5 best home theater projectors for price and quality

The projector is the heart of the home theater, providing comfort when watching movies. We have compiled a rating of the best projectors for home theaters in terms of price and quality up to 60,000 rubles. They are distinguished by balanced characteristics: clarity and saturation of the image, the ability to use in different shading conditions and Full HD resolution.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Epson EH-TW750 4.78
The highest quality picture
2 Optoma EH334 4.71
Best price
3 Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector 4.71
The most popular compact projector. Availability of HDR
4 BenQ TH585 4.68
Best game mode
5 ViewSonic PX701HD 4.51
The most economical Eco mode

When studying the offers of stores, you may encounter a very wide range of prices for home theater projectors. They start from 2000 rubles. and reach values ​​of more than 1,000,000 rubles. But even when selecting equipment in the same price category, you can encounter a huge variation in the quality of the resulting image.

We've ranked the best home theater projectors by price and quality, which means:

  1. Balanced price. It is lower than that of competitors with similar options and characteristics.
  2. Meeting expectations. Brightness, saturation, picture clarity, as well as ease of setup and use satisfy customers and even exceed their expectations.
  3. Specifications thought out. The projectors are not skewed in any direction in terms of parameters, and their functionality and additional options are perfectly balanced.

Discarding the high-end category, which includes 4K projectors with a price of 500,000 rubles, we have selected the best in price and quality projectors with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080). When choosing, customer reviews were taken into account, as well as the opinions of specialists on the quality of optics and the resulting image. Other parameters that were taken into account in the selection were projection technology and aspect ratio. According to the second option, the choice is simple, since the future belongs to 16:9 and 16:10 formats, it is the first category that entered the rating. The second is less common.

Projection technology requires a more careful choice. The most popular variety is DLP, which reduces the "pixelation" of the picture. Projectors with this matrix create a beautiful and deep picture, and are cheaper than other high-quality solutions. But they have one drawback - the "rainbow effect", which some buyers distinguish well when viewing. But some don't see it at all. Therefore, choosing a projector model, it is better to evaluate its quality at the time of purchase in the store. The second technology, 3LCD, is less common and more expensive. But the manufacturer Epson was able to complete the best models in terms of price and quality with this very solution. This is ideal for those who can't stand the "rainbow" of DLP.

But contrast is a relative parameter. Some brands indicate the so-called "real" contrast, others - dynamic. And it is not always possible to understand exactly where which is. In the category up to 60,000 rubles, it is better to evaluate this parameter live.

Top 5. ViewSonic PX701HD

Rating (2022): 4.51
Accounted for 22 feedback from resources: DNS, Yandex.Market
The most economical Eco mode

The light bulb is capable of working up to 20,000 hours, which is 20-25% more than other standard models.

  • Price: 49,000 rubles.
  • Country: USA (made in China)
  • Technology: DLP
  • Luminous flux: 3500 lm
  • Contrast: 12000:1
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lamp life (standard/eco): 5000/20000 h

The ViewSonic PX701HD home theater projector made it to the rankings, showing high stability during operation and impeccable picture quality and low noise level - up to 32 dB under heavy load. High-quality optics are used here, and image adjustments and image correction take only a few minutes. User reviews confirm that only positive emotions remain from watching movies on such a projector. But there are those who see the "rainbow" in dynamic scenes, which is considered an integral part of the disadvantages of DLP for people with sensitive perception. Otherwise, the presented model is reliable equipment with a good light bulb and excellent quality at a price of up to 60,000 rubles.

Pros and cons
  • Excellent lamp life
  • Warranty 3 years
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • Only 22 cm deep
  • Gray frame around in complete darkness

Top 4. BenQ TH585

Rating (2022): 4.68
Accounted for 15 reviews from resources: Citylink, Ozon
Best game mode

The company has introduced gaming technologies and a reduced signal delay of 10 ms into the projector.

  • Price: 49,000 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Technology: DLP
  • Luminous flux: 3500 lm
  • Contrast: 10000:1
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lamp life (standard/eco): 4000/15000 h

Although the BenQ TH585 projector is positioned as a gaming projector, it is also perfect for watching movies.Moreover, the reduced input lag makes this model universal and in demand for every family member. The projector for home theater deserved its place in the rating due to the perfect balance of all parameters. Noteworthy here is DLP technology, the development of which the brand approached carefully. According to reviews, the “rainbow” is practically not noticed here even by those who see it in other DLP models. A significant drawback is the high power level in standard mode. But the presence of 2 saving functions helps to forget about it. And the high brightness of the light flux allows you to do this without compromising quality.

