The home theater projectors page includes the latest projectors used for home theater and home entertainment. See below for a list of reviews of home theater projectors, and also information pages. They are listed in order, most recent first. Projectors for the home come in two flavors: home theater and home entertainment. Scroll down for the list of all of our most recent home theater projector reviews! Most of today’s home theater projectors offer Full HD, which is 1080p resolution, while 4K resolution is quickly becoming the new standard by which the picture is judged. Note: Please check out our Home Theater Projector Comparison Report which is our most comprehensive buying guide for home theater projectors. We reviewed several 4K projectors this year, where you can read our more in depth reviews in the links below. And these days a basic 1080p – Full HD – projector can still be had for less than $700! In our pages, you’ll find links to our reviews as well as other projectors that we haven’t reviewed. You will find specs and usually product brochures for you to peruse . Some of the links on this page go to other similar pages, with other lists of projectors. Projectors for your home come in two flavors: Home Theater and Home entertainment projectors. That second group are projectors geared for home that tend to be very bright, to use in less than ideal rooms. (continued below) Typically those home entertainment projectors are also less “perfectionist”. Some very bright projectors have to be considered true “home theater” because they are still offering image performance to satisfy the enthusiast in many of us. Most home entertainment projectors sell for well under $2000, and many are “entry – level”. For those seeking high performance image quality, moving up a big step, look to spend around $2000 to $3500 or so. We consider that range to be the market sweet spot, with the best projectors in that price range offering the most bang, for the least buck. Spend more than that, and picture quality will continue to improve, but the best overall value for those looking for a first class picture will be the best of the $2000 – $3500 priced models. Find out which home theater projectors won our top awards and why, one of them is probably the right projector for you! Popular projectors for you own home theater or cave include those from brands like Sony, Epson, Viewsonic Panasonic, Optoma, JVC, BenQ… Home Theater Projectors 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 BenQ HT5550 vs. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Comparison Review Comparing Benq’s HT5550 with Epson’s Home Cinema 5050UB is a project I have long been looking forwar…Read More September 9, 2019 Sony’s VPL-VW295ES – The Only Native 4K Projector under $5K, Will Rock Your World – And There’s More… It is still less than one year since Sony announced their “entry level” but true, native 4K VPL-VW29…Read More September 1, 2019 JVC DLA-NX7 4K Home Theater Projector Review The JVC DLA-NX7 is a HDR home theater projector that can deliver true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). W…Read More August 31, 2019 Aaxa 4k1 Home Entertainment Projector Review Aaxa 4K1 mini projector is a 4K (3840 x 2160), 1500 LED Lumen projector for your home entertainment…Read More August 15, 2019 LG HU85LA CineBeam ThinQ 4K Projector Review – UST Design Brings Quality Home Theater To Your Living Room The LG HU85LA is the 2nd home laser projector of theirs we have now reviewed. Let me start by saying…Read More August 13, 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 HT5550 Review – A Very Impressive 4K UHD Home Theater Projector – Under $2500! BenQ’s $2499 HT5550 4K UHD projector is really the BenQ that I’ve been waiting for (2-3 years?) No,…Read More July 22, 2019 LG CineBeam HU85LA First Look Review – 4K UHD and Ultra Short Throw Shown – an LG stock photo. Note how small the HU85LA appears sitting on the low credenza! For a UST…Read More June 13, 2019 The Optoma P1 4K UHD Laser Projector – Is this The Game Changer… That finally brings the really big screen experience into your Family or Living Room? Ready for Some…Read More May 31, 2019 Home Theater Projectors 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 BenQ HT5550 vs. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Comparison Review Review Date: September 9, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Sony’s VPL-VW295ES – The Only Native 4K Projector under $5K, Will Rock Your World – And There’s More… Review Date: September 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: JVC DLA-NX7 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 31, 2019 MSRP:$7,999 Technology: DILA, 3Chip Aaxa 4k1 Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: August 15, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP LG HU85LA CineBeam ThinQ 4K Projector Review – UST Design Brings Quality Home Theater To Your Living Room Review Date: August 13, 2019 MSRP:5999 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 HT5550 Review – A Very Impressive 4K UHD Home Theater Projector – Under $2500! Review Date: July 22, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP LG CineBeam HU85LA First Look Review – 4K UHD and Ultra Short Throw Review Date: June 13, 2019 MSRP:N/A Technology: DLP The Optoma P1 4K UHD Laser Projector – Is this The Game Changer… Review Date: May 31, 2019 MSRP: Technology: AAXA 4K1 – 4K LED Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: May 20, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP BenQ HT5550 4K UHD Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: May 16, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP 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: BenQ HT3550 Review – The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels Review Date: April 24, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP (1) Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Review Date: April 13, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD BenQ HT3550 Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: March 11, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW995ES Projector Review: Sony’s New Flagship: Expensive – But Awesome Review Date: January 21, 2019 MSRP:$34,999 Technology: LCoS Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Hisense 100″ Laser TV Review – A 4K UHD, Smart Projector with Screen Review Date: January 2, 2019 MSRP:$7,999 Technology: DLP (1) 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) Sony VPL-VW295ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 21, 2018 MSRP:$4999.99 Technology: SXRD (3) ViewSonic PX747-4K First Look Review – Now for $999! Review Date: November 13, 2018 