January 2025
Video Projectors: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of video projectors rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 15 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 78 projector endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
68 projectors were endorsed in total, only 9 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 15 Jan 2025, Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed projector with 3 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 projector' this month.
Brand breakdown
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BenQ: 13 projectors
(#1 is BenQ TK860i)
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Epson: 12 projectors
(#1 is Epson Pro Cinema LS12000)
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Optoma: 7 projectors
(#1 is Optoma HD146X)
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Hisense: 4 projectors
(#1 is Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma)
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Anker: 4 projectors
(#1 is Anker Nebula Capsule 3)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
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CNET
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T3
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PCMag
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WIRED
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What Hi-Fi
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The Strategist
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The Verge
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Forbes
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Digital Trends
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TechRadar
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Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is a highly praised home theater projector that offers exceptional image quality, brightness, and connectivity options, making it a top choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers.
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Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma
The Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma projector offers high image quality, accurate colors, and sufficient brightness, making it a versatile option for home theater, gaming, and multimedia presentations.
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Epson Home Cinema LS11000
The Epson Home Cinema LS11000 projector is highly praised for its impressive image quality, light performance, and connectivity options, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts and professionals.
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BenQ TK860i
The BenQ TK860i projector is highly praised for its exceptional image quality, brightness, color accuracy, and flexibility in placement, making it a top choice for various use cases.
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2
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Optoma HD146X
The Optoma HD146X projector is praised for its high image quality, brightness, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for a range of uses such as presentations, classroom work, and home theater setups.
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Epson EH-TW9400
The Epson EH-TW9400 projector is praised for its impressive image quality, flexible installation options, and wide range of connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases.
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6
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4
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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is a high-quality projector with impressive image quality, brightness, contrast, and versatile placement options, making it suitable for those who want a high-quality viewing experience in various room setups.
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7
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BenQ X300G
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Anker Nebula Capsule 3
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10
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We ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 #1 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 as #1.
PCMag
Best Home Theater Projector Overall / Editors' Choice
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Delivers a full 3,840 by 2,160 pixels on screen
2,700-lumen laser light source rated to last the life of the projector
Supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR
Good color accuracy, contrast, and shadow detail, plus dark blacks for a laser model
Easy to maintain image height for different aspect ratios
Three-chip LCD design guarantees no rainbow artifacts
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Expensive
No 3D support
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TechRadar
The best 4K projector for most home theater fans
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Fantastic picture quality
Flexible setup features
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Pricey
No built-in streaming
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We ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma #2 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma as #1.
Forbes
Best Home Theater Projector Overall
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Rich, accurate colors
Integrated Android TV
Support for Dolby Atmos audio
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No 3D support
No internal Netflix app
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend video projectors.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of video projectors, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking
CNET
T3
PCMag
WIRED
What Hi-Fi
The Strategist
The Verge
Forbes
Digital Trends
TechRadar
We ranked Epson Home Cinema LS11000 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson Home Cinema LS11000 as #1.
CNET
Best 4K laser projector
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Lasers never need to be replaced
Bright and colorful
Very natural looking
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Not as detailed as some 4K DLP projectors
Performance doesn't quite justify the price
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Digital Trends
Best standard-throw 4K projector under $5,000
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Bright 2,500 lumens image
Excellent color
Support for HDR, HDR10+ and HLG
Laser light source never needs replacing
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Premium price
Could be brighter given the price
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We ranked BenQ TK860i #4 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
PCMag
Best 4K Home Entertainment Projector / Editors' Choice
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4K resolution using TI's XPR fast-switch pixel shifting
Good shadow detail and contrast
Short lag times
1.3x zoom and modest vertical lens shift
Includes Android TV 11 dongle
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Initial physical setup is difficult
Frequent rainbow artifacts in testing
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We ranked Optoma HD146X #5 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
We ranked Epson EH-TW9400 #6 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
T3
A serious home cinema projector that won’t break the bank
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Cinematic picture quality
Decent HDR performance
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No integrated sound
On the large side
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What Hi-Fi
A powerful 4K projector with a bold picture to match.
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Motorised and adaptable lens
Vibrant colours and good HDR
Excellent sense of depth
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Noisy at full power
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We ranked Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 #7 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
PCMag
Best Ultra Short Throw Projector / Editors' Choice
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Bright laser-phosphor light source
Three-chip LCD design means no rainbow artifacts
Fully integrated Android TV
Short input lag for gaming
Good sound quality
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No Ethernet port; streaming requires Wi-Fi
No 3D support
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TechRadar
Best ultra short throw 4K projector for sports
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High brightness
Low fan noise
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No Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
Color lacks some vibrance
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We ranked BenQ X300G #8 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
CNET
Best lifestyle projector
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Great design
Great contrast ratio
Orange "ears" add character
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Underwhelming brightness
Expensive
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TechRadar
A great 4K projector for gaming
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Bright and crisp image
Great for gaming and movies
Easy set up
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Could use more ports
Limited physical adjustments
Short throw can make placement tricky
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We ranked Anker Nebula Capsule 3 #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
CNET
Best ultraportable projector
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Roughly the size of a 16oz beverage can
Google TV streaming
USB-C charging
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Pricey
Not very bright
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PCMag
Best Mini Projector / Editor's Choice
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Impressive image quality
1080p native resolution; supports 4K input
Handles HDR far better than most native 1080p models
Built-in Android TV 11
Bright 300 ANSI lumens rating using AC power
Lightweight
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Needs some minor tweaking to get good image quality
No Netflix support in Android TV 11
No 3D support
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