Pros and cons
  • Comfortable to play even in dynamic games
  • There is 3D support
  • Multiple Lamp Save Modes
  • Noisy
  • Requires lengthy calibration on first run

Top 3. Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact Projector

Rating (2022): 4.71
Accounted for 161 feedback from resources: DNS, Yandex.Market
Most popular compact projector

The model has the most reviews on Yandex.Market and in other stores.

Availability of HDR

The only model in the ranking with an HDR option, which is more common in expensive projectors.

  • Price: 37 770 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Technology: DLP
  • Luminous flux: 500 lm
  • Contrast: 1200:1
  • Refresh rate: 60-75Hz
  • Lamp life (standard/eco): 7000/30000 h

Portable home theater projector Smart Compact Projector deserves attention and a place in the ranking of the best in terms of price and quality due to comfortable use and flawless picture, despite its miniature size. This is the only model with HDR - the option increases the clarity and saturation of shades. And also the only portable projector suitable for home theater that claims native brightness, not dynamic.Many reviews note the best Full HD quality, even worthy of comparison with 4K. The screen is adjusted by pressing 1 button, but the projector cannot be adjusted by hand. A separate bonus is one of the lowest prices for portable DLP models with 1920 x 1080 resolution. And the biggest disadvantage, perhaps, is the inability to use in bright rooms.

Pros and cons
  • Availability of HDR option
  • True contrast in performance
  • Economy Lamp
  • Built-in Android TV
  • Use only in shaded areas
  • No manual focus adjustment

Top 2. Optoma EH334

Rating (2022): 4.71
Accounted for 19 reviews from resources: Citylink, Ozon
Best price

The projector costs an average of 10-15% less than other non-portable models.

  • Price: 44 000 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Technology: DLP
  • Luminous flux: 3600 lm
  • Contrast: 20000:1
  • Refresh rate: 85Hz (120Hz 3D)
  • Lamp life (standard/eco): 3500/15000 h

A multifunctional home theater projector produces a truly juicy picture. It's all about carefully selected lenses that make Full HD crisp and rich. Some users even compare it in reviews with 4k, pointing to incredible juiciness and detail. According to reviews, this is a very quiet projector. Specifications confirm this: only 29 dB at maximum load. The model turned out to be reliable, easy to set up due to manual zoom, and at the same time one of the cheapest among analogues! This has earned it a place in the ranking of the best in terms of price and quality. With the exception of such a drawback as the lamp life. Only in super-economical mode, it can work up to 15,000 hours, which is unattainable in practice.

Pros and cons
  • Very low noise level of 27 dB
  • Fine-tuning the projection position
  • Lamp power could be more

Top 1. Epson EH-TW750

Rating (2022): 4.78
Accounted for 30 reviews from resources: DNS, Yandex.Market, Ozon
The highest quality picture

The projector adopts unique 3LCD technology, 100% no "rainbow" effect.

  • Price: 58 000 rub.
  • Country: Japan (manufactured in the Philippines)
  • Technology: 3LCD
  • Luminous flux: 3400 lm
  • Contrast: 16000:1
  • Refresh rate: 85Hz
  • Lamp life (standard/eco): 6000/12000 h

The Epson EH-TW750 projector turned out to be the most comfortable when used with a home theater. It creates the best picture, while it is significantly cheaper than many other models with similar characteristics. Due to this, it gets into the rating! The equipment is easy to set up, emits a minimum of noise, which is not audible at all when installed 2-3 m from those sitting on armchairs or a sofa. In the reviews, more than 90% of buyers are completely delighted with the picture and do not regret their purchase. They also compare the projector with other models and highlight its significant advantages. The only drawback is that in the presence of white walls, dynamic scenes in films can create discomfort. But such an opinion is extremely rare.

Pros and cons
  • Clear and rich picture in the light and in the dark
  • Low noise
  • Sturdy and well built body
  • Lights of black, if there are white walls nearby
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