Best Budget Projectors

Great projectors that deliver solid performance without breaking the bank. Proof that you don't need to overspend to get quality.

Reviewed by James Ashworth, Office & Productivity Editor

The best budget home theater projector — 1080p with HDR10 and BenQ's CinematicColor at under $700.

Brand: BenQ • Price: $699 • Rating: 4.5/5

Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) Brightness: 2,300 lumens Technology: DLP Hdr: HDR10 + HLG

The best pocketable projector — a soda-can-sized laser projector with 2.5 hours of battery life.

Brand: Anker • Price: $799 • Rating: 4.4/5

Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) Brightness: 300 ANSI lumens Technology: Laser Battery: 2.5 hours

The best value 4K projector — true 4K, 4,000 lumens, and 240Hz gaming support at a competitive price.

Brand: Optoma • Price: $1199 • Rating: 4.5/5

Resolution: 3840x2160 (native 4K) Brightness: 4,000 lumens Technology: DLP Input Lag: 4.2ms (1080p/240Hz)

The best ultra-budget projector — native 1080p and decent brightness for casual movie nights under $160.

Brand: VANKYO • Price: $159 • Rating: 4.2/5

Resolution: 1920x1080 (native) Brightness: 250 ANSI lumens Technology: LED/LCD Lamp Life: 60,000 hours