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Home Theater Projectors

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.

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

Projectors for the home come in two flavors: home theater and home entertainment.

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 SonyEpsonViewsonic PanasonicOptomaJVCBenQ

Home Theater Projectors

JMGO N1 Projector Review

August 14, 2023

JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Triple Laser Projector Review

March 26, 2023

A 4K Tri-Laser projector featuring an innovative gimbal-like design. The N1 Ultra is the newest 4K, 4,000 ANSI lumen, Triple Laser, HDR projector from JMGO, a company building increasingly high-performance, feature-rich video projectors that give consu ...

VAVA Chroma VA-SP003 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Triple Laser Projector Review

February 20, 2023

The VAVA Chroma is the company's 2nd generation ultra-short throw projector. It's been almost a year since VAVA began selling their latest 4K ultra-short-throw projector, the VAVA Chroma VA-SP003. This projector is VAVA's sophomore follow-up to its fir ...

Samsung The Freestyle Portable LED Projector Review

February 2, 2023

The Samsung Freestyle is a portable smart LED projector that retails for $799. At first glance, the projector seems expensive based on its basic specs. However, the freestyle is one of the best thought-out portable projectors that we have ever reviewed ...

Optoma CinemaX D2 Smart 4K DLP Ultra-Short Throw Projector Review

January 5, 2023

Optoma's newest addition to the CinemaX line of ultra-short throw projectors The Optoma CinemaX D2 Smart is a laser DLP powered, ultra-short throw (UST) 4K projector that retails for $2,699. Optoma has been in the projection industry since 2004 and tod ...

Step up to a Premium Home Theater Projector with the Sony XW5000ES

January 5, 2023

Why stepping up to the Sony XW5000ES projector will deliver a premium home theater experience that will make it well worth your while.

Hisense PX1 TriChroma Laser Cinema Review

December 1, 2022

Triple-Laser UST Built for Home Cinema The Hisense PX1 is a Tricolor laser-equipped smart ultra-short-throw projector with a brightness rated at 2,000 ANSI lumens priced at an MSRP of $3,299.  The PX1 is the little brother to the Hisense PX1-PRO. ...

BenQ TH690ST LED Gaming Projector Review

October 9, 2022

  The BenQ TH690ST won the Projector Reviews “Highly Recommended” award.   The BenQ TH690ST 4LED 1080p HDR Short Throw Projector for Console Gaming that retails for $1,099 and can deliver 2,300 ANSI lumens of brightness. The TH690ST is part of BenQ’s g ...

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review

September 28, 2022

The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is Sony's new entry-level 2000-lumen native 4K home theater laser projector that retails for $6,000.

Epson Home Cinema LS11000 Laser Projector Review

September 3, 2022

The Epson Home Cinema LS11000, which retails for $3999, is a 4K HDR compatible laser home theater projector.

Philips Screeneo U4 Ultra-Short-Throw 4LED Projector Review

September 1, 2022

The Philips Screeneo U4 is compact with a contemporary look. The Philips Screeneo U4 is a compact 400 ANSI lumen Ultra-Short-Throw (UST) 4LED projector with integrated speakers and retails for $669. Dan Mamane, President of Screeneo Innovation SA, stat ...

JVC DLA-RS1100 4K D-ILA Projector Review

July 20, 2022

The JVC DLA-RS1100 is a 1,900 lumen native 4K home theater that retails for $6,999. The RS1100’s high contrast ratio of 40,000:1 combined with true 4K (4096x2160) resolution and JVC’s industry-leading best black levels delivers exceptional picture qual ...

OPTOMA UHD55 4K HOME THEATER AND GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW

July 11, 2022

Designed to satisfy your home entertainment needs The Optoma UHD55 is a 2,700-lumen 4K UHD projector that retails for a $1,799 MSRP and is designed for gaming and home entertainment. This new 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) projector offers advanced feat ...

Hisense L5G 4K Smart Laser TV Review

June 30, 2022

A great addition to the Hisense line of ultra-short-throw projectors The Hisense L5G is an X-Fusion laser-equipped, smart, ultra-short-throw projector with a brightness rated at 2,700 ANSI lumens that comes with a screen at $4,499 MSRP (120-inch) and $ ...

