The video projectors category includes the latest home theater projectors, business projectors, and classroom projectors. See below for a list of video projector reviews and information pages. The term ‘video projector’ is a generic term for virtually all projectors out there. Video projector is perhaps the most generic term out there in the projector world, aside from “projector” itself. Technically speaking, a video projector is pretty much any projector that can project video, and therefore constitutes virtually all projectors on the market today. This ranges from the least expensive and tiniest Pico projectors to the most expensive and powerful large venue projectors. Video projection technology is evolving rapidly in home theater projectors, business projectors, and portable projectors that conveniently integrates with smart phones and laptops. That makes this category a good one for looking over most projectors. Choose a different category if you want to narrow the field, such as 1080p projectors, or home theater projectors. Popular video projector brands include: Epson, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, and InFocus. Video Projector Reviews BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Overview Today I get to talk to you about a cool looking performance projector that BenQ is releasin…Read More February 17, 2021 LG AU810PB CINEBEAM 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW As we have mentioned in a few reviews this year, we have been very impressed by some television manu…Read More February 15, 2021 ViewSonic LS700HD Laser DLP Home Projector Review The ViewSonic LS700HD is a lamp-free 1080p laser home projector featuring 3,500 ANSI lumen high brig…Read More October 23, 2020 Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Laser Projector Review As with previous generations, Sony gave Projector Reviews the opportunity to be one of the first sit…Read More September 8, 2020 Sony VPL-VW695ES Review: The Native 4K Home Theater Projector With Premium Performance Around two years ago Sony launched the VPL-VW695ES along with several other native 4K Sony home thea…Read More March 23, 2020 The Newest, Smartest Laser Projectors From Sony Are Impressive: “Affordable Lasers” for Business, Classroom! Commercial Projectors for Auditoriums, Museums and Entertainment! Greetings, projector professionals: AV managers, IT, tech coordinators, educators, presenters, and b…Read More March 1, 2020 NEC NP-PX1005QL Laser Projector Review NEC NP-PX1005QL is a 10,000 lumen, large venue, 4K DLP projector with WQXGA, 3840 x 2160, resolution…Read More July 24, 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 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 Epson LightScene EV-100 Laser Projector Review The Epson EV-100 LightScene Laser Projector 2,000 lumen laser projector is designed for retail, hosp…Read More May 8, 2019 Video Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review 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) ViewSonic LS700HD Laser DLP Home Projector Review Review Date: October 23, 2020 MSRP:$1499 Technology: Laser DLP Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 8, 2020 MSRP:$19,999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Sony VPL-VW695ES Review: The Native 4K Home Theater Projector With Premium Performance Review Date: March 23, 2020 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) The Newest, Smartest Laser Projectors From Sony Are Impressive: “Affordable Lasers” for Business, Classroom! Commercial Projectors for Auditoriums, Museums and Entertainment! Review Date: March 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: NEC NP-PX1005QL Laser Projector Review Review Date: July 24, 2019 MSRP:$24,000 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 AAXA 4K1 – 4K LED Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: May 20, 2019 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP Epson LightScene EV-100 Laser Projector Review Review Date: May 8, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar Review Date: May 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: BenQ LK953ST 4K UHD Laser Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: April 29, 2019 MSRP:$5,099.00 Technology: DLP (1) BenQ HT3550 Review – The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels Review Date: April 24, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP (1) Maxell MP-WU5503 Laser Education Projector Review Review Date: April 17, 2019 MSRP:$6299 Technology: 3LCD 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 Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Anker Nebula Capsule Projector – The Crowd Funded Soda Can Projector Review Review Date: December 14, 2018 MSRP:$349.99 Technology: DLP with LED light source Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 5, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: DLP (1) ViewSonic PX747-4K First Look Review – Now for $999! Review Date: November 13, 2018 MSRP:$1,261 Technology: DLP (1) Acer S1386WHN Short Throw Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: November 9, 2018 MSRP:$649.99 Technology: DLP (1) ViewSonic M1 Pocket Projector Review – Sleek Pocket Projector with Impressive Sound Review Date: November 6, 2018 MSRP:$337 Technology: DLP with LED light source BenQ LU950 Installation Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$2799 Technology: DLP 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 Epson PowerLite 1785W Wireless Portable Projector Review Review Date: October 13, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3 LCD Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$2599 Technology: 3 LCD JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 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 Optoma ProScene ZU660 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: September 14, 2018 MSRP:$9999 Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS440U Review – A Serious, 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: August 20, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel AAXA P300 NEO Pico Projector Review – Pocket Sized Fun Review Date: August 16, 2018 MSRP:294.99 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-MZ670U Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 23, 2018 MSRP:$11,999 Technology: 3 LCD BenQ MH733 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 19, 2018 MSRP:$799 Technology: DLP Acer VL7860 4K UHD Laser Projector Review Review Date: June 22, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite 108 Projector Review Review Date: April 9, 2018 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-EW435 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: April 2, 2018 MSRP:$749 Technology: 3LCD Dell S718QL – A 4K UHD, Ultra Short Throw, Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 13, 2018 MSRP:$5999 Technology: DLP (1) Optoma UHZ65 4K Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 20, 2017 MSRP:$4500 Technology: DLP NEC NP-PA653UL Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: September 27, 2017 MSRP:$7,779 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 760HD First Look Review Review Date: September 18, 2017 MSRP:$549 Technology: 3LCD 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 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 Ricoh PJ WXL4540 Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: July 9, 2017 MSRP:$2279 Technology: DLP 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 InFocus IN5148HD Projector Review Review Date: January 28, 2017 MSRP:$6889 Technology: DLP 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 ViewSonic PJD7835HD Projector Review Review Date: May 12, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: DLP NEC UM352W Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: 3LCD Epson EX7240 Pro Portable Projector Review Review Date: December 7, 2015 MSRP:649.99 Technology: 3LCD Sony MP-CL1 Pico Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 19, 2015 MSRP:349 Technology: Laser light technology LG Minibeam PW800 Projector Review Review Date: July 26, 2015 MSRP:$599.99 Technology: DLP LG Minibeam PH300 Projector Review Review Date: July 23, 2015 MSRP:$449.99 Technology: DLP InFocus IN126STa Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: April 1, 2015 MSRP:$779 Technology: DLP Epson BrightLink 585Wi Projector Review Review Date: May 15, 2014 MSRP:2199 Technology: 3LCD Ask Proxima E1655U LCD Projector Review Review Date: April 23, 2014 MSRP:5999 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PJD6544w Projector Review Review Date: April 16, 2014 MSRP:839.99 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW55ES Projector vs. Epson HC5030UB Projector Review Date: March 29, 2014 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW600ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Date: March 4, 2014 MSRP:14999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Vivitek Qumi Q7 LED Projector – Review Review Date: March 1, 2014 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Epson Pro Cinema G6900 WU Home Theater Projector Review Date: February 24, 2014 MSRP:7499 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-UM330W Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2014 MSRP:1299 Technology: LCD Epson PowerLite 1965 3LCD XGA Projector Review Review Date: February 4, 2014 MSRP:1899 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-FHZ55 Laser 3LCD Projector Review Review Date: February 4, 2014 MSRP:4460 Technology: 3LCD Acer K335 LED Portable Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2014 MSRP:699 Technology: DLP (1) Epson Powerlite Pro G6900WU Business Projector Review Review Date: January 20, 2014 MSRP:6499 Technology: 3LCD Review: Sony VPL-HW55ES Home Theater Projector Review Date: December 7, 2013 MSRP:3999 Technology: LCoS Ricoh PJ WX4130N DLP Projector Review Review Date: October 15, 2013 MSRP:1900 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-VX400NT Projector Review Review Date: January 1, 2007 MSRP:2499 Technology: 3LCD About Video ProjectorsVideo projectors is a popular term generally used to describe just about any digital projection system. In the earlier days, projectors were video only, not data projectors, though nowadays virtually all projectors are capable of both. Basically, video projectors start with the smallest of projectors, the Pico projectors that will fit into your pocket, and end with the largest cinema projectors seen at your local movie theater. However, we at Projector Reviews only concern ourselves mainly with those video projectors under $10,000. Ultimately, video projectors are pretty much anything! Video streaming is available in every kind of projector, from a .3 lbs. AXAA pico to a 100+ lbs. Runco or Christie projector. So “video projectors” cover a wide range of products, so to narrow down your search, you may specifically be looking for home theater projectors, business projectors, classroom projectors, pico projectors, or even 3D projectors. All right, so most of us are on a tight budget. So ask yourself some important questions before buying a video projector…. Are you looking to setup a home entertainment system, to give presentations in a conference room or auditorium, or use video projection in your lesson plan? What kind of environment are you working in? How many people will be viewing? How much ambient light, or light pollution, are you dealing with? ANSI lumens output is a measure of projector brightness, and is also directly related to how expensive your video projector will be. Projector resolution and ANSI lumens are the largest factors in determining price. What, if any, special technical features do you require? Are you looking for the latest HD video projector technology, or are you just looking for a tool to give a professional presentation? With all the variety the projector market has to offer today, there is definitely the perfect video projector out there to fit your presentation or entertainment needs. Let’s explore the technical side of video projectors…. What makes one video projector most significantly different from another is often the resolution. Over the past couple decades, we have seen the evolution of resolution in video projectors. Originally, projectors could stream video only (NTSC) or only data, not both. However, as time progressed, most ended up with both video and data capabilities, with the data resolution being VGA (640×480). With subsequent projector generations, we started seeing higher resolution on the data side such as SVGA (800×600) and XGA (1024×768). Perhaps most importantly, in the early/mid-2000s, we also started seeing a slow and steady shfit in computers from 4:3 aspect ratio to widescreen! We mention this, of course, because this shift brought us things like WSVGA, WVGA, and now the extremeley popular WXGA. Over the last few years, thanks to the HDTV standard, television, computers and all forms of other video displays are getting closer to each other in terms of resolution. WXGA is very important because it comes in several similar resolutions which are all very similar to the first high-definition resolution, 720p. 720p is 1280×720, which is just a little below WXGA resolution, allowing the 720p projector to produce high-definition images without compression. Thus, we’ve got high-def viewing! We have also seen an impressive evolution in the technical capabilities of video projectors. Until the last several years, video primarily came across to projectors from the ancient, traditional NTSC, which, as mentioned previously, was your old standard US television broadcast quality. However, as resolution got higher and higher, video projectors involved in terms of inputs! The highest quality video for years (until recently) was component video, with typically 3 RCA jacks colored red, green and blue. But today, all home theater projectors, as well as most regular projectors, now offer digital inputs for video – either the older commercial DVI or the far more popular and smaller connector, HDMI.