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BenQ HT3550 vs. Epson Home Cinema 4010

M. David Stone - Saturday, Aug 24, 2019

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Optoma ZU506T-B 5000 lm, 1920x1200, 12.1 lbs

$2,799

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Optoma ZU610T-W 6000 lm, 1920x1200, 24.3 lbs

$3,499

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Maxell MP-WU5603 6000 lm, 1920x1200, 18.7 lbs

$5,999

Highly flexible installation with low maintenance

NEC P525WL 5000 lm, 1280x800, 21.3 lbs

$2,299

High output, 3LCD laser projection

Optoma 4K550ST 4500 lm, 3840x2160, 13.0 lbs

$3,999

The least expensive 4K, short-throw in its class..

NEC P502WL-2 5000 lm, 1280x800, 19.4 lbs

Easy set-up, 5000+ lumens, and a low street price

Epson PowerLite L610U 6000 lm, 1920x1200, 18.7 lbs

$3,499

A high-value, high output, $3,499 laser projector.

Hitachi LP-AW4001 4200 lm, 1280x800, 16.8 lbs

$1,999

A highly affordable, laser-driven UST projector

Canon REALiS WUX7000Z 7000 lm, 1920x1200, 37.4 lbs

$8,549

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Aug 24 - BenQ HT3550 vs. Epson Home Cinema 4010

M. David Stone

The BenQ HT3550 and Epson Home Cinema 4010 are two of the best home theater projectors available under $2,000. We faced them off to compare their features and image quality.

Aug 10 - ViewSonic X10-4K 4K LED DLP Projector Review

John Higgins

ViewSonic mixes features like built-in web-streaming, Bluetooth-friendly speakers, Google and Alexa voice control, and super-easy set-up in this punchy, take-anywhere 4K lifestyle projector.

Jun 26 - BenQ HT3550 4K DLP Projector Review

M. David Stone

At just $1,499, BenQ's HT3550 4K DLP projector delivers a great picture and lot of bang for the buck.

May 24 - BenQ HT5550 4K DLP Projector Review

M. David Stone

BenQ's new HT5550 mid-tier projector offers excellent image quality while stepping up from the budget HT3550 with higher rated contrast, a better zoom lens, and more.

May 24 - Epson Home Cinema 5050UBe 4K PRO-UHD 3LCD Projector Review

Rob Sabin

Epson's Home Cinema 5050UBe and 5050UB are worthy successors to the popular HC 5040UB series and a great value.

May 24 - Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K PRO-UHD 3LCD Projector Review

Rob Sabin

The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB is the successful update to the Pro Cinema 6040 and a close sister to the new Home Cinema 5050UB and Home Cinema 5050UBe.

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Conference Room Projectors

Jul 19 - Epson LightScene EV-100 3LCD Laser Projector Review

M. David Stone

With its unique track-light form factor and unusual feature set, the Epson LightScene laser projector has the ability to transform retail and other public spaces.

Jul 12 - Sony VPL-FHZ75 WUXGA LCD Laser Projector Review

Allan Abbott

With it's "Intelligent" presets and 6,500 laser-driven lumens, Sony's VPL-FHZ75 is a powerful choice for classrooms, boardrooms, museums and other large venues.

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Education Projectors

7/2 - Casio XJ-S400UN Hybrid Laser/LED DLP Projector

Brian Nadel

With its hybrid laser/LED light engine, Casio's XJ-S400UN combines a bright, 4,000-lumen image and classroom-friendly sharing tools in a cost-effective package.

5/30 - Panasonic PT-VMZ50U 3LCD WUXGA Laser Projector Review

Allan Abbott

Its combination of compact form factor, 5,000-lumen brightness, low-maintenance laser engine, image quality, and value put the PT-VMZ50U at the top of its class.

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