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 Sony, Epson, Viewsonic Panasonic, Optoma, JVC, BenQ…
Introducing the Hisense C1: A cube-shaped 4K UHD lifestyle projector with an RGB triple laser light source and integrated JBL speakers for immersive home entertainment.
The BenQ X3100i is a 4LED, 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) 0.65" DLP short-throw gaming projector that offers a BenQ-rated 3,300 ANSI at an MSRP of $2,399.
The BenQ V5000i is a $3,499 smart ultra-short throw 4K projector with RGB triple laser source. Ideal for vibrant, bright viewing experiences.
The BenQ HT3560 is a 4K UHD projector offering vibrant colors and advanced features for $1,599. It offers a manufacturer-rated brightness of 2,200 ANSI lumens and displays colors that cover 95% of the DCI-P3 and 100% of the Rec.709 color gamuts.
The Nomadic P2000UST-RGB is a 4K Triple Laser projector with ALPD 4.0 laser light source, low input lag for gaming, and Harmon Kardon sound system. I
The Epson EpiqVision LS650 is a 4K UST laser projector with Android TV, 3,600 ANSI lumens, and 10-bit HDR at $2,799 MSRP.
The Hisense L5H is a 4K Laser TV with Google TV, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos sound for a $3999.99 MSRP. Ideal TV replacement with high-gain screens and gaming features.
The Formovie X5 is a new 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160p HDR-capable video projector that retails for $1,599.99 MSRP.
The XGIMI Horizon Ultra is a 4K DLP projector that retails for $1699 and has a rated brightness of 2300 ISO lumens.
The ViewSonic X2-4K is a 4K (native 1440p) HDR-capable, LED DLP gaming projector that retails for $1,599.99 MSRP.
The AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro, which retails for $3,999, is a 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) ultra-short throw home theater projector.
Leica Cine 1 is a 3000 Lumen 4K Tri Laser ultra-short throw projector. There are two versions of the Cine 1 available in the US, which have been optimized for either a 100" ($8,995 SRP) or 120" ($9,495 SRP) screen.
The JMGO N1 offers 800 CVIA lumens, a triple laser light source, and JMGO gimbal-like design for an MSRP of $999.
The JVC LX-NZ30 is an HDR-compatible DLP home theater projector that can deliver 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) priced at $3,499 MSRP.
The LG CineBeam PU700R is a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) Ultra High Definition (UHD) home entertainment projector selling for $1,699 MSRP.
The BenQ HT4550i is a new 4K UHD HDR home theater projector with LED light source at an of MSRP $2,999.
The JVC DLA-NZ7 is an HDR home theater projector that delivers true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160) with a retail price of $10,999.
The WEMAX Nova, retailing for $2,699.00, is a smart 4K Ultra Short Throw (UST) laser projector featuring Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology and 2,100 ANSI lumens.
The VPL-XW6000ES is a native 4K home theater projector with a retail price of $12,000 that has a rated brightness of 2500 and utilizes a Z-Phosphor laser light source.
The BenQ GP500 is a 4K HDR capable 4LED Home theater projector that retails for $1,799 MSRP and is rated to deliver 1,500 ANSI lumens by the manufacturer.
The N1 Ultra is the newest 4K, 4,000 ANSI lumen, Triple Laser, HDR projector from JMGO with a MSRP of $2,299.
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 ...
Why stepping up to the Sony XW5000ES projector will deliver a premium home theater experience that will make it well worth your while.
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. ...
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 gamin ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 $ ...
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 ...
The Sony VPL-XW7000ES is a 3200 lumen, native 4K home theater projector and part of Sony's SXRD projector lineup refresh.
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.
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, pronounced JM Go, is a Chinese company that current CEO Eric Hu founded. CEO Hu describes himself as an avid fan of cinema movies who j ...
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 first ...
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 an L ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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'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 ultra-short-throw smart 4K laser home theater projector also known as a laser TV review.
Our review of the BenQ TK700STi, the “World’s First 4K HDR Gaming Projector; 4K @ 60Hz”.
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 ...
Review of the Sony VPL-VW325ES a 1500 ANSI lumen 4K SXRD home theater projector & Sony's most affordable 4K projector.
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 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 ...
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 ...
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is the manufacturer’s least expensive home theater projector but it offers a lot of performance for the price.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The LG GRU510N is an HDR-compatible DLP home theater laser projector that retails for $3999 and is part of their ProBeam series.
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's first discrete RGB LED DLP projector that's being marketed to both the business and home markets.
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.
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.
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.
