The digital projectors category includes the latest in home theater projectors, portable projectors, and even digital cinema. See below for a list of digital projector reviews and information pages. Digital projectors get their name from being able to connect to a computer, but it can also refer to their use of digital technologies like DLP. Let’s start out, by defining digital projectors. Truth is, the term generally applies to projectors that can handle digital source material. These days, that’s basically just about every projector. As such, the phrase Digital Projectors is basically synonymous with Multimedia Projector, and Video Projector, as well as mind you, many projectors that aren’t purely digital, but that can project digital content, such as digital data from a computer, HDTV signals or Blu-ray movies. The age of advanced digital cinema technology is here. Most home theater projectors are loaded with true HD 1080p resolution, and we’re getting a first generation of home theater projectors offering digital 3D performance. Portable digital projectors are practical for presentations and integration with device applications on the iPod or iPhone, for picture / media enjoyment on a larger display screen. These video projectors are now being used with gaming systems, hand gesture recognition, and webcam technology. Digital projection has evolved through several technologies including: DLP Projectors, DLP 3 Chip Projectors, LCD Projectors, and LCoS Projectors. Arguably the two DLP technologies are the only truly digital devices themselves, as the DLP chips – Digital Micro Devices – are off/on – digital. A few popular digial projector brands: Sanyo, Epson, Dell,InFocus. Digital Projector Reviews Epson LightScene EV-100 Laser Projector Review The Epson EV-100 LightScene Laser Projector 2,000 lumen laser projector is designed for retail, hosp…Read More May 8, 2019 Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar The new Epson Home Cinema 5050UB launched last month, is almost certainly the most anticipated new h…Read More May 1, 2019 BenQ HT3550 Review – The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels When I wrote up my BenQ HT3550 projector First Look Review I had one concern. 4K HDR content appeare…Read More April 24, 2019 Maxell MP-WU5503 Laser Education Projector Review The Maxell MP-WU5503 is a WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200), 5,000 lumen projector for business and edu…Read More April 17, 2019 Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Hot off the presses – Epson launches the Home Cinema 5050UB, to replace their bestselling 5040UB. O…Read More April 13, 2019 Dell Advanced Projector: P519HL Laser Projector Review The Dell Advanced Projector P519HL is a full 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080), 4,000 lumen projector f…Read More March 12, 2019 Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Late 2018 Epson launched two versions of what is now a truly top selling home theater projector: Th…Read More January 15, 2019 Anker Nebula Capsule Projector – The Crowd Funded Soda Can Projector Review The Anker Nebula Capsule is a DLP projector with an LED light source, and is nearly the exact size o…Read More December 14, 2018 Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review The Optoma HD143X is a 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution projector with DLP technology. When I received…Read More December 5, 2018 ViewSonic PX747-4K First Look Review – Now for $999! The ViewSonic PX747-4K is the sibling to the already-reviewed PX727-4K, and sports 4K UHD resolution…Read More November 13, 2018 Digital Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review Epson LightScene EV-100 Laser Projector Review Review Date: May 8, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar Review Date: May 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: BenQ HT3550 Review – The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels Review Date: April 24, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP (1) Maxell MP-WU5503 Laser Education Projector Review Review Date: April 17, 2019 MSRP:$6299 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Review Date: April 13, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD Dell Advanced Projector: P519HL Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 12, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Anker Nebula Capsule Projector – The Crowd Funded Soda Can Projector Review Review Date: December 14, 2018 MSRP:$349.99 Technology: DLP with LED light source Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 5, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: DLP (1) ViewSonic PX747-4K First Look Review – Now for $999! Review Date: November 13, 2018 MSRP:$1,261 Technology: DLP (1) Acer S1386WHN Short Throw Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: November 9, 2018 MSRP:$649.99 Technology: DLP (1) ViewSonic M1 Pocket Projector Review – Sleek Pocket Projector with Impressive Sound Review Date: November 6, 2018 MSRP:$337 Technology: DLP with LED light source BenQ LU950 Installation Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$2799 Technology: DLP Meet Sony’s VPL-VW295ES: The Only True Native 4K Resolution Projector Under $5000! Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$4,999 Technology: SXRD (3) Epson Pro Cinema 4050 First Look Review – 4K UHD with HDR Review Date: October 23, 2018 MSRP:$2,399 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PX706HD Gaming Projector Review Review Date: October 22, 2018 MSRP:$785 Technology: DLP Epson Combines 4K Capabilities, Performance, Features with a Focus on Value Review Date: October 21, 2018 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson PowerLite 1785W Wireless Portable Projector Review Review Date: October 13, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3 LCD Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$2599 Technology: 3 LCD JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 Optoma UHL55 First Look Review – Compact, 4K and Full of Smarts Review Date: September 27, 2018 MSRP:$2,999 Technology: DLP with LED light source Casio XJ-A257 Portable LED/Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 17, 2018 MSRP:$1509.99 Technology: DLP Optoma ProScene ZU660 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: September 14, 2018 MSRP:$9999 Technology: DLP AAXA P300 NEO Pico Projector Review – Pocket Sized Fun Review Date: August 16, 2018 MSRP:294.99 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-MZ670U Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 23, 2018 MSRP:$11,999 Technology: 3 LCD BenQ MH733 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 19, 2018 MSRP:$799 Technology: DLP Acer VL7860 4K UHD Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 22, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite 108 Projector Review Review Date: April 9, 2018 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-EW435 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: April 2, 2018 MSRP:$749 Technology: 