Should you buy a cheap projector in 2023? I tested every 1080p projector on Amazon under $100.

I bought a brand new batch of cheap projectors from Amazon to see which was the best in 2023. All projectors were under $100 after coupons and sales and 1080p native resolution.

Best Under $65: Happrun H1

Best Under $150: Groview JQ818C

Best When On Sale: VAMVO - Check For Coupons!

Most Advanced: Zoaybu

Other Projectors in order of ANSI Brightness:

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00:00 Introduction
00:31 Why you shouldn't buy these
01:44 Brightness Testing
02:38 Contrast Testing
03:35 Side By Side Quality Testing
08:14 Fan Noise Testing
08:59 Input Lag Testing
09:18 USB Playback Menus
09:37 Conclusions
11:39 Groview JQ818C

[TheHookUp]

All of my projector recommendation videos have been updated for 2023-2024:

[marcberm]

These comparison reviews set the benchmark! And there's nothing wrong with a cheap projector as long as you know what you're getting, and there's immense value in reviews that show you how to get the best cheap version of something.

[AshwinR]

this is likely the best review video ive ever seen. you are incredible at this. Here's what I liked: thorough yet efficient info deliver, data-driven, smart comparisons (1v1 knockout, side-by-side), decisive opinion at the end on what to get. The best.

[id]

Its great that you included the on-screen menu when playing files since a cheap projector is exactly what someone who would play decorations would look for!

[paulhibbert]

The level of detail in your reviews is mind blowing 🤯 xxx

[kaylor]

I can't even begin to explain how insanely helpful this video was, my goodness! Thank you! Super thorough, I love that we got to see real numbers and all of the comparisons -- there's no way I could've figured all of this out with just reading half-proper english descriptions on the Amazon postings. Thank you so much man! 🙏 Doing god's work right here lol

[emmanuelsolis]

This is the best review video I’ve ever watched on YouTube. Exceptional work. Thank you so much. Incredibly thorough

[Fov]

Holy heck this is an absolute triumph of a video! Incredible detail, great pace, genuinely highly useful... I wish more hardware was tested in this format, it'd make buying-decisions so easy!

[BlueLion]

Bought the Happrun based upon your previous recommendation for Halloween this year. Worked brilliantly. The only problem was the file name label on each replay. However, a little video editing in Davinci Resolve allowed me to add all the files I wanted together into about a 10 minute total and then I just copied and pasted the whole thing together until the video was over an hour long. I can live with a 5 second label once every hour or so. Thanks for all of your hard work.

[greatpix]

There are less than a handful of review/testing channels on YouTube that I think are great. Yours is one of them. Exceptional work.

[TheComicChild]

THANK YOU. This is VERY useful to me as were your past videos. Especially during these times, best bang for your buck means a lot

[King_Stafh]

You're in a class of your own. Thank you for providing these great reviews.

[JHN__]

This is one of the most useful videos on YouTube. I have been looking forward to this update since 2022.

[RobOfHearts]

I love your videos!!! Although I haven't bought any projector myself but your videos are very informative and fair. More power to you!

[MaceMakes]

As always, an extensive and accurate review. I bought the Happrun near the start of the year and it was perfect for couch gaming with friends. Mine came with a couple of very noticeable marks on the image, for which I had to open it up and clean a few large bits of dust and fibers off the screen with a swab and camera air blower. After that though I havent had a single issue.

[simpletools]

Yaaay a new projector comparison video my absolute favorite 💙

[ggman_]

OMFG THIS IS THE CONTENT I WAS LOOKING FOR THANK YOU SOM FREAKING
Serious work, measuring everything, and honest opinion
We seriously don't have this type of content enough, already anxious for the 2024 video!!!

[jonahrichphoto.]

It brings me joy that someone would think to make this video, in such an unbiased, comprehensive way!

Good job man 🤙

[southstar]

Thanks! This video is an amazing service for anyone looking to buy a projector. Thank you so much!

[mikekaye]

EXCELLENT JOB. Was just about to ask a question about picture adjustments on a particular projector, and you started answering it. Great Job Buddy. Althought I use high end projectors, I am curious about these products, and never knew about the inside built till today. Wow. I see people make these themselves at home. Thanks. - Toronto, Canada.