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BenQ HT2050A
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Easy to set up
The 1.3x zoom lens allows some flexibility in the throw distance. The vertical lens shift on this projector lets you move the image up and down by about 10% of the image size. This is helpful if you happen to install the projector with a small offset.
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Rainbow effects
Rainbow effects are an issue for this projector, as is the case for most DLP projectors. They create rainbows on bright objects on dark backgrounds, for example streetlights. Some people don’t notice them, some find them extremely annoying. Luckily, the BenQ proves to show less rainbow artifacts than an average DLP.
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Bright and detailed picture
The BenQ HT2050 is a bright projector with amazing contrast. Its native resolution of 1920x1080 produces a detailed Full HD picture. The 2,200 Lumens of brightness on this BenQ is high enough to deal with some ambient light. You can watch movies in daytime with curtains rolled down. A 15,000:1 contrast ratio means that the white image is 15,000 times brighter than the black image. This gives the projector great black-levels and shadow detail so the dark scenes in movies will look great.
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Expensive replacement lamps
The replacement lamps cost $250. Of all the inexpensive projectors, HT2050 has one of the most expensive replacement lamps.
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No blur from fast motion
Motion handling is great on the HT2050, as for all the DLP (digital light processing) projectors. In movie scenes with fast motion, the picture won’t get blurry.
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Low input lag for gaming
For gamers requiring a low input lag, the HT2050 is the best way to go since it beats most of its competitors with an input lag of only 17ms.
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Quiet fans
HT2050 has very quiet fans, almost unnoticeable unless there’s total silence. The fans produce more or less the same noise in both ECO and performance modes.
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Weight:
7.3 lbs(3.3 kg)
Speakers:
10.0W Mono
Contrast:
15,000:1
Display Type:
1 DLP
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$749.00
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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
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4K content support
When playing 4K content, this Epson has an amazingly detailed picture. 5040UB uses pixel-shifting, which approximates the image of a native 4K projector. It does not produce an actual 4K picture like a 4K projector does, but it makes the content look much sharper than 1080p.
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Average lamp-life and expensive lamp
The lamp life is 3500 hours, though it can go up to 5000 hours when used in Eco-Mode. Replacement are available for $300, which is on the expensive side.
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Amazing picture
The 5040UB is bright, at around 2500 color brightness and 2500 white brightness, thanks to its 3LCD technology. It has vibrant colors and a bright picture and an outstanding contrast ratio of 1 000 000:1. Though the number is boosted by the dynamic iris (regulates light output actively), the native contrast ratio is still 4600:1, ensuring a detailed picture also during darker movie scenes.
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Bad motion handling in 4K - blurry picture
Creative Frame Interpolation technology (fixes motion blur) does not work with the pixel-shifting technology. In other words, the picture might still get blurry during fast motion, when watching an enhanced 4K picture.
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Convenient set-up
Exceptional set-up features ensure the picture is always in line with the screen. Powered lens position with 10 presets give you different settings to choose from. Motorized focus, 2.1x zoom, and ultra wide lens shift let you set up the projector easily. The picture is easy to position on the screen.
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Quiet fans in Eco-Mode
The fans on 5040UB can be just a bit noisy in performance mode. In ECO mode they produce only 20dB of noise, which is barely noticeable.
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Low input lags for gaming
The input lag on this Epson is only 30.8 milliseconds, beating most of its rivals. If you want to use your projector for gaming, 5040UB is the best option.
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No rainbow effects
Like all LCD projectors, the Epson 5040UB will not show you any rainbow effects.
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Weight:
24.3 lbs(11.0 kg)
Speakers:
None
Contrast:
1,000,000:1
Display Type:
0.7" 3 LCD
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$2499
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LG PH300
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Great picture for video content
LG PH300 has a native 1280x720 high-definition resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is great for playing video content. For a pico-projector, the PH300 also has very decent black levels (the contrast ratio is 100 000:1).
