Best home projectors for the way you use them

A triple-laser lifestyle projector that is exceptionally bright, runs Google TV, has wide-ranging optical placement controls and includes fast gaming modes.

Best forBright, all-purpose rooms

Google TV, triple-laser color, optical zoom, lens shift and high-refresh gaming support all carry over to the HORIZON 20.

Best forMidrange viewing, smart and flexible

For smaller rooms, a compact triple-laser short-throw projector with motorized zoom, Dolby Vision and licensed streaming.

Best forSmall rooms with a close setup

Built for large screens, this very bright triple-laser projector has an unusually wide optical zoom range and four-way lens shift.

Best forBig screens and rooms that are awkward to set up

High brightness, optical zoom, Dolby Vision and high-refresh gaming come together in this gimbal-mounted triple-laser projector.

Best forLiving-room movies and gaming with flexible setup

This bright laser DLP is aimed at fast console and PC play. It has vertical lens shift and a compact standard-throw body.

Best forValue gaming in bright rooms

This 4LED gaming projector delivers rich color with low latency, wide resolution support, Android TV and a generous vertical shift range.

Best forGaming that doesn't cost you color

Tuned for very low-latency gaming at 4K60, 1440p120 and 1080p240, this laser projector is compact and high-output.

Best forCompetitive gaming on a big screen

Accurate color, Dolby Vision, powerful Harman Kardon audio and built-in streaming come together in this polished ultra-short-throw projector.

Best forAn easier all-in-one UST setup

Designed first for dark rooms, this RGB-laser UST pairs strong native contrast with an adjustable iris, wide color and unusually complete gaming support.

Best forUST movies and gaming in a dark room

For larger UST screens, the brighter Aetherion retains the Pro model’s deep contrast, RGB-laser color and fast gaming platform.

Best forBright, premium UST gaming

Built for very large images, this 5,000-lumen dual-laser projector has powered optical zoom and extensive four-way lens shift.

Best forPeak brightness and installation range

This 1080p portable has a built-in battery, a rotating stand that works well for ceiling projection, Google TV and capable 2.1-channel sound.

Best forPortability that works unplugged

Very bright and transportable, this triple-laser projector comes with motorized zoom, a powered gimbal, Google TV and substantial speakers.

Best forHigh-end viewing in the backyard or from room to room

Book-sized and triple-laser, this 4K projector has a folding stand, optical zoom, Google TV and unusually strong gaming features.

Best forGood-value portable 4K

This 3LCD model sits on a swivel stand and offers 4K Enhancement imaging, Google TV and Bose audio, and it shows no DLP rainbow artifacts.

Best forSimple setup, no rainbow artifacts

You get Google TV, useful dark-room contrast and a strong 20W speaker system from this low-cost 1080p LCD projector.

Best forA dark-room setup at the lowest cost

The main draw of this bright, inexpensive 1080p lamp projector is low-latency gaming on a big screen.

Best for1080p gaming on a budget

In the middle HORIZON 20 model you still get the Max model's optical placement controls, triple-laser color and gaming support.

Best forThe sensible middle of the HORIZON 20 lineup

Small and 1080p, this triple-laser projector has a built-in battery, licensed Google TV and a rotating stand that suits wall or ceiling viewing.

Best forCordless movie nights in color

The standard MoGo 4 runs on an LED light source and still includes the built-in battery, Google TV and flexible rotating stand.

Best forLow-cost streaming on battery power

Mounted on a broad gimbal, this bright fixed-throw triple-laser projector includes Google TV and substantial built-in sound.

Best forHome cinema on a bright gimbal

This N1S gimbal model gives you a bright triple-laser 4K image, Google TV and onboard audio that fills the room.

Best forBright gimbal projector, strong value

Triple-laser color, licensed streaming and easy wall or ceiling aiming come together in JMGO's entry 4K gimbal model.

Best for4K projection onto walls and ceilings at lower cost

Only a few inches of wall clearance is enough for a 100-inch image from this compact, high-output UST, which also includes licensed Google TV.

Best forA UST with the smallest practical footprint

Triple-laser color, Google TV, strong onboard sound and high-refresh gaming support come on this mainstream variable-focus UST.

Best forA well-finished all-in-one UST system

On a bright triple-laser platform, Hisense's 2026 premium UST adds an adjustable iris, a bigger 200-inch ceiling and fast gaming.

Best forPremium UST for movies and fast gaming

Cheaper than the Max, this sibling has the same unusually short optical zoom range, plus Google TV and broad HDR support.

Best forGood-value premium movies with a flexible throw

This short-throw variant of the TK710 offers the same laser brightness and low-latency modes from a spot much nearer the screen.

Best forConsole and PC gaming with a short throw

For fixed theaters, this motorized 3LCD laser projector offers broad lens memory and 4K120 input, and it has no sequential-color rainbow mechanism.

Best forA fixed theater with flexibility and no DLP rainbows

Lamp-based and proven, this 3LCD theater model combines strong optical range with full DCI-P3 filtering and has no DLP rainbow mechanism.

