⭐ Best Picks
Our top-rated projectors, head to head.
Best Projector Case 2026: Hard-Shell & Travel Case Picks
The best projector cases in 2026 — a customizable hard-shell case for most home theater projectors, a mil-spec Pelican case for full-size units, and budget picks for mini and ultra-portable projectors like the Nebula Capsule.
Best PicksBest Projector Power Cable 2026: Universal IEC C13 Replacement Picks
The best replacement power cables for projectors in 2026 — universal IEC C13 cords that fit Epson, BenQ, Optoma, ViewSonic, Sony and more, plus long-run and low-profile right-angle picks for ceiling mounts.
Best PicksBest Projector Remote Control 2026: Universal & Exact-Match Replacements
Lost or broken projector remote? The best replacement remote controls for 2026 — a universal learning remote, a pre-programmed no-setup universal option, and exact-match replacements for Optoma, BenQ, and Epson projectors.
Best PicksBest Formovie Projector 2026: Theater Premium, Theater, Cinema Edge & S5 Ranked
We ranked Formovie's current lineup — the flagship Theater Premium, the value Theater, the budget-UST Cinema Edge, and the $500 portable S5. Real pricing, lumens and throw-ratio specs, and an honest look at the Xiaomi-backed laser TV brand.
Best PicksBest Projector for a Man Cave 2026: Sports, Movies & Game-Day Picks
We picked the best man cave projectors of 2026 — bright, low-lag models from Epson, BenQ, Optoma, XGIMI and ViewSonic built for a garage or basement that isn't fully dark. See our picks for best overall, best for sports and gaming, best 4K, best all-in-one, best budget, and best portable, with real lumens, input lag, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for Church 2026: Bright Picks for Every Sanctuary Size
We ranked the best church projectors of 2026 — bright, lamp-free laser models from Epson, ViewSonic and BenQ for sanctuaries, chapels and overflow rooms. Compare picks for best overall, best wireless, best budget, best short throw, and best for streaming with real lumen specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest JVC Projector 2026: Every Current D-ILA Model Ranked
We ranked JVC's current native 4K D-ILA laser lineup — the compact DLA-NZ500, the do-everything DLA-NZ700, the step-up DLA-NZ800 and the flagship DLA-NZ900. Real JVC.com pricing, native contrast specs and an honest note on who this brand is for.
Best PicksBest Sony Projector 2026: Every Current Model Ranked, From Entry-Level to Flagship
We ranked Sony's current projector lineup — the compact VPL-XW5000ES, the discounted previous-gen VPL-XW6000ES, the BRAVIA Projector 8 and the flagship BRAVIA Projector 9. Real specs, current pricing and an honest note on who Sony is (and isn't) for.
Best PicksBest Projector Screen Paint 2026: DIY Screen Wall Paints That Actually Work
The best projector screen paints in 2026 for turning a wall into a screen — a single-coat high-gain silver, an ambient-light-rejecting gray for bright rooms and UST setups, a high-contrast kit, and two budget picks using off-the-shelf paint. Real prices, coverage, and gain specs.
Best PicksBest Projector Speakers 2026: Soundbars & Bluetooth Picks That Fix Tinny Audio
The best external speakers for projectors in 2026 — Dolby Atmos soundbars, a budget HDMI-ARC bar, a rugged Bluetooth speaker for portables, a wired bookshelf pair, and a multi-room option. Real specs and pricing for every connection type.
Best PicksBest Projector for Camping 2026: Rugged & Battery-Powered Picks Tested
We tested the best camping projectors of 2026 — rugged, battery-powered models from Anker Nebula, XGIMI and AAXA built to survive a tent site with no outlet. See our picks for best overall, best lightweight, best brightness, best ultralight, and best budget with real battery life, IP ratings, and pricing.
Best PicksBest HDMI Cable for Projector 2026: 4K, Fiber Optic & Long-Run Picks
The best HDMI cables for projectors in 2026 — certified 4K/8K copper picks for short runs, fiber-optic cables for ceiling mounts, and in-wall rated options. See our picks for best overall, best long-run, best budget, best in-wall, and best for gaming with real bandwidth specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Stand 2026: Most Home Projectors Don't Have the Thread You're Shopping For
The best projector stands of 2026, ranked — Mount-It! MI-612, VIVO STAND-VP01T and VP02D, VIVO CART-V04C, Mount-It! MI-7945, Luxor AVJ42 and XGIMI's Floor Stand Ultra. Plus the trap no listing mentions: the Epson Home Cinema 2350, BenQ HT2060 and Optoma UHD35 have no 1/4-20 tripod socket at all.
