The Panasonic PT-FRZ60 is an installation class DLP laser projector with WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution and rated brightness of 6,000 lumens. The PT-FRZ60 uses a laser/phosphor wheel light engine, rated to deliver 20,000 hours of low maintenance operation.

The PT-FRZ60 offers a 2.0x zoom lens (throw ratio 1.46 to 2.94:1) and a large amount of vertical and horizontal lens shift for convenient installation flexibility. Of course, the PT-FRZ60 has all the connections you would expect on a better business/education class projector including HDMI 2.0 and DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT) port.

The PT-FRZ60 is available in a black chassis (PT-FRZ60BU) and a white chassis (PT-FRZ60WU).

The Panasonic PT-FRZ60 is a 6,000-lumen WUXGA installation projector with a laser/phosphor light engine that is rated for 20,000 hours of low maintenance operation. The PT-FRZ60 features a single DLP (0.67” DMD) chip and Panasonic claims the unit can deliver a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000;1.

For enhanced installation flexibility, the PT-FRZ60 is equipped with 2.0x zoom and ample horizontal and vertical lens shift. The PT-FRZ60 is part of Panasonic’s FRZ Series of WUXGA installation laser projectors which also includes the 5200-lumen PT-FRZ50 and the 5000-lumen short throw PT- FRZ55. All three models are housed in a similar chassis (approx. 19-5/8” W × 6-5/8” H 19-3/8” D) and weigh between 35 to 36 pounds each. The two main differentiators between the three models are brightness and lens type.

The PT-FRZ60 has all the connections you would expect to find on a high-end installation projector including dual HDMI as well as a DIGITAL LINK/LAN (HDBaseT) input. While the PT-FRZ60 is a WUXGA projector, it can accept up to 4K@60P content via its HDMI and DIGITAL LINK terminals (HDBaseT) for better integration into systems containing a 4K flat panel display. If the signal is split between the projector and a 4K display, the 4K TV will receive the highest resolution possible.

Like most Panasonic projectors we have reviewed in the past, the PT-FRZ60 produced a bright, accurate looking image. Its great picture, combined with its high build quality and installation flexibility, are the reasons why if you're looking for an installation projector in this price range, PT-FRZ60 should be on your shortlist.

The AAXA P6X Pico projector is an 1100 LED lumen, HD (1280x800) Osram LED/DLP powered, highly portable business projector, capable of projecting up to a 160” image solely on battery power. It has an onboard media player to accommodate cord free presentations, is capable of up to 4 hours of operation, and can even charge your smart devices. The P6X will be replacing the P6 in the AAXA lineup. It has 3 times the battery life of the P6, a more powerful speaker, almost twice the brightness, and a larger projection size.

AAXA Technologies has specialized in small, portable “micro” or “Pico” projectors since 2008. Their products are intended for both entertainment and business purposes. Pricewise, the P6X is in about the middle of the AAXA projector lineup at a list price of $359. It is a bare-bones projector built for efficient use of its technology via sticking to strictly the essential functions required by users. It has an impressive battery life of up to 4 hours and can be used as a power bank to charge other devices. AAXA says it is “The world's brightest battery-powered projector”, and according to independent testing, it is 6 times brighter than other projectors in its class. The onboard media player and built-in speaker round out the P6X’s efficiency and portability maximizing features.

The AAXA P6X would be a great solution for many outdoor entertainment applications whether is in the backyard at a campsite. I can also see how it ultra-portability would be appealing to college students, military members, and salespeople who are always on the go.

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 powerhouse  features. This beautiful little projector features a square compact design that is becoming associated with gaming projectors and I think it's a great design. The X1300i is a 120Hz 4 LED PJ with a 3000 ANSI lumens rating, according to BenQ, and a 5,000,000:1 published contrast ratio. I'll go down the list of features in detail below but I have to say the standout for me is BenQ's GameMaestro audio and video presets and the built in sound system tuned by treVolo. There's so much to talk about so here we go.

