The Bright Room/Living Room Projectors category features projectors that perform well in bright room, living room and media room environments – that is, any room that is not a dedicated home theater with excellent lighting control. These projectors come from a variety of different manufacturers, with many different features and resolutions.
So what qualifies as a “bright room projector”? These are projectors that can produce a high-quality image with good color at 2,000 lumens and up. There are newer ultra short throw projectors that are specifically designed for bright room/living room setups, some of which are included in the slider below. We will be creating a Bright Room/Living Room Projector Comparison Report once we get to review enough of the announced UST projectors suitable for these environments.
A projector does not have to be ultra short throw to be a bright room projector, however. There are plenty of standard throw projectors (and even short throw projectors) that are up to the task. And, paired with the right screen – an ambient light rejecting screen (ALR) – many of these projectors can be as bright as an LCD TV, even in broad daylight.
Keep in mind that there are ALR screens for each type of projector – a UST projector will not fare well against a screen that is designed for a normal throw projector. This is due to the way the screen is designed to reject the ambient light – often angled from above and below, and each side.
Because a UST projector projects upward, inches away from the screen, an ALR screen designed for a standard throw projector will mistake the light from the UST projector as ambient light. There are a number of ambient light rejecting projector screens designed specifically for ultra short throw projectors.
Whether you decide on a standard throw, short throw, or ultra short throw projector, pairing the projector with its appropriate ALR screen will help keep your image bright and vibrant, even when your windows are open on a sunny day. Check out the reviews below to determine which projector is right for your bright room, living room, or media room, and for your particular home entertainment needs.
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 LH820ST is a native Full HD short throw, DLP laser projector designed primarily for the golf simulation market for an MSRP of $1,899.
The Ricoh WUL6690 WUXGA Laser DLP Projector is their flagship in the professional laser projection market for $8,500.
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 Epson PowerLite L265F is a 1080p, 3-chip 3LCD professional projector with a solid-state laser light source that sells for an MSRP of $1,535.
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.
The LG ProBeam BU70QGA, LG Professional's latest top-of-the-line 4K DLP projector, is priced at $5,499 MSRP.
The BenQ LK936ST is a 4K HDR-capable short-throw laser projector with a manufacturer-rated 5,100 lumens of brightness and 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast.
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 ...
Optoma CinemaX P2 ultra-short-throw smart 4K laser home theater projector also known as a laser TV review.
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is the manufacturer’s least expensive home theater projector but it offers a lot of performance for the price.
The Epson LS500 is a laser powered, 4000 lumen, 3LCD projector with an ultra short throw design, and it is bundled with either a 100” or 120” screen.
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.
In this article we discuss “Smart” projectors and what to look for when evaluating smart, versus really smart.
A quick review of VividStorm’s 120” motorized screen designed for ultra-short-throw projectors and laser TVs.
Optoma's hot new ultra short throw, 4K UHD laser TV.
Epson’s flagship home theater projector, the Pro Cinema 6050UB is a 4K Capable projector that uses special high contrast 3LCD panels.
The LG HU85LA is a Laser TV, also known as Ultra-Short Throw projectors, with a list price of $4999.
The Optoma HD243X is a single-chip DLP projector that offers full HD resolution (1920X1080).
The Casio XJ-S400UN is part of Casio’s new Superior series, which features the next generation of their mercury-free, hybrid laser and LED light engine.
The new Epson 4K Home Cinema 4010 and Pro Cinema 4050 projectors represent another step in the evolution of 4K capable, pixel shifting projectors.
Full review of the BenQ TK800 4K UHD Projector.
Review of the ViewSonic PX727 4K UHD ome theater projector at an affordable price.
Review of the Optoma UHD60 home theater projector and how it compares to the Optoma UHD65.
There are several things to consider when searching for the right projector for your bright room, living room, or media room:
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