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. To learn more, check out our recent Home Theater Projector Report which is our most comprehensive buying guide for home theater projectors in several different price points and classes including 4k projectors. 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 Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is Sony’s new entry-level 2000-lumen native 4K home theater laser projector th…Read More September 28, 2022 LG PROBEAM BU53PST 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEWA new addition to the LG ProBeam line of projectors The LG ProBeam BU53PST is a compact new 4K short…Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022 Epson Home Cinema LS11000 Laser Projector Review The Epson Home Cinema LS11000, which retails for $3999, is a 4K HDR compatible laser home theater pr…Read More September 3, 2022 Philips Screeneo U4 Ultra-Short-Throw 4LED Projector Review The Philips Screeneo U4 is compact with a contemporary look. The Philips Screeneo U4 is a compac…Read MoreSeptember 1, 2022LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==JVC DLA-RS1100 4K D-ILA Projector ReviewThe JVC DLA-RS1100 is a 1,900 lumen native 4K home theater that retails for $6,999. The RS1100’s hig…Read MoreJuly 20, 2022IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==OPTOMA UHD55 4K HOME THEATER AND GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEWDesigned to satisfy your home entertainment needs The Optoma UHD55 is a 2,700-lumen 4K UHD projector…Read MoreJuly 11, 2022Hisense L5G 4K Smart Laser TV ReviewA great addition to the Hisense line of ultra-short-throw projectors The Hisense L5G is an X-Fusion…Read MoreJune 30, 2022ViewSonic X2000B-4K Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector Review The ViewSonic X2000B-4K has a nice shape and modern design. The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is a 4K Ultr…Read MoreJune 29, 2022LG CineBeam HU915QB 4K Laser Projector Review The LG HU915QB is an ultra-short-throw laser 4K smart DLP projector with retails for $6499. It uti…Read MoreJune 26, 2022Panasonic PT-FRQ50 4K DLP Business/Education Laser Projector ReviewPT-FRQ50 Available in black and white chassis The Panasonic PT-FRQ50 is a SOLID SHINE, professional,…Read MoreJune 14, 2022 Home Theater Projectors REVIEWS Image Review Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 28, 2022 MSRP:$5999 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) LG PROBEAM BU53PST 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: September 12, 2022 MSRP:$4,299 MSRP Technology: DLP Laser Epson Home Cinema LS11000 Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 3, 2022 MSRP:$3999 Technology: 3 LCD Philips Screeneo U4 Ultra-Short-Throw 4LED Projector Review Review Date: September 1, 2022 MSRP:$669 Technology: Single chip DLP, LED light source JVC DLA-RS1100 4K D-ILA Projector Review Review Date: July 20, 2022 MSRP:6,999 Technology: Native 4K DILA OPTOMA UHD55 4K HOME THEATER AND GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: July 11, 2022 MSRP:$1,799.99 MSRP Technology: DLP w/ XPR (0.47” Single-Chip DMD) Hisense L5G 4K Smart Laser TV Review Review Date: June 30, 2022 MSRP:$3,999 w 100" ALR Screen Technology: DLP (0.48" DMD) ViewSonic X2000B-4K Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 29, 2022 MSRP:$3,098.99 Technology: DLP Laser LG CineBeam HU915QB 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 26, 2022 MSRP:$6499 Technology: DLP (.66” DMD) Panasonic PT-FRQ50 4K DLP Business/Education Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 14, 2022 MSRP:$4,999 MSRP Technology: DLP w/ XPR (Single-Chip DMD) BenQ X3000i 4K LED Gaming Projector Review Review Date: May 27, 2022 MSRP:$1,999 Technology: DLP w/ XPR (Single-Chip DMD) Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 25, 2022 MSRP:$27,999 Technology: SXRD BenQ TK700 4K HDR Short-Throw Gaming Projector Review Review Date: April 23, 2022 MSRP:$1399 Technology: DLP w/ XPR (0.47” Single-Chip DMD) JMGO O1 PRO UST Smart LED Projector Review Review Date: April 13, 2022 MSRP:$1,699.99 MSRP Technology: DLP LED Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 24, 2022 MSRP:$4999 Technology: 3LCD laser Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma Laser Cinema Review Review Date: March 10, 2022 MSRP:3,999.99 MSRP Technology: RGB Laser DLP JVC DLA-NZ9 D-ILA Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 8, 2022 MSRP:$25,999 Technology: DILA, 3Chip LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K Laser UST Projector Review Review Date: February 21, 2022 MSRP:$2999 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) Samsung Premiere LSP9T Laser TV Review Review Date: February 14, 2022 MSRP:$6499 Technology: DLP (.66” DMD) LG CineBeam HU710PW Hybrid LED Laser 4K Projector Review Review Date: February 13, 2022 MSRP:$2,499 MSRP Technology: DLP Laser and LED Hybrid Sony VPL-GTZ380 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 29, 2021 MSRP:$80,000 (minus lens) Technology: SXRD (3) JMGO U2 Laser TV Review Review Date: November 13, 2021 MSRP:$2,999 MSRP Technology: RGB Laser DLP Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser TV 4K Review Review Date: November 2, 2021 MSRP:$5,499 Technology: Laser DLP