Home theater projector, which one to choose
A home theater projector is perhaps a necessary and useful thing. Owners have the opportunity to watch movies on a widescreen screen and view photographs in enlarged sizes. Before purchasing this device, you need to know a few subtleties and selection rules. The home appliances market is diverse; counterfeits of high-quality and trusted companies are becoming more and more common. And therefore, it is important to detect and not purchase the product in time.
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What is a home theater projector?
This is a device that displays a video or photo image on a special board. It connects to a personal computer, or rather to its monitor. A projector is a universal device that enlarges the image, leaving the best quality. Allows you to watch presentations. It will be a great helper for watching movies. The device is easy to use. If it is suspended from the ceiling, it can be easily controlled via a remote control. Miracle technology will not take up much space. Also, the projector will allow you to watch photo slideshows with a large group.
Projector rating.
The rating opens with budget models, but with good quality.
- EVERYCOM X7.
An easy-to-build, use and manage model. Country of origin: China. An excellent solution for those who cannot afford an expensive device, but still want good performance.Like its brothers, EVERYCOM has a resolution of 800X600, which is not far from HD quality.
Despite the budget price, the device is equipped with a TV tuner. Thanks to this feature, you can easily watch TV channels without turning on the TV. The inexpensive home model also has a card reader and a USB connector. Good quality and color saturation come from a power of 1800 lumens. But unfortunately, the technique has its drawback: dark colors will not be clearly drawn.
- VIVITEK QUMI Q6.
The device immediately appeals to its appearance. The golden body and compactness will not leave anyone indifferent. This budget model has support for three-dimensional images and a Wi-Fi network. The beautiful device weighs approximately half a kilogram and is battery-powered, producing images with a resolution of 1280X800.
The power of the device is only 800 lumens, but this does not prevent it from displaying images with any carelessness. DLP technology and a contrast ratio of 30 thousand guarantee excellent color reproduction and clarity when reproducing dark frames.
- BENQ MW571.
A powerful (3200 lumens) projector of Taiwanese origin wins hearts. There are many reasons to love it: appearance; quiet operation; presence of a luxurious sound system. Users note good reproduction of dark colors and their shades. The small size of the device is not a hindrance to functionality. It is equipped with Ethernet, RS-232, USB, video and audio inputs. A plus to everything is the function of changing the scale without moving the projector.
- VIEWSONIC PLED-W800.
The strict appearance fits perfectly into office or educational institutions. The maximum distance for placing the device is three meters.The built-in contrast will convey all colors well, including dark ones. VIEWSONIC PLED-W800, unlike its production brothers, received many inputs and outputs, as well as a USB and SD card reader.
- LG PF1000U.
The South Korean device is the leader among all projectors in recent times. The power of this device is 1000 lumens, which will bring excellent brightness to any image. The device allows wireless connection, which is a pretty good feature in modern homes where the presence of wires is undesirable.
Surprisingly, you can connect wireless headphones to the projector and watch a movie without disturbing others. LG PF1000U reads information from a USB device. Optimized for 3D effect. Has a shutdown timer. This is a very useful function, because if you fall asleep or forget to turn off the device, it will not require any effort or attention from you. He will do everything himself.
- Epson EH-TW5650.
Transmission of natural colors, improved quality, support for 3D effect, work with Wi-fi and Bluetooth networks, silent operation - that's all about it. Despite its miniature dimensions, the device is quite optimized and equipped with rare and useful functions. Transparent, tempered glass will not lose its positive qualities and will maintain quality.
- Optoma UHD65.
Wonderful 4K quality, powerful incandescent lamps, silent operation – these are the main reviews from buyers of this device. Indeed, the device is good enough for home, office, educational institution and more. The non-marking black case will not leave fingerprints on itself and will not collect tons of dust every day. Ease of operation will not cause dissatisfaction and trouble for the owner. 
- Sony VPL-HW45ES.
Equipment from the manufacturer Sony has always pleased us with its quality. The Sony VPL-HW45ES projector will be no exception. What the manufacturer did for us. For starters, the body is unusual: protruding lenses and an arched lid. Silent operation is an important indicator for the consumer.
After all, it is possible that the noise from the device will drown out the sound of the film, which will interfere with its viewing. If the required image quality is not satisfactory, this projector will improve it to the optimal requirements. The remote control makes it easier to use. In the dark, you can easily control it since the remote control is backlit. An additional feature is support for 3D effect.
- Acer H6517ABD.
This is the best option for those who do not depend on the “value for money” rule and are trying to find what they need with excellent quality and a budget price. It does not require subtle controls, but at the same time, it reproduces the picture with excellent quality. High contrast will not suppress colors and will show them fully. 3D support is a nice feature for a budget projector. Also, silent operation will bring pleasure to the user.
- Optoma X341.
The ultra-budget projector Optoma X341 completes the rating of projectors. What the projector will pamper the owner with: silent operation, excellent 3D performance, optimal quality and good reproduction of the picture and its colors. The non-staining black case will fit perfectly into any interior. Simple controls save little time for the owner.
Subtleties of how to choose a projector for a home theater.
- First, pay attention to the power of the device. Poor power will not show a good picture in a sunny room. The standard and unpretentious power will be 500 lumens and above.
- Do not fall for the price-quality ratio. Often, the manufacturer inflates the price of their product, hiding behind it deteriorated functionality and poor quality.
- Among budget models, it is worth giving preference to wired rather than wireless devices. On inexpensive models this function will not work properly.
- Frame. A non-staining case is better suited to the room where the projector will be located (not suspended from the ceiling).
- Lenses. Check the quality of the glass installed in the window. By tapping you can determine whether glass or plastic is installed.
- Quiet operation. This is an important advantage in the projector's performance. Noise from work will cause significant discomfort.
