Below we have three charts outlining all the projectors considered in this year's report, divided into three categories:
- Standard classroom projectors (6)
- Larger venue projectors - suitable for higher ed large classrooms, K-12 auditoriums (5)
- Interactive and Ultra-Short-Throw projectors (UST) (4) + 1 bonus "series"
I've included one additional projector - no make that a projector series. Here's the story on that one, as it doesn't appear in the large venue class tables, even if it inherently belongs there. That projector is a pricey Epson laser projector (about $14,000 even at education pricing), that really is way out of the price range of almost all higher education installations (an affiliated museum, though, might use them for a massive edge blending or projection mapping display).
I've included it separately or rather want to introduce you to the far less expensive models in that Epson's family which are suitable for higher education and museum type use. As a result, I decided this year, that the the Epson L1505 laser projector's family should be discussed in these pages. I did not include it in the selection of our normal awards, since those go to the model reviewed, not a family of projectors.
We separately show those winners from the past two years, that are still shipping. You should also consider those as top choices, especially now that projectors are more likely to be current models for 2-4 years, rather than 1-3 years. Instead of more new models, we see more price adjustments as brighter models (or those having a new feature or two) tend to replace less bright ones at the same price point, driving down the cost each year, both for brightness, and features.
We wish to thank Epson America for sponsoring this year's Best Classroom Projectors report.
On the following pages, we have overviews of each projector, also grouped by category. Below we have three charts outlining all the projectors considered in this year's report, divided into three categories:
- Standard classroom projectors (6)
- Larger venue projectors - suitable for higher ed large classrooms, K-12 auditoriums (5)
- Interactive and Ultra-Short-Throw projectors (UST) (4) + 1 bonus "series"
I've included one additional projector - no make that a projector series. Here's the story on that one, as it doesn't appear in the large venue class tables, even if it inherently belongs there. That projector is a pricey Epson laser projector (about $14,000 even at education pricing), that really is way out of the price range of almost all higher education installations (an affiliated museum, though, might use them for a massive edge blending or projection mapping display).
I've included it separately or rather want to introduce you to the far less expensive models in that Epson's family which are suitable for higher education and museum type use. As a result, I decided this year, that the the Epson L1505 laser projector's family should be discussed in these pages. I did not include it in the selection of our normal awards, since those go to the model reviewed, not a family of projectors.
We separately show those winners from the past two years, that are still shipping. You should also consider those as top choices, especially now that projectors are more likely to be current models for 2-4 years, rather than 1-3 years. Instead of more new models, we see more price adjustments as brighter models (or those having a new feature or two) tend to replace less bright ones at the same price point, driving down the cost each year, both for brightness, and features.
We wish to thank Epson America for sponsoring this year's Best Classroom Projectors report.
On the following pages, we have overviews of each projector, also grouped by category.
Standard (Classroom) Projectors Considered
To read short overviews (in this report), the full reviews, or brochures of all standard classroom projectors considered in this report, click the links below!
These projectors below, were the best Standard - aka K-12 classroom - projectors from previous years, that are still available today in quantities. Consider them the equal to this year's winners. Prices are likely to be lower today than reported in their reviews which are all obviously more than a year old, sometimes two years.
Large Venue Projectors Considered
To locate the short overviews, reviews and brochures of all larger venue classroom projectors considered in this report, click below!
A 2 to 4 year "shelf life" is common for projectors in this class. Prices typically fall significantly over that period.
These projectors below, were the best Large Venue - aka higher education classroom/lecture hall projectors from previous years, that are still available today in quantities. Consider them the equal to this year's winners. Prices are likely to be lower today than reported in their reviews which are all obviously more than a year old, sometimes two plus years.
Interactive Projectors Considered
To read short overviews of all the ultra and very short throw projectors considered in this report, click here!
These projectors below, were the best Interactive projectors from previous years, that are still available today in quantities. Consider them the equal to this year's winners. Prices are likely to be lower today than reported in their reviews which are all obviously more than a year old, sometimes two years.
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| Epson BrightLink 585Wi |
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3LCD technology, Wired networking |
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