March 2023
Video Projectors: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Projector rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.
Summary
Between 4 Mar 2023 and 7 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 94 Projector endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
68 Video Projectors were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 7 Mar 2023, Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed projector with 4 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 4 recommended it as the '#1 projector' this month. It is followed by Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 and Samsung The Freestyle , with 3 and 4 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Epson:
12 Projectors
(#1 is Epson EX3280 )
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BenQ:
11 Projectors
(#1 is BenQ GS50 )
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Optoma:
8 Projectors
(#1 is Optoma UHZ50 )
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LG:
5 Projectors
(#1 is LG HU85LA CineBeam )
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Sony:
4 Projectors
(#1 is Sony VPL-VW590ES )
Price breakdown
At a glance - March 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Projector |
Digital Trends
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What Hi-Fi
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The Verge
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TechRadar
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T3
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PCMag
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The Strategist
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WIRED
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CNET
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Forbes
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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- | $2399 |
Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma
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1
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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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4
|
-
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1
|
|
2
|
- | Check price |
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
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-
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8
|
-
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5
|
-
|
1
|
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
|
3
|
- | $698 |
Samsung The Freestyle
|
5
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11
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-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
|
4
|
- | $770 |
Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
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-
|
-
|
-
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13
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
7
|
|
5
|
- | $3998 |
Optoma CinemaX P2
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-
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-
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-
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2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
6
|
+1 | $3498 |
Samsung LSP9T Premiere
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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-
|
2
|
|
7
|
-1 | $1581 |
Optoma UHD35
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-
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-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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-
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5
|
4
|
3
|
|
8
|
- | $5998 |
Sony VPL-XW5000ES
|
6
|
1
|
-
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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-
|
|
9
|
- | Check price |
LG CineBeam HU715Q
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3
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6
|
-
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-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
|
10
|
- | Check price |
Epson EH-TW9400
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-
|
5
|
-
|
9
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
11
|
- | $749 |
BenQ HT2050A
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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-
|
2
|
-
|
|
12
|
- | $1499 |
BenQ TK700STi
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-
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-
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-
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4
|
3
|
-
|
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
|
13
|
- | $599 |
Optoma HD146X
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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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6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
19
|
- | $3890 |
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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-
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-
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3
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7
|
-
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|
20
|
+1 | $560 |
Anker Nebula Solar
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-
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-
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-
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12
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-
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12
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Projector |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | $559.99 | Anker Nebula Solar [buy] [more info] |
| #13 | $599 | Optoma HD146X [buy] [more info] |
| #3 | $697.99 | Samsung The Freestyle [buy] [more info] |
| #11 | $749 | BenQ HT2050A [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $769.99 | Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 [buy] [more info] |
| #12 | $1499 | BenQ TK700STi [buy] [more info] |
| #7 | $1581.32 | Optoma UHD35 [buy] [more info] |
| #1 | $2399 | Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma [buy] [more info] |
| #6 | $3497.99 | Samsung LSP9T Premiere [buy] [more info] |
| #19 | $3890.23 | Epson Home Cinema LS11000 [buy] [more info] |
| #5 | $3998 | Optoma CinemaX P2 [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $5998 | Sony VPL-XW5000ES [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma #1 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma as #1.
Digital Trends
Best overall home theater projector
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Pros
Excellent short-throw design
Great color coverage
eARC support
Dolby atmos support
Android TV platform
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Cons
Not as useful if you don't use Google apps
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TechRadar
A brilliantly balanced ultra short throw package
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Pros
Compact, all-in-one package
Stunning picture
Flexible setup options
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Cons
Picture struggles in bright rooms
So-so built-in speakers
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Forbes
Best Home Theater Projector Overall
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Pros
Rich, accurate colors
Integrated Android TV
Support for Dolby Atmos audio
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Cons
No 3D support
No internal Netflix app
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We ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 #2 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 as #1.
What Hi-Fi
Despite occasional colour wobbles, this is another quality laser projector from Epson
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Pros
Fantastically bright HDR pictures
Lovely filmic feel
4K/120 HDR gaming support
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Cons
Dark HDR colours can look unrefined
Really unhelpful menu system
Some strange preset decisions
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TechRadar
A champ for the dedicated home cinema
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Pros
Excellent image quality
Highly flexible placement
Ready for games and film
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Cons
High price
Display only
Few ports
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PCMag
Best 4K Projector for Top-Quality Home Theater / Editors' Choice
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Pros
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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Cons
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 March 2023 ranking
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
The Verge
TechRadar
T3
PCMag
The Strategist
WIRED
CNET
Forbes
We ranked Samsung The Freestyle #3 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best portable home theater projector
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Pros
Lightweight and portable
Automatic screen adjustments
Runs on Tizen OS for access to apps
Bixby and Alexa voice assistant capable
|
Cons
550 lumens of brightness is a bit low
It's only 1080p
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What Hi-Fi
And now for something completely different
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Pros
Cute but practical design
Bright, sharp, colourful pictures
Impressive auto keystone/focus
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Cons
Below-par black levels
Auto keystone system isn’t perfect
A bit expensive
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TechRadar
Take the cinema experience wherever you go
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Pros
Great portability
Handy suite of built-in apps
Impressive auto adjustment
Decent brightness
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Cons
Sluggish navigation
Occasional autofocus issues
Some random restarts
Auto keystone can be fussy
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Forbes
Best Portable Projector
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Pros
Amazon Alexa and Samsung Bixby voice assitants
Lightweight and portable
360-degree omnidirectional sound
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Cons
1080p resolution
Low brightness level
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We ranked Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 #4 in March 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
TechRadar
A portable projector that offers a great marriage of form and function
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Pros
Gorgeous design
Great picture for the size
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Cons
Only Full HD
Too much lag for gaming
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PCMag
Best 1080p Room-to-Room Portable Projector for Home Entertainment / Editors' Choice
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Pros
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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Cons
No 3D support
Only moderate brightness
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Forbes
Best Mini Projector
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Pros
Compact design
Good audio for small form
Integrated Android TV
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Cons
Low brightness
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We ranked Optoma CinemaX P2 #5 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Optoma CinemaX P2 as #1.
