November 2023

Video Projectors: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of video projectors rankings posted by key online experts, as of November 2023.

Summary

On 4 Nov 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 88 projector endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

71 projectors were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 4 Nov 2023, 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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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking video projectors start at $127.80 (Fangor F-506) and go up to $27998 (Sony VPL-XW7000ES). Median projector costs $1099 (BenQ GP500).
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At a glance - November Ranking

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Rank Change Price Projector
CNET
The Verge
T3
WIRED
Forbes
Digital Trends
PCMag
TechRadar
The Strategist
What Hi-Fi
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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 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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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 is a versatile and high-quality projector with excellent color accuracy, a long-lasting light source, and a comprehensive range of connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases in small spaces.
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+3 $1950
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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+3 $1299
BenQ TK700STi
The BenQ TK700STi projector offers impressive image quality, vibrant colors, and a range of connectivity options, making it suitable for home theater setups, gaming, and presentations.
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Samsung LSP9T Premiere
The Samsung LSP9T Premiere projector offers exceptional image quality, impressive light performance, and versatile connectivity options, making it a highly recommended choice for home theater enthusiasts.
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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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LG CineBeam HU715Q
The LG CineBeam HU715Q projector offers impressive image quality, brightness, and color accuracy, making it an excellent choice for watching movies, gaming, and multimedia content, with its ultra-short-throw design and long-lasting laser light source adding to its appeal.
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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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- $649
BenQ HT2050A
The BenQ HT2050A projector offers impressive image quality, brightness, and versatile connectivity options, making it highly recommended for home theaters, gaming setups, and professional presentations.
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BenQ HT4550i
The BenQ HT4550i projector is highly praised for its impressive image quality, brightness, color accuracy, and connectivity options, making it an excellent choice for home cinema enthusiasts.
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Samsung The Freestyle
The Samsung The Freestyle projector offers high-definition image quality in dark environments with accurate colors, but its brightness may be mediocre in well-lit spaces, and it provides versatile connectivity options for streaming and mirroring.
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New * $2800
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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Xgimi Halo Plus
The Xgimi Halo Plus is a portable projector with good image quality, brightness, and connectivity options, making it suitable for various purposes such as home entertainment and presentations.
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#18 $482.74 Samsung The Freestyle
#7 $489 Optoma HD146X
#16 $649 BenQ HT2050A
#20 $649.99 Xgimi Halo Plus
#3 $699.99 Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
#5 $1299 BenQ TK700STi
#4 $1949.99 BenQ TK860i
#17 $2799 BenQ HT4550i
#19 $2799.99 Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
#1 $2905.89 Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma
#6 $4997.99 Samsung LSP9T Premiere

We ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma #1 in November 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma as #1.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Easiest Setup

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Forbes

Best Home Theater Projector Overall

Rich, accurate colors
Integrated Android TV
Support for Dolby Atmos audio

No 3D support
No internal Netflix app

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Digital Trends

Our favorite projector

Excellent short-throw design
Great color coverage
eARC support
Dolby atmos support
Android TV platform

Not as useful if you don't use Google apps

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We ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 #2 in November 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

High-End Pick

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PCMag

Best Home Theater Projector Overall / Editors' Choice

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

Expensive
No 3D support

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TechRadar

The best home cinema projector for most AV fans

Excellent image quality
Highly flexible placement
Ready for games and film

High price
Display only
Few ports

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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 November 2023 ranking

We ranked Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 #3 in November 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best compact laser projector

A shape any Borg would love

Pricey for its performance

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Forbes

Best Mini Projector

Compact design
Good audio for small form
Integrated Android TV

Low brightness

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PCMag

Best Room-to-Room Projector / Editors' Choice

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

No 3D support
Only moderate brightness

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We ranked BenQ TK860i #4 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Also Great

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PCMag

Best 4K Home Entertainment Projector / Editors' Choice

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

Initial physical setup is difficult
Frequent rainbow artifacts in testing

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We ranked BenQ TK700STi #5 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
T3

The best projector for 4K gaming

Sharp 4K images
Strong gaming performance

High noise levels
Not the best for HDR

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TechRadar

A great budget 4K projector for gaming

16ms input lag is brilliant for a projector
4K at 60Hz for premium gaming

No Netflix, though that's common for projectors
Fiddly onboard buttons

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We ranked Samsung LSP9T Premiere #6 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best 4K Home Theater Projector

Bright images produced via triple laser
Projects up to 130 inches
Built-in smart TV capabilities via Tizen OS for directly streaming video

Operating system can be sluggish
Expensive

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TechRadar

A premium ultra short throw projection experience

Bright, colorful pictures
Good in light and dark rooms
Full TV-style smart system

Some rainbow effect
Some iffy presets for dark scenes
Software can be sluggish

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We ranked Optoma HD146X #7 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Verge

The best budget projector

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The Strategist

Best home projector for video games

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We ranked LG CineBeam HU715Q #8 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best Ultra Short Throw 4K Projector

Great resolution, lamp life and brightness
Terrific streaming options
Ultra-short throw 0.22:1

Designed to be stationary

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Digital Trends

Bold and bright UST under $2,000

Dolby Atmos sound
HDR10 support
LG's ThinQ smart device platform
Bluetooth, AirPlay, Wi-Fi connectivity

Not very portable
Built-in speakers are a bit lacking

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We ranked Epson EH-TW9400 #9 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
T3

A serious home cinema projector that won’t break the bank

Cinematic picture quality
Decent HDR performance

No integrated sound
On the large side

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What Hi-Fi

A powerful 4K projector with a bold picture to match.

Motorised and adaptable lens
Handles HDR well
Vibrant colours
Excellent sense of dept

Noisy at full power

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We ranked BenQ HT2050A #10 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best projector under $800 / Editors' Choice

Great picture quality for the price

Limited lens shift and zoom

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Digital Trends

A great budget 1080p projector

Big image for an affordable price
Vertical lens and keystone adjustment
Bright 2,200 ANSI lumens
Easy to set up out of the box

10-watt speaker sound is weak
Noisy fan
No HDMI 2.0

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We ranked BenQ HT4550i #11 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Under $3,000

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Digital Trends

4K and near perfect color for under $3,000

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

Built-in sound isn’t great
Black levels suffer a bit in light rooms

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We ranked Samsung The Freestyle #12 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best Portable Projector

Amazon Alexa and Samsung Bixby voice assitants
Lightweight and portable
360-degree omnidirectional sound

1080p resolution
Low brightness level

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TechRadar

Take the cinema experience wherever you go

Great portability
Handy suite of built-in apps
Impressive auto adjustment
Decent brightness

Sluggish navigation
Occasional autofocus issues
Some random restarts
Auto keystone can be fussy

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We ranked Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 #13 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Best Ultra Short Throw Projector / Editors' Choice

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

No Ethernet port; streaming requires Wi-Fi
No 3D support

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TechRadar

Best ultra short throw 4K projector for sports

Exceptionally bright, high-contrast picture
Runs quietly

Some connectivity disappointments
Color could be better for the price

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We ranked Xgimi Halo Plus #14 in November 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best video projectors” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best 1080p portable projector

Great performance for a portable

Expensive

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PCMag

Best Mini Projector for Brightness / Editors' Choice

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)

Android TV doesn't include a Netflix app
Although HDR input is watchable, SDR input looks better

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