Best Home Theater Projector Comparison Chart

What is the best home theater projector? Use the chart below to see prices, ratings, resolution, brightness, contrast ratio, special features and more. **See special notes at bottom for more information

Projectors

 Rating
1-5		 Resolution Contrast Ratio Brightness Built-in
Speaker		 HD, 3D, MHL Price
(approx)		 DLP or LCD Notes

Optoma HD243X

Optoma HD243X Projector

 4.5 1080p 24,000:1 3300 ANSI lumens Yes HD, 3D, MHL $499 DLP Wide variety of display options so you can customize to your needs. Top quality picture for inexpensive projector. See full Optoma review

Portable Mini Projector

Portable Mini Projector

 4.5 1080p 2,000:1 3800 LUX Yes HD $130 LCD Ultra-convenient portable projector weighs less than 3 lbs, yet has multiple ports for lots of versatility. Can project a big screen 16-ft image and has 2 speakers with SRS. Get the L4200 Mini Projector here

ViewSonic PA503S

Viewsonic Home Theater Projector PA503S

 4.5 SVGA 800 x 600 22,000:1 3,800 Lumens Yes HD, 3D $299 DLP Simple set up with plug-and-play operation, plus great for work or education functions. Unit connects with media players, Macs and PCs, plus multiple mobile devices. Get the ViewSonic Projector here

Optoma HD27
Full 3D

Optoma HD27 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector

 4.3 1080p 25,000:1 3200 ANSI lumens Yes HD, 3D, MHL $599 DLP Can display up to 300″ image. Projector displays clear, detailed images. Plus, customers like the low price point.

BenQ HT2050A

BenQ HT2050A Projector for Business, Schools

 4.7 1080p 15,000:1 2200 lumens Yes HD, 3D $770-790 DLP Great picture quality, projects images up to 300″ plus special gaming modes for gamers. CNET rates it as “Best Projector for the Money”. Check Out the BenQ Here

Epson Home Cinema
Wireless Miracast

Epson Home Cinema 2150 Wireless Miracast

 4.7 1080p 60,000:1 2,500 lumens Yes HD, 3D, MHL $899
$799		 LCD Extra high contrast ratio allows for better images in ambient light, and fun runs quiet. Plus, wireless mirroring ability from other devices (for photos, videos, etc.). Get the Epson 2150 Here

Epson Home Cinema 3020

Epson Home Cinema 3020

 4.5 1080p 40,000:1 2,300 lumens Yes HD, 3D $1,650 LCD 2,300 lumens for both white & color. Plus, bright even in ambient light. Get More Info

Epson Home Cinema 5040

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB 1080p 3D 3LCD Home Theater Projector with 4K Enhancement

 4.8 1080p
with 4K enhancement		 1,000,000:1 2,500 lumens No HD, 3D $2,699 LCD 2,500 lumens for both white & color. Bright even in ambient light. HDR Compatible. Silent operation. Check Out the Epson 5040 Projector Here

**Additional Information on Home Theater Projectors:

  • ANSI Lumen (vs lumen), is a standardization set by the American National Standards Institute, considered more accurate.
  • Contrast Ratio is the difference between light and dark on the screen. Typically the higher the contrast ratio, the greater the video definition.
  • LCD vs DLP: According to CNET, both are equally bright on a home theater projector, but each has its pros and cons. For example, LCD (liquid crystal display) models have better contrast ratios and black levels, whereas DLP (digital light display) looks sharper in fast-action games and movies.