13 best projectors for home and office according to expert reviews

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Today you can enjoy a clear and vivid picture on a large screen without going to the cinema, and you do not need to install expensive LCD panels to show a presentation or slides. Such tasks are easily solved by portable projectors presented in a huge variety today. Large world famous companies like Sony , Philips, BenQ , LG offer a wide range of models – from budget to business class. They are suitable for home, office or classroom use. For relatively little money, you can pick up high-quality equipment for your needs.

Top projector manufacturers

When choosing any technique, many buyers are guided primarily by the brand. A reputable brand often outweighs the individual advantages in the form of additional functions and parameters. This decision is explained by the desire to choose reliable and durable equipment, which will not cause problems during operation. Not all major global manufacturers produce decent line of projectors for home and office, so it is necessary to dwell on this in more detail.

Sony

The Japanese company Sony produces many types of consumer electronics. It is famous for its televisions, set-top boxes, home theaters. The brand's projectors are also very popular all over the world. It offers portable and stationary models for home and professional use. But the company is focused on developing and manufacturing other types of technology, so it doesn't have many noteworthy projectors.

BenQ

The Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ has specialized in the development of display devices for a long time, so projectors are one of the priority areas of activity. The popularity of the brand is explained by a large assortment of inexpensive and high-quality models, the active implementation of innovative solutions and the use of resource-saving technologies. This has resulted in BenQ projectors not only delivering excellent picture quality, but also using less power.

Epson

Epson is a structural division of the Japanese concern Seiko. It specializes primarily in the production of office equipment – scanners, printers and so on. This includes Epson projectors that are suitable for home use. The main feature of the company is that it tries to offer universal solutions, finding the optimal balance between performance, size and cost.

Rating of the best home projectors

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best ultraportable presentation projectors	1	LG PW1500	RUB 54,438
	2	BenQ MW529	RUB 30,700
	3	Vivitek Qumi Q7	–
The best home theater projectors	1	Epson EH-TW3200	–
	2	LG PF1000U	RUB 65,440
	3	Acer P1500	–
	4	BenQ W1070	RUB 58 800
The best fixed projectors for home and office	1	BenQ W7500	RUB 150,000
	2	Sony VPL-HW55ES	–
	3	Epson EH-TW6100	RUB 108 800
Best Pocket Projectors	1	Aiptek PocketCinema V60	RUB 20 350
	2	Winata C2	–
	3	Philips PPX3417W	RUB 38 640

Best Ultraportable Presentation Projectors

LG PW1500

Rating: 4.8

The compact LG PW1500 projector is suitable for office and home. It can be used to equip a real HD cinema in your home living room or organize a presentation for a group of people. 1500 lumens brightness and 100'000: 1 contrast ratio provide rich blacks and vivid whites, so the projector can be used even in a dim room.

Instead of a traditional lamp, an LED source is installed, which contributes to obtaining a rich picture and saving energy. The projector produces a picture with a resolution of 1280×800, and the maximum diagonal size is 2.54 m.

Advantages

• compact size and high image quality;

• high contrast ratio – 100000: 1

• 3D support;

• light flux 1500 lumens;

• reading various formats from a flash drive;

disadvantages

• lack of horizontal projection.

BenQ MW529

Rating: 4.7

BenQ's small-sized MW529 projector is suitable for most tasks. It is used to show presentations, slides and educational videos in school, thanks to the fact that it easily connects to a computer and reads various formats from a flash card. The lamp power is 190 W, so it provides sufficient image brightness even in rooms without heavy shading.

A distinctive feature is the SmartECO mode, in which the power of the light source is automatically adjusted. This maintains optimal contrast and brightness, and reduces energy consumption. 3D support opens up new possibilities for watching movies and videos.

Advantages

• support for DLP, HDTV, 3D technologies;

• optimal ratio of price, quality and functionality;

• bright and high-quality picture;

• powerful luminous flux – 3300 lumens;

• high contrast ratio – 13000: 1;

• a clear picture even during the day on an unprepared surface;

disadvantages

• lens cover missing

Vivitek Qumi Q7

Rating: 4.6

The compact and functional Vivitek Qumi Q7 projector belongs to the category of devices with an LED light source. The updated model has increased brightness to 800 lumens, a built-in power supply has appeared. This has resulted in a slight increase in weight, but it has become much easier and more convenient to use the projector in various rooms.

It produces a clear picture with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels with a maximum size of up to 2.79 m. Additional features include support for active 3D, wireless data transfer and built-in 4 GB memory. New possibilities are opened up thanks to the Wi-Fi module and a USB connector to which you can connect flash drives and HDD disks.

