ETOE has launched Dolphin 2, a portable projector that adds Google TV, brighter projection and phone charging. The new model swaps the first Dolphin’s cylindrical body for a more conventional rectangular design, bumps brightness to 800 ANSI lumens, and runs Google TV for access to streaming apps and wireless casting.
That combination makes it look less like a gadget demo and more like a serious travel projector. The portable projector market has been moving in this direction for a while, with brands packing in batteries, smart TV platforms, and better optics instead of relying on a simple HDMI box and a prayer.
Dolphin 2 specs and battery life
ETOE says Dolphin 2 outputs 1920 × 1080 pixels and can decode 4K content, while covering 110% of the BT.2020 color space. The built-in 54 Wh battery is rated for around two hours of video playback, and the projector can double as a power bank for mobile devices.
- Brightness: 800 ANSI lumens
- Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Battery: 54 Wh
- Runtime: about two hours of video playback
- Chipset: MediaTek MT9630
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB flash storage
Google TV and built-in speakers
On the software side, Google TV is doing the heavy lifting, bringing access to thousands of apps and streaming services without forcing users to plug in an external stick. Wireless content sharing from smartphones and other devices is also supported, which is the sort of feature that sounds small until you actually need it.
Audio is handled by two 5W speakers with Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus support. That will not turn a wall into a cinema, but it does make Dolphin 2 more self-contained than many budget projectors that still treat sound like an afterthought.
Preorders are open, but pricing is not announced
ETOE has already opened preorders, though it has not announced pricing yet. That leaves the company in a familiar launch pattern: show the feature list first, then see whether buyers are willing to pay for portability, battery life, and a smart-TV interface in one box.
The real test will be whether 800 ANSI lumens and a two-hour battery are enough for the use case ETOE is selling. If the price lands too close to brighter non-portable projectors, Dolphin 2 could end up looking clever but a bit too specialized for its own good.