ViewSonic X2000B-4K Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector Review

June 29, 2022

  The ViewSonic X2000B-4K has a nice shape and modern design.   The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is a 4K Ultra-Short Throw (UST) smart Laser Projector that retails for $3,098.99. The projector can deliver 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness and it includes a high-qu ...

LG CineBeam HU915QB 4K Laser Projector Review

June 26, 2022

The LG HU915QB is an ultra-short-throw laser 4K smart DLP projector with retails for $6499. It utilizes a multi-channel laser light source that can reproduce nearly 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and deliver up to 3000 ANSI lumens of brightness. While ...

BenQ X3000i 4K LED Gaming Projector Review

May 27, 2022

The BenQ X3000i has been awarded Projector Reviews’ Highly Recommended Award The BenQ X3000i is a 4K HDR capable 4LED Gaming Projector which retails for $1,999. With 3000 ANSI lumens, dedicated gaming picture and sound modes along with dual 5-watt cham ...

Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review

April 25, 2022

The Sony VPL-XW7000ES is a 3200 lumen, native 4K home theater projector and part of Sony's SXRD projector lineup refresh.

BenQ TK700 4K HDR Short-Throw Gaming Projector Review

April 23, 2022

The BenQ TK700 4K HDR Short-Throw Console Gaming Projector is a 3200 ANSI lumen projector and is part of BenQ’s Console Gaming Projector Series.

JMGO O1 PRO UST Smart LED Projector Review

April 13, 2022

The JMGO 01 PRO is an LED powered ultra-short-throw, Full HD (1,920 x 1,080p) projector selling for $1,699.99. JMGO 01 PRO Projector JMGO, pronounced JM Go, is a Chinese company that current CEO Eric Hu founded. CEO Hu describes himself as an avid fan ...

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 Laser Projector Review 

March 24, 2022

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 which retails for $4999 is a 4K HDR-compatible laser home theater. The Pro Cinema LS12000 uses native 1080P 3LCD panels but the projector is equipped with the latest version of Epson’s 4K UHD Pro te ...

Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma Laser Cinema Review

March 10, 2022

  Fifth Generation Hisense Ultra-Short-Throw Projector   The Hisense PX1-PRO is a Tricolor laser-equipped smart ultra-short-throw projector with a brightness rated at 2,200 ANSI lumens which sells for $3,999 MSRP.  Hisense introduced the world's f ...

JVC DLA-NZ9 D-ILA Laser Projector Review

March 8, 2022

JVC has announced three new D-ILA home theater projector models. The JVC DLA-NZ9 is an HDR home theater projector that delivers true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). It is the replacement for the award-winning DLA-NX9/RS3000 which we reviewed a while back. ...

LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K Laser UST Projector Review

February 21, 2022

  The LG HU715Q 4K UHD Laser UST CineBeam Projector is LG’s newest Ultra-Short-Throw.   The LG HU715Q is a 4K UHD Laser Ultra-Short-Throw (UST) CineBeam Projector that retails for $2,999. Its laser light source is rated to deliver 2,500 ANSI lumens for ...

LG CineBeam HU710PW Hybrid LED Laser 4K Projector Review

February 13, 2022

  2022 LG HU710PW   The LG HU710PW is one of two newly announced CineBeam projectors. We were excited to get our hands on the HU710PW ($2,499.99 SRP) because it is the first LG projector to utilize a hybrid light source system. This new LG system uses ...

LG PF610P CineBeam Portable LED DLP Projector Review

December 7, 2021

Portable LED Projector The LG PF610P, which retails for $849 MSRP is a DLP LED home entertainment projector, and it is small enough to be considered transportable. It is also listed as one of the best projectors under $1,000. This LG projector utilizes ...

Sony VPL-GTZ380 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review

November 29, 2021

If you are looking for the ultimate home theater experience, you should definitely take a close look at Sony's flagship projector, the VPL-GTZ380, which is a 10,000 lumen, native 4K SXRD projector that retails for $80,000 (minus lens). In 2017 when Art ...

Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser TV 4K Review

November 2, 2021

Hisense TriChroma Laser TV 4K The Hisense L9G is a Tricolor laser-equipped smart ultra-short-throw projector with a brightness rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens. These types of projectors are commonly referred to as "Laser TVs". They are called Laser TV becau ...

XGIMI Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projector Review

October 28, 2021

The Aura is XGIMI’s First Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projector. We are taking a look at XGIMI’s new Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw (UST) Smart Laser Projector which retails for just $2499. The Aura is XGMI’s first UST projector. XGIMI made sure their fir ...

Why Many Video Enthusiasts Still Choose Projectors

August 31, 2021

In this article, we discuss why projectors continue to be a viable option for those looking for high-quality video in massive sizes. 

BenQ V7050i 4K Laser TV Projector Review

August 26, 2021

BenQ V7050i The BenQ V7050i is a 2500 lumen Laser TV that retails for $3499. Ultra-short throw, smart 4K laser projectors commonly referred to as "Laser TVs" have been growing in popularity. If like me, you have been waiting for BenQ to enter the Laser ...

ViewSonic X100-4K 4K LED Smart Home Theater Projector Review

August 9, 2021

ViewSonic's flagship 4K LED home theater projector. I’m all about that portable all-in-one projector life, but today, I’m stepping away from my usual portable projectors for this review and taking a look at the ViewSonic X100-4K. The X100-4K is ViewSon ...

OPTOMA CINEMAX P2 LASER TV REVIEW

July 15, 2021

Optoma CinemaX P2 ultra-short-throw smart 4K laser home theater projector also known as a laser TV review.

BENQ TK700STI 4K SMART GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW

July 7, 2021

Our review of the BenQ TK700STi, the “World’s First 4K HDR Gaming Projector; 4K @ 60Hz”.

SONY VPL-VW1025ES 4K SXRD LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW

July 2, 2021

The VW1025ES is Sony’s least expensive 4K Home Theater projector The Sony VPL-VW1025ES which retails for $40,000 is a 4K SXRD laser home theater projector. It is the successor of the highly-rated VW995ES ($35,000 SRP) we reviewed a few years ago. Art l ...

SONY VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD PROJECTOR REVIEW

June 6, 2021

Review of the Sony VPL-VW325ES a 1500 ANSI lumen 4K SXRD home theater projector & Sony's most affordable 4K projector.

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Smart LED Projector Review

May 27, 2021

The XGIMI Horizon Pro is the flagship 2200 lumen 4K home theater focused projector in their lineup.

Optoma UHD35 Gaming Projector Review

May 19, 2021

The 3600 lumen UHD35 is a 4K DLP Gaming Projector that supports 1080P refresh rates up to 240Hz with game lag as low as 4.2ms.

XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro Home Entertainment Projectors First Look Review

May 10, 2021

XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro home entertainment projectors XGIMI has recently released its most powerful series of home projectors, the Horizon Series, the flagship projectors in the XGIMI projector lineup. The XGIMI Horizon Series incl ...

Maximize Your Theater’s Performance with Kaleidescape

April 1, 2021

This month’s sponsored article is brought to you by Kaleidescape, the industry leader in premium multi-room, home entertainment systems that store and play back full fidelity video and audio content.   One of the things you’ll notice as ...

Epson Home Cinema 880 Projector Review

March 23, 2021

The Epson Home Cinema 880 is the manufacturer’s least expensive home theater projector but it offers a lot of performance for the price.

Optoma UHD50X Cinema Gaming Projector Review

March 18, 2021

Gaming projectors, as a class, have been around for a while. Like a gaming PC, a gaming projector will have the same core components as a home entertainment projector. Still, many of these components will operate at much higher levels of performance th ...

Elite Screens Aeon CLR® 3 Series Screen Review

March 14, 2021

Elite Screens is one of the major screen manufacturers in the industry. They make tons of different models for consumer, educational, and business applications. The Aeon CLR® 3 is a series of fixed frame, front projection screens, created specifically ...

BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW

February 17, 2021

Overview Today I get to talk to you about a cool looking performance projector that BenQ is releasing. I'm talking about the BenQ X1300i Smart Entertainment Home projector. The X1300i is a gaming optimized home entertainment projector packing a ton of ...

LG AU810PB CINEBEAM 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW

February 15, 2021

As we have mentioned in a few reviews this year, we have been very impressed by some television manufacturers who have released new projectors such as LG and Samsung. These television manufacturers are doing incredibly well incorporating the technologi ...

BenQ TK850i 4K SMART HOME ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTOR

February 12, 2021

BENQ TK850i SMART HOME ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTOR REVIEW The BenQ TK850i is an excellent home theater projector that sells at a MSRP of $1699. Built off of Texas Instruments, highly regarded 0.47" DMD DLP system and utilizing XPR technology the TK850i is ...

Smart Projectors Simplify How We Access Streaming Content At Home

February 1, 2021

This month’s sponsored article is brought to us by BenQ, which offers an excellent selection of smart projectors designed to make the latest content easier to access than ever before, reducing the headache of navigating multiple remote controls and upg ...

LG GRU510N 4K Laser Projector Review

January 4, 2021

The LG GRU510N is an HDR-compatible DLP home theater laser projector that retails for $3999 and is part of their ProBeam series.

Sony HDR Projection Reimagined

December 1, 2020

In this article, sponsored by Sony, we explore the challenges of projecting HDR and how higher-end projectors utilize features and technologies to improve the picture quality of HDR content dramatically.

Panasonic PT-LRZ35U RGB LED DLP Projector Review

November 28, 2020

Panasonic's first discrete RGB LED DLP projector that's being marketed to both the business and home markets.

HISENSE 100L5F LASER TV REVIEW

November 14, 2020

The Hisense 1000L5F Laser TV is a 4K DLP Laser Ultra-Short Throw Smart projector. With a retail price of $3999, the new Hisense 100L5F is the most affordable Laser TV they have ever offered.

JVC DLA-RS3000 4K PROJECTOR REVIEW

November 9, 2020

The JVC DLA-RS3000 is an HDR commercial projector that delivers true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). With a retail price of $17,999 its on the higher end of JVC's 4K lineup.

Sony's Powerful Video Processing Delivers A Better HDR Picture

October 5, 2020

We discuss video processing and its impact on a projector’s SDR and HDR picture quality. Video processing separates one video display from another because it impacts so many factors like 4K upscaling, visual contrast, color reproduction, and motion performance.

Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review

September 19, 2020

The VW715ES adds projector optimized X1 processing and Dynamic HDR Tone-mapping to an outstanding SDR and HDR picture.

The Compelling Case for Projectors with Integrated Smart Capabilities

September 1, 2020

In this article we discuss “Smart” projectors and what to look for when evaluating smart, versus really smart.

Hisense 100L10E Laser TV Review

August 20, 2020

The Hisense 100L10E Laser TV is a 4K DLP ultra-short throw smart laser projector which includes a 100" ALR Screen.

Optoma CinemaX P1 Laser TV Review: A Smart, 4K UHD Projector For The Really Big Screen Experience

June 5, 2020

Optoma's hot new ultra short throw, 4K UHD laser TV.

BenQ TH585 vs. Vankyo V630 Comparison Review

April 12, 2020

In this review we compare two projectors - the BenQ TH585 and the Vankyo V630 head-to-head.

BenQ HT3550 vs BenQ TK850: Choose the Best Home Projector for Your Room and Viewing Preferences!

March 5, 2020

Greetings home projector enthusiasts, big screen fanatics, and people just tired of a boring “TV” experience. If you want to up your viewing game – whether a movie addict, sports nut, or a binge TV watcher, BenQ continues with their strategy of offerin ...

HT9060 Projector Review: BenQ’s Flagship 4K UHD Home Theater Projector

February 15, 2020

The HT9060, is a serious home theater projector from BenQ that uses the higher resolution 4K UHD chip set – with native resolution of 2716 x 1528 x 2.