The VW715ES adds projector optimized X1 processing and Dynamic HDR Tone-mapping to an outstanding SDR and HDR picture.
In this article we discuss “Smart” projectors and what to look for when evaluating smart, versus really smart.
The Hisense 100L10E Laser TV is a 4K DLP ultra-short throw smart laser projector which includes a 100" ALR Screen.
New Laser TV to enjoy a "big screen" 4K experience in more flexible spaces in your home.
Optoma's hot new ultra short throw, 4K UHD laser TV.
In this review we compare two projectors - the BenQ TH585 and the Vankyo V630 head-to-head.
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 ...
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.
Epson's new EF-100 smart home theater projector that can be used in just about any room in your house.
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.
The JVC LX-NZ3 is an HDR compatible DLP home theater projector that can deliver true 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160).
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 ...
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.
The Epson Home Cinema 3200 is a 4K HDR compatible home theater 3LCD projector with a rated brightness of 2,900 Lumens.
Epson has long been known for offering excellent home-theater projectors at very reasonable prices, and the new Home Cinema 3800 is no exception.
‘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 ...
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’s flagship home theater projector, the Pro Cinema 6050UB is a 4K Capable projector that uses special high contrast 3LCD panels.
The Optoma 4K UHD UHL55 is an all in one home entertainment solution with 1500 lumens and a contrast ration of 250,000:1.
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 ...
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.
The Optoma HD243X is a single-chip DLP projector that offers full HD resolution (1920X1080).
The BenQ HT5550 is a 4K UHD projector with a list price of $2499, making it an affordable 1080p projector option.
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 has been generating alot of buzz since it was first announced. Will it be worth the hype?
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 Projector - Epson's most advanced home theater projector to date, is fully 4K capable.
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.
Review of the the BenQ HT3550 4K UHD Home Theater Projector.
Epson launches the Home Cinema 5050UB, to replace their bestselling 5040UB.
First look review of the BenQ HT3550 4K UHD projector.
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.
The new Epson 4K Home Cinema 4010 and Pro Cinema 4050 projectors represent another step in the evolution of 4K capable, pixel shifting projectors.
The Optoma HD143X is a 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution projector with DLP technology.
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's new Pro Cinema 4050 home theater projector offers improved pixel shifting from their previous models.
The ViewSonic PX706HD is a DLP gaming projector with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution.
The JVC DLA-RS440U is a 4K capable home theater projector with 1800 lumens.
Optoma's UHD51A 4K UHD projector is one of the first projector manufacturers to offer a smart projector design.
The new LG HU80K 4K Laser Projector is turning heads.
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.
Review of the ViewSonic PX727 4K UHD ome theater projector at an affordable price.
Optoma has come out with two new projectors to add to their 4K UHD line, the Optoma UHD50 and UHD51A.
The Sony VW38ES is loaded with features: 4K with HDR, lens memory, dynamic iris, and a whole lot more.
The Vivitek HK2288 4K UHD projector uses the 2716x1528x2 pixel shifting DLP chip to produce 2,000 lumens in its brightest mode.
BenQ’s HT2550 is the first 4K UHD projector at this price point, just $1499!
The Viewsonic PJD7828HDL is an entry level priced 1080p resolution DLP projector, one that provides a lot of value.
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.
Review of the Optoma UHD60 home theater projector and how it compares to the Optoma UHD65.
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.
The Epson Home Cinema 2100 and Home Cinema 2150 are two new projectors that replace their venerable HC2040 and HC2045.
The Acer V7850 is one of three new 4K/UHD projectors that Acer has introduced this year.
The Epson Home Cinema LS100 Laser Projector is 1080p ultra-short throw projector with 4,000 lumens.
The BenQ HT9050 LED home theater projector is a 4K UHD DLP chip projector with an exceptionally sharp image.
Full review of the Sony VPL-VW885ES, a true 4K projector that supports High Dynamic Range.
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.
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 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.
The Epson Home Cinema 2100 is one of two projectors just announced by Epson that are evolutionary.
The Epson HC4000 is an affordable native 1080p pixel shifting projector that's 4K capable.
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.
The Sony VPL-VZ1000ES is a 4K ultra short throw home theater projector which claims 2500 lumen and a $24,995 list price.
Review of the Epson LS10500 laser home theater projector.
Review of the Epson Pro Cinema 4040 Home Theater Projector.
The Home Cinema 3700 is one of three projectors launched by Epson to replace their 3000 series.
Sony's VPL-VW5000ES is one of the best 4K Home Theater projectors to ever go to market.
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.
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.
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.