3LCD Optoma UHZ65 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 20, 2017 MSRP:$4500 Technology: DLP NEC NP-PA653UL Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: September 27, 2017 MSRP:$7,779 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 760HD First Look Review Review Date: September 18, 2017 MSRP:$549 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW885ES 4K Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 6, 2017 MSRP:$24,995 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Epson Home Cinema 660 First Look Review Review Date: August 29, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 2150 First Look Review Review Date: August 28, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 AAXA M6 Projector Review – 1080p Pocket Sized and LED! Review Date: August 16, 2017 MSRP:$599 Technology: LED Epson Home Cinema 2100 First Look Review Review Date: August 13, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Ricoh PJ WXL4540 Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: July 9, 2017 MSRP:$2279 Technology: DLP NEC NP-ME331W Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 24, 2017 MSRP:$699 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 2265U Projector Review Review Date: February 8, 2017 MSRP:$2299 Technology: 3LCD InFocus IN5148HD Projector Review Review Date: January 28, 2017 MSRP:$6889 Technology: DLP NEC NP-V332W Projector Review Review Date: December 16, 2016 MSRP:$579 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-DW240 Projector – A Review Review Date: December 1, 2016 MSRP:$970 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PJD7835HD Projector Review Review Date: May 12, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: DLP NEC UM352W Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: 3LCD Epson EX7240 Pro Portable Projector Review Review Date: December 7, 2015 MSRP:649.99 Technology: 3LCD Sony MP-CL1 Pico Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 19, 2015 MSRP:349 Technology: Laser light technology LG Minibeam PW800 Projector Review Review Date: July 26, 2015 MSRP:$599.99 Technology: DLP LG Minibeam PH300 Projector Review Review Date: July 23, 2015 MSRP:$449.99 Technology: DLP InFocus IN126STa Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: April 1, 2015 MSRP:$779 Technology: DLP Epson BrightLink 585Wi Projector Review Review Date: May 15, 2014 MSRP:2199 Technology: 3LCD Ask Proxima E1655U LCD Projector Review Review Date: April 23, 2014 MSRP:5999 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PJD6544w Projector Review Review Date: April 16, 2014 MSRP:839.99 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW55ES Projector vs. Epson HC5030UB Projector Review Date: March 29, 2014 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW600ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Date: March 4, 2014 MSRP:14999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Vivitek Qumi Q7 LED Projector – Review Review Date: March 1, 2014 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Epson Pro Cinema G6900 WU Home Theater Projector Review Date: February 24, 2014 MSRP:7499 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-UM330W Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2014 MSRP:1299 Technology: LCD Epson PowerLite 1965 3LCD XGA Projector Review Review Date: February 4, 2014 MSRP:1899 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-FHZ55 Laser 3LCD Projector Review Review Date: February 4, 2014 MSRP:4460 Technology: 3LCD Acer K335 LED Portable Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2014 MSRP:699 Technology: DLP (1) Epson Powerlite Pro G6900WU Business Projector Review Review Date: January 20, 2014 MSRP:6499 Technology: 3LCD Review: Sony VPL-HW55ES Home Theater Projector Review Date: December 7, 2013 MSRP:3999 Technology: LCoS Ricoh PJ WX4130N DLP Projector Review Review Date: October 15, 2013 MSRP:1900 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-VX400NT Projector Review Review Date: January 1, 2007 MSRP:2499 Technology: 3LCD About Digital ProjectorsIn terms of selecting a digital projector, key decisions will be based on the type of use you plan, be it presenting, teaching, watching movies and sports, playing games, and so on. The type of room or rooms you will be using are also big factors, especially in terms of how much brightness you need. Questions like how large a screen, and how much lighting control all weigh in. Will you need exceptionally accurate color? These questions and more, and especially budget, will affect your choices. Technically A True Digital Projector is DLP, has an LED light source and accepts digital contentThe term Digital Projectors is typically used loosely to include any projector capable of connecting to a computer, or other device displaying data. However, for a projector to be considered truly digital, theoretically it would use a digital device, such as a DLP chip as opposed to LCD or LCoS panels, and would be equipped with an LED light source – instead of a conventional lamp that is considered analog. The completely digital projector would also require digital source material coming over to the projector via a digital connection such as HDMI or DVI. The idea would be for the content to be in digital form from capture to delivery on your screen. Most of us, though, are more concerned with getting the right feature set, for the right price. As much as the DLP crowd would argue that LCD panels are analog, rather than digital, thebottom line, they’re all basically comparable. What matters is the end result – what ends up on your screen. And while each technology has its advantages, no technology is in all major ways better than the others. Here’s an example of three projectors I’ve reviewed that are the most technically digital: Vivitek H9080FD ProjectorOne of the first LED projectors for home theater, using DLP technology. Impressive picture quality, ideal for dedicated rooms and smaller screens. However, it’s pricey due to the 20,000 hour LED light source. Casio XJ-140 Portable Projector Casio’s Green Slim series digital projector uses a hybrid light source of LED and Laser for 20,000 hours life. Casio has lowest total cost of ownership around. Excellent, portable or mountable, 2:1 zoom. Most impressive! Optoma PK301 Pico Projector This is our favorite Pico projector so far. Up to 50 lumens – way more than almost all others, lots of everything. So far, it’s “THE pico to own.” LED light source and DLP technology. 20 lumens on battery, but 50 with AC or lightweight battery pack. Save Save More Digital Projector ReviewsEpson Powerlite Pro Z8000WU NL – This is Epson’s flagship digital projector. It sports outstanding 1920×1200 resolution, has a dual lamp design, and offers lots of networking capability. At just over $20,000 list price, it is actually priced very aggressively compared to the competition. 3M MPro110 Projector – This tiny LED projector weighs barely half a pound, and is rated 10 lumens. What’s special about the 3M compared to other Pico projectors, however, is that it has a VGA input.
