The P2 is straightforward to operate. The simple controls include separate off/on buttons for the projector's fan and for illumination, plus buttons for accessing the unit's on-screen display, card reader, and media player, and a focus dial in front. The menu options are easy to navigate when we used the P2's media player and card reader to display images without attaching it to an external device, and the projector also has a handy remote control.

But the P2's 1GB of internal memory is considerably less than the 4GB of memory provided by the competing and projectors, which can store much more content for stand-alone presentations. And whereas the Aiptek pico can read 32GB memory cards, the P2 is limited to reading 4GB memory cards. The P2 lacks bundled software for converting media files into the formats it supports, too, unlike the Optoma and Aiptek models. The P2's user manual recommends using a third-party conversion utility such as Format Factory freeware to obtain media files that are compatible with the P2's media player.

The Aaxa P2 is an excellent choice for users who primarily want a pico projector that's powerful enough to deliver viewable, text-oriented presentations for small groups in low-light settings. But for graphics-oriented slideshows and for self-running presentations, other models offer better-quality color images and more-versatile media players.