Best forContrast and lens flexibility in a dark room

Viewers who want to avoid DLP rainbows get a bright 3LCD UST with equal color and white output, Google TV and Bose audio.

Best forBright UST viewing that's free of DLP rainbows

Fast 120Hz gaming is real on this bright 1080p laser UST, and it doesn't force a smart platform on you.

Best forUST gaming at lower cost

Hybrid LED and triple-laser lighting makes this lifestyle projector bright, and it adds certified Google TV, native Netflix and powerful speakers.

Best forBright all-in-one streaming at good value

This 4K smart projector has a carry handle, Dolby Vision, licensed Google TV and extensive automatic setup.

Best forSimple 4K streaming from room to room

Optical zoom and fast Xbox, console and PC gaming modes come with this bright lamp-based 4K projector.

Best forGood-value gaming at high brightness

Built for installations, this very bright laser model combines vertical shift and a long optical zoom with support for extra-wide 21:9 layouts.

Best forSimulator bays and large rooms that stay bright

Google TV, native Netflix and automatic setup come in the compact LED chassis of this named-brand budget 1080p projector.

Best forSmart viewing on a budget after dark

This 4K laser projector sits on a broad rotating stand and comes with Google TV, strong speakers and automatic setup.

Best forEvening viewing in one flexible package

This 1080p laser projector is unusually thin, runs Google TV and puts out enough light for controlled evening use.

Best forA slim smart projector to carry between rooms

Light and 1080p, this projector has a built-in battery, Google TV, USB-C power and a gimbal that's ready for ceiling use.

Best forTravel on battery power and viewing on the ceiling

For the bedroom, a low-cost 1080p projector with licensed Netflix and a wide gimbal for ceiling viewing.

Best forAn honest bedroom setup on a budget

A compact 1080p projector with a real battery and licensed Google TV. Its speakers are useful enough that you can leave the soundbar at home.

Best forMovie nights on the go with stronger sound

This two-pound laser projector slips into a small travel bag, with a built-in battery and licensed Google TV.

Best forThe smallest battery-equipped laser projector

This small 1080p projector includes licensed Google TV and an integrated gimbal, and it can run off a suitable USB-C power bank.

Best forPacking light, with flexible wall or ceiling aiming

Fast big-screen gaming gets the high-refresh input modes it needs on this affordable lamp-based 4K projector.

Best for4K and 240Hz gaming at lower cost

For golf simulators and rooms where some lights stay on, a high-output 1080p laser projector with a relatively short standard throw.

Best forSimulator bays and multi-use rooms needing brightness

The 1.6x optical zoom on this bright 1080p laser installation projector helps in longer rooms and fixed commercial-style layouts.

Best forFlexible installation with a longer throw

Samsung’s premium triple-laser UST puts a bright 4K picture, wide color, Tizen streaming and strong built-in sound into a polished living-room setup.

Best forSamsung’s premium all-in-one UST

Tizen streaming, a 4K single-laser picture and a 90 to 120-inch living-room range come in this compact Samsung UST.

Best forThe cheaper way into a Samsung UST

For very large rooms, this flagship long-throw projector offers very high output, triple-laser color, a wide optical zoom and hardware lens shift.

Best forTop light output and installation range for large screens

This very bright premium UST reaches a 200-inch ceiling with triple-laser color, and its projector console houses a powerful Devialet audio system.

Best forThe largest screen among premium USTs

Buyers who can control room light get a mid-priced triple-laser UST with Dolby Vision, wide color and active 3D support.

Best for3D movies and good-value wide-color UST

Value and a large, bright image take priority on this straightforward high-output 4K laser projector, ahead of smart features and elaborate lens controls.

Best forBright 4K laser viewing at strong value

This 4K laser gaming projector has a long 1.6x zoom, made for rooms where both a conventional throw and fast play at lower resolution matter.

Best forHigh-refresh gaming from a longer throw

For a forgiving traditional setup, this bright lamp-based 3LCD projector offers wide manual lens shift, active 3D and equal color and white output.

Best forHome cinema value, flexible and rainbow-free

Native 4K SXRD panels, Sony video processing and broad manual lens shift are what this dedicated-theater laser projector offers.

Best forA dark theater that wants native 4K detail

Low-latency play and an included Google TV device come with this bright, inexpensive 1080p lamp projector.

Best forGaming with streaming in a bright room on a budget

For short, dark-room viewing away from an outlet, a low-cost cordless 1080p projector with Google TV.

Best forA fully cordless smart setup at the lowest price

Near an outlet, this thin 1080p smart projector with a 150-degree folding stand suits bedrooms, walls and ceiling viewing.

Best forSlim streaming for bedrooms and ceilings

For an 80 to 120-inch setup, this compact premium UST brings 4K triple-laser color, Dolby Vision and a strong Harman Kardon audio system.

Best forA compact 4K UST with style

For rooms where an outlet is always available, a small 1080p Google TV projector with strong speakers and automatic setup.

