Hommkiety Galaxy star projector review — a budget best buy
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If you’re looking for a great star projector that offers sharp, crisp HD projections, interchangeable discs with a range of images, and a reasonable price, look no further than the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector. Costing less than $40, this star projector boasts picture quality rivaling that of products that cost twice as much, and we simply can’t sing its praises enough.
One of the best star projectors you can buy, the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector comes with 10 interchangeable discs, all offering different views of the night sky. You’ll find the solar system, the moon, a spiral galaxy, a wormhole and more, and even more “fun” projections, like a sea full of jellyfish.
It’s perhaps not as realistic as Sega Toys’ line of projectors (including the excellent Homestar Classic), which offer an incredibly detailed recreation of the northern hemisphere’s night sky. But the majority of images here are scientific in nature, offering stunning close-up views of planets, superclusters and more that we couldn’t see with the naked eye.
There is one thing to keep in mind, however. Like the highly rated Astronaut Starry Sky Projector, there are other projectors listed on Amazon from different manufacturers that look identical and promise similar performance to the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector. We cannot talk about other brands; they may be as good as this one, or not. If you want to be sure to get the projector we reviewed, choose the Hommkiety model.
Hommkiety Galaxy Projector Review: Design
- Excellent build quality
- The design imitates a scientific instrument
- Easy to use
The worst thing you can do is dismiss the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector just because it comes from a no-name brand. Take it out of the box and you’ll find a very well-built projector with a fun but relevant design: it looks more like a scientific instrument than a toy.
The projector itself is connected to a base via a hinge adjustable up to 180 degrees. It’s easy to adjust and feels sturdy no matter what angle you choose, meaning you can project onto a wall or ceiling and easily change from one to the other.
It’s worth noting that the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector doesn’t come with a remote control, so you’ll need to operate the projector with the buttons on the device itself. You can turn it on and off, set a sleep timer, and turn a night light on and off. The buttons are clearly labeled and easy to use.
Hommkiety Galaxy Projector Review: Performance
- Beautiful HD projections
- Bright and colorful
- Easy focusing
Make no secret of it: the Hommkiety Galaxy projector is simply stunning in operation. No matter which disc you insert, you’ll be greeted with bright, vivid colors and sharp images. You won’t even need a completely dark room to enjoy it, but with blackout curtains and lights completely turned off, you can enjoy a real show.
The projector comes with a pre-installed moon and stars disk, which is simply stunning. It’s a relaxing and fascinating experience, just like the other projections you can turn off. The galaxies, the solar system and the disks of the Virgo supercluster in particular are beautifully colored; it’s hard to look at them without thinking “wow”.
Before you can fully enjoy the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector, you will need to focus it using the focus ring located on the outside of the projector light. It is very easy to find the focal point, and we only need to rotate it a few times so that our image is perfectly sharp.
Your own focus point will of course depend on the distance between the projector and the wall or ceiling you’re projecting onto: the manufacturer recommends a distance of 6.5 to 9.8 feet (2 to 3 meters) for an optimal image.
Hommkiety Galaxy Projector Review: Feature
- 10 interchangeable discs
- Built-in sleep timer and night light
- No speaker functionality
One of the main selling points of the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector is that it comes with 10 interchangeable projection discs. This is a huge bargain, especially compared to the (much more expensive) Sega Toys Homestar Classic, which only comes with two.
The downside, however, is that while additional drives for the Homestar can be easily obtained, we can’t find any that are clearly compatible with the Hommkiety. It’s likely that other unnamed brands share the same discs, but we can’t confirm this for sure.
But even without purchasing additional discs, the 10 included in the box provide enough variety to keep you and the whole family entertained. Chances are you have your favorites and want to see the same images over and over again anyway.
The Hommkiety Galaxy Projector has a built-in sleep timer, meaning you can turn it on to fall asleep without worrying about it running all night. There’s also a night light that can be operated via the main unit, but that’s it in terms of extra bells and whistles. There’s no built-in speaker here, for example, so if you’re looking for a projector to use for relaxing with built-in sounds, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
On the power side, the Hommkiety Galaxy projector requires a USB-C connection. A cable is included in the box, but we found our phone charger powered it just fine, which is handy. It doesn’t have a rechargeable battery, so it will need to stay connected every time it is used.
Should I buy the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector?
This is a very simple question to answer: Yes, you should definitely buy the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector. This is one of the best galaxy projectors you can buy right now, thanks to its economical price, superb projection quality, and 10 discs included. Whether you want something pretty to relax you or a more scientific image to inspire kids and adults, this is a great choice.
After using the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector for a while, I really feel like it’s worth more than its asking price of $39.99. It’s impressive technology, and unless you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful light show filled with laser stars, you won’t be disappointed.
If the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector is not for you
The only thing the Hommkiety Galaxy projector can’t do is stain your ceiling with thousands of stars. That’s something the Starry Sky Astronaut Projector can do for under $20, or if you want a more realistic recreation of the night sky, there’s the Sega Toys Homestar Flux.
If you want a projector that has a built-in speaker, you can consider the Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector. It’s a fun projector, great for relaxing, but you won’t get realistic or scientific images.
