I’m using sony 4K projector with 8ft tall and 12ft wide wall screen. I painted the wall color black, it’s the best thing i ever experienced. I’m loving it. I watched all the Marvel movies. It’s insanely good...

I’ve always used a projector as my main TV for about 15 years now. They look fantastic with HD easier on your eyes still much more portable than a TV and yes 30 to 300 foot screen just rocks!

Love this comprehensive review! I've also had projectors for about 20 years and agree with all of your opinions. I wanted to know a little bit about Ultra Short Throw Projectors because I haven't owned one.

Addicting is right! Got my first BenQ PB6100 in 2004 and 5 different projectors later I'm still rocking a projector as my primary TV.

I used to run a nebula mars 2 pro back in Ghana before I moved to the U.K. It was exceptionally useful for when there were power cuts. Sometimes, I wouldn't even notice the power cut until I left my room and stepped outside. Also, as a teacher, it helped me make better demonstrations to my students and my colleagues loved it. Best purchase yet.

Can't believe they forgot Ultra Short Throw Projecters.

I've used projectors for years. My cinema room is a fresh white wall and it's epic. No need for a screen. You can even get specific paint. It's great.

I own a 4K optima projector absolutely love it. I agree with this video If you're looking for contrast you're not going to beat the TV but 110 in with a surround sound system connected to a receiver that's where you get all your gains from. My family room cannot fit all that equipment but my dedicated home theater room most definitely can.

Thank you CNET, I will now proceed to not buy a projector at all as intended.

and were not even gonna talk ultra short throw? wow.

I personally have a portable projector and I absolutely love it!!!! I have the XGIMI halo and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! The brightness and color are leaps and bounds above all other projector in its class! I don’t know if you’ve ever reviewed one but, if not you haven’t seen the capabilities of a portable projector! I know this seems like a paid review but it’s not, I truly just love this projector! I’ve also talked 3 of my family members into buying one as well lol

I have a 1080p projector that I bought for $250 and the knowing the Pros and Cons of the brand plus what a projector can/can't offer...I'm perfect pleased! You can't get that cinema "feel" with a high end HDTV - there's just something about a projector. Also for that price, I can pull back the projector and immediately get a 140" screen!

Literally was about to buy one next week!! Perfect timing

i am a believer in projectors. i love the size and colors of the screen that it shows. to me once you try a good projector you'll never go back to tv's perfect for movies and sports actions nothing compares to them they out perform tv's big time!

Great review Bro! It didn't sound biased. Lots of good info!

despite having a projector since 2005, learned a lot esp re HDR and top end 1080 v low end 4K. Will stick with my Optoma for the moment. Might have mentioned bulb life as a factor

I bought 7 Chinese projectors. Currently the one is still in use is Wimius K1 projector. It has been used for more than one year, and the quality is very good. All others were broken at most 6 months. Never regret to take one Wimius projector.

periodically, i get a .5 to 1 second of blue screen, which goes back to the regular program. Is this the projector or a problem with the plug-in and what is the best way to determine it?

I've got an Optoma UHD50 and it is awesome apart from in Summer in the UK and the amount of heat it kicks out.

Main issue IMO is if sensitive to rainbow effect, avoid DLP / color wheel tech. I had to bail from Optima and went to an Epson 3800. No rainbows and better with gaming, while being less than $2K and not too big.

Thank you for your comprehensive overview. God bless you.

@4:26 I would have edited that one out 😂 Jo. Great review. I want a gaming projector for console under $1000

Mine was always loud and hot so it was difficult to have placed where I really wanted it. Wires can be cumbersome.

Please point us in the right direction. Would you purchase a Sony 290es or the Epson 6050 (9400 in Australia) and why?

What about short throw projectors, where do they fit in?

what is the best mini portable projector that works on day-light

Ideas or videos you know of for a theater room projector? Will be 120” screen, 16:9, and 20ft away. Would like to stay under $2,000

Hey I have a 100x100 inch screen I need a short throw that will fill it out the best? What ratio would be the best

So very helpful ❤

thank you very much, a great review. First time user of a projector. I would like to buy a projector for outside use and project on a large roll down screen. Not really sure about the screen either, any help would be appreciated.

