Video Projector Product Reviews

Check out my product profile of the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD 3LCD 720p Home Theater Projector and see if it might be the right projector for you.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010e 3LCD Video Projector incorporates 3D viewing capability and WirelessHD connectivity, and that is only the beginning. Read my review for more details.

As part of my review of the Optoma ML500 LED/DLP Mobile Projector, I ran some video performance tests. Check out some results.

The Optoma ML500 is compact video projector that can be used at home or packed up and taken on the road. For a closer look, check out my photo profile.

The Optoma ML500 is a compact, mobile, video projector that can be used for a variety of purposes, including watching movies, playing games, business presentations, or in the classroom. For all the details, read my review.

Check out my product profile of the Panasonic PT-LZ370U 3LCD 1080p Home Theater Projector and see if it might be the right projector for you.

Read my review of the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD 3LCD Video Projector that also features built-in speakers, microphone input and an iPod/iPhone/iPad docking station.

Check out my photo profile of the extremely compact Vivitek Qumi Q2 HD video projector.

As a supplement to my review of the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD 3LCD Projector, here is a look at its features and connections.

Read my review of the innovative and very compact Vivitek Qumi Q2 HD Pocket Projector.

At an MSRP of $5,300.00, the DreamVision Dream'E 1080p LCOS Video Projector bucks the trend towards sub-$3,000 1080p video projectors, but is worth the extra cash. It houses 3 LCOS chips and features native 1080p resolution. Its light output provides excellent image quality. The Dream'E comes equipped with two HDMI inputs. To find out if the ...

The DreamVision Starlight1 is an LCOS Video Projector based on the JVC DILA platform. With its 3 LCOS chips, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output it provides excellent image quality right out of the box. Also, although this projector is physically large, it is fairly easy to set up and has the connections you need. For a closer...

The DreamVision Starlight1 LCOS Video Projector utilizes JVC's DILA platform and features 3 LCOS chips, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output that provides excellent image quality right out of the box. On the other hand, this projector is physically large and is priced at $6,995. However, it is worth the extra cash if performance...

The DreamVision Starlight1 is an LCOS Video Projector based on the JVC DILA platform. With its 3 LCOS chips, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output it provides excellent image quality right out of the box for high-def sources, but also has video processing and scaling for standard definition sources. For a look at the video...

The Epson MovieMate 72 is a video projector that also includes a built-in DVD player. The projector section utilizes 3LCD technology with 1280x720 (720p) native resolution. All DVDs played in the projector's built-in DVD will be upscaled to 720p. MovieMate 72 unit also has extra inputs (including HDMI) and also has both built-in speakers and a...

The Epson MovieMate 85HD is a video projector that also incorporates a built-in DVD player. The projector section utilizes 3LCD technology with 1280x800 (approx 720p) native resolution. All DVDs played in the projector's built-in DVD player are projected in 720p. The 85HD also has both an HDMI and microphone input. For a closer look at the...

The Epson MovieMate 85HD is a video projector/DVD player combination. The projector section utilizes 3LCD technology with 1280x800 (approx 720p) native resolution. All DVDs played in the projector's built-in DVD player are projected in 720p. The 85HD also has both an HDMI and microphone input (for Karaoke or business/classroom presentations)....

The Epson MovieMate 85HD is a video projector that also incorporates a built-in DVD player. The projector section utilizes 3LCD technology with 1280x800 (approx 720p) native resolution. All DVDs played in the projector's built-in DVD player are projected in 720p. For a look at the video performance of the MovieMate 85HD, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

Check out my product description and short review of the Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB video projector.

The Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB 3LCD projector is an upgrade of the previous Home Cinema 1080. Some of the changes include: the addition of a second HDMI input, higher lumens output, and improved black level performance. Carried over from the previous model is the native 1080p resolution and acceptable light output which provide excellent...

Check out the video performance the Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB, by checking out a sampling of 480i/480p deinterlacing and 1080p scaling conversion test results.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 3LCD Video Projector has a very reasonable listed price of $799,. This projector features a compact design and can be placed just about anywhere. The 1280x800 native pixel resolution and 2,000 lumen output capability, combined with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, provides a bright and consistent image for high-def sources. However, how well does it do processing and scaling of standard definition sources? To find out, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 is a budget priced 3LCD Video projector that features a compact design, which makes very portable if needed.. The 1280x800 native pixel resolution and 2,000 lumen output capability, combined with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, provides a bright and consistent image for high-def sources. For a look at the features and connections of the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700, check out my photo gallery.

At an MSRP of $799, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 3LCD Video Projector is a very good value. With a compact design, this projector can be placed just about anywhere. The native 1280x800 native pixel resolution and high brightness capability provide very good image quality. For more details, check out my product description and short review.

