Projectors

Projector Ratings & Reviews

We received the best projector reviews from CNET, Consumer Reports, Projector Central and Projector Reviews. Professional reviewers there tested some of the best home theater projector models from top-quality and well-known makers such as Acer, Benq, Epson, Mitsubishi, Optoma, Panasonic, Sanyo and Sony. Projector ratings based on HD and DVD picture quality plus ease of use determine the best projectorsin each class.

 

Best DLP Home Theater Projector

#1 DLP Home Theater Projector – If you only want the best in home theater performance, then this Optoma HD81 1080p DLP High-Definition Home Theater Projector will satisfy your needs. This best projector from Optoma features advanced 1080p Darkchip3 DMD DLP technology and together with 1400 lumens and 10k:1 contrast ratio, you'll experience studio-grade resolution with detailed color images that makes home theater viewing such a joy. Incorporates 16-step auto and manual iris for full viewing control. This Optoma projector also comes with IR remote control that makes for great home theater automation as well as 3 HDMI, 3 S-Video and 3 composite video ports for added connectivity. At native resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels and coupled with 16:9 widescreen format aspect ratio projection, high-quality home theater experience is always guaranteed when projected from this Optoma HD81 DLP home theater projector.

 

Best LCD Home Theater Projector

#1 LCD Home Theater Projector – Hollywood comes to town with this Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector that produces film-like images so amazing you thought you were in the thick of the action. This best rated projector from Panasonic incorporates Smooth Screen technology (to arrange screen pixels without any gaps in between them) and together with 1600 ANSI lumens brightness and incredible 60k:1 contrast ratio with Intelligent Iris System that adjusts image brightness frame by frame to project smooth, high-definition pictures that will surely fascinate you. Includes full-HD LCD panels that exhibit double-speed drive capability for marked improvement in moving images clarity with Pure Color Filter Pro that improves purity for that deep, rich tones that make images come alive. With 1920 x 1080 native resolution at 16:9 aspect ratio, now you get to enjoy cineplex movie at the comfort of your own home from this Panasonic PT-AE4000U LCD home theater projector.

 

Best LCOS Home Theater Projector

#1 LCOS Home Theater Projector – For the ultimate in home theater experience that will literally transform your living room into a movie theater, look to this Sony VPL-VW60 LCOS Home Cinema & Data Projector to provide one. This top rated projector from Sony features 3 SXRD panels with Advanced Iris 2 technology that pushes contrast ratio to the limit at 35k:1 hence making bright colors sharper and crisper while making sure black levels becomes more deep with intensely-bright (1000 ANSI lumens brightness) 200W ultra high-pressure lamp providing better red color to project true-to-life and colorful images for the whole family to enjoy. For added enhancement, this Sony projector includes All-Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens and Real Color Processor (RCP) for color and image improvement as well as built-in fan to prolong lamp life. In 1080p (1920 x 1080) native resolution projecting at 16:9 widescreen format, the Sony VPL-VW60 LCOS home theater projector makes for perfect home theater viewing.