Compare Projectors
Updated March 2012
Please Wait ...
Add/Remove Products
You can reposition columns by dragging them left or
right.
Recommended As
Pros and Cons
Sources
Amazon Rating
(average)
Where To Buy
Preparing Specs, Please Wait ...
Features
UPC
MPN
Technology
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast ratio
Zoom
Lens shift
3D
Lamp life (hours)
Throw distance (feet)
Image size (diagonal, inches)
Keystone correction
Inputs
Power consumption (watts)
Dimensions (width by height by depth, inches)
Weight (pounds)
Warranty
-
Budget home-entertainment projectorPros: good value, excellent color, high brightness, useful built-in audio, iThing dock, portableCons: weak black levels, limited compatibility with streaming video via dock, only 720p resolution, some issues when upscaling standard-def content010343886834V11H444020LCD720p2,800 lumensUp to 3,000:11.2xNoNoUp to 5,000 hours3.6 to 2933 to 320YesHDMI, iPod/iPhone/iPad dock, component video, composite video, computer (VGA), microphone319 watts (normal mode)13.4 by 5.1 by 11.58.62 years; 90 days on lamp -
Budget 1080p projectorPros: inexpensive for a 1080p projector, very bright, good color, lots of connectionsCons: blacks could be darker, placement in a room can be difficult, mediocre auto-iris feature, rainbow effect0796435811037HD20DLP1080p1,700 lumens4,000:11.2xNoNo4,000 (standard)/3,000 (bright)4.92 to 32.837.6 to 301.1YesHDMI (2), component video, composite video, PC (VGA)308 (bright)/254 (standard)12.76 by 3.82 by 9.216.41 year; 90 days on lamp
-
Best value 1080p projectorPros: excellent picture quality, good value, easy set up, high-brightness mode, long warrantyCons: some user tinkering might be needed for best picture quality, brightness drops at long end of zoom-lens range, black levels not as deep as high-end projectors010343878419V11H373120LCD1080p2,000 lumensup to 50,000:1 (automatic iris on)2.1x96.3 percent vertical, 47.1 percent horizontalNo4,0002.85 to 62.8330 to 300NoHDMI (2), component video, composite video, S-video, PC (VGA), RS-232 (control)27217.7 by 5.4 by 14.216.12 years; 90 days on lamp
-
Budget 3D home theater projectorPros: good black levels, excellent color performance, excellent 3D performance, compatible with RF active-shutter glasses, good valueCons: more expensive projectors have better black levels, dLP rainbows might be an issue for those who are sensitive, glasses (IR or RF) are an additional cost796435417161HD33DLP1080p1,800 lumens4,000:11.2xNoYes4,000 (standard)/3,000 (bright)4.92 to 32.837.6 to 301.1YesHDMI (2), component video, composite video, PC (VGA), RS-232, 12-volt trigger, VESA 3d port310 (bright)/260 (standard)14.17 by 4.52 by 12.24101 year; 90 days on lamp
-
Best 3D home theater projectorPros: good black levels, excellent color performance, excellent 3D performance, high brightness for 3DCons: 3D glasses are not included, wireless HDMI option adds $250 to the cost010343885103V11H398020LCD1080p2,400 lumensup to 200,000:12.1x96.3 percent vertical, 47.1 percent horizontalYesUp to 4,000 (normal mode6 to 2930 to 300+/- 30 degreesHDMI (2), component video (3), composite video, S-video, PC (VGA), RS-232 (control)36417.6 by 6.3 by 15.618.42 years; 90 days on lamp
