Warm and welcoming, the Openhagen LightBoks projector, with its Danish mid-century modern design meets digital 1080p imaging technology, appeals to the TikTok generation.

Digital projectors have become one of the most curiously creative devices in home technology today, both in their evolving list of features as well as novel form factors. The once staid category of purpose-engineered electronics is now being designed with references to retro cameras, recessed lighting, modern furnishings, and ceiling mounted lighting. The Openhagen LightBoks ? a digital projector sheathed in an ethically sourced wood veneer ? enters the mix with an organic warmth to blend into contemporary living spaces.

Unlike the other aforementioned competitors, Openhagen is targeting their the Android-powered projector toward younger generations who are mainly consuming media from their mobile devices. The specs reflect this casual approach to media consumption. With a modest 300 ANSI Lumens brightness and 1080p output (with support for 4K content), Openhagen claims of images up to 200″ in size may be factually true, but its brightest and highest contrast performance will likely be best appreciated with placement closer to the wall and at a smaller projected image.
Similarly, sound capabilities delivered by the projector’s built-in dual stereo sound (2×5 watt) rate is “for casual viewing” rather than an immersive cinematic experience. That’s generally true ...