After these measurements are complete, we spend several hours using each projector, evaluating the picture quality of both the internal apps (if they exist) and connected sources. We primarily project the image onto an Elite Screens matte-white screen, as opposed to a wall, because that provides the best viewing experience.
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Kodak Luma 450: This especially petite 1080p projector costs about the same as our top pick. It has Wi-Fi and Android 9.0 (but not Android TV) built in to stream content from apps such as Hulu and Netflix, as well as autofocus and keystone adjustments and a built-in battery rated for up to three hours of playback time. Unfortunately, its claimed light output is only 200 ANSI lumens, below the minimum we set for consideration in this guide, so we did not test it.
As projectors have become more widely used, they've also become more specialized. A model intended for showing business presentations in rooms with bright lighting, for example, needs higher brightness than one designed for watching movies in a dark room, but it doesn't need the same level of contrast or color accuracy. In this guide, we'll first cover our favorite picks, chosen from models we've tested, for a variety of needs. We'll also explain why we picked each one for that specific use. Then, we'll take you through the factors you should consider when shopping for a projector to help ensure you find the best match for whatever you plan to use it for.
Billed as a smart laser TV and priced at what passes for entry level for its category, the Hisense 100L5G-Cine100A bundles a 100-inch ambient light rejection (ALR) screen with a projector (the LG5) that offers the best image quality we've seen in its price range. Hisense aims the LG5 at first-time buyers of ultra short throw (UST) projectors, and also sells it as the 120L5G-Cine120A, which comes with a 120-inch screen.
The Vankyo Leisure 495W Dolby Audio is far from the only home entertainment projector in strictly bargain-basement territory, but it's the best we've seen in that price range, at $299 list and selling on Vankyo's website for $179.99 at this writing. It delivers 1080p (1,920 by 1,080) native resolution along with more-than-acceptable color accuracy and contrast for casual viewing. And its design guarantees that it can't show rainbow artifacts.
Whether you're serious about gaming and want a native 1080p room-to-room portable gaming projector with the shortest possible input lag, or are a more casual gamer who doesn't demand a short lag, but would love to have it, the X1300i will give you that advantage, along with the multiple game modes. Whichever group you're in, you'll appreciate that the same button on the remote that switches game modes also switches to the best picture modes for movies or video. Even those who aren't interested in gaming may want to consider the X1300i it for its combination of image quality for movies and video plus its high brightness, which is helpful for 3D viewing or a backyard movie night.
There is no single best level for projector brightness, and brighter isn't always better. For a home theater projector you plan to use in a dark room, for example, 1,000 lumens or even less can easily give you a large, bright image, while 2,000 lumens may be so bright that it's hard on the eyes. On the other hand, for a portable data projector you expect to use in brightly lit locations or a home entertainment projector for your family room, 2,000 to 3,000 lumens is the right range in most cases. For large rooms, you'll want something even brighter.
For any situation, the ideal projector brightness depends on the ambient light level, the size of the image, and the material in the screen you're using. If you're setting up a projector for permanent installation, whether at home or in your office, your best bet is to buy from a knowledgeable seller who can help you pick a projector and screen material that will give you the right image brightness for the lighting conditions in the room at the screen size you want.
LCD projectors are free from rainbow artifacts, but they tend to be bigger and heavier than comparable DLP models. Standard-size LCOS projectors, also rainbow-free, offer the best-quality images, but they tend to be bigger and heavier than either DLP or LCD projectors, as well as far more expensive. There aren't many laser raster projectors, so it's hard to make general statements about them. But the one clear advantage of using a laser is that the image doesn't require focusing.
The summary up top, and the spec breakout below, outline our choices for some of the best projectors on the market for the most common situations and use cases. For full projector reviews and our latest coverage of the category, also check out our top models for home use, our picks for 4K projectors, and our favorite portable projectors.
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.
The universal fix is to use Beamer instead of AirPlay. This great app lets you stream any video to Apple TV (and any other TV device with Google Cast). Remote control, subtitles, playlists, you get all the ordinary perks. Unlike other streaming apps, Beamer natively streams content instead of mirroring screen, so you can expect the best quality.
While many instructors run classroom presentations through a laptop, many may have a teaching tool in their pocket and not even know it. Smart phones and tablets are increasingly being used in the classroom as a way to conveniently project and run presentations. With the advent of sophisticated mobile apps, many of the advanced features previously only available on computers can now be utilized on mobile devices. In order to present from your mobile device, you will first need to obtain the proper adapter so that you can connect to classroom projectors. As most devices utilize a custom adapter, there is no standard adapter that DCS can provide. For more information on how to project images from specific device, please see the subsections below. For some suggested apps, view DCS's top apps for instructors.
These devices enable you to transmit images to the projector using the video feature. While you can not project all images that appears on these devices, certain apps include a video feature that allows for the transmittal of images to a projector. Popular apps that allow for projection of video include YouTube, Netflix, iTunes, and Videos. Keynote is a popular app for making and projecting presentations that is video enabled. You can also project photos from your device by utilizing Photos in slideshow mode.
The Digitarium Lambda model is designed for those who want the highest resolution and the best projection quality in a single-projector fixed Digitarium system. The Lambda's high resolution is invaluable for fulldome video shows, immersive environments, or scientific visualizations. Starfields will also look better, especially with the high contrast and our high quality proprietary lens.
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The other side of this is if you're planning on putting the projector behind your sofa, chances are there's going to be at least one "hot seat," with the main fan belching hot air at someone's head. In the winter this could be quite cozy. In the summer, not so much. Different projectors have different fan designs, so it's hard to say the best way to handle this. Most of the projectors I've reviewed for CNET recently have fans on the front and sides. Most of these you can see in the pictures.
The biggest culprit is the sun. If you're planning on watching TV during the day, you're going to need to cut down the light in the room. Even if your projector does OK during the day when you buy it, the lamp is only going to get dimmer over time. In a few years, you're going to need to buy curtains to see anything, so you might as well get them now. If your spouse doesn't like the look of blackout curtains, any heavy curtains or shades will help. If you're watching a lot of content during the day, a projector might not be the best primary option anyway. So for those occasional mid-day movie marathons, sporting events, etc, anything that cuts down the glare should work.
Most projectors have manual focus adjustments, either using a wheel attached to the lens, or motorized. Once in a while you'll find one that has autofocus. There are pros and cons to each of the main types, and how best to achieve the sharpest focus possible.
With a motorized focus, stand up at the screen and slowly adjust until you can see the individual pixels. It's possible they'll be too small to see, depending on the size of your screen, the resolution of the projector, and your eyesight. You should be able to make out the darker outlines, however. Adjust the best you can, but ideally each pixel will be obvious when you're standing at the screen. Sometimes, even with high-end projectors, the adjustments will be too coarse to get perfect. Don't stress about it. As long as you're close it should look fine when you're seated. If your projector is on a stand, you could experiment with nudging it backward a fraction of an inch, if the focus is in between one of its steps. 2ff7e9595c
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