Priced at $749.99, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD 3LCD Video Projector is targeted at the budget-minded. With its compact size, the 705HD can be placed just about anywhere. The 1280x800 pixel resolution and 2,500 lumen output, combined with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, displays a bright image, but black levels are not as good as they typically are on slightly higher-priced units. The 705HD also upscales standard definition input signals, but how well does it do in that area? For a look, check out a sampling of video performance test results.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD 3LCD Video Projector is budget-priced at $749.99. The projector is compact and can be can be placed just about anywhere and is easy to travel with. Its 1280x800 pixel resolution and 2,500 lumen output, combined with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, displays a bright image, but black levels are not as good as on slightly higher-priced projectors. For a closer look at the features and connections of the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD, check out my photo gallery.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD 3LCD Video Projector is targeted at the budget-minded with its attractive $749.99 price. The 705HD's compact size enables it to be placed just about anywhere. The 1280x800 pixel resolution and 2,500 lumen output, combined with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, displays a bright image, but black levels are not as...

Video projectors are gaining increased favor with consumers as prices go down and quality goes up. The Infocus X3 DLP video projector is an entry-level general purpose unit, priced at less than $1,200, that offers good performance. The X3 is suitable for video game play, home theater, and business or classroom presentation. For all the details,...

At an MSRP of $2,500, the Mitsubishi HC3000U offers lots of useful features and solid video performance that is normally reserved for projectors in higher price ranges. The HC3000U has a resolution 1280x768 (720p). The video quality is excellent for a projector in this class; flesh tones, overall color saturation, and contrast levels provide a...

At a price of $999, the Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Projector is a great value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,300 lumen output capability, the projected image is detailed and bright, which good color saturation and contrast, especially with high definition signals. However, how well does it do with processing and upscaling standard definition source signals? To find out, chick out my video performance tests.

The Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Projector is very reasonably priced at $999. With 1080p resolution and 1,300 lumen output, images are detailed and bright, with good color saturation and contrast. However, I did detect some rainbow effect. However, taking all into consideration, the Mitsubishi HC3800 is a good performing and easy to set up. For a look at the features and connections of this projector, check out my photo gallery.

The Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Projector is a great value. With 1080p resolution and 1,300 lumen output, images are detailed and bright, with good color saturation and contrast. However, I did detect some rainbow effect. However, taking all into consideration, the Mitsubishi HC3800 is a good performing and easy to set up. For more details, read my...

With a street price of less than $2,500, the Mitsubishi HC400U 3LCD video projector offers lots of useful features and solid video performance. With a native pixel resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), the HC4900 is delivers a full HD image. One the one hand, detail, flesh tones, overall color saturation, and contrast levels provide a very natural...

The NEC NP4001 is not for the bargain hunter, but is a great value for the high-end home theater enthusiast. With a native pixel resolution of 1280x768 (720p), and dual lamp output of 3,600 to 4,500 lumens, this projector provides excellent image brightness and resolution, especially in large room settings. For more details, check out my product...

The NEC NP4001 DLP video projector, with a listed priced of $5,999 (not including the lens), is definitely not for budget-minded, but is a great value for the high-end home theater enthusiast. With a native pixel resolution of 1280x768 (720p), and dual lamp output of 3,600 to 4,500 lumens, this projector provides excellent image brightness and...

Check out my review of the Optoma H31 entry-level DLP video projector.

The Optoma H56 is a video projector that utilizes DLP technology to produce a very good image. For more details, read my review.

The Optoma HD20 DLP Projector, priced at $999, is a great value. This projector sports 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,700 lumen output capability. Image quality, including flesh tones and color saturation is very good. The HD20 also performs video processing and upscaling for standard definition sources. For a look at how well the HD20 performs video upscaling, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

With a price of $999, the Optoma HD20 DLP Projector is a great value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and its 1,700 lumen output capability, the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. Another bonus is that the HD20 has 2 HDMI inputs. I found the Optoma HD20 to be a good performing and easy-to-use video projector. For a closer look at the features and connections of the HD20, check out my photo gallery.

The Optoma HD20 DLP Projector offers 1080p resolution for a great price. In addition, with its 1,700 lumen output capability, the image quality is very good. Flesh tones and overall color saturation produce a natural image. For more details, read my review.

The Optoma HD33 DLP Projector features 2D and 3D projection capability, 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution, up to 1,800 lumen output capability, and native 1080p resolution. Read my review for more details and perspective.

The Optoma HD806 DLP Projector has a native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 2,000 lumen output capability. The the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. In addition to good performance with high definition material, the HD806 also provides 1080p upscaling for standard definition sources, such as DVD. To find out if the HD806 does a good job in this area, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

Tjhe Optoma HD806 DLP Projector has a native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 2,000 lumen output capability. The the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. Another bonus is that the HD806 has both HDMI and DVI inputs. To find out if this projector is right for you, read my review.

