Top 10 best projectors in 2018

The home projector has become a regular gadget in the multimedia home entertainment segment. Many companies are engaged in the production and promotion of this type of devices. The main advantages of the device are its versatility and relatively low price. The ability to deploy content on almost any flat surface makes the projector a truly versatile multimedia gadget. New products in 2018 offer improved image, advanced scan and many other innovations, which will be discussed in the review of the ten best projectors.

10. Unic UC40

Top-10 opens a budget projector from the company "Unik". The model is sold at a price of only 3795 rubles. The dimensions of this device can be categorized ultraportable gadgets. The device typification corresponds to LCD x3. The manufacturer recommends using the device at home on small surfaces. The actual picture quality does not exceed 800 by 480 pixels.Declared HDTV support function. The device has an LED lamp, and the approximate service life, based on tests, is no less than 20 thousand hours.

The distance between the projector and the surface should be between 86 cm and 3.3 meters. The flux of light particles does not exceed 800 lumens. On the case there is a slot compartment with the presence of all the main inputs, including there is a possibility headphone connection. There are two USB 2.0 inputs and an SD card slot. Small dimensions and small weight (only 1 kg) make it easy to transport the device.

As an additional option, there is support for USB A Power, which allows you to charge other gadgets from your device, for example, smartphones.

Prices Unic UC40:

9. Acer H5380BD

Top projectors continues model from China from the company "Eiser." The case where the manufacturer does not need additional representation.The company has been producing home appliances for quite a long time. “Eyser” was one of the first to enter the domestic market of projectors. The cost of the model is 29066 rubles. According to the classification device refers to portable models, according to the typification device complies with DLP standards. The color wheel consists of six segments.

The scope of the gadget is at the junction of home and office use.

There is full support for widescreen video, HDTV and stereoscopic image. The lamp will last up to 5 thousand hours in normal mode and up to 6 thousand in economy mode. A high degree of contrast of 13,000 to 1 allows you to achieve a fairly clear picture on almost any surface. The flow of light is within 3 thousand lumens. The device is equipped vertical keystone correction. All major broadcast formats are also supported, such as PAL, SECAM, NTSC.

In addition to the possibility of connecting headphones, the device is endowed with a USB input (type B), VGA and HDMI. The weight of the device is 2.5 kg. High-quality solution for the adjacent operation cycle, suitable for holding conferences in small rooms or at home.Chinese projectors have long ceased to be a synonym for poor quality, and the device from the company “Eyser” is a clear confirmation of this.

Prices Acer H5380BD:

8. Everycom X9

Eighth place in today's ranking. It is better to start comparing the model with the price. Here the competitive advantage is obvious: the device from “Everikom” is sold for only 11900 rubles, while it has many relevant characteristics. The classification of the device allows it to be classified as a portable device, the typification corresponds to the DLP. Recommended application area - for home and office. The resolution of the image on the projected surface is 1280 by 800, there is support for a widescreen image and HDTV. A high-quality LED-lamp with a service life of up to 30,000 hours is integrated into the device. Present optical zoom function with parameters 1.2x.The flow of light does not exceed 3.5 thousand lumens.

The slot compartment includes many current inputs, including two USB connectors. The weight of the device is 2.3 kg. Built-in speakers have a power of 2 watts each. A wonderful solution for every day. Thanks to the portability of the device, it can be easily take with you on a trip or move from room to room. The optimal solution in price and quality, one of the best in the average price range.

Prices Everycom x9:

7. LEDROX LX150

Rating of home theater projectors in 2018 continues the apparatus from the company "Ledroks". This is a compact portable model from a specialized brand engaged in the release of multimedia devices and optical devices. The cost of this device does not exceed 8500 rubles. The device typification complies with LCD x3 standards. Recommended concomitant use home / office. Objective resolution is 1024 by 768 stereoscopic image support. The LED-lamp with a resource of up to 50,000 hours of operation is integrated into the model. The flux of light particles does not exceed 2000 lumens. There is a function of vertical image stabilization.

The device supports all major video compression formats, and also understands and reproduces all types of photo files. You can connect headphones and another portable device to the gadget, for example, smartphone. Partial recharging is possible in slow mode. You can also connect a flash drive and an SD memory card. The weight of the device is 3 kg.

A pleasant surprise will be the presence of a TV tuner, with which you can project a television image without a monitor or TV.

Wonderful device at an interesting and reasonable price.

Prices LEDROX LX150:

6. Rombica Ray L800

In sixth place one of the most cheap projectors today's rating from the company "Rombika". The price of this device is 4990 rubles.Given the characteristics, we can talk about the most balanced apparatus that can offer much more competitive analogues for the price indicated. According to the classification, the device is ultraportable, traditional typing, LCD x3. Recommended application area - for home and office. Objective screen resolution is 800 by 480 widescreen. Lamp life of at least 20,000 hours. distance from which the design is carried out from 1 to 3.8 meters. The contrast level is 800 to 1. The flux of light particles does not exceed 800 lumens.

In the socket compartment there are several active inputs at once, including VGA and mini jack. There are two inputs for flash drives and one slot for an SD card. Management is carried out using the buttons on the panel or with the remote control that comes in the kit. The weight of the device is only 900 grams, which makes it also one of the easiest among the participants of today's rating. The model is perfect for a mixed cycle of work-home use, because as designed for comfortable transportation.

