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 Optoma HD27HDR Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities The HD27HDR serves up High dynamic range (HDR), which is the biggest improvement in consumer video s…Read More September 15, 2019 NEC’s Laser Projectors: With Great Performance, Plus Innovation – Comes Great Value! “Affordable Lasers:” NEC’s NP-P525UL and WL (WUXGA and WXGA) are 4K capable, extremely quiet. advan…Read More July 31, 2019 Optoma HD243X Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Optoma is one of the leading makers of affordable single-chip DLP projectors in the world today. Pro…Read More July 30, 2019 BenQ TK800M Projector First Look Review — 4K UHD HDR Optimized for Sports Fans When Art Feierman reviewed the BenQ TK800 4K UHD DLP projector about a year ago, he found it to be a…Read More July 5, 2019 BenQ InstaShow Review The InstaShow Host has only a couple of connections. The HDMI output, Micro USB for power and an RJ4…Read More June 19, 2019 Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Review – An Extremely 4K Capable Home Theater Projector The new Epson 4K capable Home Cinema 5050UB projector is their latest and best projector in Epson’s…Read More May 12, 2019 The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Has Arrived – Turns Out It Is Even Better! 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O…Read More April 13, 2019 HD Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review Optoma HD27HDR Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: September 15, 2019 MSRP:650 Technology: DLP NEC’s Laser Projectors: With Great Performance, Plus Innovation – Comes Great Value! Review Date: July 31, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 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) Epson Home Cinema 1040 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 4, 2016 MSRP:799 Technology: 3LCD JVC DLA-RS600U, X950R Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 25, 2016 MSRP:$9995 Technology: D-ILA-3 Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1440 Projector Review Review Date: December 28, 2015 MSRP:1699 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW665ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 18, 2015 MSRP:14999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT4050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 6, 2015 MSRP:1399 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 Projectors – A Review Review Date: September 16, 2015 MSRP:799 Technology: 3LCD Epson LS10000 vs JVC DLA-RS6710 – Two Awesome HT Projectors Review Date: September 9, 2015 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson PowerLite Pro Z10005UNL Projector Review Review Date: August 2, 2015 MSRP:28,999 Technology: 3LCD Optoma HD37 Home Projector Review Review Date: July 2, 2015 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema G6550WU Commercial and Home Entertainment Projector – Review Review Date: June 12, 2015 MSRP:4999 Technology: 3LCD BenQ HC1200 Projector Review Review Date: April 27, 2015 MSRP:$999 ($889 street price) Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS6710U, RS67U, X900R, 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 22, 2015 MSRP:12495 Technology: D-ILA ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: March 19, 2015 MSRP:789 Technology: DLP Epson Pro-Cinema LS9600e Projector Review Review Date: March 13, 2015 MSRP:5999 Technology: 3LCD on Quartz (LCoQ) Optoma HD161X Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 21, 2015 MSRP:1599 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-CH375 Projector Review Review Date: November 25, 2014 MSRP:2999 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW1100ES 4K Projector – A Review Review Date: November 22, 2014 MSRP:27999 Technology: SXRD (3) Epson Home Cinema 3500 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 30, 2014 MSRP:1699 Technology: 3LCD Optoma HD141X Projector Review Review Date: October 12, 2014 MSRP:$699 Technology: DLP BenQ HT1075 Projector Review Review Date: October 4, 2014 MSRP:1199 Technology: DLP Epson Pro Cinema LS10000 Laser Home Theater Projector – Review Review Date: September 9, 2014 MSRP:7999 Technology: 3LCD on Quartz (LCoQ) LG PF85U LED Projector – Review Review Date: August 28, 2014 MSRP:1299 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW40ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: July 10, 2014 MSRP:2499 Technology: SXRD (3) Optoma HD91 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: June 11, 2014 MSRP:3999 Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS4910, DLA-RS49, DLA-X500R Projector Review Review Date: April 14, 2014 MSRP:5199 Technology: D-ILA Sony VPL-HW55ES Projector vs. Epson HC5030UB Projector Review Date: March 29, 2014 MSRP: Technology: BenQ W7500 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: March 18, 2014 MSRP:2799 Technology: DLP 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.
