The HD projectors category includes most home theater projectors. It includes both those sporting Full HD which is 1080p resolution, and 720p projectors, which, technically are just HD. The same is true for LCDTVs and Plasmas when talking HD and Full HD. HD is, of course, an acronym for High Definition. In the projector world, primarily HD is a phrase associated with home theater projectors, rather than other types, but recently, the HD definition is showing up on business, education and other commercial projectors with 2K resolution. (2048×1024, or similar). For our purposes HD Projectors will be defined for home theater projectors only. See below for a list of HD projector reviews and information pages. Full HD 1080p resolution allows for the true home theater experience. For home theater systems, virtually all projectors are either HD or Full HD these days. You can still find a few all-in-one projectors that are lower resolution, but everything else, or at least everything we’re aware of, over $600 should be HD, and there really is only some DIY stuff, and maybe some old closeouts for less. Most 720p HD projectors are under $1000, but there are some huge exceptions, including 3 chip DLP’s such as the Runco LS-7, a rather superb, $15,000 extremely bright home theater projector. In fact 720p 3 chip DLP projectors can cost several times even that amount. That’s fine, some real high performance projectors, but keep in mind there are also a number of under $10K 720p single chip DLP projectors from “high end brands” as well. Popular HD projector brands: Sony, Panasonic, Optoma, Epson, Mitsubishi, and InFocus. 1080p Report: 1080p Home Theater Projector Comparison Report. HD Projector Reviews XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro Home Entertainment Projectors First Look ReviewXGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro home entertainment projectors XGIMI has recently releas…Read MoreMay 10, 2021 XGIMI Halo Portable 1080P Android TV Projector Review The XGIMI Halo is a smart 1080P portable DLP projector with a compact design that is super portable,…Read More May 5, 2021 AAXA P6X PORTABLE PICO PROJECTOR REVIEW The AAXA P6X Pico projector is an 1100 LED lumen, HD (1280×800) Osram LED/DLP powered, highly portab…Read More May 2, 2021 Epson Brightlink 1485Fi Business/Education Projector Review When Epson announced the Brightlink 1485Fi series collaborative projector last year, like most of us…Read More April 28, 2021 Epson Home Cinema 880 Projector Review The Epson Home Cinema 880 is the manufacturer’s least expensive home theater projector but it offers…Read More March 23, 2021 VIEWSONIC M2 SMART LED PROJECTOR REVIEW The ViewSonic M2 Smart 1080P LED projector with Harman Kardon Bluetooth speakers (referred to as “th…Read More March 17, 2021 BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Overview Today I get to talk to you about a cool looking performance projector that BenQ is releasin…Read More February 17, 2021 EPSON EF12 SMART LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW The Epson EF12 is part of their EpiqVision series of Smart projectors, which offers all the benefits…Read More January 31, 2021 Elite MosicGO 360 Portable Cinema System Review The Elite Projector offers multiple MosicGO systems, which are a portable home theater system design…Read More December 15, 2020 Epson EpiqVision LS500 Laser TV Review Great for families, sports fanatics, serious gamers… The long awaited Epson LS500, first announced j…Read More December 11, 2020 HD Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro Home Entertainment Projectors First Look Review Review Date: May 10, 2021 MSRP: Technology: XGIMI Halo Portable 1080P Android TV Projector Review Review Date: May 5, 2021 MSRP:$799.00 Technology: DLP (0.33" DMD) AAXA P6X PORTABLE PICO PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: May 2, 2021 MSRP:$359 Technology: DLP Epson Brightlink 1485Fi Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: April 28, 2021 MSRP:$3,390 Technology: Solid State Laser Diode Epson Home Cinema 880 Projector Review Review Date: March 23, 2021 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD VIEWSONIC M2 SMART LED PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: March 17, 2021 MSRP:$549.99 Technology: DLP LED BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: February 17, 2021 MSRP:$1,299 Technology: DLP EPSON EF12 SMART LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: January 31, 2021 MSRP:$999.99 Technology: 3LCD laser Elite MosicGO 360 Portable Cinema System Review Review Date: December 15, 2020 MSRP:$1299 Technology: DLP Epson EpiqVision LS500 Laser TV Review Review Date: December 11, 2020 MSRP:$4999 (100" Screen) $5999 (120" Screen) Technology: 3LCD Panasonic PT-LRZ35U RGB LED DLP Projector Review Review Date: November 28, 2020 MSRP:$2999 MSRP $1699 ASP Technology: RGB LED DLP Philips PicoPix Max Projector Review Review Date: November 6, 2020 MSRP:$899 Technology: DLP BenQ Defines The Gaming Projector – It’s The Future of Projector Gaming Review Date: October 29, 2020 MSRP: Technology: ViewSonic LS700HD Laser DLP Home Projector Review Review Date: October 23, 2020 MSRP:$1499 Technology: Laser DLP BENQ LU710 Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: July 5, 2020 MSRP:$1,699.00 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-MZ16KL Laser Projector Review Review Date: May 15, 2020 MSRP:$33,999 Technology: 3LCD Epson’s Laser Projectors Transform the World We Know in Entertainment Venues and Other Large-Scale Environments Review Date: May 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: BenQ EH600 Smart Business Projector Review Review Date: April 27, 2020 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP BenQ TH585 vs. Vankyo V630 Comparison Review Review Date: April 12, 2020 MSRP: Technology: CHRISTIE LWU530-APS Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 16, 2020 MSRP:$2,499 Technology: 3LCD The Newest, Smartest Laser Projectors From Sony Are Impressive: “Affordable Lasers” for Business, Classroom! Commercial Projectors for Auditoriums, Museums and Entertainment! Review Date: March 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: NEC’s Laser Projectors: With Great Performance, Plus Innovation – Comes Great Value! Review Date: January 19, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Christie LHD878-DS Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 15, 2019 MSRP:$11,499 Technology: 3 LCD Vivitek DH3660Z Business/Education Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 13, 2019 MSRP:$2,499 Technology: DLP 2019 Holiday Guide To Seven Great Home Theater Projectors Under $2000 Review Date: November 22, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 2019 Holiday Guide To Five Great Home Theater Projectors Over $2000 Review Date: November 22, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Casio