$50 vs $12,000 Projectors Side by Side || Budget vs Performance Comparisons.

I tested 12 of my top rated projectors from different budget categories to figure out how much increased performance you get by increasing your budget. These are the budget sweet spots:

$125-200: Groview JQ818C ⭐

$200-300: Nexigo PJ40 ⭐⭐

$1200-1800: Hisense C1 (Global) ⭐⭐⭐

$1800-2700: Nexigo Aurora Pro ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

$10000+: JVC DLA-NZ8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bright Room Projectors:
Dangbei Mars Pro ☀️☀️

AWOL LTV-3500 Pro ☀️☀️☀️☀️

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Under $75: Happrun H1
01:46 $75-125: Zoaybu GC357
02:38 $125-200: Groview JQ818C
03:34 $200-300: Nexigo PJ40
04:40 $300-450: Wanbo Mozart 1 Pro
06:01 $450-600 Paris Rhone 4K
06:55 $600-800 JMGO N1
07:58 $800-1200 Dangbei Mars Pro
09:16 $1200-1800 Hisense C1
10:28 $1800-2700 Nexigo Aurora Pro
12:18 $2700-4000 Epson LS11000
14:18 $4000-6000 AWOL LTV-3500 Pro
16:02 $6000-12000 JVC DLA NZ8
19:54 Conclusions - Budget Sweet Spots

[TheHookUp]

All the projectors in this video were "Winners" from my other unsponsored reviews, watch them here:

[ronjatter]

The amount of work that must have gone into this video must have been huge! Thanks for the excellent video.

[jameswarnock]

Love this format. This fixes one of the weaknesses of the "Best X for X dollars" format where you don't know what the next step up would be and if it might be worth it. Well done.

[brucesmith]

Rob,
This absolutely IS the Ultimate price/performance projector comparison video on YTube! Thanks to you, I'm very satisfied with my recent JMGO N1 purchase(Amazon $699) that I made for my Rec room. But for my Home theater room, I'm anticipating your upcoming feedback on what I hope will be the best of the Lifestyle projectors between the XGIMI Horizon Max and the DangBei X5-Ultra. From what you were able to observe at the recent 2024 CES show, did either of those upcoming projectors appear to have the potential to perform at the levels of the Nexigo Aurora Pro. That would be the next comparison that I would look forward to seeing. Thanks again for your great work!

[Sparkyc]

That's got to be The Best Projector comparison I've ever watched! Lots of information and clear side by side data showing actual differences by the numbers. Great Job!

[theroachmotel]

Seriously I am always so impressed with the level of detail you go into with all of your testing and your videos. I really think and hope you need to be a top YouTuber for the quality you bring. Thanks

[sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds]

As always, Rob combines a rigorous process, with actual hard data, to help provide unbiased reviews. But he takes that a step further by also supplying us with very well informed opinions too.

Unique content like this is why I am more than happy to sponsor him, and would encourage others to do the same. Keep up the fantastic work Rob!

[TekedixXx]

Hey just want to hop in and say I bought the suggested sub $100 projector that was recommended on a previous video and it rocks! I think this is the only channel I trust with reviews about stuff like this because you actually understand the difference between marketing and performance.

[TheaterAtReference]

I said it before on AVS and ill day it again... You are doing am amazing job at giving the consumer the power through knowledge at making informed decisions by putting the manufacturers to their claims.
Thank you for all your great work.

[BriGuy-eddr]

I've been using my PJ40 since August and have loved the experience. Always love the videos. The most informative projector content I've ever found.

[GregForman]

I loved that you included the JVC. Very few "normal" reviews of this thing. Honestly I find contrast and shadow detail to be the main things money buys you. In a dedicated room there is absolutely no competition for the JVC.

[Watersong]

I really didn't know where to begin in buying a projector for my bedroom. I never thought I'd need or want one, but with some medical issues in my home, it's going to be an important and necessary little escape. Thanks for making this an easier process to navigate! This was SO thorough!

[jordanparrott]

I mean, the rapid fire delivery of information is absolutely AMAZING here!!! Your reviews are reference material for me as I consider my next projector purchase and I can't thank you enough. Keep rocking these reviews and we'll keep watching them :)

[KimmoJaskari]

I had to pause this video literally 5 seconds in and say great job of another banger of a video. Now, to actually go watch it, but this channel just doesn't disappoint.

[jtkilroy]

This is a master class on review content, way to go.

[pcb]

I'm not interested in buying a projector but have to say this is an outstanding review, one of the best I've ever seen.

[Winiwin]

The level of detail and study in this video is unmatched. Finding your channel made me super into projectors and the idea of home theater spaces in the first place, and seeing how comprehensive the budget vs. performance scale is insane. I am super happy I got my Nexigo PJ40 from seeing your comparison videos. However, seeing it scale well before a huge price jump to the next real comparable upgrade makes me even happier! 🤣 I believe I'll upgrade one day, and trust me, I'll definitely come back to this video when I do! Thank you again for your excellent work!

[parawizard]

I pick up cheap JVC projectors like RS1 for under 100 used once in a while. The picture is really good. It puts consumer single chip DLP to shame. Definitely need a dark room though as they are usually sub 1000 lumens. Just no noise in the picture, quiet, inky blacks and great features with H/V lens shift and good zoom.

[srujanpurohit]

Great video man!! this is all I needed! and the amount of effort put to create this video. **S tier**.
I have hardly commented on any video, but this one truly deserves it!.

[ivovass]

Thank you for directly showing what more money actually gets you, much easier to decide what one would have to spend to achieve a certain level of quality. Great comparison