April 2024
Video Projectors: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of video projectors rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 2 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 88 projector endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
72 projectors were endorsed in total, only 13 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 Apr 2024, Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma 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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Epson: 14 projectors
(#1 is Epson Pro Cinema LS12000)
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BenQ: 12 projectors
(#1 is BenQ TK860i)
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Optoma: 8 projectors
(#1 is Optoma HD146X)
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LG: 5 projectors
(#1 is LG CineBeam HU715Q)
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Xgimi: 4 projectors
(#1 is Xgimi Halo Plus)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Projector |
The Verge
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The Strategist
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WIRED
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What Hi-Fi
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Forbes
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TechRadar
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Digital Trends
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PCMag
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T3
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CNET
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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- | $2931 |
Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma
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-
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-
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3
|
-
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1
|
-
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1
|
-
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-
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-
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2
|
- | Check price |
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
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-
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-
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4
|
-
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-
|
1
|
-
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1
|
-
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-
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|
3
|
- | $800 |
Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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11
|
-
|
12
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|
4
|
- | $1299 |
BenQ TK860i
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-
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-
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2
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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2
|
-
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-
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|
5
|
- | $1599 |
BenQ TK700STi
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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3
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-
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6
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- | $5998 |
Samsung LSP9T Premiere
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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- | $486 |
Optoma HD146X
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2
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
|
14
|
- | Check price |
BenQ HT2050A
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
|
3
|
|
15
|
- | Check price |
Epson EH-TW9400
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
|
-
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|
16
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- | $2799 |
BenQ HT4550i
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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5
|
-
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-
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-
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|
17
|
- | Check price |
Samsung The Freestyle
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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18
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- | $3000 |
Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
|
-
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10
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-
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-
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|
19
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- | $650 |
Xgimi Halo Plus
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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15
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-
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4
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We ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma #1 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts 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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Digital Trends
Our favorite projector
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Excellent short-throw design
Great color coverage
eARC support
Dolby atmos support
Android TV platform
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Not as useful if you don't use Google apps
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We ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 as #1.
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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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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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 April 2024 ranking
The Verge
The Strategist
WIRED
What Hi-Fi
Forbes
TechRadar
Digital Trends
PCMag
T3
CNET
We ranked Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Forbes
Best Mini Projector
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Compact design
Good audio for small form
Integrated Android TV
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Low brightness
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PCMag
Best Room-to-Room Projector / Editors' Choice
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Long-lived laser-phosphor light source
Native 1080p resolution; supports 4K UHD (3,840-by-2,160) input and HDR
Three-chip LCD engine (3LCD) for equal color and white brightness and no rainbow artifacts
Integrated Android TV
Wi-Fi and two HDMI ports
Impressive audio options
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No 3D support
Only moderate brightness
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CNET
Best compact laser projector
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A shape any Borg would love
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Pricey for its performance
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We ranked BenQ TK860i #4 in April 2024 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 BenQ TK700STi #5 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
TechRadar
A great budget 4K projector for gaming
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Low 16ms input lag
4K at 60Hz for gaming
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Limited apps on Android TV dongle
Awkward onboard controls
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T3
The best projector for 4K gaming
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Sharp 4K images
Strong gaming performance
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High noise levels
Not the best for HDR
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We ranked Samsung LSP9T Premiere #6 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Forbes
Best 4K Home Theater Projector
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Bright images produced via triple laser
Projects up to 130 inches
Built-in smart TV capabilities via Tizen OS for directly streaming video
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Operating system can be sluggish
Expensive
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TechRadar
A premium ultra short throw projection experience
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Performs well in daylight
Powerful built-in audio
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DLP rainbow effects
Sometimes sluggish operation
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We ranked Optoma HD146X #7 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
We ranked BenQ HT2050A #8 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Digital Trends
A great budget 1080p projector
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Big image for an affordable price
Vertical lens and keystone adjustment
Bright 2,200 ANSI lumens
Easy to set up out of the box
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10-watt speaker sound is weak
Noisy fan
No HDMI 2.0
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CNET
Best projector under $800 / Editors' Choice
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Great picture quality for the price
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Limited lens shift and zoom
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We ranked Epson EH-TW9400 #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
A powerful 4K projector with a bold picture to match.
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Motorised and adaptable lens
Handles HDR well
Vibrant colours
Excellent sense of dept
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Noisy at full power
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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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We ranked BenQ HT4550i #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Digital Trends
4K and near perfect color for under $3,000
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Amazingly accurate color
Bright 3,200 ANSI lumens image
HDR modes for days
Comes with Android TV
Vertical/horizontal lens shift is excellent
The fan is quiet
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Built-in sound isn’t great
Black levels suffer a bit in light rooms
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We ranked Samsung The Freestyle #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Forbes
Best Portable Projector
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Amazon Alexa and Samsung Bixby voice assitants
Lightweight and portable
360-degree omnidirectional sound
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1080p resolution
Low brightness level
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TechRadar
Take the cinema experience wherever you go
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Compact, highly portable design
Same smart interface as Samsung TVs
Integrated Samsung Gaming Hub
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Low brightness
Micro-HDMI port for sources
Expensive
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We ranked Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
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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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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We ranked Xgimi Halo Plus #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
PCMag
Best Mini Projector for Brightness / Editors' Choice
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Small and light
Image quality easily good enough for casual viewing
Built-in Android TV 10 for streaming via Wi-Fi
Rated at 900 ANSI lumens using AC power
Supports 4K input (native resolution is 1080p)
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Android TV doesn't include a Netflix app
Although HDR input is watchable, SDR input looks better
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