Laser/LED Projectors Simply Provide a Better Value Proposition Than The Competition Review Date: October 2, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Panasonic PT-VMZ50 Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 24, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD Optoma HD27HDR Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: September 15, 2019 MSRP:650 Technology: DLP Optoma HD243X Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: July 30, 2019 MSRP:$499 Technology: DLP BenQ TK800M Projector First Look Review — 4K UHD HDR Optimized for Sports Fans Review Date: July 5, 2019 MSRP:$1,299 Technology: DLP BenQ InstaShow Review Review Date: June 19, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Review – An Extremely 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: May 12, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Has Arrived – Turns Out It Is Even Better! Review Date: May 7, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar Review Date: May 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: The Laser Projector Revolution is Upon Us – And Epson is Leading the Charge Review Date: April 19, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Review Date: April 13, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro L1755UNL Commercial Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 31, 2019 MSRP:$33,000 Technology: 3LCD Dell Advanced Projector: P519HL Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 12, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP BenQ HT3550 Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: March 11, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP NEC Commercial Laser Projectors – Advanced Wall Melting Performance Review Date: March 8, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 6, 2018 MSRP:$1999/$2399 Technology: 3LCD Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 5, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: DLP (1) 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 JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 JVC DLA-RS440U Review – A Serious, 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: August 20, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 7, 2018 MSRP:$679 Technology: DLP (1) Two Holiday Guides, Ten Great Home Projectors Review Date: November 28, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 2100 and 2150 Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: November 16, 2017 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema LS100 Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 9, 2017 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-PA653UL Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: September 27, 2017 MSRP:$7,779 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 1060 First Look Review Review Date: August 30, 2017 MSRP:$649 Technology: 3LCD 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 Epson Home Cinema 4000 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: July 30, 2017 MSRP:$2199 Technology: 3LCD Acer H7550ST Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: April 14, 2017 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP The Astonishing Epson Pro Cinema 4040 Home Theater Projector – Review Review Date: March 16, 2017 MSRP:$2699 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 3700 Projector Review Review Date: February 14, 2017 MSRP:$1499 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 BenQ HT6050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 15, 2016 MSRP:3799 Technology: DLP Viewsonic Pro8530HDL Projector Review Review Date: October 16, 2016 MSRP:$2169.99 Technology: DLP HT Projectors: Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Epson HC5040UB Review Date: September 24, 2016 MSRP: Technology: InFocus IN1118HD Mobile Projector Review Review Date: September 13, 2016 MSRP:$1149 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW45ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 27, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: SXRD (3) LG MiniBeam PF1000U Projector Review Review Date: August 16, 2016 MSRP:$1,399 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 5040UB, Pro Cinema 6040UB Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 11, 2016 MSRP:$2699 Technology: 3LCD Epson Powerlite Pro L1500, L1505 Laser Projector Review Review Date: July 8, 2016 MSRP:21999 Technology: 3LCD BenQ SU931 Large Venue Projector Review Review Date: July 8, 2016 MSRP:2900 Technology: DLP ViewSonic PJD7835HD Projector Review Review Date: May 12, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS400U Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 30, 2016 MSRP:3995 Technology: D-ILA-3 Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review Review Date: April 11, 2016 MSRP:2499 Technology: 3LCD Optoma EH320USTi Ultra-Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: March 18, 2016 MSRP:$1799 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW65ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: March 6, 2016 MSRP:3999 Technology: SXRD (3) About HD ProjectorsThe bottom line on today’s High Definition – HD Projectors is that they provide a level of quality, that less than a decade ago, was unobtainable for less than $20,000. Yet, today’s HD projectors start well under $1000, even for Full HD. The overall picture quality varies by price, brand and other issues, but even the very least of the HD home theater projectors is almost certain to dazzle just about everyone but hard core enthusiasts, when properly set up. For those with older projectors, or looking for their first, an HD projector should truly impress, but content is king. If you watch standard TV and standard DVDs, you will not be able to get the fullest performance, and viewing pleasure that would come with HDTV, and Blu-ray discs. Popular HD Projector ReviewsBenQ W1000 Projector The W1000 is exceptionally bright and is perhaps the most impressive overall 1080p projector out there under $1,000. JVC DLA-RS25 Projector The RS25 is a worthy successor for last year’s Best In Class (under $10,000) 1080p projector winner, the RS20. The premium priced RS25 offers premium performance with improved color management, plus CFI. LG CF181D Projector At $2499, the LG CF181D LCoS 1080p projector is extremely impressive. It’s one of the very brightest projectors under $10,000 and one of the best under $3,000, has really good color, and decent black level performance. Epson Home Cinema 8500UB The 8500UB replaces last year’s Best In Class winners, also Epson 1080p projectors, boasting a sharper image, great blacks, a great warranty, improved CFI, and better color. What’s not to like? Mitsubishi HC4000 The Mitsubishi HC4000 may be the entry-level (under $1,500) 1080p projector to beat. It offers rich, great looking color, decent blacks, a sharp image, and is really bright in Best Mode.
