Best Projectors for Home Theater

The best projectors for home theater — curated based on real specs, reviews, and performance data.

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 home theater projector — bright, sharp 4K PRO-UHD with Android TV built in.

Brand: Epson • Price: $999 • Rating: 4.7/5

Resolution: 4K PRO-UHD Brightness: 2,800 lumens Technology: 3LCD Smart Tv: Android TV built-in

The best ultra-short-throw laser — replaces your TV entirely with a 130" 4K image from inches away.

Brand: Hisense • Price: $2799 • Rating: 4.6/5

Resolution: 3840x2160 (native 4K) Brightness: 2,400 lumens Technology: TriChroma Laser Throw: Ultra-short-throw

The best hybrid laser/LED projector — 2,000 lumens of vibrant, accurate color with LG's webOS smart platform.

Brand: LG • Price: $1499 • Rating: 4.5/5

Resolution: 3840x2160 (native 4K) Brightness: 2,000 lumens Technology: Hybrid Laser/LED Smart Tv: LG webOS