Rating the best models of projectors

Those who have never encountered the purchase of a multimedia projector, it will be difficult to understand the diversity of this technology on the shelves of stores. There are several parameters to consider when choosing. If you do not know what to follow when buying, then we recommend you look at the top ten best models of 2017. Our ranking of multimedia projectors includes representatives of the most reliable manufacturers.

10. JmGO G1S

At the tenth place of the top is a wireless projector from China - JmGO G1S. This ultra-portable device supports HDTV as well as 3D with DLP. Image resolution - 1280 × 800 pixels, there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Thus, the projector can be used like a column Bluetooth with powerful and high-quality sound. Brightness - 1500 lm, contrast - 1000: 1. Video formats such as 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p are supported. This Chinese projector has a rather stylish design.You can additionally buy a stand with a built-in battery. The average cost of this model – 36 900 rub.

Prices JmGO G1S:

9. Acer C120

In the ninth place of our top - a portable model of the projector company Acer. In our review, this is probably the smallest projector - it weighs only 0.18 kg, is practically pocket and is great for a small office and field presentations, where there is no possibility to install larger equipment. The projector supports DLP LED technology, resulting in a bright and juicy 16: 9 image. The available resolution is 854x480 pixels. The luminous flux is 100 lumens, the LED lamp is able to work up to 20,000 hours. There is a USB interface.

Prices Acer C120:

8. Optoma X341

A review of the best projectors continues with the Optoma X341, a portable device suitable for use both at home and in the office. Luminous flux - 3300 lm. Support for connectivity options such as HDMI, VGA, USB-A Power. There is a possibility of 3D. The life of the LED-lamp is 10,000 hours. Also available is a built-in speaker and the function of wireless connection to a desktop computer and other gadgets (smartphones, tablets, etc.).

The developers have introduced an unusual Eco AV mute option to this projector - if necessary, you can turn off the image, focusing only on the sound or the speaker’s story on the presentation.

The cost of the device - from 24,440.00 p. up to 32 770.00 p.

Prices Optoma X341:

7. XGIMI Z4 Aurora

The 7th place of our top 10 is taken by the XGIMI Z4 Aurora model! It is great for home theater, with a brightness of 700 lm, a 5000: 1 contrast ratio and support for a huge number of input formats. Supports HDTV and 3D. There is a built-in operating system GMUI on the basis of Android 4.3, which means battery life is supported. In addition, Plau Market has already been installed on the device, many Android applications and services are supported.

3D system can be easily controlled using gestures.

Prices XGIMI Z4 Aurora:

6. Epson EH-TW5300

Answering the question which projector is better, we should mention Epson, which produces high-quality and multifunctional models. Another very expensive projector – Epson EH-TW5300, the cost of which varies in the range of 36 698.00 p. up to 85 320.00 p.

This model functions by LCD technology: 3x0.61 ″ P-Si TFT, supports Full HD, providing image brightness of 2200 lumens and 35000: 1 contrast ratio. The final image is scaled to 1.2x. Lamp life is 7500 hours in economy mode and only 4000 in normal. There are two USB interfaces, support for input formats such as 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.

Prices Epson EH-TW5300:

5. BenQ W1070 +

Top 5 best opens the projector for the home BenQ W1070 +. The device works on DLP technology, with a declared luminous flux of 2200 ANSI lumens and an image contrast of 10,000: 1. Playing video in Full HD format. The focal length is 16.88 - 21.88 mm.It should be noted that the projector supports stereoscopic mode with sequential frame output, you can also connect to the Blu-ray 3D and Nvidia 3DTV technologies. Many user interfaces: HDMI, VGA, mini D-sub 15 pin and others. The service life of the LED lamp is 6000 hours in economy mode. Testing on spectrophotometers showed that the colors have a natural saturation, and the color rendition is smoothly adjusted and changes depending on the selected mode.

Of the minuses only the high cost: from 48 000.00 p. up to 79 000.00 p.

Prices BenQ W1070 +:

4. LG PF1000U

Another contender for the title of the best projector for the home is the LG PF1000U. LG is also actively producing models of multimedia projectors and is doing so very successfully.

This device has a short focus that allows you to install it in close proximity to the screen.

The service life of the LED-lamp is 30,000 hoursThe image brightness provides a luminous flux of 1000 lm and a contrast of 150000: 1.In the presence of Wi-Fi. There is support for technologies such as DLNA, Miracast, WiDi, MHL, Smart TV. There are also built-in 2x3W speakers. There are several possibilities for connecting acoustics, for example, Bluetooth. Control is exercised through the Magic Remote.

Prices LG PF1000U:

3. Acer H7550ST

Top 3 in the category of "best projectors" opens the Acer H7550ST model with DLP technology, Full HD resolution and 3D support. In comparison with similar models in this price segment (from 61 115.00 p. To 102 084.00 p.), The device has a rather modest LED-lamp (up to 6000 hours in economy mode). The picture is quite saturated: the brightness is 3000 lumens, the contrast is 16000: 1. There are many interfaces, including HDTV, VGA, USB. Body color - silver-white.

Significant disadvantages of this model is not detected.

Prices Acer H7550ST:

2XGIMI H1

If you need the best Chinese projectors, then pay attention to the products XGIMI. The model, which occupies the second place of our rating, is a portable wide-format projector with DLP type, LED-lamp and high image quality. Luminous flux - 900 lm, the declared contrast ratio is 5000: 1.

In fact, this is a smart projector operating on the Android OS.

On board - a 4-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.75 GHz and Mali T760 MP4 graphics, 3 GB of RAM and Full HD video resolution. There is support for 3D-format. XGIMI H1 is considered budget projector for office or home theater, since the cost of the device varies in the price range from 47 000.00 p. up to 68 000.00 p.

Prices XGIMI H1:

1. Epson EH-TW5350

The leader of our review in the “best projectors” nomination is the Epson EH-TW5350 model. The company produces both laser and LED projectors.The test of numerous models showed that Epson products are among the best in quality and functionality. In this device, the color rendition is improved, the luminous flux is 2200 lumens, the contrast is 35000: 1. LED lamp is rated for 7500 hours work.

To receive a video signal, the device is equipped with a composite input, a VGA compatible with computer RGB video signals, a pair of HDMI interfaces. You can connect external drives thanks to USB inputs. High-quality Full HD and support for 3D images. The projector is relatively inexpensive: from 41 988.00 p. up to 92 340.00 p.

Of the minuses it was noted only that the projector sometimes makes noise when working.

Prices Epson EH-TW5350:

Conclusion

Projector - a technique that is useful in the application at home and in the office. Thanks to these devices, you feel as if you are in a movie theater. The possibilities of modern technology are almost endless, besides the variety of models is pleasing. There are successful models among low-cost projectors and premium devices. We hope that our top ten of 2017 will help you decide on your future purchase!