What is a gaming projector? At its core, it’s a projector like any other. A gaming projector is a device designed to project content onto a large screen for business or entertainment purposes. It has a light source and lens and a variety of inputs designed to accept video from a range of home entertainment devices such as Blu-rays, DVDs, media boxes, gaming systems and PC’s. Gaming projectors use the same core technology as any other type of projector, while offering specific components with a higher level of performance, much like a gaming PC compared to a standard PC.

Put simply, gaming projectors are faster, louder, more visually dynamic and tuned for gaming content. This results in a superior gaming experience for the user. And, regarding the BenQ X1300i--it just looks cool!

The X1300i is rated to deliver 3,000 lumens of light provided by a powerhouse 4LED light engine boasting an impressive 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The X1300i LED light engine is rated for up to 20,000 hours of light engine life in its Normal (High Power) mode.

The X1300i, like other BenQ i-series projectors, comes with a BenQ HDMI smart stick offering full access to a wide range of Google Chromecast features. The smart stick also comes with the Android TV operating system, providing access to over 5000 Android TV-dedicated applications through the Google Play App Store.

The BenQ X1300i is a Full HD (1920 x 1080) 4LED DLP HDR projector is specifically designed with a gaming focus. So, what does that mean? It means this projector offers an amazing array of supercharged features and technology all geared to make your gaming experience more immersive, dynamic and enjoyable. BenQ is aiming to have the X1300i take you where other “Gaming” projectors have yet to go.
Let’s get into it.

The Elite Projector offers multiple MosicGO systems, which are a portable home theater system designed for outdoor and indoor entertainment. We reviewed the MGFU-S with a MosicGO Sport that comes with everything you need for a backyard or poolside movie night or even an end-of-season camping trip.

For just $1,299, you get the projector, an adjustable tripod, 58” projector screen, and stand - not to mention carrying cases for all of it. The MGFU-S is one of the first projection systems introduced by Elite Projectors, which is a division of Elites Screens. These projector systems are now available with a variety of portable screen sizes.

All Elite MosicGO systems include an ultra-short throw Full HD (1,080 x 1920) DLP projector. The Osram RGB LED light source has a rated lifespan of up to 25,000 hours. If you used this projector for 3 hours a day, 7 days a week, it would take about 22 years before you reached the light engine rated life.

The Elite MosicGO is an ultra-short-throw projector with 1,000 lumens and can project an image of up to 120" diagonally. The projector may actually appear even brighter than its ANSI lumen rating because we perceive lumens coming from LED (and laser) projectors as being brighter than lamp-based projectors.

The projector has full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080), providing you with a sharp, clean image for all your entertainment needs, whether movies, TV shows or video games.

Elite offers the MosicGO projector in two variations: The MosicGO Sport and the MosicGO Lite. The MosicGO Sport has a built-in battery while the MosicGO Lite does not. The MosicGO Sport systems cost $300 more than the Lite series, but the integrated 37,200mAh Power Bank is worth it for the enhanced portability. Since it has an internal battery, you can set up this projector virtually anywhere that has solid ground.

The battery should last up to 3 hours when projecting video and up to 30 hours when using the projector to play music. You can get one good movie in, or hours of video games, before needing to charge the projector. The battery can also be used to charge a laptop or cellphone via the projector’s USB-C / USB-A port.

The MosicGO systems were originally focused on portable applications. Many customers also wanted to utilize the projector with a larger, permanently mounted screen. So, while we were in the process of reviewing the MosicGO Sport (MGFU-S), Elite Projectors launched a new system series called the MosicGO 360. These systems come with an Elite Yard Master 58” CineWhite screen and stand for portable use, as well as a fixed screen that can be permanently mounted in your home or office. They are also available in either the Sport (with battery) or Lite projector variations.

By combining the MosicGO Sport and MosicGO Lite with a variety of portable and fixed screens, Elite has 24 different system options to choose from. Since I have a couple of Elite Screens which are the right size and equipped with the right screen materials, I could also evaluate the performance of a couple of the new MosicGo Sport 360 combinations as well.

