How can I get a price on a projector?

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You don't have to go to the theater to see the latest blockbusters when so many are immediately available on streaming platforms. In addition, a home theater projector allows you to recreate the movie-watching environment in the comfort of your own living room. You can get one of these high-tech home projectors for as little as $250, and it will blow your mind with its crisp resolution, rich colors, and strong contrast. As a result, you can get a gigantic screen for much less than the cost of a standard television set. Many are lightweight and compact enough to take outside for a movie beneath the stars.

What is a reasonable price for a projector?

The price of a projector can range from well under $100 to over $2,000. Due to the wide range of prices, projectors that cost approximately $500 are still regarded to be rather inexpensive.

The price of a projector depends on several factors, the most important of which are the quality of the projection and the resolution it gives, as well as the manufacturer or brand associated with the projector. Comparatively, a 4K projector that creates a picture that is totally clear during the daytime from all angles may cost over $1,500, while a 480p projector that must be used in the dark might cost around $80.

Home theater projector performance comparison

Projector performance comparison

Brand	Model	Price	Resolution	Lumens**	Contrast ratio**
Anker	Mars II Pro	$500	720p	337	354:1
Anker	Nebula Solar	$560	1080p	196	407:1
BenQ	HT2050A	$749	1080p	1,620	1,220:1
BenQ	TH685	$1,244	1080p	1,641	853:1
Epson	EF-12	$900	1080p	650	394:1
Epson	HC 880	$600	1080p	2,085	221:1
Epson	HC 2250	$750	1080p	1,729	1,026:1
Epson	HC 5050	$3,000	1080p x2*	1,732	5,203:1
Epson	LS11000	$4,000	4K	1,378	1,808:1
LG	HU810PW	$2,398	4K	1,498	490:1
Optoma	UHD35	$1,349	4K	1,567	649:1
Optoma	UHZ50	$2,800	4K	1,486	1,007:1
Sony	VPL-VE325ES	$5,000	4K	1,732	5,203:1
Xgimi	Halo Plus	$850	1080p	284	368:1

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Which is better, a portable projector or one for your home?

Inexpensive in theory, portable models are rendered useless without access to electricity. A conventional projector is much brighter and may be used outside, but only if you never plan on taking it away from your home. When you're finished, please remember to bring it back inside.

Resolution

Projectors display images in pixels, much like TVs, cellphones, and computer monitors do, and more pixels are almost always better. Although you'll encounter several with a lesser resolution and a lot with 4K (4096x2160 pixels) resolutions, the majority of projectors today have an HD resolution, which is equivalent to 1920x1080 pixels. A projector with a 4K resolution is excellent in an era where 4K content is widely available, but they are frequently very expensive. We advise locating one in your pricing range that has the greatest resolution possible as a result.