if you bounce between your Playstation and Apple TV a lot. It just seems like an oversight.

Finally, we were disappointed that there's only a single HDMI input. For a device of this caliber, limiting connectivity options like that is a bit of a head-scratcher, especially considering that there's definitely room on the chassis for one more port. Anyway, these are just a couple of nitpicks to consider among all the things the P1000 gets very right. It’s a fabulous home theater projector for sure, but those downsides prevent it from being perfect. To wrap it up, if you're someone who doesn't mind a few shortcomings here and there, and would love to get great visuals on a budget, the P1000 is the way to go.

Nomvdic P1000 4K UHD Home Projector

Enjoy movies at the comfort of your home.

The P1000 projects a massive 4K image from just 1.5m away with 2300 lumens brightness and 125% color accuracy. With 4.2ms low lag and auto focus, it's ideal for big-screen gaming and home theater in tight spaces.

• 2300 ANSI brightness, which is great considering the budget.
• Harman Kardon speakers provide surprisingly decent audio.
• Easy to set up and use thanks to auto keystone correction and 4 corner adjustment.

• Remote feels cheap and flimsy.
• No built-in streaming support.
• Just the one HDMI port.

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