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Best Projector Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's guide to the best home cinema projectors - featuring both 4K and HD
That's because while TVs are more than adequate to deliver 4K HDR content, you'll likely need to refinance your house if you want a picture
But 75-inches is just the beginning for the cinema world.Whether you want to splash Blu-ray movies across a large white wall, magnify your
gaming experience, or throw photos and slides from a mobile device onto a 100-inch plus screen, a home cinema projector should be your first
choice of display.Unfortunately while most AV enthusiasts dream of the day they bring home a beamer for their living room, few tend to
They have the misconception that projectors are hard to setup (they're not), hard to maintain (they're not) and cost significantly more than
projector without breaking the bank.We test all of the top home cinema projectors each year and we've rounded up the best models right here
So, without further ado, here are our top picks for 2018.Looking for something a little more affordable Don't miss our guide to the best
projector deals that gets updated each and every month!1
JVC DLA-X5900A cinema-beating projector for the homeProjection system: D-ILA | Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 1,800 lumens | Video
inputs: 2x HDMI 2.0 | Dimensions: 455 x 179 x 472mmClass-leading contrastImpressive HDR for a projectorGaming-readyNot true 4KFor the last
10 years, JVC has been the projector brand to follow for black levels that will beat your local cinema screen
buying is the JVC DLA-X5900 does not have native 4K projector panels inside
Instead it uses JVC's eShift technology, which projects two different 1080p images sequentially at 120Hz frequency, making up the detail of
Sony VPL-VW300ES"This 4K SXRD projector just refuses to put a foot wrong." Projection system: SXRD | Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 | Brightness:
1,500 lumens | Video inputs: 2x HDMI 2.0 (1x HDCP 2.2), 1x S-Video, 1x VGA | Dimensions: 496 x 195 x 464mmFast response timesExcellent
upscalingVery high priceHugeFor that proper cinematic feel it's hard to beat a big screen projector, especially one that's capable of
filling a wall with 4K images.First, there's great colour and black levels, whatever the ambient light levels
Secondly, awesome Reality Creation tech that brings out Maximum detail from native 4K sources, Blu-ray and even DVD
Thirdly, the exemplary Bright Cinema and Cinema Film 1 2 presets and, finally, the hugely flexible optical zoom/lens shift options that
make set-up a cinch.If you've got the money, the space and the 4K source, the VPL-VW300ES is a shoo-in to become the centrepiece of your
next home cinema.Read the full review: Sony VPL-VW300ES3
Optoma HD39Darbee Special Edition"An all-round crowd-pleaser"Projection system: DLP | Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 3,500 lumens |
Video inputs: 2x HDMI (1x MHL) | Dimensions: 314 x 224 x 114mmConsole-friendly low input lagRazor-sharp DLP imagesBlack level is inevitably
limitedCan be a bit noisyEven in the company of excellent competition, the Optoma HD39Darbee is a high-value crowd-pleaser
occasion.That said, the Darbee technology can be a bit polarizing
It bumps brightness , adds extra edge emphasis for more detailed images and pumps up colors
worth having on board.Read the full review:Optoma HD39Darbee4
BenQ W1070+"Full HD images that impress even in ambient light make BenQ's latest a bargain beamer for all seasons." Projection system: DLP |
Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 2,200 lumens | Video inputs: 2x HDMI (1x MHL), 1x RCA, 1x Component, 1x VGA | Dimensions: 312 x 104 x
244mmClean, detailed Full HDBright enough for daylightJudderLacks convenient lens shiftThere was a time when a decent home cinema-grade
price of a decent flatscreen TV, the BenQ W1070+ DLP projector offers enough brightness to be used in daylight as well as the all-important
Full HD resolution.If you're wondering whether to take the plunge and make a projector your go-to display for films and games, the W1070+ is
Optoma UHD65A sensibly priced projector perfect for sportProjection system: DLP | Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 | Brightness: 2,200 lumens |
