The Epson EB-S41 - Portable SVGA 3LCD Projector is evidently sold as a portable lamp projector, but what are the alternatives for people that want a pocket sized powerhouse instead of another laptop box in their bag?

Epson's offering is certainly bright at a 3300 lumens (if you're not sure what this means click here) and has plenty of connectivity options, but standing on the scales at 2.3kg Epson's SVGA projector weighs as much as a standard laptop, and is chunkier to boot.

The PIQS TT WiFi Projector

If you're looking for a projector that can handle presentations with ease the PIQS TT WiFi projector has you covered. This portable wifi projector has an interactive remote and Android onboard so you can download apps and manipulate your any on screen data with ease.

The auto keystone feature and inbuilt battery also alleviate any unnecessary set up, just pop it down, turn it on and the screen adjusts automatically to the optimal size, all without being connected to a power supply.

The Pico Genie M550 Plus Portable Projector

If space is tight and you need something bright, the Pico Genie M550 Plus portable projector is an ideal and versatile projector for business or leisure. With short throw capability this LED pico projector delivers a larger image at a smaller distance compared to standard throw models. This means you don't need as much space to create your ideal big screen experience.

With it's LED light source you wont have to worry about maintenance, unlike lamp projectors, this projector has a light source lifespan of 20,000 hours! And with android on-board you can spend those hours with whichever apps you choose!

At 650 Ansi Lumens ( what are those) the M550 Plus LED DLP projector can handle ambient light with ease, making it a viable choice for the office, but crucially you can take it anywhere with ease. Weighing in at only 890 grams even with its whopping 3 hour battery life this powerful projector is ideal for true portability, move night doesn't have to be indoors after all!

The Qumi Q8

The Epson may have the high brightness useful for a large conference room, but realistically the 1000 ansi lumens delivered by the Qumi Q8 portable projector are enough to cope with almost any lighting environment the portable projector will encounter. That's not all though, the Qumi Q8 DP LED Projector boasts a FULL 1080p Resolution, the smallest projector to currently offer those rich visuals!

The Verdict

There a plenty of more portable projectors out there, the Epson may be solid choice if you don't fancy moving your projector once it's set, but if you're looking for something more versatile all the above projectors are excellent alternatives.