INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
It's not hard to find great projector deals in 2017 if you know where to look.Admittedly, some of us have a strange fear of projectors
That they’re some unknowable quantity that only AV students and master electricians can understand
But trust us, they’re not
Projectors are just as easy to set up as a new flatscreen and, guess what, they usually have a larger max screen size, too. Why go for a
projector instead of a big screen Well, the benefits of a projector include a more cinematic experience in your home with a massive image,
great resolution and cost, often they're less than the 65 or 75-inch screen you had in mind
There are some downsides here, too, including caring for a lamp and some input delay in some cases, but the pros far outweigh the cons. But
you knew all that already, right That’s why you’re here looking for a the best cheap projector and not, I don’t know, perusing cheap
Good for you.So what makes a good deal on projectorsLook we’re not going to tell you how you should spend your money
But, what we will say, is that the best projectors are almost always Full HD and come with built-in speakers
If you get both those features and aren’t looking to break the bank, don’t spend more than $650 or £500
You can do better for less. That being said, we’ve found a few great deals this month that we wanted to bring to your attention –
hopefully ending your long hunt for the perfect addition to your home theater setup.1
BenQ TH670This is the best cheap projector we could find1080p resolution10-watt speakerNot a ton of input lagContrast ratio could be
betterYou can probably stop reading right here
This is the best cheap projector you're going to find
Sure, the BenQ TH670 might be a bit more than you were looking to spend, but it's almost impossible to find a better projector in terms of
The TH670 has a Full 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, 10,000:1 high contrast ratio and built-in speakers
Those speakers could be a hair bit more powerful, but for the price it's hard to complain too much
The projector is capable of images spanning from 60 to 120 inches across and its lamp is rated for 4,000 - 10,000 hours depending on which
Input-wise it offers Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2 (Share with component), Composite Video in (RCA) x 1 and HDMI
Optoma HD142XOptoma's HD142X from 2016 is a solid runner-upFull 1080p image quality23,000:1 contrast ratioNot the best pictureOnly two HDMI
portsIn a very solid second place is Optoma's excellent HD142X projector
It has a full1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, 23,000:1 high contrast ratio and built-in 10-watt speakers
It even supports 3D video to boot
Optoma says that the lamp life for the HD142X is somewhere in the ballpark of 8,000 hours – and claims that it would last around 10 years
if you watched a two-hour movie every single day
Input-wise the HD141X offers 2 x HDMI (1.4a 3D support) + MHL v1.2, perfect for hooking up a PS4 or 3D Blu-ray player. 3
BenQ W1070Another BenQ projector You better believe itFull 1080p image qualityDay and night viewing modes10,000:1 contrast ratioFan can get
loudYes, we're really including two BenQ projectors on this list
While the TH670 is still king of the proverbial projector castle, the W1070 isn't a bad third choice
We say that because it makes a fair amount of trade-offs
Yes, you're still getting the awesome 1080p resolution, but you're also getting the poor 10,000:1 contrast ratio
Worse, though, you're losing a bit of light output (the W1070 only outputs 2,000 ANSI lumens)
At least there's still plenty of inputs should you need them – 2 x HDMI, component and VGA inputs are all here
That being said, if a good deal pops up on one of these, this shouldn't be overlooked. 4
Acer H5380BDIn last place is Acer's entry-level H5380BD17,000:1 contrast ratio3,000 lumens of brightness1280 x 720 native resolution2-watt
speakersAt one time, Acer's H5380BD was king of the world with its 1280 x 720 resolution and 2-watt speakers
But now there's a new king in town rocking 10-watts of audio prowess and Full HD
That doesn't mean you need to relegate Acer's entry-level home theater projector to the dustbin, however, it's still plenty capable for most
folks looking for something cheap
So where did it go wrong The H5380BD only has a 720p (1280 x 720) resolution, but at least puts out 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness
It has a 17,000:1 contrast ratio, but only 3-watt built-in speakers
That said, the projector is capable of images spanning from 300 inches across and its lamp is rated for 4,000 - 10,000 hours depending on
which modes you primarily use
Input-wise it offers HDMI, Composite Video, S-Video and two VGA ports.5
Optoma UHD60 4K ProjectorRewriting the 4K HDR projector rule bookIt's a 4K Projector! Sharp, bright picturesLimited HDR effectSlightly high
input lagThey may have taken their own sweet time getting here, but 4K projectors using DLP technology are finally starting to arrive
The first of these affordable UHD beasts is the Optoma UHD60, a 4K HDR projector that has all the benefits of a standard DLP projector, plus
a few of the perks of a 4K flatscreen
The UHD60 is a prime contender for AV bargain of the year, delivering genuine 4K and HDR thrills at a price that instantly leaves many of
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