The Best Video Projectors under $1000
BenQ HT2150ST
★ Top Choice
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From $749
Features
- Flexible installation: vertical keystone correction and a 1. 2x zoom allows easy installation.
- Unparalleled picture quality: Native 1080p Full HD image quality with 2200 ANSI Lumens, 15, 000: 1 contrast ratio, 6x RGBRGB color wheel delivers rich colors and crisp details that are calibrated for movies and gaming.
- High responsiveness: The specialized low input lag and unique game modes ensure gamers an ultra-smooth and comprehensive gaming experience.
- AWARD WINNING PROJECTOR - Best Overall - Best Projectors for Gaming 2019 - IGN.
- Video games on the biggest screen: superior short throw projection enables you to project 100 inch screen from just 3 Feet letting you fully immerse into your games. Project up to 300 inches.
- Industry-leading : 3-year limited parts and labor coverage makes you rest easy that our us-based customer service team is here when you need it.
- Dip technology: DLP is the leading technology used in 90% of the world’s cinemas and 100% of digital IMAX theaters. You will experience a longer lasting, slimmer design, sharper and crisper image in BenQ projector.
Pros
- ⊕ 16ms input lag.
- ⊕ Excellent color performance.
- ⊕ Sharp image corner-to-corner.
- ⊕ 100-inch screen from 4.9 feet.
Cons
- ⊖ 1080p resolution.
Specs
- Color: White.
- Speakers: 10W x 2.
- Weight: 7.93 lbs.
- Screen Resolution: 1920x1080.
- Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 15 x 10.9 in.
- Compatibility: WUXGA, UXGA, SXGA+, WXGA+, WXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac.
- Ports: 2x HDMI, PC (D-Sub), USB-A, USB Mini-b, Audio in (3.5mm), Audio out (3.5mm), RS232 (DB-9pin), DC 12V Trigger (3.5mm), Formats supported: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV(480i/576i), EDTV (480p/576p, HDTV (720p, 1080i/p 60Hz).
Runner-Up, Best Overall
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Best for Gaming (1080p)
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Reviewed
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Mentioned
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NEC Corporation Display Solutions NP-ME401W
♥ Runner Up
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From $849.99
Features
- Auto power on.
- Advanced accublend.
- Built-in wall color correction.
- Autosense.
- 20W audio.
Pros
- ⊕ Bright.
- ⊕ WXGA resolution.
Cons
- ⊖ Cannot project 3D content.
Specs
- Engine Type: LCD.
- Weight: 6.4 lb.
- Native Resolution: 1280 x 800.
- Rated Brightness: 4000 ANSI lumens.
- Inputs and Interfaces: Analog VGA, Ethernet, HDMI.
Best for Presentations in Midsize Rooms
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Best for Presentations in Midsize Rooms
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Epson PowerLite 1795F
Best for Portable Data and Video Presentations
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From $949.07
Features
- Brilliant Full HD performance — 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) for sharp, widescreen images.
- Look for two numbers — 3,200 lumens1 Color Brightness for more accurate, vivid color 3,200 lumens1 White Brightness for well-lit rooms.
- Far more accurate color with Epson — 3LCD, 3-chip technology for 3x Higher Color Brightness (2) and up to 3x Wider Color Gamut (4) than competitive DLP projectors.
- Wireless — project from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone (3) without plugging into the projector, so you can move freely about the room.
- Lightweight and travel friendly — thin as a laptop; weighs just 4 lb.
Pros
- ⊕ 1080p resolution.
- ⊕ Wi-Fi connectivity.
- ⊕ Slim and ultra-light.
Cons
- ⊖ Can't project 3D content.
Specs
- Engine Type: LCD.
- Weight: 4 lb.
- Inputs and Interfaces: HDMI, USB.
- Native Resolution: 1920 by 1080.
- Rated Brightness: 3200 ANSI lumens.
- Dimensions (HWD): 1.7 by 11.5 by 8.4 inches.
Best for Portable Data and Video Presentations
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Best for Teachers, Corporate Presenters
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Best for Portable Data and Video Presentations
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Runner-Up, Best for Business
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BenQ HT2050A
Budget pick
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From $999
Features
- DLP TECHNOLOGY: DLP is the leading technology used in 90% of the world’s cinemas and 100% of Digital IMAX theaters. You will experience a longer lasting, slimmer design, sharper and crisper image in BenQ's projector.
- SUPERIOR PICTURE QUALITY: 1080p Projector with brightness of 2,200 Lumens, high native contrast ratio and 96% Rec. 709 color accuracy calibration.
- WOW YOUR FRIENDS: Take the action to the big screen by projecting a 100 inch screen from just 8 feet away. Projects up to 300 inches.
- AWARD WINNING PROJECTOR: Highly Rated - Projector Central.
- HIGH RESPONSIVENESS: The specialized low input lag of 16ms and unique game modes ensure gamers an ultra-smooth gaming experience.
- FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: Supports most media players, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with input options such as HDMI, USB, and more.
- Compatibility: HDTV Compatibility - 480i, 480p, 576i, 567p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p ; Video Compatibility - NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV ; 3D Compatibility - Frame Sequential: Up to 720p , Frame Packing: Up to1080p , Side by Side: Up to 1080i/p , Top Bottom: Up to 1080p.
Pros
- ⊕ Great value.
- ⊕ 2,200 lumens.
- ⊕ Low input lag.
- ⊕ 3D-capability.
- ⊕ 2200 lumens lamp.
Cons
- ⊖ Not portable.
- ⊖ Reports of dead pixels.
- ⊖ Reports of failing lamps.
- ⊖ No 4K resolution offered.
Specs
- Resolution: 1080p.
- Weight: 7.5 lbs.
- Speaker: 10W x 1.
- Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1.
- Color: White/Grey.
- Brightness: 2,200 lumens.
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 10.75 x 4.5 in.
- Formats Supported: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV.
- HDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 567p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Best for Gaming
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Best Overall
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Reviewed
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Best of the Best
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