Projectors

Compare the best projectors of 2026 side by side. Browse all categories and find the right product for your needs and budget.

Reviewed by James Ashworth, Office & Productivity Editor

BenQ HT2060

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
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BenQ TK700STi

The best gaming projector — true 4K, 16ms input lag, and short-throw design for immersive big-screen gaming.

Brand: BenQ  •  Price: $1299  •  Rating: 4.6/5

Resolution: 3840x2160 (native 4K) Brightness: 3,000 lumens Technology: DLP Input Lag: 16ms (1080p/240Hz)
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Epson Home Cinema 2350

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
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Hisense PX2-Pro UST Laser Projector

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
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LG CineBeam HU710PB

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
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Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

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
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Optoma UHD38x

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)
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Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

The most portable projector — a 360° speaker and 100" screen in a device the size of a water bottle.

Brand: Samsung  •  Price: $799  •  Rating: 4.3/5

Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) Brightness: 550 lumens Technology: DLP Smart Tv: Samsung Tizen OS
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VANKYO Leisure 470 Pro

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
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XGIMI Horizon Ultra

The smartest projector — dual-light technology, auto keystone, and auto focus make setup completely hands-free.

Brand: XGIMI  •  Price: $1699  •  Rating: 4.5/5

Resolution: 3840x2160 (native 4K) Brightness: 2,300 lumens Technology: Dual Light (LED + Laser) Hdr: Dolby Vision + HDR10
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