Awesome Projectors

This portable projector from Nebula outputs images in true 4K resolution with Dolby Vision HDR. It projects images up to 200″ diagonally, and its HybridBeam engine uses LED and laser light sources to produce 1800 lumens. It has built-in speakers and Google TV for access to streaming apps. It also comes in a 2200-lumen model, the Cosmos 4K.

Viewsonic’s follow up to its beloved LX700 4K projector. The LX700-4K RGB uses a new RGB laser that can produce up to 5,200 lumens and 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut for vibrant and accurate output. It can project up to a 300″ image at 4K /60Hz, but it also has 1440p/120Hz and 1080p/240Hz modes for crisp and smooth big screen gaming.

This compact projector from Philips can project a 100″ diagonal image just 20″ away from your wall. It weighs 1 kg. (appx. 2.2 lb.) and uses triple RGB laser tech to produce vibrant colors and bright Full HD images at up to 550 lumens. In addition to USB, USB-C, and HDMI connections, it has a full suite of built-in streaming apps.

The Vividstorm S is a projector screen that rolls out of its short and thin freestanding base. The screen itself is made of rows of prisms that block out 97% of ambient light for a shockingly vivid and bright display. The S Pro is for short-throw projectors, while the S ALR is for standard projectors. It comes in 75″ to 120″ sizes. Projector not included.

Don’t be fooled by the LG Cinebeam Q’s throwback design. It’s packed with features that allow you to enjoy a 4K 120″ screen anywhere. One of the smallest 4K laser projectors in the market, it has a 360° handle that doubles as a stand and a lightning fast automatic screen adjustment. It runs LG’s webOS smart TV platform, and supports AirPlay 2 and Miracast.

There are many projectors that use a laser diode to display big images. But they generally have a very short range. Ben Makes Everything used a bright green laser to project images that can be seen from a much greater distance. His design relies on an old hard drive to create a persistence of vision illusion and can only display primitive text and numbers.

This 1″ thick laser projector outputs sharp and bright 1080p HD video up to 120″ diagonal. It has intelligent screen alignment, autofocus, and keystone correction for easy setup and has a built-in 15º kickstand. It can run on AC power indefinitely or up to 1.5 hours on its internal rechargeable battery.

The X300 is a portable movie theater. It combines a Harmon Kardon audio system with a 1080p LED projector that can output up to a 100″ diagonal image. It can stream content via AirPlay, an HDMI source like a Roku stick, or a Nintendo Switch via USB-C. Its built-in battery can play movies for 3 hours or Bluetooth audio for 6 hours.

Samsung’s tabletop projector can pivot 180º, so you can project on your walls or ceiling and from any height. It projects a 1080p image up to 100″ and automatically adjusts for distortion and wall color. It also has a built-in 360º speaker and Alexa and Bixby voice assistants and plays content wirelessly or via a Micro HDMI port.

AAXA’s P7 differentiates itself from cheaper mini projectors by offering a true HD (1920×1080) DLP optical engine, for crisp images up to 120″ diagonal. It’s also got a nice loud speaker. It’ll run on AC, or its 38-watt rechargeable battery runs for up to 90 minutes. AAXA also offers a larger and more expensive model with 4K resolution.

This compact projector (7.8″L x 4.8″W x 1.9″H) outputs a bright HD image with 650 ANSI lumens. Its short-throw optics mean you don’t need to place it far away for a big picture, and it has autofocus and auto keystone adjustment for quick and easy setup. It has HDMI, MicroSD, USB, and Ethernet connections and runs Android OS.

Carry a 24.5″ HD screen wherever you go with the Splay folding display. It combines a short-throw projector with a pop-up rear projection screen to give you a big picture for watching movies, playing games, or doing demos and presentations. The projector can also be used to produce up to an 80″ image in standalone mode.

Want a giant screen for movies and games? Place the JMGO O1 as little as 10″ from the wall for an 80″ screen or the O1 Pro 9″ away for a 100″ display. Both models offer 1920 x 1080 resolution with auto-keystone correction and auto-focus. The Pro model was co-engineered with Leica, and both feature dual speakers tuned by Dynaudio.

Featuring a rugged case design similar to the Muzen Wild speaker, the Filmatic projector brings big-screen video wherever you travel. It has a 200-lumen light source with DLP tech and native 1080p resolution. What really sets it apart is its durable, drop-resistant aluminum alloy case, and IPX6 waterproof rating.

This compact projector measures just 4.48″ across, but can display an image up to 120″ diagonal. It outputs 200 lumens at a native 720p resolution but can handle 1080p and 4K signal sources. It has 32GB of storage, an HDMI input, and supports wireless streaming. Runs for 2h 30m on battery, or plug it in for a movie marathon.

There are lots of inexpensive home projectors these days, but most of the cheap ones aren’t very high resolution. DIY Perks shows us how he built his own that has the same 4K resolution as the ones in movie theaters, using entirely off-the-shelf components, including a bright 100-watt LED and an LCD panel from a smartphone.