Best Home Theater Projectors

Are you looking for a high-end projector with Smart TV functionality that will give you the best image quality possible? If so, then look no further than the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector. This device sits at the forefront of smart projectors that bundle the Android TV OS, providing you with the ultimate entertainment center bundled into one small device.

To start with, this projector gives you a full 4K HD image with a wide color gamut, along with the HDR10 technology, which allows for the realistic reproduction of any image. The colors will pop out of the display surface, and even the blacks are relatively solid, or at least as much as can be done through projection. Simply put, the image quality here is top-notch, which is a surprise given the low brightness of the 2200 lumens lamp when compared to other models.

Of course, with a smart projector, the image quality is only half the battle. This model includes the Android TV 10 operating system, which gives you full access to pretty much any streaming service imaginable. If you have your own video input devices that you would rather use, the plethora of inputs included in this projector lets you connect just about anything you would want. With all of this bundled up in a small, lightweight, and easy-to-carry unit, you'll find this smart projector from XGIMI to be one of the best devices in its class.

If you are looking for a compact and functional device for watching various videos, opt for the NEBULA ‎D2140111. This smart projector system offers 900 ANSI lumens, allowing you to enjoy more clear videos with deeper blacks and brighter colors. With a 120-inch picture, you will be able to get an unforgettable movie-watching experience at home. Owing to the digital zoom feature, you won't even have to get up and move the projector to adjust the image size, just use the remote to select the suitable one. Meanwhile, the unit's dynamic smoothing feature will help to prevent blurring to keep the picture crisp and clear.

This functional home theater system can be connected to your USB-A and HDMI devices, such as flash drives, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and more. Moreover, you can wirelessly connect your laptops, phones, and other devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You can Chromecast your content from your phone and watch your favorite videos on a big screen together with your family and friends. The manufacturer provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to connect the unit with various devices, so you will be able to start watching films, series, or shows in no time at all.

The Optoma HD28HDR does not quite match the powerhouse that is the company's previous device but, considering that this one also costs almost two times less, this is an excellent product as well. What's more, despite being a much more value-oriented model, the HD28HDR unit has a few tricks up its sleeve that even its less affordable relatives cannot boast.

To start with, though the projector's native resolution stops at Full HD (1920 x 1080p), the model supports HDR10. Because that's the case, this device can present the kind of rich and vivid visuals that only 4K projectors can match. But, as much as we appreciate its HDR10 support, what we're more excited about is its gaming disposition. To name one, the model comes outfitted with an Enhanced Gaming Mode.

Stretching the refresh rate from the usual 60Hz to staggering 120Hz, the mode delivers smooth, lag-free visuals, letting you enjoy practically blur-free gameplay. Furthermore, the same mode shrinks the input lag at least twofold. Capping at 8.4 ms, its input lag will allow you to compete without feeling like you're lagging behind people who are playing on orthodox screens. Also, to go with the Enhanced Gaming Mode, the model incorporates Game Display Mode. Boosting shadows, the mode improves visibility in low-light areas, making sure that you don't miss impending obstacles lurking in the dark.

Likewise (somewhat), the Dynamic Black tech should also prove virtually indispensable. Augmenting the contrast ratio with smooth lamp adjustments, the mode offers crisp bright scenes and deep but detailed dark scenes, with sharp blacks, light, and shade detail.

Portable and moderately priced, this home theater projector by DBPOWER has a bunch of user-friendly features that make it a fantastic choice for both home and office use. Utilizing an innovative LED lamp technology, the device boasts high brightness and contrast (9500 lumens and 10000:1 respectively) and 1920x1080p resolution. Therefore, the home theater projector will deliver sharp and bright images and natural colors. Meanwhile, the built-in dual stereo speakers will provide compatible sound quality.

This functional unit has a 4-point keystone correction feature (±50° for four angles) that will help you separately adjust the image corners and minimize distortion. Allowing you to project images from different parts of the room, this feature will come in useful in cramped spaces. On the other hand, placing the projector off-center will help prevent blocking the screen even if you are standing in front of it, which makes the projector irreplaceable for presentations. By the way, this compact device will allow you to project PowerPoint presentations, Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF files from a USB stick without using other devices.

The YABER Y30 has an expensive-looking face and bod, which is a pretty nice surprise considering that this device is anything but expensive. The sleek chrome-ish housing, the rounded corners, the cutouts in the front and on the sides, the model looks more attractive than most mid-range projectors, let alone its budget-friendly peers. But, as much as we can get behind a handsome front, the driving force that propels (and sells) projectors is not performance, not appearance. The good news is that this model is just as impressive in the performance department as it is on the appearance side.

To get the ball rolling, this device starts with almost absurd 7200-lumen peak brightness. Sure, as you would expect, the lamp seldom reaches the 7200-lumen mark but, even averaging above 5k is an incredible feat (relative to the projector's price tag). With this output, the model performs almost as well in low-light conditions as it does in complete darkness. Of course, rooms with ample ambient lighting will still not present optimal conditions but, unlike projectors with ~3.5k-lumen peak brightness, this device can handle a little light with relative ease, delivering rich, vivid, and saturated visuals.

And, owing to the Adopt Color Matching Algorithm, the model also ensures accurate color reproduction. Incorporating careful light source selection and an improved color wheel design, the unit offers authentic shades, making movies look the way they were intended to look.