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Home Theater Projectors

We've collected and compared the most popular projectors intended for home theaters so that you can get a good look before you make your choice. The prices range widely and the projectors vary in size, picture clarity and compatibility with other devices which is why it's important to do your research. Be sure to think about what will be important to you in your home theater and how you intend to use your projector.

Last Update: Jun 17, 2013
Home Theater Projectors    
Vivitek
Vivitek H1080FD
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 Best for:Beginning viewers looking for a simple, basic projector for a very low cost. Despite limited flexibility and customization features, the Vivitek H1080FD provides a clear picture and runs quietly.

Price Range: $899.00 - $961.83

Warranty: 1 year

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Optoma
Optoma HD20
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 Best for:Its convenient portable size and easy to adjust color. The Optoma HD20 has great clarity for a low price and is therefore a good starter projector.

Price Range: $849.99 - $1,249.00

Warranty: 1 year

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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi HC4000 1080p DLP Projector
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 Best for:Viewers willing to spend a little bit more to have the best clarity, brightness and color adjustment while still using an entry-level projector.

Price Range: $1,099.00 - $1,999.00

Warranty: 2 years

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Epson
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350
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 Best for:People who want a very easy set up right of the box or who are sensitive to the rainbow effect. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 is great for sports, movies and even many video games.

Suggested Retail Price: $1,174.00 - $1,299.99

Warranty: 2 years

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Optoma
Optoma HD66
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 Best for:those who plan to do a lot of 3D gaming or viewing. Whether or not you are using the 3D option, the brightness levels on the HD66 are unusually high.

Suggested Retail Price: $573.39 - $1,399.00

Warranty: 1 year

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Feature comparison

Feature Vivitek H1080FD Optoma HD20 Mitsubishi HC4000 1080p DLP Projector Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Optoma HD66
  Vivitek -H1080FD Optoma -HD20 Mitsubishi -HC4000 Epson -Power Lite Optoma -HD66
Overall Rating          
Price Range $899.00 - $961.83 $849.99 - $1,249.00 $1,099.00 - $1,999.00 $1,174.00 - $1,299.99 $573.39 - $1,399.00
Contrast 4,000:1 4,000:1 4,000:1 50,000:1 4,000:1
Lumens 1800 1700 1300 2000 2500
Weight 3.5 kg 2.9 kg 3.6 kg 7.3 kg 2.3 kg
Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1280x720
Aspect Ratio 16:09 16:09 16:09 16:09 16:09
Technology DLP DLP DLP 3 LCD DLP
Lens 1.2x manual 1.2x manual 1.5x manual 2.1x manual 1.1x manual
Lens Shift x_grey_sign x_grey_sign x_grey_sign H + V x_grey_sign
Lamp Life 2,000 Hrs
3,000 (eco)		 3,000 Hrs
4,000 (eco)		 5,000 (eco) 4,000 (eco) 3,000 Hrs
4,000 (eco)
Lamp Cost n/a $249 $299 n/a n/a
Warranty 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years 1 year
Connectors S-Video, Composite, Component, RGB, HDMI 1.3 (x2), Headphone Jack, USB, RS232, 12Volt Out Composite, Component, RGB, HDMI (x2), USB, 12Volt Out S-Video, Composite, Component, RGB, HDMI 1.3, RS232 S-Video, Composite, Component, RGB, HDMI 1.3a (x2), RS232 S-Video, Composite, RGB, HDMI, RS232
Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
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