Best PicksBest Projector Ceiling Mount 2026: The Spec Everyone Shops On Is the Wrong One
The best projector ceiling mounts of 2026, ranked — VIVO MOUNT-VP01B, Mount-It! MI-604, QualGear PRB-717, Peerless-AV PRG-UNV, Chief RPMAU and Epson's own ELPMBPJG. Plus the thing no listing tells you: projectors have no VESA standard, screw depth limits differ by model, and 'universal' is only true above the pipe.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $100 in 2026: Honest Ultra-Budget Picks
The best projectors under $100 for 2026 — tested for real brightness and native panel resolution, not marketing 'LED lumens.' See our picks for best overall, best ultra-cheap, best pocket, and best brightness, with honest ANSI-lumen figures and pricing.
Best PicksBest Yaber Projector 2026: Every Model Ranked by Use Case
We ranked the best Yaber projectors of 2026 — the K3 Pro home theater flagship, K2s Google TV value pick, battery-powered T2 Plus, bright Ace K1, and the budget Pro V10 and L2s. Real measured lumens, honest caveats and current pricing.
Best PicksBest Outdoor Projector Screen 2026: Frames, Inflatables & Stands Tested
We ranked the best outdoor projector screens of 2026 — the tensioned Elite Screens Yard Master 2, the VIVOHOME and KHOMO GEAR inflatables, the Vamvo screen-with-stand and the $25 Mdbebbron budget pick. Real gain specs, wind advice and honest pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $200 in 2026: Honest Budget Picks Tested
The best projectors under $200 for 2026 — tested for real brightness, native panel resolution, and easy setup. See our picks for best overall, best value, best auto-setup, best mini, and best ultra-cheap, with honest ANSI-lumen figures and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for iPhone 2026: AirPlay & Screen-Mirror Picks Tested
We tested the best projectors for iPhone in 2026 — AirPlay 2 models from Samsung, LG, Anker Nebula, XGIMI, Epson and ViewSonic. See our picks for best overall, best 4K, best portable, best value, best bright, and best budget, with real specs, iPhone connection tips, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest 3D Projector 2026: Top DLP-Link Picks for Real 3D at Home, Tested & Ranked
We ranked the best 3D projectors of 2026 — DLP-Link models from BenQ, Optoma and ViewSonic that still play Full HD and 4K 3D Blu-rays. See our picks for best overall, best 4K, best value, best budget, best gaming, and best laser with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest 4K Projector Under $1000 2026: Real 4K Picks Tested & Ranked
We tested the best 4K projectors under $1,000 of 2026 — every one puts the full 8.3-million-pixel 4K image on screen. See our picks for best overall, best value, best bright-room, best smart, and best for gaming, with real ANSI lumens and pricing.
Best PicksBest ViewSonic Projector 2026: Every Model Ranked by Use Case
We ranked the best ViewSonic projectors of 2026 — smart 4K RGB LED, low-lag gaming, value 4K, RGB-laser portable, budget classroom and bright-room laser. See our picks with real lumens, input-lag figures and pricing.
Best PicksBest Nebula Projector 2026: Every Anker Model Ranked by Use Case
We ranked the best Anker Nebula projectors of 2026 — the triple-laser 4K X1, the value Cosmos 4K SE, the rugged battery-powered Mars 3, and the pocketable Capsule line. See our picks with real ANSI-lumen ratings, features and pricing.
Best PicksBest LG Projector 2026: CineBeam Laser & Portable Picks Ranked
We ranked the best LG projectors of 2026 — from the HU915QE 3-channel-laser ultra short throw laser TV to the pint-sized 4K CineBeam Q. See our picks for best overall, best UST, best portable, and best value, with real specs, brightness, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Samsung Projector 2026: The Premiere & Freestyle Ranked
We ranked the best Samsung projectors of 2026 — from the 2nd-gen Premiere 9 (LPU9D) and Premiere 7 (LPU7D) ultra short throw laser TVs to the new Freestyle+ portable. See our picks for best overall, best value, and best portable, with verified 2026 specs and pricing, plus what happened to the discontinued LSP9T/LSP7T.