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Poor sound quality
It’s not recommended to use the built-in audio system. These one-watt stereo speakers have disappointing sound quality.
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Very small and light
This LG is only 2.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches in size. It weighs just one pound.
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Rainbow artifacts
It is a single-chip DLP projector, so you might experience a rainbow effect on the screen every once in a while.
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Everlasting lamp
The lamp lasts for up to 30 000 hours, so you probably will never have to replace it. Replacement lamps for PH300 are hard to find anyways.
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Low input lag for gaming
It has a 33ms input lag, meaning you can take it to a lan-party or play video games on a big screen while travelling.
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Rather quiet fans
The fan noise is a high-pitch whiny noise: 26 dB in normal mode and 28 dB in high brightness mode. The projector is rather quiet, but you can still hear the fans buzzing.
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Weight:
0.9 lbs(0.4 kg)
Speakers:
1.0W and 1.0W
Contrast:
100,000:1
Display Type:
1 DLP
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$399.99
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AAXA P300
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Comes with a battery
The projector is usable even when there is no power supply provided. Though its worth mentioning that you only get 160 lumens of brightness (half of the maximum) when running the projector on battery. The battery lasts for about an hour, which should be enough in case you need to give a short presentation with no power outlet available.
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Poor colors
This is not the best pick for playing video content due to its poor colors. P300 is meant for presenting slides.
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Very portable
AAXA P300 is extremely light, weighing only 0.97 lb, making it easy to carry around. It is also very small in size, only 1.5 x 5.9 x 3.8 inches, making sure it will fit in a suitcase.
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Noisy fans
The fan on AAXA P300 is rather loud, it's comparable to an overheating laptop.
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Everlasting lamp
The LED light source lasts much longer than regular projectors, estimated at around 15000 hours. Technically, the lamp will not need changing for the next 10 years, if you use the projector for 4-5 hours a day.
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Large picture for a small projector
It has a throw distance of 5-12 feet and an image size of 50.5-121.3 inches. You can place the projector close to the screen in a small presentation room and get a decent image with the size of a large TV.
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Usable in ambient light
As a business projector, AAXA P300 is bright enough to be usable in presentation rooms with ambient light, in fact it is one of the brightest portable projectors out there.
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Great variety of inputs
It has many inputs like HDMI, VGA, MicroSD, USB and AV, making sure the presentation is not delayed due to connection issues.
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Weight:
1.3 lbs(0.6 kg)
Speakers:
1.0W and 1.0W
Contrast:
2,000:1
Display Type:
1 DLP
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$359.99
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Sony VPL-HW45ES
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Very low input lag for gaming
This Sony is great for gaming, since the input lag is measured at 22ms, which is pretty much as low as it gets.
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No built-in speakers
It does not have built-in speakers. Though, it’s a home cinema, so external speakers will create a better movie experience anyways.
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Amazing picture
This Sony has a contrast ratio of 120 000:1 which produces very deep blacks. The dark colors are unusually dark even in ambient light. This also helps with the colors, which are very realistic and deep, creating a bit of a three-dimensional picture feeling. It has 1800 lumens of white brightness and the same amount of color brightness. This balance means that the colors are stunningly precise at every level of brightness.
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Very quiet fans
The fans are very quiet, making 22 dB of noise. This is one of the quietest projectors overall.
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Long-lasting lamp
It has a lamp-life of 6000 hours, which will last for 6-7 years if you watch a movie a day. Though all lamps lose brightness over time so you might want to replace it earlier. Replacements are available for around $300.
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Good for 3D content
The VPL-HW45ES has 3D support. Image quality in both 3D and 2D are the same. Though, just as any other 3D projector, the image brightness suffers in 3D mode due to dark glasses. In addition, it has a built in RF 3D Sync transmitter, providing a wider viewing angle and flexible sitting positioning.
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No rainbow artifacts
Like LCD projectors, it barely shows any rainbow artifacts thanks to its three-chip SXRD (brand name for LCoS - liquid crystal on silicon) technology.
