The best projectors you can buy, plus how to choose one

Projectors have gained popularity of late so there are tons of options to choose from.

Some projectors are for serious cinephiles, projecting sharp 4 K video with hyper realistic colors to a large screen.

Others are bright enough to replace your TV for sports or gaming, and some low-cost portable models can be set up for camping or outdoor fun.

BenQ ’s X500i projector fits the bill perfectly thanks to the 4 K resolution and high 3,200 ANSI lumen brightness.

The Optoma UHZ66 has a laser light source and DLP chip to beam a 1080p image for up to 2.5 hours .

It pumps out an incredible 4,000 ANSI lumens, 4 K resolution, up to a 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p and latency of just 4.4 ms in Gaming Mode.

It actually has decent color accuracy with HDR10 support, so it’s not bad for general entertainment.

Projectors can provide a more immersive experience thanks to the large screen, but they’re not necessarily “better” since you usually have to dim the lights with a projector, TVs are superior for everyday use.

If you want a projector you can easily move around, bring to friends’ houses or set up indoors or outdoors easily, a portable projector is a great choice.