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Best cookie projector? What nobody else talks about.
The best cookie projector that assists in decorating those little marvels depends on you and your needs. This is a big decision, which is why you are here. You do not want to spend a hefty amount on something that just will not work for you.
I will showcase the top 3 popular brands with the highest ratings, which are:
-AAXA
-AKASO
-KODAK
Let's dissect the elements of indecision so you can start piping away:
-size and space needed
-projector components
-pricing
Best cookie projector: size and space
There are 3 pieces of equipment you need in a cookie business to make professional cookies. You must realize this or you wouldn't be here. The 3 items listed are not in order, as each are important and have no rank on the other.
1. projector for cookies (see mine)
2. airbrush (see the 2 kinds I have)
3. food dehydrator (you'll see what I use)
Whether you are piping the royal icing or using food color markers (check out the 7 brand comparison page on markers out here), you will need a winning projector.
The best cookie projector, most would agree, are what we call 'mini' projectors.
Though the Kopykake projector is quality-made, it does weigh 20 pounds and the dimensions are 23 x 16 x 9 inches. The downside could be the room it takes up.
Another problem I see with it is you have to print out an image to place inside of it. You need a copier, which, in turn, costs you in ink and paper Hey, pennies add up these days!
A mini cookie projector are what they say they are, mini. These will range in sizes of around 6.49 x 3.07 x 0.86 inches to 7.68 x 7.24 x 3.11 inches. Truly compact.
These mini projectors for decorating the best (my recipe) sugar cookies with royal icing have certainly given Kopykake a run for their money. They tend to offer more in their components too. Which we'll see next...
Best cookie projector: components
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Ask a cookier what the best cookie projector for making their cookies with royal icing, glaze, or buttercream is and they are more than happy to tell you what they use. It may very well be the best...for them. Let's hit on some highlights that cookie projectors can come with, like: -speakers -couples as a movie projector -length of battery -wireless mirroring -USB Plug 'n Play -brightness |
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To make special custom cookies, say wedding cookies or baby shower cookies, you need to be quite precise. You'll often need requested techniques, which is where the beloved mini-projectors come in.
Honestly, brands like AAXA, AKASO, and KODAK all rate 4 stars and above on Amazon.
The KODAK Luma 150 comes in at 4.2 while the highest ranking, for good reason, is the AAXA Pico at 4.7 stars.
Are you looking for a cookie projector with speakers and will projector a movie on the wall or large screen? Perhaps you want one with a speaker to listen to music while decorating sugar cookies.
Brightness is one factor that is important to most cookiers. You want the brightness because usually, an overhead light will be on and you still need to see the reflection on the sugar cookie.
Plug 'n Play is the best, for me. I hate downloading software.
A popular attribute these days for projectors are a wireless mirroring and bluetooth for your phone. Though I still like to always leave my projector plugged in charging at all times. I never rely on the battery. As sure as I did, I would probably would run out of the charge when I most needed it, lol, like when I do graduation cookies.
If you get on Facebook cookie and cake groups, you often find a question pertaining to the best cookie projector. Every brand, I mean EVERY brand, gets knocked around. Also, no brand is without pros and cons.
There are projectors that will never have a glitch in years, while another person can have the same make and model and it gives them various problems.
I'm not here to bash any brand or sell you on what I personally use. Buying the best cookie projector is an expense. Any big expense relies on the buyer scouring the reviews and attributes of the top brands.
After that, the ultimate decision usually rests on the price, which we will jump to next.
Here are some beneficial highlights. Again, no projector is going to be 100% perfect. The nice thing about Amazon is you can always return it within 30 days. One thing I look for when I order anything from Amazon is that it is Amazon fulfilled. Many time you can avoid shipping costs if you order $35 or more.
OK, here are the highlights:
AAXA LED Pico+ MAX Mini Projector 4.4 ⭐'s
-25,000 hours of 100 LED lumens = very bright--the brightest of these 3 projectors
-High Definition 1080p HD (1920x1080)
-2.7 Hour Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (best of the 3 projectors)
-Direct wireless mirroring for IOS and Android
-Multi-input Interface = HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Micro SD
-Includes mini-HDMI Cable and Plug 'n Play
-2.38 pounds
-6.49 x 3.07 x 0.86"
-produced in California
-date first available: June 2024 (this is the brand new model!)
[Please note, some photos are unavailable from Amazon due to copyright of sellers]
As an affiliate for Amazon, I am under their rules to not disclose prices, but I have provided links directly to each of the best cookie projectors in the product boxes below.
- [3x Brighter] 2024 Max Version is brighter at 100 LED Lumens, High Definition 1080p HD (1920x1080) Native Resolution, Vibrant Color Technology with 25,000 hour LEDs
- [Ultra Portable with Battery] 2.7 Hour Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery that can be charged via supplied charging cable
- Wireless Smartphone Connection
- For Personal Media Sharing with friends and family, USB Plug 'n Play instant set up; Apple Mac and PC Compatible. mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is included as an accessory...
AKASO Mini Projector 4.3 ⭐'s
-Cookie or movie projection
-crisp and clear images
-screen mirroring
-built-in Micro USB/USB/HDMI/AV/Micro SD port and come with HDMI & Micro USB cables
-50 Ansi lumen brightness LED Lamp that lasts up to 30,000 hours
-rechargeable battery up to 2.5 Hrs
-comes with a mini tripod, though this is of no use to you for decorating cookies
-.317 ounces
-produced in China
-date first available: October 2018
-For Projection Needs From Cookie Decorating to Movies: Pocket projector produces clear, bright video/imaging for entertainment/office and creative use.
-Multiple Wired & Wireless Connectivity Methods: Pico projector has a built-in Micro USB/USB/HDMI/AV/Micro SD port and comes with HDMI & Micro USB cables
-Perfect for watching HD movies, photo sharing, playing games, or cookie/cake decorating
-Powers via rechargeable battery for up to 2.5 Hrs. Come with remote control and tripod
KODAK Luma 150 4.2 ⭐'s
-Comes w/ HDMI & Micro USB Cables
-Airplay & Miracast mobile projecting
-60 Ansi lumens
-Built-In Speaker
-Illuminated Onboard Controls
-2.5 hour rechargeable battery
-1 pound
-Produced in China
-First available May 2019
-From smartphones to big screens
-Comes w/ HDMI & Micro USB Cables for Hookup to Camera, Storage Drive, PC, Laptop
-60 Ansi lumen brightness LED Lamp
-Powers Via Rechargeable Battery Up to 2.5 Hrs.
-Built-In Speaker
Best cookie projector: pricing
You want the best cookie projector, but you do not want to spend a fortune. What is your budget for a cookie projector? What attributes are you needing/wanting? Does it make a difference to you if it is made in the USA?
I can say, though, the the AAXA has these benefits over the others:
-least expensive
-best overall ratings of the 3 projectors
-the brightest projection
-longest battery life
-made in California, not China!
The object of this page it to help you decide what is the best match for you. Everyone has their favorite.
I did write another page one the one I have, love, and use almost daily. I show you the pros and cons to it. Here it is: Projector for Cookies
Top of Best Cookie Projector
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