Video inputs: 2x HDMI | Dimensions: 498 x 141 x 331 mmIncredible price for 4KSharp, bright picturesMotion smoothingContrast and black levels
just OKMany people use a projector as an accompaniment to a TV
It makes sense when DLP lamps last a few thousands hours rather than the 100,000 you might expect from a modern LCD TV.You could use the
Optoma UHD65 as your main video source if you like, but its sensible price makes it a good fit to wheel out on sports and movie nights
Its ultra-sharp 4K images, created using a pixel shift technique and clever motion modes make it particularly well-suited to sports like
LG PH450UG Minibeam Projector"LG's minibeam projector is a great way to bring big screen entertainment to smaller spaces."Projection system:
DLP | Resolutions: 1280 x 720 | Brightness: 450 lumens | Video inputs: 1x HDMI (MHL) | Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.2 x 7.9 inchesForm factor is a
form factor, the PH450UG is the way to go.Read the full review:LG PH450UG Minibeam Projector7
Epson EH-LS10000"4K Enhancement, a mathematical fudge or remarkable innovation Definitely the latter." Projection system: 3LCD laser |
Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 1,500 lumens | Video inputs: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2), 1x Composite, 1x Component, 1x VGA
| Dimensions: 550 x 225 x 553mmEye-popping colourConvincing black levelsHuge physical sizeHigh price tagThe Epson EH-LS10000 is an excellent
Blistering black levels, great colours, a huge amount of convenience features and some nifty frame interpolation help produce some of the
most fluid, colourful and realistic Full HD images from any projector out there.However, there's no getting away from the fact that even
available for exactly the same price, means that the slightly less detailed Epson EH-LS10000 must take a back seat, at least for now.Read
the full review: Epson EH-LS100008
Optoma HD142XOptoma's HD142X from 2016 is a solid runner-upProjection system: DLP | Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 3,000 lumens |
Video inputs: 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x S-Video, 2x VGA, 1x Composite, 1x DVI-D | Dimensions: 386 x 162 x 280mmFull 1080p image quality23,000:1
contrast ratioOnly two HDMI portsFor those who think that home cinema is an occasional luxury that is just not affordable or practical, the
lumens of brightness, 23,000:1 high contrast ratio and built-in 10-watt speakers
that it would last around 10 years if you watched a two-hour movie every single day
BenQ TH670This is the best cheap projector we could find.Projection system: DLP | Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 2,000 lumens |
Video inputs: Composite Video In x 1, Component Video In x 1, HDMI x 3 | Dimensions: 380.5 x 121.7 x 277 mm?1080p resolution10-watt
speakerNot a ton of input lagContrast ratio could be betterWe're pretty big fans of the affordable BenQ TH670
It might not be the top of the line from the highly lauded projector manufacturer, but it strikes the perfect balance of price to
performance to be worth an audition in your living room.The TH670 has a Full 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness,
10,000:1 high contrast ratio and built-in speakers
Those speakers could be a hair bit more powerful, but for the price it's hard to complain too much
The projector is capable of images spanning from 60 to 120 inches across and its lamp is rated for 4,000 - 10,000 hours depending on which
Input-wise it offers Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2 (Share with component), Composite Video in (RCA) x 1 and HDMI
Optoma HD27"Midway though the Movie of the Week, you'll struggle to remember that the HD27 is a cut-price beamer." Projection system: DLP |
Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 | Brightness: 3,200 lumens | Video inputs: 2x HDMI (1x MHL) | Dimensions: 315 x 114 x 224mmExcellent Full HD
performanceVibrant colour fidelityDoesn't do a deep blackAwful onboard audio systemMidway though the Movie of the Week, you'll struggle to
It's also tremendous as a gaming display: Hook up a PS4 or Xbox One, find a big white wall large and giant screen theatrics can be
The HD27 may not represent the leading edge of tech, but it is at the cutting-edge of fun.Read the full review:Optoma
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