XGIMI Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 28, 2021 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) Why Many Video Enthusiasts Still Choose Projectors Review Date: August 31, 2021 MSRP: Technology: BenQ V7050i 4K Laser TV Projector Review Review Date: August 26, 2021 MSRP:$3,499 Technology: Laser DLP ViewSonic X100-4K 4K LED Smart Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 9, 2021 MSRP:$1,816.99 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) OPTOMA CINEMAX P2 LASER TV REVIEW Review Date: July 15, 2021 MSRP:$3,299 Technology: DLP Laser BENQ TK700STI 4K SMART GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: July 7, 2021 MSRP:$1699 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) SONY VPL-VW1025ES 4K SXRD LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: July 2, 2021 MSRP:$39,999.99 Technology: SXRD (3) SONY VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: June 6, 2021 MSRP:$5,500 Technology: SXRD-3 XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Smart LED Projector Review Review Date: May 27, 2021 MSRP:$1,699.00 Technology: Texas Instruments™ 0.47” DMD XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro Home Entertainment Projectors First Look Review Review Date: May 10, 2021 MSRP: Technology: Epson Home Cinema 880 Projector Review Review Date: March 23, 2021 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: February 17, 2021 MSRP:$1,299 Technology: DLP LG AU810PB CINEBEAM 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: February 15, 2021 MSRP:$3999 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) BenQ TK850i 4K SMART HOME ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTOR Review Date: February 12, 2021 MSRP:$1699 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) LG GRU510N 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: January 4, 2021 MSRP:$3999 Technology: DLP with XPR (0.47” DMD) Epson EpiqVision LS500 Laser TV Review Review Date: December 11, 2020 MSRP:$4999 (100" Screen) $5999 (120" Screen) Technology: 3LCD Sony HDR Projection Reimagined Review Date: December 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: HISENSE 100L5F LASER TV REVIEW Review Date: November 14, 2020 MSRP:$3,999 Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS3000 4K PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: November 9, 2020 MSRP:17,999 Technology: DILA, 3Chip Sony’s Powerful Video Processing Delivers A Better HDR Picture Review Date: October 5, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 19, 2020 MSRP:9999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 8, 2020 MSRP:$19,999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) The Compelling Case for Projectors with Integrated Smart Capabilities Review Date: September 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Hisense 100L10E Laser TV Review Review Date: August 20, 2020 MSRP:$6,999 Technology: DLP Optoma CinemaX P1 Laser TV Review: A Smart, 4K UHD Projector For The Really Big Screen Experience Review Date: June 5, 2020 MSRP:$6649 Technology: DLP BenQ TH585 vs. Vankyo V630 Comparison Review Review Date: April 12, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW695ES Review: The Native 4K Home Theater Projector With Premium Performance Review Date: March 23, 2020 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT3550 vs BenQ TK850: Choose the Best Home Projector for Your Room and Viewing Preferences! Review Date: March 5, 2020 MSRP: Technology: HT9060 Projector Review: BenQ’s Flagship 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review Date: February 15, 2020 MSRP:$8999 Technology: DLP LG HU70LA CINEBEAM THINQ 4K PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: January 26, 2020 MSRP:$1,799 Technology: DLP Epson Pro L1070U Commercial Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: January 21, 2020 MSRP:$8463 Technology: 3LCD JVC LX-NZ3 4K Laser DLP Projector Review Review Date: December 31, 2019 MSRP:$3,699 Technology: DLP Optoma UHD52ALV Home Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: December 16, 2019 MSRP:$1,799 Technology: Single chip, DLP VAVA Laser TV Review: 2500 Lumens of 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Projector For The Whole Family Review Date: December 2, 2019 MSRP:$2,799.99 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 3200 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 27, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: 3 LCD Epson Home Cinema 3800 Home Theater Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: November 27, 2019 MSRP:$1699 Technology: 3LCD 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: Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 15, 2019 MSRP:$3999 Technology: 3 LCD Optoma UHL55 4K UHD Home Entertainment LED Projector Review Review Date: October 7, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP 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:$8,999 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:4999 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 BenQ TK800M Projector First Look Review — 4K UHD HDR Optimized for Sports Fans Review Date: July 5, 2019 MSRP:$1,299 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) 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.