Best forSmart streaming in a compact body, with better sound

After dark, a full movie works on this complete 1080p portable, thanks to its real battery, Google TV and sufficient built-in sound.

Best forA brighter movie package that runs on battery

This refined 4K lifestyle projector pairs Dolby Vision and hybrid LED and laser illumination with optical zoom and licensed streaming.

Best forDark-room lifestyle movies with polish

Movies come first on this 1080p LED projector, which has accurate Rec.709 color, vertical lens shift and a long-life light source.

Best forLamp-free 1080p movies of high quality

With webOS, this tiny 4K triple-laser UST turns shallow furniture into an 80 to 100-inch smart display.

Best forDark-room viewing with a compact UST

Garage golf bays, sports and responsive console play are what this very bright 1080p laser short-throw projector is made for.

Best forGood-value bright short-throw golf and gaming

Buyers who value gaming response over smart features get fast 60Hz and 240Hz modes on this bright lamp-based 4K projector.

Best forBright 4K gaming for less

Compact gaming rooms and golf simulator bays suit this fixed short-throw 4K lamp projector with low-latency modes.

Best for4K gaming and simulators with a short throw

Color comes first in this dual-laser 4K cinema projector, which has a long zoom, HDR10+ and Filmmaker Mode for a planned theater mount.

Best forWide-color 4K laser cinema, good value

For sports, casual gaming and rooms where some lights stay on, a low-cost high-output 1080p lamp projector.

Best forThe least expensive very bright big-screen choice

Battery-powered USTs are rare, and this model has triple-laser color, Google TV and two 10W speakers for a small dark-room setup.

Best forThe convenience of a UST on battery

Wide color and 120Hz input support come in this two-pound triple-laser short-throw projector, which suits travel near an outlet.

Best forShort-throw travel, ultra-light

For a permanent theater, this native-4K laser movie projector provides powered lens memories. If the room also hosts a fast console, keep in mind its 60 Hz input ceiling.

Best forDark movie rooms needing repeatable screen presets and remote lens adjustment

Compared with the NZ500, the NZ700 gains a cinema color filter and a higher native-contrast rating, and it keeps that model’s lens range, compact chassis and 4K/60 ceiling.

Best forA dedicated dark theater where reproducing film in wide gamut counts for more than 120 Hz gaming

In JVC’s movie-focused laser range, this large theater projector brings 4K/120 input, 3D support and a broader powered lens.

Best forA permanent theater that has to play high-refresh games and a 3D disc collection too

Optical zoom on this triple-laser gimbal projector makes it easier to work with fixed furniture when you switch between rooms.

Best forA shared movie projector that has to work from more than one shelf position

This relatively narrow 3LCD ultra-short-throw projector is intended for images up to 120 inches and has eARC for a compatible soundbar.

Best forA living-room screen of 120 inches at most, with a cabinet deep enough for it

Compared with the similarly named TK700ST, this conventional-throw 4K gaming projector can sit farther behind the seating.

Best forA console room of medium depth with a rear shelf or ceiling mount

With the short-lens TK705, a smaller room gets Google TV and low-lag 4K gaming, as long as the furniture can sit at its fixed throw distance.

Best forA 120-inch picture from roughly seven feet away, with no separate streaming stick needed

For a dedicated theater, this large 3LCD laser projector provides powered lens controls, 4K/120 support and automatic HDR tone mapping.

Best forA permanent theater that needs remote lens adjustment as well as 4K/120 gaming

In a gaming room where the projector can sit ahead of the sofa, this lamp-based short-throw 4K model fits.

Best forA fixed console setup where eight to nine feet or so is available for a 120-inch picture

This gimbal-mounted triple-laser projector is built for movie nights. With a fixed lens, where your shelf sits counts for more than the automatic picture adjustment does.

Best forA movie room whose shelf is already at the right distance from the screen

Lamp-based and 3LCD, this model has a wide zoom range that helps with an existing shelf or ceiling mount, and it comes with an Android TV streaming device.

Best forA first fixed movie setup in which flexible placement and no DLP rainbows are important

This 3LCD laser projector sits close to the screen wall. It works for a living-room installation as long as you have enough furniture space for its wide body and its projected image.

Best forA big living-room picture with no projector mounted behind the sofa

This short-throw 4LED gaming projector puts a big image in front of a desk or sofa without taking up the full depth of the room.

Best forA short room in which high-refresh 1080p PC gaming matters too

Aimed at a shared living-room movie and console setup, this compact Google TV projector has optical zoom and a low-lag 4K/60 mode.

Best forMovies and 60 Hz console games, with the projector on a shelf around nine to eleven feet from a 120-inch screen

For a more settled room installation, this home-cinema 4LED projector offers optical lens shift, three external HDMI inputs and an included streaming dongle.

Best forA fixed movie room in which the ceiling mount can't be placed in the exact center

For a room where furniture positions are fixed, this 4K RGB laser projector offers a shorter optical throw, lens shift and a wired network connection. Its 8 kg body needs substantial support and open space for ventilation.

Best forA fixed room where you need both a shorter throw and flexible wired connections