The Optoma HD806 DLP Projector has a native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 2,000 lumen output capability. The the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. Another bonus is that the HD806 has both HDMI and DVI inputs. For a look at the features and connections of the HD806, check out my photo gallery.

Panasonic has announced its first Full HD 3D home theater projector that uses 3LCD technology to project both 2D and 3D images. For more details, read my product profile.

Video projectors are making their mark in home theater as prices go down and quality goes up. The Pansonic PT-AX100U The Pansonic PT-AX100U 720p LCD video projector offers great performance at a very reasonable price, and is a great choice for those interested in turning their entertainment environment into a true home theater. For the full...

At an MSRP of $2,999, the Panasonic PT-AX100U 3LCD projector offers lots of useful features and solid video performance that is normally reserved for projectors in higher price ranges. For more info, check out my visual closeup view and review of the Panasonic PT-AX100U.

At an MSRP of $1,999, the Panasonic PT-AX200U 3LCD projector is an upgrade of its popular PT-AX100U, which I reviewed previously. Two improvements include better detail performance with dark scenes and better motion response for video game play. With its native 720p resolution and high light output, the video quality is excellent. Flesh tones,...

At an MSRP of $9,999, the Samsung SP-A800B is expensive when you compare prices of an increasing number of 1080p video projectors these days, but is worth the extra cash for those seeking a projector with precise color accuracy. With TI DLP DarkChip2, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output this projector provides excellent...

The Samsung SP-A800B, at $9,999, is expensive when you compare prices of an increasing number of 1080p video projectors these days, but for the extra cost you get a a projector with that offers precise color accuracy. With its TI DLP DarkChip2, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output, the SP-A800B provides excellent high-def image...

The Samsung SP-A800B definitely bucks the trend towards sub-$3,000 1080p projectors, but is worth the extra cash for those seeking a projector with precise color accuracy. Its TI DLP DarkChip2, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output produce excellent image quality. The SP-A800B has two HDMI 1.3a inputs and provides upscaling for...

The Sharp XV-Z17000 DLP video projector features 3D, 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,600 lumen output capability. In addition, the XV-Z17000 also performs a good job upscaling standard defintion input sources. For a look at the video processing capabilities of the XV-Z17000, check out the results of some video performance tests.

The Sharp XV-Z17000 is a DLP video projector that projects in both 2D and 3D in full 1920x1080 (1080p) HD resolution using the active shutter glasses system. The projector is easy to setup and use and has all the connections you need for your home theater setup. For a closer look at the features and connections of the Sharp XV-Z17000, check out...

Read my review of the the Sharp XV-Z17000 DLP video projector. Some of its features include 3D, 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,600 lumen output capability. In addition, the XV-Z17000 also performs a good job upscaling standard definition input sources. Read my review for more details.

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At $4,995.00, the Viewsonic Precision Pro8100 1080p LCD Video Projector may seem a little expensive when compared to the increased number of 1080p video projectors priced below $3,000, but is worth the extra cash. For a look at the Pro8100's features and connections, check out my photo gallery.

At $4,995.00, the Viewsonic Precision Pro8100 1080p LCD Video Projector may seem a little expensive when compared to the increased number of 1080p video projectors priced below $3,000, but is worth it. Its 3LCD chips, 1080p resolution, and acceptable light output provide excellent image quality, producing a natural looking image, with none of...

The Vivitek D326WX is a very compact DLP Video Projector priced with a listed price of $1,199. This projector comes with a carrying case and can be taken to the office or on trips to friends or relatives. The native 1280x768 native pixel resolution and impressive 2,600 lumen output capability provide very good image quality. For a look at how well the D326WX processes video, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

The Vivitek D326WX DLP Video Projector has an extremely compact design, enabling it to be placed just about anywhere. In addition, the included carrying case allows easy portability and travel.. The native 1280x800 native pixel resolution and impressive 2,600 lumen output capability provide very good image quality. The D326WX also has a quick turn-on and shut-down time. Check out a closer look at its features and connections in my photo gallery.

Rear my product description and review of the compact and very affordable Vivitek D326WX DLP Video Projector.

At a price of $999, the Vivitek H1080 DLP Projector is a great value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and its 1,800 lumen output capability, the video quality is very good, including flesh tones, which are tricky to get right. In addition, the H1080 also upscales standard definition signal sources. To find out more on the ability of the 1080 to perform its video processing and scaling functions, check out a sampling of video performance tests.

The Vivitek H1080 DLP Projector is a great value for $999. Its core features include 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution, 1,800 lumen output capability, and 2 HDMI inputs. Overall, the H1080 is a very good performer. For a closer look at the features and connections of the Vivitek H1080, check out my photo gallery.

At an MSRP of $999 the Vivitek H1080 DLP Projector is a great value. With its 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,800 lumen output capability, the image quality is very good. Flesh tones and overall color saturation produce a natural image. It is also easy to setup and use. For the full story, read my review.