TechRadar
A budget 4K ultra short throw projector
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Pros
Up to 120-inch projection
Solid built-in audio system
Living room-friendly looks
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Cons
Limited brightness
Doesn't support full DC-P3 color gamut
Mecdiocre built-in smart TV interface
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T3
The best projector for bringing big 4K images to any wall
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Pros
Living-room friendly design
Excellent 4K pictures
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Cons
No HLG over HDMI
Not as bright as its predecessor
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We ranked Samsung LSP9T Premiere #6 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
Surprisingly like a TV, only bigger
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Pros
Bright, colourful pictures
Comprehensive smart system
Good sound quality
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Cons
Fiddly to set up
‘Rainbow’ effect
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TechRadar
A premium ultra short throw projection experience
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Pros
Bright, colorful pictures
Good in light and dark rooms
Full TV-style smart system
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Cons
Some rainbow effect
Some iffy presets for dark scenes
Software can be sluggish
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Forbes
Best 4K Home Theater Projector
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Pros
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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Cons
Operating system can be sluggish
Expensive
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We ranked Optoma UHD35 #7 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
Forbes
Best Gaming Projector
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Pros
Decent brightness for at home use
Great response time and refresh rate for gamers
Flexible projection size
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Cons
Mono speaker
Lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
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We ranked Sony VPL-XW5000ES #8 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Sony VPL-XW5000ES as #1.
Digital Trends
Best premium home projector
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Pros
Advanced 4K technology
Excellent DCI-P3 coverage
Sony'z X1 chip offers many advantages
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Cons
Lumen levels are a little low for bright rooms
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What Hi-Fi
Sony’s new laser projector is a cut-price stunner
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Pros
Stunningly detailed native 4K pictures
Impressive black levels and contrast
Excellent picture processing
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Cons
Poor manual lens controls
Dark HDR scenes can lose detail
No 4K/120Hz gaming support
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We ranked LG CineBeam HU715Q #9 in March 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best ultra-short throw 4K projector
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Pros
Dolby Atmos sound
HDR10 support
LG's ThinQ smart device platform
Bluetooth, AirPlay, Wi-Fi connectivity
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Cons
Not very portable
Built-in speakers are a bit lacking
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What Hi-Fi
Could this projector replace your TV?
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Pros
Detailed and balanced image
Pleasing design
Comprehensive feature set
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Cons
Doesn't sound as good as it should
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Forbes
Best Ultra Short Throw 4K Projector
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Pros
Great resolution, lamp life and brightness
Terrific streaming options
Ultra-short throw 0.22:1
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Cons
Designed to be stationary
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We ranked Epson EH-TW9400 #10 in March 2023 because:
- 3 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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Pros
Motorised and adaptable lens
Handles HDR well
Vibrant colours
Excellent sense of dept
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Cons
Noisy at full power
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TechRadar
A superb long-throw home cinema projector for the price
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Pros
Excellent color reproduction
Motorized lens controls
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Cons
Blacks could be deeper
Motion not its strong point
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T3
A serious home cinema projector that won’t break the bank
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Pros
Cinematic picture quality
Decent HDR performance
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Cons
No integrated sound
On the large side
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We ranked BenQ HT2050A #11 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
Digital Trends
Best budget home theater projector
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Pros
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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Cons
10-watt speaker sound is weak
Noisy fan
No HDMI 2.0
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We ranked BenQ TK700STi #12 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
TechRadar
High framerate HDR gaming on your wall
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Pros
16ms input lag is brilliant for a projector
4K at 60Hz for premium gaming
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Cons
No Netflix, though that's common for projectors
Fiddly onboard buttons
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T3
The best projector for 4K gaming
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Pros
Sharp 4K images
Strong gaming performance
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Cons
High noise levels
Not the best for HDR
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We ranked Optoma HD146X #13 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
We ranked Epson Home Cinema LS11000 #14 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
We ranked Anker Nebula Solar #15 in March 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Video Projectors” rankings.
TechRadar
A stunning portable projector – in the right situations
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Pros
Stunning design
Doubles as a Bluetooth speaker
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Cons
A bit dim
Sound could be punchier
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PCMag
Best Portable Mini Projector (Battery Powered) / Editors' Choice
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Pros
1080p (1,920-by-1,080) native resolution; accepts 4K (3,840-by-2,160) input
Supports HDR and copy protection standards used by 4K UHD discs
Android TV 9 and Wi-Fi built in
Battery life rated at 3 hours in Battery mode or 1.5 hours in Standard
Capable autofocus
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Cons
Color accuracy is off by just enough to notice
Does not deliver improved image quality with HDR material
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