Look Out Competition: It’s Fun Time! Epson Is Shipping Their First, Smart, Under $1000 Home Entertainment Laser Projector – HD Res, and 2000 lumens!

January 6, 2020

Epson's new EF-100 smart home theater projector that can be used in just about any room in your house.

First Look Review Kaleidescape Strato S – Theater Quality Movie Download System and Home Server!

January 5, 2020

The Kaleidescape Strato S is their "entry level" movie player. Plug this server into your display and you are ready to start downloading and watching high quality content.

JVC LX-NZ3 4K Laser DLP Projector Review

December 31, 2019

The JVC LX-NZ3 is an HDR compatible DLP home theater projector that can deliver true 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160).

Optoma UHD52ALV Home Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities

December 16, 2019

So-called "smart" TVs are nearly ubiquitous these days, but home-entertainment projectors with similar functionality are few and far between. The Optoma UHD52ALV is one of the exceptions. It doesn't have built-in streaming apps, but it does include a m ...

VAVA Laser TV Review: 2500 Lumens of 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Projector For The Whole Family

December 2, 2019

The VAVA Laser TV LT002 is a 2500 ANSI lumens (manufacturer claimed) at well below the price point of many other ultra-short through projectors.

Epson Home Cinema 3200 Home Theater Projector Review

November 27, 2019

The Epson Home Cinema 3200 is a 4K HDR compatible home theater 3LCD projector with a rated brightness of 2,900 Lumens.

Epson Home Cinema 3800 Home Theater Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities

November 27, 2019

Epson has long been known for offering excellent home-theater projectors at very reasonable prices, and the new Home Cinema 3800 is no exception.

2019 Holiday Guide To Seven Great Home Theater Projectors Under $2000

November 22, 2019

‘Tis the season to be shopping for your next home entertainment or home theater projector! Welcome to our annual shopping guide, the Holiday Guide for Seven Great Home Theater Projectors Under $2000. In this guide we’ve selected some great projectors f ...

2019 Holiday Guide To Five Great Home Theater Projectors Over $2000

November 22, 2019

Welcome to our Holiday Guide To Five Great Home Theater Projectors Over $2000. Here’s your chance to learn about some awesome projectors and screens that will change the way you enjoy movies, HDTV, streaming and more! You’ll find the scoop on a number ...

Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review

November 15, 2019

Epson’s flagship home theater projector, the Pro Cinema 6050UB is a 4K Capable projector that uses special high contrast 3LCD panels.

Optoma UHL55 4K UHD Home Entertainment LED Projector Review

October 7, 2019

The Optoma 4K UHD UHL55 is an all in one home entertainment solution with 1500 lumens and a contrast ration of 250,000:1.

Sony's VPL-VW295ES - The Only Native 4K Projector under $5K, Will Rock Your World - And There's More...

September 1, 2019

It is still less than one year since Sony announced their “entry level” but true, native 4K VPL-VW295ES home theater projector! A couple or so months later, when Sony started shipping we reviewed the Sony VPL-VW295ES home theater projector and awarded ...

JVC DLA-NX7 4K Home Theater Projector Review

August 31, 2019

The JVC DLA-NX7 is a HDR home theater projector that can deliver true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160) with a retail price of $8,999 it fits in the middle of the JVC 4K FPJ lineup.

Optoma HD243X Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities

July 30, 2019

The Optoma HD243X is a single-chip DLP projector that offers full HD resolution (1920X1080).

BenQ HT5550 Review – A Very Impressive 4K UHD Home Theater Projector - Under $2500!

July 22, 2019

The BenQ HT5550 is a 4K UHD projector with a list price of $2499, making it an affordable 1080p projector option.

BenQ TK800M Projector First Look Review — 4K UHD HDR Optimized for Sports Fans

July 5, 2019

This year, BenQ has upped its game with an upgraded version of the TK800, the TK800M, which carries a list price of only $1299, only $50 more than it's predecessor.

