Best Projectors Under $500 In 2025

The AAXA M8 is a compact, portable RGB laser-powered DLP projector capable of displaying images up to 200 inches in size with a displayed resolution of 1,920 x 1,080p. It boasts an impressive 1,200 laser lumens of brightness and a dynamic contrast ratio of 2000:1. The RGB laser light engine is designed for long-term reliability, offering a maintenance-free experience with a laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours of use.

Powered by a built-in 15,000 mAh lithium-ion battery, the M8 provides up to 2.5 hours of cordless operation in ECO mode or 1.5 hours at full brightness, making it an ideal projector for on-the-go use.

Epson's EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Portable Projector is a new introduction to the market at $429.00, designed for both business presentations and entertainment. With a WXGA (1280 × 800) native resolution and support for Full HD, it delivers 3000 lumens of brightness. Suited for the hybrid work culture, the device aims to strike a balance between professional and leisure needs.

Kenny Tang of Epson America emphasizes that in today's evolving hybrid lifestyles, there is a growing need for adaptable solutions. With the EpiqVision Flex projectors, users get an engaging big-screen viewing experience, whether for business meetings or movies. The projector promises to "own any room" by catering to the diverse needs of hybrid workers.

The Nebula Capsule 3 is a 1,920 x 1,080p Full HD projector using an LED light engine capable of producing up to 200 ANSI lumens of brightness. It has a 120-inch diagonal image display capability. Nebula has replaced the Capsule 3 Laser's operating system with the most recent version of Google TV OS and added native Netflix integration.

Furthermore, Nebula's IEA3 (Intelligent Environment Adaptation 3.0) technology facilitates effortless setup, and the Capsule 3 boasts an integrated lithium-ion battery that enables up to 2.5 hours of mobile use.

Projectors from the Capsule series are intended to be portable due to their small size, low weight, and ease of portability. The projectors in the Capsule series are well appreciated for their price and image quality. They are a well-liked option for customers searching for a portable and easy method to watch TV episodes, movies, video games, and even work-related apps while on the road.

The Yaber V12 is a 700 ANSI lumen (manufacturer-rated) RGB LED light source-based projector with a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast that uses a single TFT LCD as its imager to produce a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080p) resolution image. Yaber has loaded the V12 with a smart Linux-based operating system with premium native streaming applications like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube, along with a range of other entertainment and informational-based applications via a dedicated app store.

Yaber has included a big-sounding 20-watt Dolby Digital sound system with Bluetooth 5.2 bi-directional connectivity that allows the projector to be wirelessly connected to an external Bluetooth sound source or lets the projector function as a Bluetooth speaker for a smartphone or tablet.