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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JVC DLA-X55R
Bill Livolsi: May 24, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $4,999  
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With excellent contrast and strong home theater performance, the JVC X55 is a strong value at $4,999 and features the new 4K e-shift2 system for increased detail.  
BenQ W1080ST
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...
Acer H6510BD
Bill Livolsi: Apr 12, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $772  
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The Acer H6510BD may be the most affordable full 3D projector available today. At $799, it delivers an attractive image that's great for high-definition films and video in either a darkened theater or a living room.
Sony VPL-HW50ES
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
Bill Livolsi: Feb 9, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $999  
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A great little home video projector with 1080p resolution and 3D that makes it easy to just plug and play...
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
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
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
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
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...
BenQ EP5920
Bill Livolsi: Jul 19, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $799  
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As a general-purpose projector for home video and games, the EP5920 can really shine.
Sony VPL-VW95ES
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
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
Bill Livolsi: Feb 13, 2012
2012 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,937  
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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    $2,184  
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When it comes to putting a natural, film-like image on the screen, the HC7800D excels.
Panasonic PT-AR100U
Bill Livolsi: Nov 1, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $1,320  
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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    $1,183  
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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.
Panasonic PT-AE7000
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...
Vivitek H1081
Bill Livolsi: Jul 8, 2011
2011 Highly Rated
 Specs    $950  
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The H1081 is a rock-solid 1080p projector for home entertainment.
 
Best Home Theater Projectors - 720p Projectors
16:9 Widescreen - 1280x720
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Acer H5370BD
Bill Livolsi: May 14, 2013
2013 Highly Rated
 Specs    $527  
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At only $549, the Acer H5370BD is the least expensive way to bring large screen 3D into your home...