The Optoma P1 4K UHD Laser Projector - Is this The Game Changer…

May 31, 2019

The Optoma P1 4K UHD Laser Projector has been generating alot of buzz since it was first announced. Will it be worth the hype?

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Review - An Extremely 4K Capable Home Theater Projector

May 12, 2019

The new Epson 4K capable Home Cinema 5050UB projector is their latest and best projector in Epson’s now 12 year old UB series.

The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Has Arrived - Turns Out It Is Even Better!

May 7, 2019

The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Projector - Epson's most advanced home theater projector to date, is fully 4K capable.

Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB - This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar

May 1, 2019

The new Epson Home Cinema 5050UB launched last month, is almost certainly the most anticipated new home theater projector from Epson in over two years, and certainly one of the most anticipated projectors from any projector manufacturers.

BenQ HT3550 Review - The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels

April 24, 2019

Review of the the BenQ HT3550 4K UHD Home Theater Projector.

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review

April 13, 2019

Epson launches the Home Cinema 5050UB, to replace their bestselling 5040UB. 

BenQ HT3550 Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review

March 11, 2019

First look review of the BenQ HT3550 4K UHD projector.

Epson's HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off - Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value

January 15, 2019

Epson launched two versions of what is now a truly top selling home theater projector:  The Epson Pro Cinema 4050, and the Home Cinema 4010.

Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review

December 6, 2018

The new Epson 4K Home Cinema 4010 and Pro Cinema 4050 projectors represent another step in the evolution of 4K capable, pixel shifting projectors.

Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review

December 5, 2018

The Optoma HD143X is a 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution projector with DLP technology.

The Award-Winning LG CineBeam HU80KA is On Sale Black Friday Thru Cyber-Week!

November 19, 2018

The LG CineBeam HU80KA is LG’s first foray into the world of 4K, and is, perhaps, the most innovative projector to hit the market in 2018!

Epson Pro Cinema 4050 First Look Review – 4K UHD with HDR

October 23, 2018

Epson's new Pro Cinema 4050 home theater projector offers improved pixel shifting from their previous models.

ViewSonic PX706HD Gaming Projector Review

October 22, 2018

The ViewSonic PX706HD is a DLP gaming projector with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution.

JVC DLA-RS440U Review – A Serious, 4K Capable Home Theater Projector

August 20, 2018

The JVC DLA-RS440U is a 4K capable home theater projector with 1800 lumens.

Optoma UHD51A A Smart 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review - With Alexa

July 29, 2018

Optoma's UHD51A 4K UHD projector is one of the first projector manufacturers to offer a smart projector design.

The LG CineBeam HU80K - A 4K Laser Projector That Gets It

June 29, 2018

The new LG HU80K 4K Laser Projector is turning heads.

Acer VL7860 4K UHD Laser Projector Review

June 22, 2018

The VL7860 projector is the first 4K UHD with respectable black levels that we've seen, and that makes it a strong, 4K capable home theater projector.

Viewsonic PX727-4K Review: An Affordable 4K UHD Home Theater Projector

June 11, 2018

Review of the ViewSonic PX727 4K UHD ome theater projector at an affordable price.

Optoma UHD50 and UHD51A – 4K Capable Projectors Well Under $2000

June 8, 2018

Optoma has come out with two new projectors to add to their 4K UHD line, the Optoma UHD50 and UHD51A.

Sony VPL-VW385ES - True 4K Home Theater Projector Review

May 7, 2018

The Sony VW38ES is loaded with features: 4K with HDR, lens memory, dynamic iris, and a whole lot more.

Vivitek HK2288 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review

February 9, 2018

The Vivitek HK2288 4K UHD projector uses the 2716x1528x2 pixel shifting DLP chip to produce 2,000 lumens in its brightest mode.

BenQ HT2550 - At $1499, The Most Affordable 4K UHD Projector Yet - First Look

January 10, 2018

BenQ’s HT2550 is the first 4K UHD projector at this price point, just $1499! 

ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Home Theater Projector Review

January 7, 2018

The Viewsonic PJD7828HDL is an entry level priced 1080p resolution DLP projector, one that provides a lot of value.

Optoma UHZ65 4K Laser Projector Review

December 20, 2017

Optoma’s new UHZ65 home theater projector is positioned at the top of Optoma's lineup of UHx6x models of UHD projectors sporting the first Texas Instruments consumer 4K UHD chip, and targeting home users.

Optoma UHD60 Projector Review and Comparison to UHD65

December 12, 2017

Review of the Optoma UHD60 home theater projector and how it compares to the Optoma UHD65.

Two Holiday Guides, Ten Great Home Projectors

November 28, 2017

We have created two Holiday Gift Guides from our favorite projectors of this year, one for home theater projectors and screens under $2000, and one for those priced over $2000.

Epson Home Cinema 2100 and 2150 Home Entertainment Projector Review

November 16, 2017

The Epson Home Cinema 2100 and Home Cinema 2150 are two new projectors that replace their venerable HC2040 and HC2045.

Acer V7850 4K UHD DLP Projector Review

November 11, 2017

The Acer V7850 is one of three new 4K/UHD projectors that Acer has introduced this year.

Epson Home Cinema LS100 Laser Projector Review

November 9, 2017

The Epson Home Cinema LS100 Laser Projector is 1080p ultra-short throw projector with 4,000 lumens.

BenQ HT9050 Home Theater Projector Review

October 23, 2017

The BenQ HT9050 LED home theater projector is a 4K UHD DLP chip projector with an exceptionally sharp image.

Sony VPL-VW885ES 4K Home Theater Laser Projector Review

September 6, 2017

Full review of the Sony VPL-VW885ES, a true 4K projector that supports High Dynamic Range.

Epson Home Cinema 1060 First Look Review

August 30, 2017

The Epson Home Cinema 1060 was just announced alongside two other projectors, which are a part of Epson’s new value line. There are a few key differences between the trio – but only a few. They’re similar in feature set and hardware, with varying resolutions and price. All three projectors are selling for below $700.

Epson Home Cinema 660 First Look Review

August 29, 2017

The Epson Home Cinema 660 is one of three new projectors just announced by Epson with 3300, the 660 is bright enough to cut through a considerable amount of ambient light. .

Epson Home Cinema 2150 First Look Review

August 28, 2017

Epson has just announced two evolutionary projectors to replace a couple of their most popular projectors. The Epson Home Cinema 2150 and its younger brother, the Home Cinema 2100.

Epson Home Cinema 2100 First Look Review

August 13, 2017

The Epson Home Cinema 2100 is one of two projectors just announced by Epson that are evolutionary.

Epson Home Cinema 4000 Home Theater Projector Review

July 30, 2017

The Epson HC4000 is an affordable native 1080p pixel shifting projector that's 4K capable.

Optoma UHD65 4K Home Theater Projector Review

July 18, 2017

Optoma's new UHD65 home theater projector is one of two new models sporting the first Texas Instruments 4K UHD chip, and targeting home users.

Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Laser, True 4K, Home Theater Projector Review

June 27, 2017

The Sony VPL-VZ1000ES is a 4K ultra short throw home theater projector which claims 2500 lumen and a $24,995 list price.

Epson Pro Cinema LS10500 Laser Home Theater Projector - Review

May 11, 2017

Review of the Epson LS10500 laser home theater projector.

The Astonishing Epson Pro Cinema 4040 Home Theater Projector - Review

March 16, 2017

Review of the Epson Pro Cinema 4040 Home Theater Projector.

Epson Home Cinema 3700 Projector Review

February 14, 2017

The Home Cinema 3700 is one of three projectors launched by Epson to replace their 3000 series.

Sony VPL-VW5000ES Home Theater/Commercial Projector Review

January 29, 2017

Sony's VPL-VW5000ES is one of the best 4K Home Theater projectors to ever go to market.

Theater vs Entertainment

Remember the differences between home theater and home entertainment.

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.

Price Range

The Epson Home Cinema 5030UB, a popular, low-cost LCD projector.

Today’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.

Our Annual Report for Home Theater Enthusiasts

Each 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.

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