Prices Rombica Ray L800:

5. Zodikam RE-03

The rating of video projectors is continued by the model from Zodicam. This is a budget model available in retail at a price of 5550 rubles. Judging by the classification of the model, it is an ultra-portable LCD x3 projector for use at home and in offices. The objective screen resolution is 480 by 320, the LED-lamp with a resource of up to 20,000 hours is used as the light source. The distance to the illuminated object is from 76 cm to 7.6 m. The contrast is difficult to call a record, it is 200 to 1. The light source does not exceed the value of 500 lumens, present keystone correction.

There are USB (A-type), headphone and SD card as communication elements. the weight of the device is only 600 grams. Of the additional options present active tv tuner what allows to broadcast a television signal through the device on any surface. Convenient and easy to manage gadget, which is quite capable of coping with the playback of most files, as well as broadcast multimedia material on the wall. Perfect for demonstrating presentations.

Prices Zodikam RE-03:

4. Guangzhou Rigal Electronics RD-803

In fourth place, the device from China from the brand "Guangzhou". The device has an attractive price (8500 rubles) and a good design. Its characteristics are at an average level, however, their combination makes the model very interesting for its acquisition and use. at home. By classification, the device is a portable LCD x3 projector. Objective resolution is 800 by 480 with the support of widescreen video stream and stereoscopic mode (passive). An LED lamp with a guaranteed service life of up to 20,000 hours is installed as a light source. The contrast is at the level of 1500 to one, which is significantly higher than that of competitors. Lighting does not exceed 2000 lumens.

There are all the main inputs for communication with external storage media, including two USB-inputs with the possibility of slow charging.

The weight of the device is 2 kg. The device is equipped one built-in speakerwhose quality is on average.

Prices Guangzhou Rigal Electronics RD-803:

3. Xiaomi MiJia Laser Projection

Three leaders opens the most expensive projector today's rating from the company "Xiaomi". The brand "Xiaomi" is known worldwide, the products of this company are famous for their availability, manufacturability and quality. This HD-format projector will cost 145950 rubles. An impressive amount, and the manufacturer will need to try to interest a potential buyer. Judging by the classification, the device is a stationary DLP projector for use in the office. The objective resolution of the projected image is 19020 by 1080 (FullHD) with wide format support and HDTV. The proposed device belongs to the category of laser projectors and is equipped with Laser-LED technology, which has a safety margin of up to 25 thousand hours. The distance to the object of projection is up to 0.5 meters. The contrast is 3000 to 1, the light source is 5 thousand lumens.

The slot compartment is equipped with all relevant inputs for efficient communication, including a headphone jack and USB (A type). The device is equipped Wi—Fi module and connectivity via Ethernet. The weight of the device is 7 kg. The device is best suited for the demonstration of multimedia content in office conditions.

Prices Xiaomi MiJia Laser Projection:

2. Canon LV-X320

Second place is best home theater projector from the company "Canon". The company is famous for its optical technology, which serves as a model of quality and reliability for many users and a guide for manufacturers. The cost of the device is 29,290 rubles. For this amount, the buyer receives a full-fledged multimedia device for playing high-resolution video at home. Model classified as portable DLP with a six-segment color wheel. Scope - the organization of a home theater.

Objective resolution of the image is 1024 by 768 with support for passive stereoscopic images. The claimed lamp life is 4000 hours, in economy mode up to 6000 hours. The power consumption is 210 watts. Implemented support for digital and optical image scaling. The device has high contrast 10,000 to 1 and an acceptable flux of light particles - up to 3,200 lumens, which provides a wonderful picture regardless of the surface. All current formats and codecs are supported. The weight of the device is 2.5 kg.

The shift of the lens is carried out vertically. Of the additional features, there is also support for MHL.

In search of which projector is better to buy for home, you should pay attention to this model.

Prices Canon LV-X320:

1. CINEMOOD Storyteller

The best projector in 2018 from the company "Sinemod" model "Storitel". The cost of the device is 29990 rubles. A distinctive feature of the device is its size - the devicepositioned as a pocket. The bright streamlined design attracts the eye, the model can be easily confused with a webcam. The manufacturer recommends using the device to deploy a home theater. Objective resolution is 640 by 360 with support for widescreen video.

The particle flux does not exceed 35 lumens, but this, to the surprise of the user, is enough to produce a high-quality video stream.

The device is equipped with a Wi-Fi module, a headphone jack and support for all major video formats. The codec set is updated “by air". The weight of the gadget is only 260 grams. The image is focused by means of a motorized mechanism. The projector is equipped with two miniature speakers with a nominal value of 2.5 W each, which provides quite decent sound, considering the size of the device. Work as from accumulators and the battery, and from a network is possible. Video display time from one full charge to 3 hours. The device has a built-in memory of 32 GB. Unequivocal winner of today's ranking in most positions.

Prices CINEMOOD Storyteller:

Conclusion

Today there are many different projectors on the market. Some of them are designed to deploy a home theater, others will better cope with office tasks, and others are universal. There are mobile and fixed projectors. Based on the above diversity, the buyer is left to make their own choices, based on their needs, good, the price range is large enough.