Home Theater Projector Reviews

Projector reviews and shootouts of LCD, DLP and LCoS technology digital projectors for home theater, multimedia, data, and video applications. Projector Accessory reviews including projector screens, Blu-ray players and video components.
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BenQ W1080ST
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — May 7, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,112  
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The W1080ST is an excellent short throw 1080p home video projector that is well worth the money...
Sony VPL-HW50ES
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Mar 25, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    MSRP: $3,999  
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With strong performance in both 2D and 3D, the Sony HW50 is a home theater projector we can recommend whole-heartedly.
BenQ W1070
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Feb 9, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,006  
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A great little home video projector with 1080p resolution and 3D that makes it easy to just plug and play...
ViewSonic Pro9000
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Nov 30, 2012
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 Specs    $3,075  
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This new LED/Laser home theater projector shows a lot of promise, but you give up a lot for its 20,000 hour light source...
  Shootout: Epson 5020UB vs Panasonic AE8000
Projector Shoot-Out
Bill Livolsi — Nov 7, 2012
  The Panasonic AE8000 and Epson 5020UB are evenly matched, and this becomes a very difficult shootout to call one way or the other...
    Panasonic PT-AE8000
Specs  $2,790   Get a Quote
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB
Specs  $2,599   Get a Quote
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
Specs  $2,899   Get a Quote
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Nov 1, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $2,899  
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The competition this year is fierce, but the Epson Home Cinema 5020UB is an outstanding projector for home theater...
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Oct 19, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,899  
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The 3020e is a strong contender in the home video market that is both powerful and budget-friendly.
Mitsubishi HC8000D-BL
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Oct 2, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $3,999  
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At $2999, the HC8000D-BL brings home a strong cinema image and best-in-class 2D to 3D conversion, making it a strong contender for home theater.
Panasonic PT-AE8000
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Sep 4, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $2,790  
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Another impressive step forward in picture quality and home theater elegance...
Sony VPL-VW95ES
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Apr 2, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $5,999  
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Elegant 2D home theater performance, and good value for projector enthusiasts who are serious about home theater...
Acer H9500BD
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Feb 27, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,119  
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At $1,699 street, it has the brightness and punch necessary to put up a compelling image, whether in 2D or 3D...
BenQ W7000
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Feb 13, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,943  
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A great projector for a home theater, living room, or game room, and at $2499 it won't break the bank, either.
JVC DLA-X30
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Jan 11, 2012
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 Specs    MSRP: $3,499  
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The DLA-X30 continues the JVC tradition of ultra-deep black levels and refined 2D home theater performance.
Mitsubishi HC7800D
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Dec 16, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $2,184  
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When it comes to putting a natural, film-like image on the screen, the HC7800D excels.
Optoma HD8300
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Sep 28, 2011
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 Specs    Price: n/a  
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Catering to cinema enthusiasts, the HD8300 combines excellent color, high brightness, and clean, crosstalk-free 3D.
Optoma HD33
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Aug 25, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,183  
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With the Optoma HD33, 1080p 3D is now available for less than $1500. This is a projector worth getting excited about.
Sony VPL-HW30ES
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Aug 17, 2011
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 Specs    $2,518  
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Sony delivers a quality 3D 1080p picture at a low price that is available now...
Panasonic PT-AE7000
Home Theater Projector Review
Evan Powell — Aug 16, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $2,356  
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The wait was worth it. The AE7000 is a revolutionary 3D 1080p home theater projector...
  1080p SHOOTOUT - Eight 1080p Projectors under $1500
Projector Shoot-Out
Bill Livolsi — Jun 10, 2011
  Over the past few weeks, we've been looking at the cream of the crop, the best of the best--eight 1080p projectors available for less than $1500 that are sure to knock your socks off.
    Optoma HD20
Specs  $792   Get a Quote
    Mitsubishi HC4000
Specs  $1,328   Get a Quote
    Epson Home Cinema 8350
Specs  $1,274   Get a Quote
    Vivitek H1081
Specs  $950   Get a Quote
    ViewSonic Pro8200
Specs  $834   Get a Quote
    BenQ W1100
Specs  $1,099   Get a Quote
    BenQ W1200
Specs  $1,189   Get a Quote
    Acer H7531D
Specs  MSRP: $1,029   Get a Quote
BenQ W1200
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — May 4, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,189  
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Despite some quirks, the W1100 and W1200 are excellent 1080p home theater projectors for $1299 and $1499.
SharpVision XV-Z17000
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Mar 23, 2011
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 Specs    $4,999  
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At street prices under $5000, the Z17000 is available, affordable, and the picture is agreeable.
ViewSonic Pro8200
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Feb 8, 2011
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 Specs    $834  
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The Pro8200 is an excellent low budget 1080p projector, just right for those taking the first step into home theater...
Mitsubishi HC4000
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Dec 15, 2010
2010 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,328  
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A videophile's projector at a budget-conscious price, the HC4000 brings the cinema experience home for only $1,299.
Epson Home Cinema 8350
Home Theater Projector Review
Bill Livolsi — Oct 4, 2010
2010 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,274  
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Undoubtedly one of the finest low-price projectors we've ever seen. An extraordinary picture for $1,299.....Editor's Choice Award.....
  1080p Shootout: Sony VW85 vs. Optoma HD8600
Projector Shoot-Out
Bill Livolsi — Jun 30, 2010
  The Sony VW85 and the Optoma HD8600 are two great home theater projectors in the $8000 price range. Here's how they stack up....
    Optoma HD8600
Specs  $7,499   Get a Quote
    Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85
Specs  MSRP: $7,999   Get a Quote
 
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