What do you think about an epson ex 7280? For home and office?

Very goooood video. You covered all issues.

I love my projector and screen.

You also have to consider the volume of the fan of the projector. It can really ruin your experience if you watch a thrilling scene where everything is silent but you can hear the fan in a noticeable way.

What do you think of the viewsonic m2e? I'm in the Advertising field, I'm looking for something portable and good image quality for presentation.

My Rant: This seems like an overview for projectors that was written 3-4 years ago and finally produced. There have been significant advanced in not only projection technology and availability, but also screen materials. The most notable absence was Ultrashort throw projectors, which are the likely future for many newcomers to the projection space due to their ease of use and setup. Another worth while mention that was absent from this "overview" is screen material.. white, gray, ambient light rejecting.. It kind of feels like this video is likely to do more harm than good for someone who is curious about projectors but maybe doesn't know much about what may be available to them. I understand that this wasn't meant to be a comprehensive overview of projection technology, but it doesn't really provide much meaningful information in any regard and negates some of the most meaningful changes in recent years that might make someone consider a projector, which makes me question why make it at all?

What about short throw projector is I don’t see too many of those

What about ultra short throw?

What home cinema projector would you recommend? (maybe 1080p) I have been using the Benq 2550 for a few years but I am starting to think a highend 1080p projector might have much better contrast ratio. As you say 4k resolution is not all that important as long as the 1080p projector can downscale a 4k source.

Do you need to buy a screen or can you use the wall

To use in a room with a dimmed light, is 6000 lumins enough? Should I go for 8?

This could be the year where tv’s at 86 inches crossover into 100” projector screen size?. Just measured the diagonal distance difference between the two - and I can live with it, surprisingly. I am thinking a: Sony 86” X95K mini-led might be the true 4k tv to get the job done with all the improvements to Sony tv processing power - without all the hassles of projectors regarding overall lumen brightness, panel alignment, calibration issues, colour volume etc. and bulb replacement etc.

Great presentation, thanks.

I've had projectors in my living room for about 15 years. What I like about it is that it fundamentally changes how you feel about the content you're watching. One of my early transformative experiences was watching Jurassic Park, a movie I had watched hundreds of times since home video release on VHS, DVD, etc. I had actually seen it within six months before getting my first projector, YET, when I thought to try it out "on the big screen" it felt entirely new again. It was an experience I hadn't had since I stood in a line wrapped around my local cinema at 10 years old. So many movies feel old, or lesser when you see them on a television. I never cared for The Godfather until I finally got to see a film projection of it at The Egyptian in Hollywood. Especially now on this 4K world, screen size makes all the difference.

Smart projectors like XGIMI are easy to set up and vey convenient, I'd definitely choose a projector over a TV.

Thank you, I see Ankler Nebula Mars II Pro is highly popular because it is a portable projector in a unique design.

What about using a black screen. What kind of picture will you get?

I really like the Anker nebula solar with a Roku soundbar set up

Well done! Epson 5040 ube here and love it. 110" Stewart Filmscreen. From all the research I've done all you said was true.

I found a Sony projector at a garage sale. We hang a 150" 16:9 screen from the garage door for movie night. It is great fun!

I don't know if I should go with an 85inch OLED or 120inch projector

So do I get a A95K 83” or the Sony 4K Projector?

Why didn't you cover the short throw ones?

Nice preview

Hey, sorry to bother you. But I needed alil help and you seem super knowledgeable in the subject, I’m in the market for a projector for a dedicated ht room with a budget of 3000 dollar, which projector would you buy if you were me? And I don’t know if I’m willing to deal with the 5050 ub with its cheap light bulb and its fake 4k, but it seems like it’s the one that everyone recommends, is there something that would best it or is it really the best

Currently using an Epson 5050UB on a 135” screen 👍🏻

I'm a huge fan of the XGimi MoGo Pro. It's been great.