Though there are many outdoor projectors on the market, projectors and screens are rarely under the same business umbrella. That you can get a good projector and a good screen or screens under the same price tag makes this projection system unique, which is why we award the MosicGO systems a Special Interest Award.

Hisense markets their line-up of ultra-short throw laser projectors as Laser TVs, which are designed to make front projection more accessible and appealing to a wider range of consumers. The term “Laser TV” has also been adopted by other manufacturers to describe projectors in this category. It is much easier than saying, “4K DLP Ultra-Short Throw Laser Smart Projector.”

Hisense’s goal was to build a line of projectors that could replace a TV in an environment where a large TV just will not fit. We reviewed Hisense Laser TVs in the past, and we have always been impressed by their picture quality and features. Check out my review of the Hisense 100L10E to read more about why we were impressed.

While previous Hisense Laser TVs delivered great performance, they were more expensive than many competitive manufacturer’s laser TV models putting them out of reach of many customers. With a retail price of $3999, the new 100L5F is the most affordable Laser TV that Hisense has ever offered.

The 100L5F ships with a 100” ambient light rejecting screen. The screen is optimized for an ultra-short throw projector, which improves the viewing experience during the day or when the lights are on. Since the 100L5F is designed to serve as a TV replacement, it includes most of the features that consumers would expect in a flat panel TV including a TV tuner, internal speakers, and of course, smart features.

Like a Hisense Smart TV, the 100L5F can be voice controlled using the included voice remote control that has a Google Assistant built-in. It also offers a wide variety of apps such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and Prime Video. Since the 100L5F is a DLP projector with a laser light engine, it should deliver years of maintenance-free operation, just like a flat panel TV would.

The Hisense 100L5F Laser TV is a 4K DLP laser ultra-short throw smart projector. With a current advertised price of $3,999, it is the most affordable Laser TV that Hisense has ever offered. The projector’s single DLP chip can reproduce 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160) via pixel shifting.

The projector's chassis sits just over four inches from the screen, so it can sit on a nice credenza or table in the front of the room. There’s even AV furniture designed specifically to hold the Hisense Laser TV Chassis.

The 100L5F, like previous Hisense Laser TV models, is bundled with a 100” ambient light rejecting screen design specifically for ultra-short throw projectors. The screen uses StarBright CLR material which rejects a lot of ambient light to deliver a good projected image during the day or in a brighter room.

You could easily make a case for utilizing a projector as a TV replacement, especially since projectors have the ability to produce a massive picture from a compact chassis, which makes them a great solution for an apartment, dorm room, or other small space. The Laser TV was not designed for a home theater, but for a living room, den, family room, media room, or anywhere you have some lighting control.

There are usually several shortcomings when you compare most projectors with a flat panel TV. For example, the lamp in a traditional projector dims over time and must be changed every few thousand hours. This is not only inconvenient, but it adds additional cost to operation. This shortcoming is eliminated by the Laser illumination found in the 100L5F, which can provide years of maintenance-free operation.

Also, while many projectors can deliver a great picture, most projectors are not very smart, and they lack capabilities such as streaming apps that are common on most flat panel TV’s today. The 100L5F utilizes an Android TV operating system, similar to what is found in many of their newest flat panel TVs. You also have all the apps and capabilities normally found in a Smart TV, including Google Assistant, which allows you to control not only the projector but a wide variety of compatible smart home devices using your voice.

The 100L5F is the first Hisense Laser TV compatible with both HDR10 and HLG content.

The Hisense 100L5F Laser TV combines all the smart capabilities of flat panel TVs with the long life of a LED light engine and 4K resolution to create a true flat panel TV replacement.

Philips describes the PicoPix Max as “the smart & fully wireless native Full HD projector with ultra-vivid picture made for use anywhere, [with a] Built-in battery, Android OS, invisible top touchpad, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity to play, work, and mirror all your apps”. It is a Full HD (1,920x1,080) DLP projector capable of producing up to a 120’ image, with built in speakers, and up to a 3-hour battery life.