MSRP:$1,261 Technology: DLP (1) 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 JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 LG HU80KA Review – A Laser Powered, Smart, Home Entertainment Projector Review Date: September 29, 2018 MSRP:$2999 MSRP/$2698 Street price Technology: DLP 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 JVC DLA-RS440U Review – A Serious, 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: August 20, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Optoma UHD51A A Smart 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review – With Alexa Review Date: July 29, 2018 MSRP:$3199 Technology: DLP BenQ TK800 4K UHD Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: July 9, 2018 MSRP:$1499 Technology: DLP The LG CineBeam HU80K – A 4K Laser Projector That Gets It Review Date: June 29, 2018 MSRP:$2999 Technology: DLP Acer VL7860 4K UHD Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 22, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: DLP Viewsonic PX727-4K Review: An Affordable 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review Date: June 11, 2018 MSRP:$1499 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW385ES – True 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: May 7, 2018 MSRP:$7999 Technology: SXRD (3) First Look Review of BenQ TK800 4K UHD Projector – Is Better For You Than The BenQ HT2550? Review Date: April 27, 2018 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP BenQ HT2550 Projector Review – The Best 4K UHD Value Yet? Review Date: March 28, 2018 MSRP:$1499 Technology: DLP Vivitek HK2288 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 9, 2018 MSRP:1999.00 Technology: DLP BenQ HT2550 – At $1499, The Most Affordable 4K UHD Projector Yet – First Look Review Date: January 10, 2018 MSRP: Technology: ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 7, 2018 MSRP:$679 Technology: DLP (1) Optoma UHZ65 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 20, 2017 MSRP:$4500 Technology: DLP Optoma UHD60 Projector Review and Comparison to UHD65 Review Date: December 12, 2017 MSRP:$3799 Technology: DLP 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 Sony VPL-VW285ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 26, 2017 MSRP:$4999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT9050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 23, 2017 MSRP:$8995 Technology: DLP with LED light source 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 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 Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Laser, True 4K, Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: June 27, 2017 MSRP:$24,999 Technology: SXRD-3 Epson Pro Cinema LS10500 Laser Home Theater Projector – Review Review Date: May 11, 2017 MSRP:$7999 Technology: 3LCD on Quartz (LCoQ) 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 Sony VPL-VW5000ES Home Theater/Commercial Projector Review Review Date: January 29, 2017 MSRP:$60,000 Technology: SXRD (3) Sony VPL-VW365ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 26, 2016 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) Check out our 2016 Holiday Projector Shopping Guides Review Date: November 21, 2016 MSRP: Technology: 0 BenQ HT6050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 15, 2016 MSRP:3799 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 5040UB vs. JVC DLA-RS400U – A Comparison Review Review Date: September 22, 2016 MSRP: Technology: 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 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 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 BenQ HT3050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2016 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP 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) Check out our 2015 Holiday Projector Shopping Guides Review Date: November 27, 2015 MSRP: Technology: 0 BenQ HT4050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 6, 2015 MSRP:1399 Technology: DLP Vivitek H9090 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 15, 2015 MSRP:9999 Technology: DLP Theater vs EntertainmentRemember the differences between home theater and home entertainment. A bright home theater projector can handle a 128″ screen even with lighting present. A good projector to drop into a home theater, not only has color optimized for movie viewing, but also should be able to produce very dark “blacks.” Those dark blacks are the key to dark scenes looking great. However, it is important to remember that most people expect to be watching more things than just movies at home, including HDTV, sports and there are a lot of folks using projectors for gaming. What you watch, as well as your room conditions, will be a key factor in selecting your projector. Save Save Price RangeToday’s projectors targeting a home theater or “cave” start at under $500 dollars for 720p resolution, and as low as $700 for 1080p projectors. Just four years ago one could not buy 1080p resolution home theater projectors for much under $2000. Note please that the least expensive home projectors are “crossover” projectors, their design based as a business portable. Despite their “upbringing,” some of those can do an admirable job for the amount spent, but they are home entertainment. Almost all dark room projectors are relatively modest in brightness. It’s a trade-off for better picture quality and especially, contrast and black levels. Most “home” projectors you will consider today offer 3000 lumens or less, with the brighter ones being capable of tackling brighter rooms, such as family rooms, living rooms or media centers. In fact some are really geared for that, while other bright projectors may be even more at home in a dedicated theater. Brightness has increased in the past few years to support 3D. 3D home theater projectors now include almost every new projector geared for home use. Virtually all that have hit the market since 2012 has offered 3D. Not all come with 3D glasses, but they are otherwise ready to go. Active 3D for projectors is mostly a firmware thing, so not expensive to implement. An image from the Epson Home Cinema 5030UB, a popular, low-cost LCD projector. Click Image to EnlargeOur Annual Report for Home Theater EnthusiastsEach year we have had a chance to review the large majority of new home theater projectors announced at the annual CEDIA show, which is held in September or October. Most of the projectors announced at this event begin shipping between September and February. Since the bulk of each year’s newly announced projectors are 1080p, the report focuses on these higher resolution projectors, but now also includes those new 4K projectors.