Currently got an Epson eh tw9100w. It's got a good picture but not good to game on due to 55ms in fast mode. I had a Sony 2030qm crt projector 500 lumens. It was very dimm and worthy of criminal punishment to calibrate 30+ screw driver knobs. All analogue. Upside was it has big 15 watt speakers on it that sounded great compared to the little 5 watt incorporated these days. My favourite was the Electrohome ECP4500 CRT projector. 720p/1080i 725 lumens 15000:1 native contrast. Ran over HDMI fury. Beats any modern day projector for gaming. No lag, no motion blur. Other than tube and lens calibration it was all digital. Looked like traffic light and were the size and weight too. Bump the projector and you have spend a few hours sometimes fixing it. 4K LG CX OLED at 120 hertz is the best picture overall. 120 hertz in game mode is very very close to CRT projector in response time at 60 hertz. There is blur unless you use black frame insertion (makes picture dim, but game mode must be off and lag increases. I think the future for projection is microLED.

What do you think of the Vamvo L6200?

any projector for 70 ft distance? outdoor /indoor ? thx

Im about to buy the NEBULA Proyector 4K as my first proyector. it's going to be in the ceiling, about 3.5 meters from thw wall. I hope it does well

Hey @GeoffreyMorrison, have you an opinion on UST laser projectors?

Hello Everyone. I have a 120 * 100 inch symmetric curved wall in my room. My room is normally dark as it has big thick curtains. I have never used a projector before. I am not looking for a very costly projector. This place where I stay is in my hometown and I may shift next year. So looking for a portable projector may be. I am definitely sure I don't want to mount the projector anywhere in the room. So shall I go for portable projectors. But all of them come with a speaker if I am not wrong and they also have a small resolution.

The one thing I needed to know was not covered. What is the minimum typical screen size if I want to trace some photos onto canvas?

I switched to a projector 3 years ago and never looked back. 120 inch in my basement for entertainment and games. When looking for a new house a new criteria is where is my projector setup going to be

I need an update! Did anything change? New projectors? Major price changes?

What do you think about TMY Projector 7500 Lumens with 100" Projector Screen, 1080P Full HD Supported Portable Projector, Mini Movie Projector Compatible with TV Stick Smartphone HDMI USB AV, for Home Cinema & Outdoor Movies on Amazon?

Great projector info here👍. Nebula Cosmos Max 4k projector with Chromecast is the best for under 1,500 but you can find a great 1080p LED projector for about 200.

I have a short throw Optoma with 120hz on the game mode and I love it. I mainly use it outdoors and it's damn good.

I have a benq projector for my cinema downstairs and a nebula cosmos ultra for my cinema outside and this one have very great speaker maybe this one is the only expecting for speaker

I have had projectors for many years, however I’m not able to have one set up at the moment as wife mode is enabled and unable to have one and I can honestly say I would trade my OLED 65” tv for my decade old 1080p projector any day!

How about screen options?

I’ve had projectors for years. I currently have a JVC D-ILA projector. Great performance but I’m tired of buying bulbs so my next projector will have a solid state/LED/laser light engine. I’m surprised he didn’t mention the cost of new bulbs. If you are not prepared to buy a new bulb that costs a few hundred dollars every 2-3 years, don’t get a projector.

What about using a gray or black projector screen to increase contrast?

I think I have a projector addiction I started with an x2 that I got for barely working, then I got x1a then I got something a little bit fancier which I have not but it's got dvi in. And unfortunately I didn't see this video sooner because I just went got myself a projector on eBay .... an ancient video projector I thought it would be fun show "the kids" ( if that ever happens and if this spaceship we are on doesn't fall apart ) how he only has composite and S-Video in. Plus I also just liked the shape and form factor as its one from the point in time where they were sort of trying to copy how a film projector looked.

Using a Dell 1610HD projector. Great business projector for home use.

What are the best options (if any) for Sunday game day events outside?