Advantages

• high functionality and clear picture;

• long lasting LED light source.

• small size and weight 1.4 kg;

disadvantages

• at high brightness, color rendering drops;
• low luminous flux – 800 lumens;
• there is a “rainbow” effect;

Ranking of the best home theater projectors

Epson EH-TW3200

Rating: 4.9

The Epson EH-TW3200 projector will help you enjoy watching movies on your home theater. It supports 3x technology LCD, creates a picture with a FullHD resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a diagonal of up to 300 inches. This is enough to watch movies, sports broadcasts or play modern games.

High functionality is combined with an optimal price for equipment of this level, therefore, the model is aimed primarily at those who plan to equip a home theater with a large screen. The projector is equipped with two HDMI ports, allows you to connect a game console and a Blue-Ray player at the same time.

Advantages

• high-quality color reproduction, high brightness and contrast;

• low noise level during cooling operation;

• flexible settings for zoom and other image parameters;

• acceptable luminous flux – 1800 lumens;

• works very quietly;

• easy to configure and manage;

disadvantages

• not suitable for small rooms;
• big sizes;

LG PF1000U

Rating: 4.8

The original LG PF1000U projector is specially designed for home theater applications. It is capable of creating a picture with a diagonal of 100 inches from a distance of only 38 cm, and from a distance of 11 cm it turns out about 60 inches, which is comparable to large LED TVs. Thanks to this, it can be used even in small rooms.

For installation, you do not need to choose a special place or calculate the optimal distance; it is enough to install the projector against a flat wall to organize home watching movies. FullHD resolution, 150,000: 1 contrast ratio guarantee high image quality.

Advantages

• one of the best with simple setup for home theater;

• built-in TV tuner;

• 3D is present;

• quiet work;

• easy to install;

• economical and bright LED light source;

disadvantages

• high price;
• weak luminous flux – 1000 lumens;
• insufficient brightness for bright rooms.

Acer P1500

Rating: 4.7

Small versatile projector Acer P1500 is aimed at home use. It supports DLP technology, active 3D and HDTV, so it is suitable for watching movies, sports broadcasts and TV shows. The model is one of the most affordable in its class. FullHD resolution combined with high contrast and brightness of 3000 lumens allows you to enjoy high-quality picture even without curtains in the room.

Due to the short focus, the maximum diagonal size of the picture reaches 7.62 m. Thanks to this, it is suitable not only for a living room in an apartment, but also for a spacious auditorium. The cooling system practically does not interfere with viewing, especially in economy mode.

Advantages

• universal model for home and office with high image quality;

• powerful luminous flux – 3000 lumens;

• a high resolution;

• short throw;

• there is a 3D function;

• works quietly;

• large image size without loss of quality;

• high brightness, contrast and good color rendering;

disadvantages

• weak built-in speakers.

BenQ W1070

Rating: 4.6

The versatile BenQ W1070 projector is one of the most popular models in its class due to its attractive price and rich functionality. With its small size, it produces a clear picture with a FullHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is suitable for use as a home theater screen, presentations in offices and educational institutions, and demonstration of scientific videos.

Brightness at the level of 2000 lumens and good contrast allow you to get a rich and sharp picture. Supports 3D movie playback. The light source in SmartEco mode lasts for 5-6 years of operation.

Advantages

• one of the best options in terms of value for money;

• large picture size;

• a high resolution;

• there is 3D;

• good luminous flux 2200 lumens;

• high definition of the picture;

• excellent color reproduction and picture contrast;

disadvantages

• lack of network capabilities – Wi-Fi, Ethernet;

• lack of a TV tuner and playback from USB.

Rating of the best stationary projectors for home and office

BenQ W7500

Rating: 4.8

The versatile BenQ W7500 stationary projector has a wide range of functions, so it is able to solve any task. It is suitable for regular presentations in the office, watching movies with the whole family in high quality. A distinctive feature is the use of a gas-discharge lamp as a light source, which ensures a high luminous flux power.

The picture resolution is 1920 x 1080 FullHD. Frame interpolation technology eliminates motion blur. The vertical and horizontal lens shift eliminates lateral projection distortion, thus opening up new possibilities for indoor installation.

Advantages

• powerful light source and high contrast allow you to get a bright picture even in economy mode;

• high-definition images without noise.

• good image brightness;

• easy installation and setup;

disadvantages

• sometimes the “rainbow” effect is possible;

Sony VPL-HW55ES

Rating: 4.7

The functional and convenient Sony VPL-HW55ES widescreen projector features 3D support and FullHD resolution. The high power of the light source and good contrast allow using it even in non-shaded rooms. Thanks to SXRD x3 technology, which is used for stream projection, a clear picture with excellent color reproduction with rich blacks is achieved.

