Top 10 4K projectors

The V6815 is a typical budget home theater model. Made in DLP technology using a 240 W lamp, it is capable of delivering approximately 1000 lumens of luminous flux in standard mode, and all 2400 lumens using Brilliant Color technology, but it is better not to be too harsh on color reproduction quality. However, the manufacturer compensated for this shortcoming with professional calibration, achieving a color gamut of up to 72% NTSC. Plus, the original resolution is converted to 4K quite accurately, so that the viewer, not spoiled by expensive projection equipment, is still satisfied with the resulting picture.

The model belongs to the initial class, costs accordingly, but at the same time flaunts 4K resolution, support for 10-bit HDR video technology and the ability to develop a luminous flux of 2000 lm, which is quite sufficient for cinema applications. The light source is classic, lamp, but with a high service life. So, according to the manufacturer, in the Normal mode the lamp will work for 4 thousand hours, and in LampSave - 15 thousand, which is comparable to the performance of laser devices. The picture reproduced by the device is dense, bright, with natural color reproduction, but there is no individual factory calibration. The CinemaMaster Video+ and CinemaMaster Audio+ video and audio pre-processing systems work neatly to dramatically increase picture clarity and resolution.

The entry-level projector looks like a premium projector and is also capable of delivering a large and clear picture.Other perks include the built-in Harman Kardon audio system, which is plenty powerful enough for a home theater experience in an average room. It is unusual and pleasant to see autofocus and eye protection functions in a budget device, support for Android Smart TV, Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants and HDR 3D, which allows you to watch relevant content in branded glasses. There were some drawbacks: users point to unnatural color reproduction, weak brightness and contrast compared to lamp counterparts, rather tight remote control buttons.

The first impression that buyers get when they first look at the Epson EH-TW7100 is that this projector belongs to the more expensive price category, it looks so solid. It also has some features borrowed from the flagships. So, in terms of the clarity of the displayed 4K picture, it does not lag behind the older brother EH-TW7400, the color accuracy is excellent, and the pixel-free effect is fully achieved.Most of all, the device pleases with brightness - in it the manufacturer used its proprietary 3LCD technology, which, through the use of a triple matrix, provides the same light output for all colors, including white. The initial design class is given only by the lack of Wi-Fi and decent noise (according to measurements, about 42 dB).

The HU70LS is the first smart projector and the cheapest 4K projector in LG's lineup, with a wide range of connectivity options. Another key advantage is the use of a light source based on LED phosphor technology, which provides 2 times more brightness than models with the same indicator in the specification (1500 lm). In addition, it is also cheaper than laser devices, and 4K lamp models at the same price have a significant drawback - a gray frame around the image.The projector is praised in reviews for excellent color reproduction, the ability to project a 120" diagonal at a distance of 3.3 m, but is criticized for low black saturation and is recommended to get an ARL projection screen (+50 thousand rubles).

Introduced to the market in mid-2020, Xiaomi's 4K laser projector immediately broke all records for pre-orders. And no wonder - the junior model of the 2019 Mijia line has proven itself perfectly, and the newcomer turned out to be even more interesting in terms of characteristics. It has a 30% improvement in image brightness, built-in speakers began to support Dolby, and the list of ports expanded to include HDMI 2.0b, USB 3.0 Type-A, S / PDIF and Ethernet. Due to the fact that the device uses ALPD (Advanced Laser Phosphor Display) technology, its service life has increased: with daily 4-hour operation, it should work for at least 17 years.And although the device turned out to be massive (410x88x291 mm, 7 kg), these are trifles for a home theater.

The projector is positioned as a niche and is designed for professional presentations in offices, museums, classrooms with screens up to 150 inches. Its main selling point is its superb pixel-free image quality, but it also has a 1.5x fixed lens, 20% horizontal and 60% vertical shift, and HDBaseT support. It allows you to simplify the installation of the device as much as possible by transmitting video and sound over a standard cable. It is also important that the interface has a VEGA connector, which means that the P506QL is also capable of broadcasting 3D content. The only thing that is pointed out in the reviews as a minus is the location of the control buttons on the rear panel, and not on the side.

The model has almost ideal characteristics to replace a large TV: a wide-angle lens, ultra-short focus, a bright light source with a long service life and a minimum of maintenance requirements. Oproma's TapCast app allows you to stream content from your smartphone and tablet. The InfoWall function is responsible for displaying wallpaper to complement the interior when the device is in standby mode. But these are all the highlights, while the main bun is the quality of the image and sound. Yes, the projector has a full-fledged soundbar with 4 speakers, which give a very balanced sound. And there is enough light output to get a 100" cinematic image even in a well-lit room and on a regular, not ALR, screen.

It is unlikely that JVC is selling this projector at a loss, however, in terms of performance and implemented technologies, it has no equal in this price segment. The model is basic, but it has the most luxurious base: a new 0.69-inch LCOS sensor with native 4K resolution, a high-quality 65 mm lens with mineral glass lenses in an aluminum frame, a heavy-duty 265 W mercury lamp - exactly the same as in the top DLA-N9B . Even the customization options and functionality are similar to the flagship ones. The device is inferior to its older brother only in color reproduction and contrast, and even then only in terms of technical characteristics. Subjectively, the projector delivers a crystal clear image, which, together with minimal ventilation noise and an expensive look, makes it an ideal home theater solution.

The sophisticated viewer is familiar with Sony's technical achievements - its OLED and QLED television technologies are still considered the standard for brilliance and depth of black. There are other standards in projection technology, but here Sony is in the lead, releasing the cheapest native 4K projector in 2019. In high-contrast scenes, where most of the moments are hidden in the dark, the VPL-VW270ES shows as much as the filmmaker intended, and the brightness of 1500 lm is enough for a dimly lit room. The device shows content at the level of models four times more expensive, but even with an eye to the relative cheapness, its cost is still inaccessible to most moviegoers.