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Convenient set-up
It has a 1.6x manual zoom lens plus vertical and horizontal lens shift. This makes the projector very versatile when setting it up.
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Customization options
It has 8 color presets and one User mode, which are all customizable to your taste.
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Weight:
19.8 lbs(9.0 kg)
Speakers:
None
Contrast:
120,000:1
Display Type:
0.6" 3 SXRD
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$1998
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BenQ TH670
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Very good picture quality
BenQ TH670 has a resolution of 1920x1080, producing a detailed Full HD picture. It has a white brightness of 3000 lumens so it's bright enough to deal with ambient light in a family room. Compared to other inexpensive HD projectors, the TH670 has the best contrast. A contrast ratio of 10 000:1 means there is a reasonably large difference between the blacks and whites this BenQ projects on the screen. This helps create a life-like picture. The contrast ratio (as for TH670’s competitors) is boosted by BrilliantColor technology. Unlike its competitors, the BrilliantColor can be disabled. This lets you choose between a high contrast or better colors, depending on the content.
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Complicated setup
There is no lens-shift for easier setup, so you have to be careful when first installing it in the room. Though it does have zoom-lens of 1.20:1.
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Quiet fans
The fans produce 29 dB of sound in Eco-Mode. In normal mode the noise-level is 31 dB. From a few feet away, you can not even hear it.
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Not great for 3D
If you want a great 3D experience, an inexpensive HD projector is not the best option. You will need a large picture size for a good 3D effect. TH670 will have a dim picture if you make the screen large and view it in 3D.
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A fairly long-lasting lamp
It has a lamp life of 4000 hours in Performance Mode. If you use it in Eco-Mode only, it will last up to 10 000 hours. In case the lamp dies or you want it to be as bright as new again, a replacement lamp costs $199.
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Works as a business projector
Though the TH670 is a great home cinema, it also does well as a business projector. It delivers a very detailed picture with clear content. Even very small black text (5-6 points) on a white background does not get blurry and can be read easily.
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Light and small
The projector weighs only 6.6 lbs, so it is easy to transport. It measures at 5.4 x 12.8 x 9.2 inches, making it is easy to store when you are not using the projector.
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3D support
The projector has 3D support, though you will need to purchase suitable 3D glasses since they are not included.
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Back-lighting on the remote
The remote has back-lighting on its buttons. Since projectors are used in a dark room, this comes in handy.
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Low input lag for gaming
The input lag is 33.1 in game mode, 33.9 in cinema mode, and 35.2 if you turn on Brilliant Color. In other words, the projector is suitable for competitive gaming.
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Great built-in speakers
It has a 10W built-in speaker with clear and loud audio, so external speakers might not even be necessary in a small room.
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Weight:
6.6 lbs(3.0 kg)
Speakers:
10.0W Mono
Contrast:
10,000:1
Display Type:
1 DLP
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$499
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Optoma UHD60 4K
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4K resolution
The Optoma UHD60 has true 4K resolution, meaning you can play 4K content that is extremely sharp and detailed. It's a DLP(digital light processing) single-chip projector. The DLP's digital mirror device switches very fast and creates multiple pixels for each 4K image frame, adding advanced processing the projector produces a real 4K picture. The projector got a 'real 4K' approval by the independent Consumer Technology Association.
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Very large in size
Though for a home cinema, the projector size doesn't matter too much, the projector is huge, measuring W490 x H141 x D331 mm.
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Great contrast for a lifelike picture
Thanks to its HDR(high dynamic range) playback, the contrast level on this projector is 1,000,000:1, meaning the blacks are one million times darker than the whites. This makes the image deep and lifelike.
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Low input lag for a good gaming experience
This Optoma has an input lag of only 33 ms, which makes gaming convenient.
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Bright enough for some ambient light
The projector has 3000 ANSI Lumens of brightness, meaning you can watch movies even during daytime, as long as you keep the curtains closed.
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