I used to run a training department and projectors gained popularity. Like you, I also left the TVs behind in lieu of a projector 20 years ago. I am disappointed that you did not cover the new wave of low price projectors using LED as a light source. Several run in the $200 range and boast a lamp life of 100,000 hours, (although that's subject to debate). Many of the low priced LED projectors coming out are giving brand name companies a run for their money. Perhaps you could cover them in your next projector video?? Also, my favorite high end projector is the Christie, Hands Down!

I have 1000$ maximum to spend for projector, and i have I phone and i want to connect with the projector and watch movies. What is the best projector what i can get for my budget? Thank you.

I now watched a bunch of videos about projectors and spend hours trying to find one that’s best for me.... I have a budget of about 400euros for the projector itself, I would like to have it 1080p and good brightness and as good of colors as possible but most importantly for me is the fan can’t be to extremely loud cuz I’ll sit right under the projector. If possible low latency cuz I would like to play games as well. I dont care about sound cuz i have great speakers. The projector will be parallel on a shelf about 290cm/9.5feet/114inches away from the projector screen and I have trouble figuring out how big the screen will be, I don’t want it to be too big so it’s on the floor and zoom decreases the resolution… One that I have my eye on is the NexiGo PJ20 but there now is a PJ30 and it’s basically just brighter. One that is basically perfect is the Optoma HD146X but the cheapest one is up for about 630bucks which is a bit much for me but might be doable when I close one eye... I would very much appreciate any help and recommendations that I can get! Thank you very much!

Using Sony HW15 and it still a nice unit. If this fails near future ill switch to 325ES

I’ve had a number of JVC projectors over the years and nothing comes close for a cinema viewing experience in the home. Oled TVs are great but can’t compete with a 6ft + screen - my JVC makes even standard blu rays look great.

now i wanna know what projector does he own?

I’ve used a projector for movies and gaming for the last 15 years. It’s amazing, but for the first time I’m considering switching to a TV for my ps5 and Xbox series X so I can take full advantage. True 4K projectors are at least 3000 CDN and the HDR on those still just can’t compare. Way out of my price range and it makes me a bit sad. It’s hard to go from 114” screen to like a 75 or 85” screen…as silly as that sounds.

I had bought a 90 dollar projector from a brand called E-Gate. After 4 years it’s still working perfectly. It is really worth the money, but the brightness 🔅 is very average, but for that price point it’s ok. Speakers ofc suck 😂

This was very informative but I think you should have mentioned how the surface you are projecting on has a great impact on the over all experience. Having a white wall or a white bed sheet would negate a higher investment is a quality projector. Yes it could be its own video but would have been nice to mention it.

Which projector you used for 20 yrs?

I have a £100 projector and I'm happy.

Miss my constant image height projector setup, really wish Tv manufacturers would resurrect 21:9 models.

What about used alternatives? could a used projector still be good?

For just a quick Video it's OK. But you could have mentioned Screens. In my Case the Screen I use does improve the contrast by 8 times. This is a big deal.

Thinking about it, but what about screens. I use my computer with hdmi output on my tv, Will that work with the projector???

Please review the XGimi horizon pro

i have had a projector for a few years, |I dont pay a tv licence and terrestrial tv is not worth so I watch streaming on it - Netfix, BBC iPlayer, KZfaq Amazon |Prime , |Disney + but I got a Bonsaii for Christmas and it disn't play sound on most I think there is a problem with Dolby copyright, very annoying.

The prices you just mentioned tells me all the Ebay ones I saw today for roughly $70 mis a scam. ty

Didn't speak on those advertised as '4K' but really aren't, and those that provide true native 4K...

What about UST's?🤔

Short throw?

A family member of mine asked, 'isn't a projector picture bad ?'. I said 'I love the big picture, and for a quality of the picture, come over and see for yourself'. When he saw the picture in my Home Cinema he said 'Wow, it's just like a really big flat screen' My projector is a Epson TW9300 projected on a 84" DNP Supernova screen.

Wrong I went from a Benq 2050A to a Benq HT 3550. The hdr colors are a major improvement.