We've rounded up our favourite projectors, including Full HD and native 4K models, which also support HDR, and some short throw projectors too for those with smaller spaces. There are even one or two portables that would make an excellent bring-along addition to a garden party for an outdoor cinema experience. The only question is how much do you have to spend?
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Naturally, a great 4K projector will cost more than a Full HD one, and real, actual native 4K costs even more than those that use pixel shifting to spoof that top-end resolution. Fear not, though, we've got something for all budgets in our best projector list below. Just remember to save some money for the projector screen and the popcorn!
Ultimately, the goal with a projector is to encapsulate the cinematic feeling of a theatre at home, so this is where screen size and resolution are important. Ideally, this is where a 4K projector would be best for crisp and clear visuals. As you'll notice, almost all of our top picks are either native 4K projectors, or achieve a 4K-like image through clever trickery for a higher picture quality.
The Sony VPL-XW7000ES takes everything up a notch, pushing brightness up to 11 and featuring a more comprehensive set of motorised lens controls. Its native 4K resolution and notably high lumen count should catch the eyes of those looking for a flashy projector that will have people talking about the device as much as the content that's being watched on it.
This big, brassy projector is as good as you'll get before forking out for the beauty of native 4K projection. The detail may not be as stunning as its brethren in those upper echelons but for colour accuracy, subtlety of contrast and HDR handling, it's a real corker.
This is Sony's replacement for the excellent VW270ES. Now armed with the X1 for Projector picture processor, and features such as Super Resolution Reality Creation and Dynamic HDR Enhancer, it resets the standard for the entry-level native 4K projector.
Despite only having a Full HD chip, the Epson still supports 4K and HDR content thanks to its clever '4K-enhancement' tech. It can't quite match the best native 4K projectors, but they tend to cost a lot more and it still delivers an exceptional picture for the money.
It may not be the brightest projector around with a peak of only 2,000 ANSI lumens, but it has a short throw lens that allows it to create a large display from relatively close up. It also has all the connectivity you need without any frivolous extras, plus adjusting the image to suit your screen and room setup is a doddle thanks to zoom and vertical lens shift capabilities.
If you're after a cheap and cheerful projector for watching occasional films, sport or TV programmes with the family, the Yaber V7 Pro is an excellent choice. It's very bright at a claimed 9,000 lumens and outputs a decent 1080p image that you can adjust via the menu. The image correction feature is also handy for households with children: if the projector is moved or knocked slightly, it will automatically adjust the picture.
If you've bought yourself one of the latest games consoles, you're going to want a display that can keep up and that's exactly what the Optoma UHD38x delivers. Not only can it project your games at huge screen sizes, but it can do so at high refresh rates: up to an incredible 240Hz at 1080p and 120Hz at 4K resolution. Games look epic on this thing.
It's also an accomplished home cinema projector, with support for HDR10 and HLG and a bright image of 4,000 lumens that means it's watchable during the day, although black level response isn't the best. Focus is manual and, as it isn't a short-throw projector, you'll also need a fair amount of space to maximise your screen size. There's also nothing in the way of smart connectivity here, as you get with some of the compact projectors on this page.
Product Name T6 Led Smart home projector Maging Technology LCD Light source LED Native Resolution 1280*720P Resolution 1920*1080P Brightness [peak] 3500lms Uniform brightness value 98% Contrast [standard] 3000:1 Projection screen size 30-170 inches Input voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9/4:3 Lens F=140 Projection Distance 14m Power Consumption 70W Max Menu language Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, and multi-language menus Interface USB*2/HD/AV/VGA/Audio(3.5mm) Audio output port Audio (3.5 mm) Projection lens multi-layer glass lens Screen flip support Projection method front projection / rear projection / hanging Boot speed fast 3 seconds boot Direct remote control Support OSD screen display, support infrared remote control accessories power cord, AV adapter, remote control, manual
Product Name T6 home projector Maging Technology LCD Light source LED Native Resolution 1280*720P Resolution 1920*1080P Brightness [peak] 3500lms Uniform brightness value 98% Contrast [standard] 3000:1 Projection screen size 30-170 inches Input voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9/4:3 Lens F=140 Projection Distance 14m Power Consumption 70W Max Menu language Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, and multi-language menus Interface USB*2/HD/AV/VGA/Audio(3.5mm) Audio output port Audio (3.5 mm) Projection lens multi-layer glass lens Screen flip support Projection method front projection / rear projection / hanging Boot speed fast 3 seconds boot Direct remote control Support OSD screen display, support infrared remote control accessories power cord, AV adapter, remote control, manual
Product Name T6 smart home projector Maging Technology LCD Light source LED Native Resolution 1280*720P Resolution 1920*1080P Brightness [peak] 3500lms Uniform brightness value 98% Contrast [standard] 3000:1 Projection screen size 30-170 inches Input voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9/4:3 Lens F=140 Projection Distance 14m Power Consumption 70W Max Menu language Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, and multi-language menus Interface USB*2/HD/AV/VGA/Audio(3.5mm) Audio output port Audio (3.5 mm) Projection lens multi-layer glass lens Screen flip support Projection method front projection / rear projection / hanging Boot speed fast 3 seconds boot Direct remote control Support OSD screen display, support infrared remote control accessories power cord, AV adapter, remote control, manual 2ff7e9595c
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