Along with its portability and versatility, the PicoPix Max stands out as a fully self-contained entertainment unit with: a built-in media player, Android OS app support, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, and HDMI, Micro SD, USB, and USB Type-C connection ports. Philips markets the PicoPix Max primarily as an entertainment machine, but its variety of features also makes it a powerful tool for professional use in office and field environments.

The Philips PicoPix Max is a portable DLP projector that offers Full HD (1,920x1,080) resolution. The LED light source is rated for over 30,000 hours of use. Philips doesn’t provide a lumen output specification for the PicoPix Max, but we will measure it with our own test equipment and provide our findings in the performance section of this review. It comes with most of the major streaming service apps (Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, YouTube) pre-installed as well as the previously mentioned media player that supports a variety of popular file types, and Firefox web browser.

With an MSRP of $899, the Max is the most powerful (and most expensive) of the Philips PicoPix line of projectors that also includes the PicoPix Micro, and the PicoPix Nano. The PicoPix Max is an excellent choice for anyone that wants the functionality of a Smart TV with the portability of a paperback novel.

The Hisense 100L10E Laser TV is an HDR compatible 4K DLP ultra-short throw smart laser projector which currently retails for $6,999. It utilizes a single DLP (0.47” DMD) chip to reproduce a visible 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160). The unit’s laser light engine is rated to deliver at 3000 lumens for up to 25,000 hours.

Hisense markets their line-up of ultra-short throw laser projectors as Laser TVs. The 100L10E is part of the Hisense lineup of Laser TVs, which are designed to make front projection more accessible and appealing to a wider range of consumers. Hisense’s goal was to build a line of projectors that could replace a TV in an environment where a large TV just will not fit.

Since the 100L10E is designed to serve as a TV replacement, it includes most of the features that consumers would expect in a flat panel TV including a TV tuner, internal speakers with an external wireless subwoofer, and of course, smart features.

Like a Hisense Smart TV, the 100L10E can be voice controlled using the included voice remote control that has an Amazon Alexa built in. It also offers a wide variety of apps such as Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video. Since the 100L10E is a DLP projector with a Laser light engine, it should deliver years of the maintenance free operation, like a flat panel TV would.

The term “Laser TV” has also been adopted by other manufacturers to describe projectors in this category. It is much easier than saying “4K DLP Ultra-Short Throw Laser Smart Projector”

The Hisense 100L10E Laser TV is a 4K DLP laser ultra-short throw smart projector. The projector’s single DLP (0.66” DMD) chip can reproduce 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160) which currently has an advertised price of $6,999. The 100L10E is also compatible with HDR10 content.

You could easily make a case for utilizing a projector as a TV replacement, especially since projectors have the ability to produce a massive picture from a compact chassis which would make them a great solution for an apartment, dorm room, or other small space. The Laser TV was not designed for a home theater, but for a living room, den, family room, media room, or anywhere you have some lighting control.

The 100L10E, like most Hisense Laser TV models, is bundled with a 100” ambient light rejecting screen design specifically for ultra-short throw projectors. The screen uses StarBright CLR material which reject a lot of ambient light to deliver a good projected image during the day or in a brighter room. For those who are looking for an even larger image, Hisense also offers the 120L10E, which bundles the same projector with a 120" screen.

The projector's chassis sits just over four inches from the screen, so it can sit on a nice credenza or table in the front of the room. There’s even AV furniture from companies like Salamander Designs built specifically to hold the Hisense Laser TV chassis.

There are usually several shortcomings when you compare most projectors with a flat panel TV. For example, the lamp in a traditional projector dims over time and must be changed every few thousand hours. This is not only inconvenient, but it adds additional cost to operation. This shortcoming is eliminated by the Laser illumination found in the 100L10E, which can provide years of maintenance free operation.

