Pick up a fantastic projector for home or for the office. We have reviewed and rated the 6 best projectors under $400, to help you make an informed choice. You can use your new projector to stream movies and video games, or for meetings and sales pitches. Choose something with plenty of brightness – check out the lumens rating – and make sure it has the right ports and connections for the devices you own.
If widescreen TVs are not quite big enough for you, a projector should certainly do the trick. Get hundreds of inches in screen space and turn an entire wall into a TV screen. For best results, projectors should be used with dedicated LCD screens – but you can also use an old sheet or plain wall. The projectors below have been chosen for their power and their versatility, and they should suit buyers who have a budget to consider.
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#1. Epson 740HD 720p Home Theater Projector
- Size: 11.7 x 9.3 x 3.1 inches; 5.3 pounds
- Specifications: 3000 lumens; 740HD (720 pixel resolution); 300″ screen
Epson are great with optics and their projector series matches the high quality you expect from their printers. The sharp lens and LED lights throw out 3000 lumens of brightness – certainly sufficient for most home and office purposes! This is a great projector for use with consoles and gaming laptops. Hook up your device using the HDMI and USB ports to stream your games on a far bigger screen. Get up close to the action and never miss a shot again; take your gaming to the next level with a fantastic projector like this Epson model. It is also ideal for work presentation and pitches, giving crisp clear lines and a highly visible anti-glare display that is perfect for day use in bright offices.
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#2. BenQ DLP Video Projector
- Size: 8.7 x 3.7 x 11.1 inches; 4.2 pounds
- Specifications: 3300 lumens; 3D-ready; 13,000:1 contrast ratio
The brightest projector we reviewed, this BenQ model puts out an impressive 3300 ANSI lumens and has a remarkably sharp contrast ratio too. The neat little case looks sleek and modern in hard white plastic, and the simple touch controls are clear and easy to use. A front facing fan provides cooling and while there is a little noise during operation, it should not interrupt your movies and shows. Picture quality is extremely high – colors look great and the HD resolution is sharp and bold. It works best with a screen, but you can also get a pretty decent picture directly onto a wall or sheet using this model.
#3. Vivitek Qumi Q5 500 Lumen WXGA HD Pocket DLP Projector
- Size: 4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches; 1.1 pounds
- Specifications: 500 lumens; 720 pixel HD resolution; 4 GB internal memory
Do you need a projector that you can use on the go, for your work meetings and product displays? Would you like to screen movies and play games with friends outdoors? This great little pocket projector from Vivitek could be the right choice for you. The cool red case makes this one of the most stylish projectors on the market. It is not much bigger or heavier than your cell phone, and it is robust enough to withstand regular travel. 4 GB of internal storage can house your video clips, documents and photographs for viewing on the go, or you can connect a tablet or smartphone and stream your favorite games, shows and movies. With 720 pixels of high definition image display, you get great performance in this small package.
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#4. ViewSonic PJD5134 SVGA DLP Projector
- Size: 8.7 x 10.5 x 3.3 inches; 4.6 pounds
- Specifications: 3000 lumens; 3D-ready; 15,000:1 contrast ratio; 1.1x optical zoom
They no longer make this ViewSonic projector, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands on it online. It may be a little older than some of the other projectors on our list, but it is still one of the best for performance and power. Pick yourself up some 3D glasses to get fully immersed in the movies you watch or to enjoy the full impact of your video games. The integrated speaker provides audio and the 3000 lumens of brightness match up to the specs of newer models. It is also great for showing video clips and slides in the office: set up your work laptop or desktop and stream your stream directly.
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#5. Canon LV-5210 Portable LCD Video Projector
- Size: 16.5 x 14.5 x 13.2 inches; 2 pounds
- Specifications: 2000 lumens; 800 x 600 native HD resolution; portable
When budget matters and you want a no-frills projector for home or office use, Canon have you covered. The name behind leading cameras and printers have produced a top home projector that is lightweight enough to be portable, but still powerful and capable. You get 2000 lumens of brightness and 800 x 600 pixel resolution – ideal for displaying work slides, or for watching TV shows and video clips. Connect to a cell phone, tablet or laptop and enjoy your content on the big screen. The projector comes with infrared remote, as well as controls on the unit which are clear and easy to use.
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#6. Optoma GT750 Projector
- Size: 9.2 x 12.8 x 3.8 inches; 4 pounds
- Specifications: 3000 lumens; 2D/3D auto-switch; 3000:1 contrast ratio; 1080p HD
This Optoma projector is a great choice for those on a tight budget who want to create a home theater with plenty of power. Bright and clear, the image projected is of good quality and it offers a high contrast ratio too. The 10-watt speaker is sufficient for watching TV and playing games in a small space, although you may prefer to connect a set of speakers for big presentations and for movies. It can display 3D content and switches automatically between the two. You can adjust the focus manually, and it puts out full HD 1080 pixel resolution. This is one of the best all-round choices: use it for home and for work. Mount it to the ceiling or wall, and turn your living room into a movie theater.
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