Formovie Cinema Edge
| Brand | Formovie |
| Type | UST laser TV |
| Released | August 2024 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 2,100 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1 |
A 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector from Formovie with a DLP chip and a blue-phosphor ALPD laser engine, rated 2,100 ISO lumens by the maker with a 0.23:1 fixed lens for 80 to 150 inch images. It runs Google TV with native Netflix, has two 15 W speakers and three HDMI 2.1 ports, and supports HDR10 and HLG. It suits a living room or dim home theatre where a projector sits close to the wall.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,100 lm ISO | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 110% | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1100″ · 0.51 m | |
| Image size | 80–150 in | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Corner correction | 8-point |
Motion & gaming
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC) | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker power | 30 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio, DTS | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 456 × 308 × 91 mm | |
| Weight | 7,000 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling | |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M4 |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Power draw | Up to Max 300 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Up to 32 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr Warranty notice lists Cinema Edge for 'All countries we ship to'; the store page lists the US, Canada, EU countries and the UK as shipping destinations. Per-region items repeat that one statement. |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, User manual, Warranty card, Cleaning kit | |
| Remote | Voice |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | Formovie Cinema Edge review: A midrange UST projector that lags behind its rivals Engadget · December 13, 2024 | Engadget |
| December 4, 2024 | Formovie Cinema Edge review: a compact 4K projector that gives you big pictures on a budget TechRadar · December 4, 2024 | TechRadar |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the Cinema Edge needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.23:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | All regions | MPN | L166FGN |
Also known as
| Formovie Cinema Edge Laser TV | All regions | Marketing name |