Despite the high power, the noise level is low and does not distract from watching movies. A dedicated Reality Creation feature automatically sharpens images.

Advantages

• the highest picture quality with rich colors;

• wide range of video formats supported;

• very low noise level during operation;

disadvantages

• high price;
• to view 3D, you need glasses compatible with this projector.

Epson EH-TW6100

Rating: 4.6

The Epson EH-TW6100 stationary projector is versatile and suitable for various tasks – watching movies in FullHD format, dynamic sports broadcasts and modern games on game consoles. Special 3 LCD technology guarantees clear images at a high brightness of 2300 lumens.

The picture is rich and vibrant without interference and with a high contrast ratio of 40,000: 1. It is possible to connect third-party devices via HDMI and view files from USB drives. The maximum image size reaches 7.62, so you can choose the optimal distance for your room.

Advantages

• clear image with good contrast and color rendition;

• high-quality 3D with various glasses;

• low noise level during operation;

disadvantages

• high heat dissipation.

Best Pocket Projectors

Aiptek PocketCinema V60

Rating: 4.5

The compact pocket projector Aiptek PocketCinema V60 can be recommended for office workers and travelers. It allows you to create a screen with a diagonal of up to 1.5 m at any time. For this, a little shading of the room and a smooth white surface are enough.

It may well become a replacement for a TV for those who like to watch movies on a laptop or tablet. It will be indispensable for managers or teachers who often give presentations. The built-in battery lasts up to 100 minutes of battery life. For convenience, HDMI, USB and 3.5mm miniJack jacks are provided.

Advantages

• a good alternative to conventional TVs and monitors for your money;

• support for various video and office document formats;

• compact size, autonomous operation and the ability to charge a smartphone;

disadvantages

• problems with connecting external drives and some USB drives.

Winata C2

Rating: 4.4

Portable projector Winata C2 is intended for office or home as a replacement for a regular TV. With its small size and weight of 0.23 kg, it has rich functionality and many useful functions. The light source has a power of about 1000 lumens, which is comparable to the initial models of home projectors.

The maximum diagonal image size is 3.05 m, and the resolution is 854×480 pixels. According to these indicators, the projector is even ahead of many other devices in this class. Available interfaces are HDMI, USB (x2), Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth. The battery life is 1.6 hours.

Advantages

• universal functional projector for little money;

• a wide range of options for connecting other devices;

• bright and high-quality image for a fairly compact size;

disadvantages

• There are no disadvantages.

Philips PPX3417W

Rating: 4.3

The Philips PPX3417W small pocket projector offers versatility. It is suitable for office meetings, road shows, home movies. The model is compatible with many digital devices, so the possibilities for use are significantly expanded.

SD card slot and USB port allow you to view a variety of digital content. The projector accepts a variety of video and office document formats without assistance. The resolution of 854×480 allows you to comfortably perceive the picture, and the maximum projection size is 3.05 m, which is enough even for spacious rooms.

Advantages

• good contrast and luminous flux for such a device;

• small dimensions and weight 0.27 kg

• universality of use, support for various formats;

disadvantages

• No flaws were found.

How to Choose the Best Projector for Home and Office?

If you want to get a real home theater or organize a spectacular presentation, then a high-quality and functional projector is a must. If earlier this type of technology was intended rather for business and narrow specialists, today more and more ordinary people decide to buy a projector for their home. Their main advantage is a large and clear image.

Choosing a projector for yourself, you need to decide on the purpose of use – watching movies at home or making presentations. Based on this, you should pay attention to the main characteristics:

1. luminous flux power;

2. contrast;

3. picture resolution;

4. maximum image size;

5. focal length;

6. available connectors and wireless data transmission;

7. dimensions and weight.

In the segment of inexpensive home projectors, there are many interesting and functional models. For these purposes, we can recommend the BenQ W1070 model – one of the most popular home projectors. A good option is the Epson EH-TW3200, which offers a good picture for the money. If you have problems with projector placement at home, then the model LG PF1000U, which is capable of projecting a large picture from a short distance, is suitable.

For offices or educational institutions, it is better to pay attention to compact models – Vivitek Qumi Q7 or LG PW1500. Small and lightweight, they are easy to move from place to place or quickly organize a presentation.

Pocket projectors are a highly specialized category of technology. They are small in size and have a built-in battery. Models such as the Aiptek PocketCinema V60 or Philips PPX3417W are suitable for travelers or office workers. At home, they can also replace a conventional TV, although the power of such small devices is not always sufficient for bright rooms.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.