The projector market is beaming bright right now, with brands constantly trying to lure media connoisseurs and gamers away from flat-screen TVs and monitors - which require a lot of space in your home. The Dangbei Atom laser projector marks just how far consumer technology has come in a few years, packing Google TV and that vast world of smart apps into a small box measuring just over 7 inches wide. The compact Atom was released at the beginning of 2024, and it cements Chinese brand Dangbei as a serious maker of smart projectors for home entertainment. But how does it stack up against the best gaming projectors? In this review, I've put it to good use over several months to find out. One of the Atom's most promising perks is the 40-180-inch display size, meaning you can install it in pretty much any room with enough blank wall space (preferably of light or neutral color). Its brightness is also high, while on paper, features like autofocus and auto-keystone are designed to help you create a perfectly sharp and shaped picture as and when you move the Atom about from room to room. On paper is one thing, but here are my experiences with the Dangbei Atom in real life. Continue reading Dangbei Atom review: A top compact projector for casual gaming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming