The portable projectors category includes the latest in portable projectors that are ideal in terms of portability and convenience. Scroll down for a list of our most recent portable projector reviews and more. Portable projectors typically weigh under 10 lbs. Portable projectors are convenient on-the-go solution and are becoming more advanced every day. Practical uses include classic presentations such as PowerPoint and multimedia presentations including videos and sound. Enjoy pictures, videos, and browing the internet from a large projection rather than a small display screen. Portable projectors are now exploring the realm beyond presentation, including gaming, 3D and mobile device integration. If it is more than 10 lbs., it is not really a portable projector by today’s standards. Granted, this doesn’t mean that you won’t choose a projector weighing 13 lbs., but it does mean that most portable projectors currently weigh 3-8 lbs. The lightest portable projectors are Pico projectors – they typically weigh less than one pound and are about the size (give or take) of a pack of cigarettes. They are definitely the least bright projectors almost all with less than 100 lumens. They are limited in use, need a really dark room to do a good job on a small screen – say 40 inches, but are the ultimate in portability. Pocket projectors are the next size up, and like Pico Projectors tend to have LED light sources. These weigh from roughly 1 lb. to about 4 pounds and are mostly 300 – 700 lumens with the brightest hitting 1000 lumens (2015). These are becoming more and more practical each year. The vast majority of portable projectors, though, are lamp based projectors weighing in from about 3 pounds to 10 pounds and offering from 2000 to 5000 lumens! A few Portable projector brands: 3M, LG, InFocus, and Epson. Portable Projector Reviews Panasonic PT-VMZ50 Laser Projector Review The Panasonic PT-VMZ50 is a business class 3LCD laser projector with WUXGA (1920 x 1200), resolution…Read More September 24, 2019 Vankyo Leisure 3 Mini Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities At Projector Reviews, we cover not only home-theater, home-entertainment, and business/education pro…Read More August 12, 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 NEC NP-MC382W Business/Education Projector Review The NEC NP-MC382W is a capable LCD projector, well suited for business and education environments. T…Read More July 1, 2019 AAXA 4K1 – 4K LED Projector – A First Look Review AAXA’s small portable projector is rather unique so far. With the 4K1’s MSRP of only $999 and a cla…Read More May 20, 2019 ViewSonic PX706HD Gaming Projector Review The ViewSonic PX706HD is a DLP projector with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution. I am particularly exci…Read More October 22, 2018 BenQ MW535A WXGA Business Projector Review The BenQ MW535A is a bright WXGA projector intended for the business and education market. BenQ cla…Read More September 27, 2018 Optoma UHL55 First Look Review – Compact, 4K and Full of Smarts The UHL55 really is rather compact. (It seems much larger in photos without scale.) LED light engine…Read More September 27, 2018 Casio XJ-A257 Portable LED/Laser Projector Review The Casio XJ-A257 is a portable laser projector designed for business and education applications. I…Read More September 17, 2018 Portable Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review Panasonic PT-VMZ50 Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 24, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD Vankyo Leisure 3 Mini Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: August 12, 2019 MSRP:$99.00 Technology: single-chip LCD 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 NEC NP-MC382W Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: July 1, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: LCD AAXA 4K1 – 4K LED Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: May 20, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP ViewSonic PX706HD Gaming Projector Review Review Date: October 22, 2018 MSRP:$785 Technology: DLP BenQ MW535A WXGA Business Projector Review Review Date: September 27, 2018 MSRP: 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 Casio XJ-A257 Portable LED/Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 17, 2018 MSRP:$1509.99 Technology: DLP Acer C200 Pico Projector Review – Travel-Sized and LED Review Date: August 20, 2018 MSRP:$199.99 Technology: DLP AAXA P300 NEO Pico Projector Review – Pocket Sized Fun Review Date: August 16, 2018 MSRP:294.99 Technology: DLP BenQ MH733 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 19, 2018 MSRP:$799 Technology: DLP The LG CineBeam HU80K – A 4K Laser Projector That Gets It Review Date: June 29, 2018 MSRP:$2999 Technology: DLP 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 Optoma W460 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: April 11, 2018 MSRP:$849 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite 108 Projector Review Review Date: April 9, 2018 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD InFocus IN2128HDx Business and Classroom Projector Review Review Date: April 6, 2018 MSRP:$1847 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-EW435 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: April 2, 2018 MSRP:$749 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 990U Projector Review Review Date: March 28, 2018 MSRP:$1079 Technology: 3LCD InFocus IN116xa Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 16, 2018 MSRP:$425 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) Acer K138ST Projector Review – A Pocket Sized Gaming Machine Review Date: December 15, 2017 MSRP:$599 Technology: DLP AAXA M5 Pocket Projector Review – 720p and LED! Review Date: November 29, 2017 MSRP:$499 Technology: DLP Two Holiday Guides, Ten Great Home Projectors Review Date: November 28, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 760HD First Look Review Review Date: September 18, 2017 MSRP:$549 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 NEC NP-ME331W Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 24, 2017 MSRP:$699 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 2265U Projector Review Review Date: February 8, 2017 MSRP:$2299 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-V332W Projector Review Review Date: December 16, 2016 MSRP:$579 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-DW240 Projector – A Review Review Date: December 1, 2016 MSRP:$970 Technology: 3LCD Casio XJ-F210WN Projector Review Review Date: November 14, 2016 MSRP:$1049.99 Technology: DLP The Optoma ML750ST LED Projector Review – Part 1 Review Date: September 26, 2016 MSRP:549 Technology: DLP InFocus IN1118HD Mobile Projector Review Review Date: September 13, 2016 MSRP:$1149 Technology: DLP LG MiniBeam PF1000U Projector Review Review Date: August 16, 2016 MSRP:$1,399 Technology: DLP Millennials and Projectors: Optoma ML750 LED Projector Review: Part 2 Review Date: May 15, 2016 MSRP: Technology: 0 ViewSonic PJD7835HD Projector Review Review Date: May 12, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: DLP Epson EX7240 Pro Portable Projector Review Review Date: December 7, 2015 MSRP:649.99 Technology: 3LCD AAXA P700 HD Pocket LED Projector Review Review Date: December 4, 2015 MSRP:449 Technology: DLP BenQ MX631ST Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: November 24, 2015 MSRP:$529 (street price) Technology: DLP NEC M363W Projector Review Review Date: November 16, 2015 MSRP:1599 Technology: DLP Millennials and Projectors: The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD Review Date: November 8, 2015 MSRP:649 Technology: 3LCD The Optoma ML750 LED Projector – Review Part 1 Review Date: November 6, 2015 MSRP:1099 Technology: DLP Casio EcoLite XJ-V1 Projector Review Review Date: April 21, 2015 MSRP:$699.99 Technology: DLP Viewsonic PJD5555w DLP Multimedia Projector Review Review Date: April 10, 2015 MSRP:$519.99 (Street price - $449.99) Technology: DLP InFocus IN126STa Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: April 1, 2015 MSRP:$779 Technology: DLP ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: March 19, 2015 MSRP:789 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite 1985WU Projector Review Review Date: January 4, 2015 MSRP:1999 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PLED-W800 LED Projector Review Review Date: December 12, 2014 MSRP:709 Technology: DLP NEC NP-L102W Projector Review Review Date: September 5, 2014 MSRP:1099 Technology: DLP LG PF85U LED Projector – Review Review Date: August 28, 2014 MSRP:1299 Technology: DLP Ask Proxima C3327W-A LCD Projector Review Review Date: May 16, 2014 MSRP:1069 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PJD6544w Projector Review Review Date: April 16, 2014 MSRP:839.99 Technology: DLP Epson VS335W Projector Review Review Date: April 16, 2014 MSRP:529.99 Technology: 3LCD Epson EX5230 Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 30, 2014 MSRP:599 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 99W 3LCD Projector Review Review Date: March 20, 2014 MSRP:749 Technology: 3LCD Vivitek Qumi Q7 LED Projector – Review Review Date: March 1, 2014 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Acer K335 LED Portable Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2014 MSRP:699 Technology: DLP (1) Optoma GT760 Projector Review Review Date: December 27, 2013 MSRP:649 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 2000 Projector Quick Look Review Review Date: December 16, 2013 MSRP:899 Technology: 3LCD Viewsonic PJD7820HD Projector Review Review Date: August 5, 2013 MSRP:699 Technology: DLP Acer H5360 LED DLP Mini Projector Review Review Date: July 26, 2013 MSRP:599 Technology: DLP Optoma ML550 LED Projector Review Review Date: July 16, 2013 MSRP:599 Technology: DLP Acer H6510BD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: July 2, 2013 MSRP:799 Technology: DLP BenQ MS517 DLP Multimedia Projector Review Review Date: May 3, 2013 MSRP:549 Technology: DLP Viewsonic PJD5533w DLP Multimedia Projector Review Review Date: March 21, 2013 MSRP:599 Technology: DLP Viewsonic PJD6383S Short Throw DLP Multimedia Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2013 MSRP:809 Technology: DLP Optoma GT750 3D Game Projector Review Review Date: October 5, 2011 MSRP:799 Technology: DLP Acer K11 DLP Pico Projector Review Review Date: July 22, 2011 MSRP:379 Technology: DLP Casio XJ-A250V WXGA DLP Projector Review Review Date: May 5, 2011 MSRP:1420 Technology: DLP Acer X1261P XGA Portable Projector Review Review Date: April 5, 2011 MSRP:519 Technology: DLP Pico Projector Review – Optoma Neo-i DV20a Projector Review Date: March 1, 2011 MSRP:449 Technology: DLP Optoma PK201 LED Pico Projector Review Review Date: September 28, 2010 MSRP:299 Technology: DLP Optoma PK301 LED Projector Review Review Date: September 2, 2010 MSRP:399 Technology: DLP AAXA L1 Pico Projector Review Review Date: August 23, 2010 MSRP:599 Technology: DLP About Portable ProjectorsThe sweet spot from a value stand point on portable projectors, in terms of weight, would be 5-7 lbs. We say this because projectors in that size class will usually provide higher performance than the lighter 3-4 lb. models, and at a nice price. Therefore, if you don’t need the absolute lightest portable projector, this is the range where you will get the most bang for your buck! Truth is, projectors have gotten small enough and light enough that the full-feature sets normally found in projectors for fixed installation are now often available in low cost, 6-8 lb. portable projectors. A lot of portable projectors, therefore, end up in conference rooms, classrooms, training rooms, permanently mounted despite their small size. The slightly larger models that can still move from room to room, however, dominate the industry. In many cases, current portable projector models offer as much connectivity as projectors many times their size and price. Portable projectors can offer advanced networking, wireless capabilities, and can, as of recently, even stream directly from the internet without a computer. Yet not all uses for portable projectors are business anymore. Portable projectors are now coming 3D ready and can be integrated iPad, iPod, Android, or other mobile device technology. Portable projectors also integrate with gaming systems, hand gesture recognition, and webcam technology… The possibilities are endless. There is something out there for everyone. For example, there are approximately 250 active portable business projectors on the market at any given time. And that doesn’t even include smaller pico and pockets projectors. For portable business projectors, there are often many variations of a single basic model, with each varying in anything from resolution and brightness to extra features and networking capabilities. Portable projectors cover vast size range, from as low as a few ounces to roughly 10 lbs. Within portable projectors are pico projectors, mini projectors, pocket projectors, and the standard portable projectors we’ve been discussing here. Let’s take a look at the variety of portable projectors available on the market today. Optoma PK320 Above, the Optoma PK320 of the smallest class of portable projector – the pico projector. 1080p resolution, networking, and just over 3 pounds The LG PF85U Pocket projector, (one of the brightest, and highest resolution of its type) the second smallest portable projector class: The Casio XJ-S57 Super Slim is one of the thinnest projectors available, and can fit conveniently into your briefcase or carry-on luggage. Casio XJ-A250v – an ultra-slim portable with solid state light engine The 7 lb. Epson Powerlite 99W portable won our Best In Classroom award last year: Epson Powerlite 99W – a top winner from last year’s report, is still current portable projector with education discounts. Basically, there are plenty of slightly smaller projectors out there between 2.5-5 lbs. for the hardcore road warrior who is always on the go. If you are constantly traveling – bringing your work life in the car or on the airplane with you – chances are you’re taking your portable projector everywhere. This size portable projector is a great compromise between portability and image quality – these models are the smallest and lightest but still have high performance. But if you’re not the type who needs your projector to fit in your briefcase or carry-on luggage, you might not care if your projector is 3 or 13 lbs. Some portable projectors are rarely taken off site or are moved only from room to room, so being the most lightweight is not necessary. Save