Best PicksBest Hisense Projector 2026: Laser TV Lineup Ranked
We ranked the best Hisense projectors of 2026 — from the flagship PX3-PRO and L9Q triple-laser ultra short throw laser TVs to the value C1 and C2 Ultra. See our picks for best overall, best UST for bright rooms, best all-in-one, and best value, with real specs, brightness, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $2000 2026: Premium 4K & Laser Picks Tested
We tested the best projectors under $2,000 of 2026 — the premium 4K and laser bracket. See our picks for best overall 4K, best 3LCD color, best value, best for gaming, best smart all-in-one, and best laser, with real ANSI lumens specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest XGIMI Projector 2026: Every Model Ranked by Use Case
We ranked the best XGIMI projectors of 2026 — the 4K triple-laser Horizon 20 Pro, Dolby Vision HORIZON 20 Max, Aura 2 laser TV and the portable MoGo 3 Pro. See our picks with real ISO-lumens, color-gamut and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $500 (2026): 6 We'd Actually Buy
The best projectors under $500 in 2026, tested and ranked. Our picks cover best overall, best for gaming, best 3LCD color, best smart/portable, best for outdoor, and best ultra-cheap — with real brightness specs, input lag, and pricing so you get a genuine big screen without overspending.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $300 in 2026: Cheap 1080p Picks Tested
The best projectors under $300 for 2026 — tested for real brightness, native 1080p sharpness, and smart streaming. See our picks for best overall, best smart, best portable, and best ultra-cheap, with honest lumen figures and pricing.
Best PicksBest Optoma Projector 2026: Every Model Ranked by Use Case
We ranked Optoma's 2026 projector lineup — UHZ55, UHZ50, UHD35x, UHZ35 and the GT2100HDR short throw. See the best Optoma projector for home theater, gaming, bright rooms and value, with real lumens, input lag and pricing specs.
Best PicksBest BenQ Projector 2026: Every Model Ranked by Use Case
We tested and ranked the best BenQ projectors of 2026 — 4LED home theater, low-lag gaming, budget 1080p, laser TV and portable. See our picks with real lumens, DCI-P3 color, input-lag figures and pricing.
Best PicksBest Epson Projector 2026: Every Model Tested & Ranked
We tested Epson's 2026 projector lineup head to head — Home Cinema LS11000, 2350, EpiqVision Ultra LS800, Home Cinema 880 and the Flex CO-FH02. See our picks for best overall, best value, best ultra short throw, and best portable with real specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest Smart Projector 2026: Google TV & Streaming Picks Tested
We tested the best smart projectors of 2026 with streaming built in — Google TV and Tizen models from XGIMI, Samsung, Dangbei, Anker Nebula and Hisense. See our picks for best overall, best portable, best for Netflix, best value 4K, and best laser TV with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest 1080p Projector 2026: Native Full HD Picks Tested & Ranked
We tested the best native 1080p projectors in 2026 — true Full HD models from BenQ, Epson, ViewSonic, Optoma and XGIMI. See our picks for best overall, best value, best short throw, best budget, best for gaming, and best smart, with real ANSI lumens, native resolution and pricing.
Best PicksBest Laser Projector 2026: 4K, Triple-Laser & Laser TVs Tested
We tested the best laser projectors of 2026 — long-throw 4K, ultra short throw laser TVs, and triple-laser models from Epson, Hisense, AWOL Vision, Formovie, BenQ and Dangbei. See our picks for best overall, best laser TV, brightest, best value, and best budget with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for Movies 2026: Tested for Cinematic Picture & HDR
We tested the best projectors for movies in 2026 — picked for deep contrast, accurate cinema color, and HDR/Dolby Vision. See our top movie projectors from Epson, BenQ, Formovie, Hisense and XGIMI, with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing for dedicated theaters, living rooms, and movie nights.