Also, while many projectors can deliver a great picture, most projectors are not very smart, and they lack capabilities such as streaming apps that are common on most flat panel TV’s today. The 100L10E utilizes a version of the Hisense smart platform which are similar to the smart interfaces found on some of their flat panel TVs. You have all the apps and capabilities normally found in a Smart TV including Amazon Alexa, which allows you to control not only the projector but a wide variety of compatible Smart home devices using your voice.

The Hisense Laser TV models combine all the smart capabilities of flat panel TVs with the long life of a LED light engine and 4K resolution to create a true flat panel TV replacement.

Great picture, smart features, and low maintenance make the 100L10E a compelling alternative to a large flat panel TV, especially in room where space is at a premium

The BENQ LU710 is a WUXGA DLP Laser projector that is focused on the meeting and conference applications. It offers WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution and is rated to deliver 4,000 lumens of light output. The unit’s laser light engine is rated for up to 20,000 hours in its Normal (high power) mode.

The BenQ LU710 is a 4,000 lumens Laser WUXGA business projector designed for conference and meeting rooms.The LU710's BlueCore laser projection utilizes a dual color wheel system to achieve 92% Rec.709 color coverage which ensures colors in presentations are rich and vibrant. The laser engine light engine can be dynamically modulated to product a dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1.

BenQ has an extensive lineup of conference room projectors in addition to the LU710 they offer two other models with both laser and WUXGA resolution. The table below shows the differences between the three models.

The feature set of the LU710 is designed to appeal to the needs of conference/meeting room users on a budget. In addition to high brightness and long-term reliability, the LU710 allows centralized management/control and is compatible with a couple of BenQ’s wireless presentation options.

The Casio XJ-F211WN is a DLP, WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution projector with a solid-state light engine. Suitable for both business and education environments, the F211WN will find its home in K-12 classrooms, school conference rooms, office conference rooms, and boardrooms. The $1049.99 Casio XJ-F211WN won a Special Award for Value Solid State in our recent Classroom Projectors Report.

We’ll begin with a brief overview of the projector and a preview of its highlights before starting a deeper discussion of its special features. We’ll take a close look at the projector’s hardware, then get into the good stuff – the projector’s picture quality and performance. I’ll summarize everything for you on our last page, as well as provide some insights into the competition and this projector’s pros and cons.

The Casio XJ-F211WN is a solid-state projector, with Casio’s hybrid laser/LED light engine. That light engine has a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours. Solid-state light engines tend to cost more up front than their lamp based counterparts, but the low cost of maintenance over the projector’s lifetime evens that out. This Casio is the lowest cost solid state projector we’ve reviewed for this year’s report, so, naturally, we felt it prudent to give it the Special Award for Value Solid State.

This Casio has WXGA resolution (1280 x 800), which is the business and education world’s 720p. It’s the lower resolution of HD, with a different aspect ratio. The aspect ratio, or width/height ratio of the projected image, is 16:10 instead of 16:9, so make sure you get a 16:10 screen if you’re buying a new screen.

WXGA is plenty sharp for most business and K-12 applications. Higher resolutions, such as WUXGA (1920 x 1200) and 4K (3840 x 2160), are really only necessary in a few choice circumstances. Any graphics or video heavy applications, such as a video production class or graphic design class, would benefit from a higher resolution of at least WUXGA.

I can’t see a high school classroom getting a 4K projector, unless it’s in an affluent area where there is a greater focus on the arts. Higher education may have more of a need for WUXGA, but rarely 4K, except in the case of medical films, scientific renderings, simulation, architecture, film and design applications.

The Casio XJ-F211WN claims 3,500 lumens, though it did not meet claim. Casio generally comes in lower than their claim when measured, but the F211WN is still plenty bright for your standard to large sized K-12 classroom, and for most conference rooms or board rooms. We’ll get deeper into lumens and perceived brightness on the Performance Page of this review.

The XJ-F211WN has both wired and wireless LAN via an optional adapter, and includes several features that are desirable for presentations – the application I imagine this projector will most be used for. The projector includes Casio’s Education Solutions, making it an easy choice for those who require such a feature set.