How To Choose A Projector in 2023

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With so many different types of projectors out there I figured it was time to update my How To Choose A Projector video from a few years ago. In this video I cover everything from portable projectors, budget projectors, gaming projectors, ultra short throw projectors and even high end projectors.

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[aljay]

Excellent video. I bought an Epson 6040UB about two years ago. Excellent projector. Also I painted the drywall with Goo Systems which is a reflective paint specifically designed for projectors. It was way less expensive than an actual screen and it works beautifully.

[mistersmith]

I bought the Epson 1080 about a year ago and still absolutely love it. Straight up 1080p image, which at 120in is REALLY good, and the brightness in daylight is comparable to a tv. Didn't have to break the bank, hands down so glad I went with it rather than a big tv.

[docgspot]

Ive got the new philips screeneo u5. Just thought id let you guys no that right now its terrible. The motion artifacts are constant. Blocks apearing randomly. Issues with details being completely changed when cameras are panned. Thats just for starters. Ive been complaining to phillips for 2 months. So far after sending videos ive still heard nothing back. laters

[omeysalvi]

I bought my very first toy projector yesterday! Really enjoyed the experience. I just wanted a big screen and am not a big stickler for quality. I only watch movies at night and the area in my house I am projecting to is equivalent to a 65 inch TV maximum which would have cost me ~$600 at least. So it was a no brainer for me. Will consider updating to a pricey option eventually.

[johnomegas]

Nice video for new projector enthousiasts! I followed your previous advice from your previous videos and now I have almost for 1 year the Benq TK850 and I am very satisfied from picture quality both sunny days and dark nights. Though for everyone new to this subject it is better to check for a projector with keystone correction (horizontal and vertical). It will make your life easier.

[JohnPaulLafata]

Just moved into a new home that has a home theater. This was my first stop when I set out to replace the existing projector and you did not disappoint!

[billhennigan]

Chris..I am a disabled veteran and have limited funds..I was able to finance the new Benq ht 4550i and get the $ 200.00 rebate from Benq..This pyojector is amazingly bright and colors are great.I have a 150" matte white screen and it is so bright, I turned it down and contrast was awesome in 4k..Keep up the info videos...Thanks..

[bjoggi]

Bought a Formovie Theater UST based on your videos, its awesome for a dedicated theater room

[juanpabloarraez]

mmm, appreciate the effort for doing this video but, actually, the interesting part of doing a video about how things stand about projectors in the current year is specifically about the brands and models: which once are dated or, rather, which ones remain high up despite having 5+ years since release, for example.
Tech moves way way faster than most of us like and within only 2 years the scenario can dramatically change. So whats good about this type of content is check wether that brand we just saw from a 3-year-old video its still rocking or not.
Many of this things you cover in the video doesn't really depend on age and haven't changed at all after all these years.

You are a killer youtuber, though (as you probably already know to well) and your extremely dedicated and super well made videos are very very helpful for many of us. so, thank you for that

[DHSFEMA]

I knew nothing about Home Projectors and I’m looking into buying one, watching your video helped me a lot to understand the differences, Thank You Chris I appreciate it

[alexandergonzalez]

Hey Chris, thanks for creating this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. I'm planning to build a patio theater to watch games and movies with my family and friends. Thanks again! -- Greetings from Costa Rica!

[Renan_Cas]

Chris, as usual.... awesome and informative review!

[lejrnt]

Ceiling - 3.5m.
the projector could be placed in a distance of 1m-2.5m from the ceiling.
Ceiling is colored white, but during use, the room will be 90% dark (no lights).
It's mostly used for programming, so words/letters should be well seen.
Which projector model do you recommend of?

[Fnu-extc]

Your videos has been most helpful the kast couple years when i started getting into this projector craze. This provided me refreshed information on ny next projectors. Keep it coming.

[nomore]

Great info! Looking for a recommendation! I'm in a band that has a 6 foot diameter scrim in the back that we want to put video onto. Room will be mostly dark. Projector will be truss mounted. Ideally we want a 12 to 14 foot distance throw. The projector we have now starts to be in focus at 17 feet away but we need to be closer. Trying to accomplish something like Pink Floyd on a small scale. Lag is not important. True color is not important. Most important is at least 6 feet high from 12 to 14 feet away. Thoughts?

[maskydoo]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you. I've been wanting to get a projector to use outdoors (at night, of course), but I wasn't sure what to look for or what I should expect to pay.

[heru-deshet]

I had a business where I designed, sold and installed home movie theaters. With the appearance of flat led screens and wireless surround sound, projectors went to the wayside. You can buy a 90 inch 4K LED screen with perfect image, color and definition and sound for about 2K instead of spending 10 to 20K for a movie theater set up with a projector.

[justinflownow]

Dude THANK YOU for such an excellent video. You Really give a great feel for what’s all out there, the entire range of quality and portability

[andre-le-bone-aparte]

Just found your channel. Excellent Content - another sub for you sir!

[biogons]

In relation to projectors for business, the main limitations that you mention and that they have for being used in home theater, I have seen that the new EPSON EB-L570U greatly reduces them; Rec709 color coverage, 10 bits color processor, 4K pro enhancement, HDR10, dyn. contrast 2, 500, 000:1, V+H lens shift, large throw ratio, low noise, Laser Ph. The drawback that can be made is that, although the luminosity can be reduced from the original 5200 lum to 3500 lum, it is still too much for a dark HT. Since you cannot adjust the iris manually, I thought that using an ND filter could reduce the brightness considerably. We would have to try it and see how it performs in HT, since it costs half the price of the L12000 and is much smaller and also has a media player.