The Best Home Theater Projectors


As a result of our projector reviews, we have awarded the Home Theater Projectors listed below our Highly Rated or Editor's Choice designation. The 5-star ratings are assigned based on the projector's overall performance, features, ease-of-use and value as compared to other projectors we reviewed within the resolution group.

Best Home Theater Projectors - 1080p
16:9 Widescreen - 1920x1080
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Acer H6500
Bill Livolsi: Apr 18, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    MSRP: $899  
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At only $899, you get 1080p resolution and rapid gaming response--an all around great value...  
Sony VPL-VW95ES
Bill Livolsi: Apr 2, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    Price: n/a  
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Elegant 2D home theater performance, and good value for projector enthusiasts who are serious about home theater...  
Acer H9500BD
Bill Livolsi: Feb 27, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    MSRP: $1,699  
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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
Bill Livolsi: Feb 13, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $2,366  
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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.
Mitsubishi HC7800D
Bill Livolsi: Dec 16, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $2,999  
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When it comes to putting a natural, film-like image on the screen, the HC7800D excels.
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010
Bill Livolsi: Nov 30, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $2,599  
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With great image quality in 2D and 3D and features to spare, Epson's Home Cinema 5010 is a 3D projector done right.
Panasonic PT-AR100U
Bill Livolsi: Nov 1, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,199  
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The Panasonic PT-AR100U is a bright 1080p home entertainment projector that's designed for the living room...
Optoma HD33
Bill Livolsi: Aug 25, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,525  
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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.
Panasonic PT-AE7000
Evan Powell: Aug 16, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $2,539  
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The wait was worth it. The AE7000 is a revolutionary 3D 1080p home theater projector...
Vivitek H1081
Bill Livolsi: Jul 8, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $933  
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The H1081 is a rock-solid 1080p projector for home entertainment.
BenQ W1200
Bill Livolsi: May 4, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,199  
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Despite some quirks, the W1100 and W1200 are excellent 1080p home theater projectors for $1299 and $1499.
Mitsubishi HC9000D
Bill Livolsi: Apr 12, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $3,261  
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The Mitsubishi HC9000D combines excellent 2D picture quality with cutting-edge active-shutter 3D. One of the hottest new 3D projectors on the market...
Sony VPL-VWPRO1
Bill Livolsi: Mar 10, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $3,499  
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An outstanding home theater projector for those seeking an even bigger big-screen experience.  
Mitsubishi HC4000
Bill Livolsi: Dec 15, 2010
2010 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,224  
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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 PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB
Bill Livolsi: Nov 18, 2010
2010 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,999  
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The 8700 UB is a powerful, capable 1080p projector that's perfect for serious home theater yet does not cost a fortune.
Epson Home Cinema 8350
Bill Livolsi: Oct 4, 2010
2010 Editor's Choice
 Specs    $1,299  
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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.....