Best PicksBest Projector for a Bright Room 2026: High-Lumen Picks Tested
We tested the best projectors for bright rooms and ambient light in 2026 — high-ANSI-lumen models from Hisense, Optoma, Epson, BenQ and ViewSonic. See our picks for best overall UST, best 4K, best color, best for gaming, and best budget, with real ANSI lumens and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for Classroom 2026: Bright, Lamp-Free Picks for Schools
We tested the best classroom projectors of 2026 for schools — bright, lamp-free laser models from Epson, BenQ, ViewSonic and Optoma. Compare picks for best overall, best short-throw, best interactive, best laser value, and best budget with real lumen specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Screen 2026: Fixed-Frame, ALR & Outdoor Picks
We tested the best projector screens of 2026 — fixed-frame, ambient-light-rejecting (ALR/CLR), motorized, and outdoor. See our picks for best overall, best ALR for ultra short throw, best electric, best outdoor, and best budget, with real gain specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector Under $1000 2026: Mid-Range Picks Tested & Ranked
We tested the best projectors under $1,000 of 2026 — the $500–$1,000 mid-range sweet spot. See our picks for best overall, best 4K, best for gaming, best smart streaming, and best bright-room value, with real ANSI lumens specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest 4K Laser Projector 2026: Standard-Throw Picks Tested & Ranked
We tested the best 4K laser projectors of 2026 — long-life, lamp-free standard-throw models from Epson, JVC, Optoma, Hisense and Dangbei. See our picks for best overall, best value, best black levels, best smart all-in-one, and best budget with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Mini Projector 2026: Pocket & Palm-Sized Picks Tested & Ranked
We tested the best mini projectors of 2026 — pocket and palm-sized models from Anker Nebula, XGIMI, Dangbei, AAXA and KODAK. See our picks for best overall, best brightness, best laser, best pico, best value, and best budget with real specs, pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Short Throw Projector 2026: Big Screen From a Few Feet, Tested
The best short throw projectors of 2026 throw a 100-inch image from just a few feet away — ideal for small rooms. We tested BenQ, Optoma and ViewSonic picks for best overall, best 4K, best for bright rooms, best budget, best laser and best for gaming, with real throw ratios and pricing.
Best PicksBest 4K Projector 2026: Native vs Pixel-Shift Picks Tested
We tested the best 4K projectors of 2026 — and explain the difference between true native 4K (Sony, JVC) and pixel-shift 4K (BenQ, Optoma, Epson). See our picks for best overall, best native 4K, best value, best 4K laser, and best 4K UST with real specs and pricing.
Best PicksBest Gaming Projector 2026: Low-Lag 4K & 240Hz Picks Tested
We tested the best gaming projectors of 2026 for low input lag and high refresh rates — BenQ, Optoma and ViewSonic. See our picks for best overall, best value, best for competitive play, and best 4K with real specs, input-lag figures, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for Golf Simulator 2026: Short-Throw Picks Tested
We tested the best golf simulator projectors of 2026 — short-throw, high-brightness models from BenQ, Optoma and ViewSonic that fill an impact screen without casting your shadow. See our picks for best overall, best 4K value, best for wide screens, and best budget with real throw ratios, lumens, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Home Theater Projector 2026: Tested & Compared (Every Budget)
We tested the top home theater projectors of 2026 head to head — Epson, BenQ, Optoma and more. See our picks for best overall, best 4K laser, best budget, and best for bright rooms with real pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Outdoor Projector 2026: Backyard Movie Nights Tested & Ranked
We tested the top outdoor projectors of 2026 for backyard movie nights — XGIMI, Anker Nebula, BenQ and Samsung. See our picks for best overall, best bright, best portable, and best budget with real pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Budget Projector 2026: Big-Screen Picks Tested Under $500
We tested the best budget projectors of 2026 under $500 — ViewSonic, BenQ, XGIMI, Anker Nebula and more. See our picks for best overall, best cheap, best smart, and best 1080p with real pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Ultra Short Throw Projector 2026: UST Laser TVs Tested & Ranked
We tested the best ultra short throw projectors of 2026 — Hisense, Samsung, Epson, Formovie and AWOL Vision. See our picks for best overall, best premium, best for bright rooms, and best value with real pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Portable Projector 2026: Mini & Travel Picks Tested
We tested the best portable projectors of 2026 — XGIMI, Anker Nebula, Samsung and BenQ. See our picks for best overall, best ultraportable, best smart, and best battery life with real pros, cons, and pricing.
Best PicksBest Projector for Bedroom 2026: Quiet, Short-Throw & Ceiling Picks Tested
We tested the best bedroom projectors of 2026 — short-throw, quiet, and ceiling-friendly models from XGIMI, Samsung, BenQ, Optoma and Anker Nebula. See our picks for best overall, best for small rooms, best for ceiling viewing, and best budget with real pros, cons, and pricing.