If you’re comparing the TOPTRO Mini Projector, the biggest question is what matters most in your setup: price, brightness, streaming convenience, or image quality. Here’s how the alternatives stack up.

The Smart Mini Projector [Compatible with Netflix] by VOPLLS is the most premium option here, and it shows. At £168.98, it’s far more expensive than the TOPTRO, but it brings 1800 ANSI brightness, TOF auto focus, auto keystone, and proper Netflix compatibility. Compared with the TOPTRO, this is the better pick if you want a more cinema-like picture in a room that isn’t perfectly dark. It should also be easier to set up quickly. The downside is obvious: it costs well over twice as much, so it’s only worth it if you’ll actually benefit from the brighter image and more polished smart features. Choose this if you want the closest thing to a true living-room movie projector on this list.

The [Netflix App Available & Dolby Audio] Aurzen Eazze D1 sits in the sweet spot for many buyers. At £94.98, it’s still affordable, but it feels more refined than the TOPTRO thanks to auto focus, auto keystone, HDR10, and built-in Netflix app support. Compared with the TOPTRO, it’s the better choice for people who want less faffing and more watching. It’s not as cheap, but the convenience is excellent, especially for bedroom use or casual film nights. If you want a smart projector that behaves more like a proper appliance and less like a gadget, this is a strong upgrade.

The [Official XuanPad & Manual Focus] Mini Milky White Smart Projector is the budget rival to beat at £59.99. It undercuts the TOPTRO slightly while still offering 1080P support and broad compatibility with TV sticks, HDMI, USB, laptops, iPhone and Android. What’s better is the price and the straightforward portability. What’s worse is the manual focus, which means more setup effort and less convenience than the TOPTRO’s smarter feature set. Pick this if you want the lowest-cost route into home projection and don’t mind adjusting the image yourself.

The two 2026 Upgraded Mini Projectors are very similar value-focused options. The £59.99 milk white model is the better bargain if you just need a simple 1080P-capable projector for occasional films, kids’ rooms, or a spare bedroom. The £79.99 white model costs more, but adds AV input, which may matter if you have older devices or want extra flexibility. Compared with the TOPTRO, both are more basic: you’re generally trading away the Android-style smart convenience and short-throw versatility for a lower price or simpler hardware. These are best for buyers who mainly use a Fire TV Stick, HDMI source, or console and don’t need the projector to be a fully featured smart device.

Overall, the TOPTRO still makes sense if you want a compact, affordable projector with a short-throw setup and an all-in-one smart feel. But if you want better streaming support, easier focusing, or more brightness, the Aurzen and VOPLLS models are the most compelling upgrades.