The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best video projectors you can buy right now. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

• Proven track record of user satisfaction
• Market penetration
• Not discontinued by manufacturer

1. DBPOWER T20 1800

• 50% BRIGHTER THAN ORDINARY LED PROJECTORS: 50% brighter and sharper than comparable projectors on the market, it provides you with probably the best home cinema experience out there. However, as this projector is only ideal for home entertainment, we do NOT recommend it for use in PowerPoint or business presentations.
• REDUCED FAN & SYSTEM NOISE: This projector is equipped with an innovative cooling system that provides very efficient heat dispersion. In addition to this, our R&D team has improved the fan design so much that the fan noise has been reduced by half!
• TOP-NOTCH VIEWING EXPERIENCE: Offers a 32”-176″ display size with a projector distance of between 1.5m-5m. By placing the projector at the optimum distance of about 2 to 2.5m, it will display a super-clear and bright 130” image, giving you a superior private home theater experience.
• CONNECTING YOUR PHONE: This projector also offers the perfect convenience of being able to connect your smartphone (supports MHL function) or iPad via dongle or adapter (not included).
• LEADING WARRANTY: Made to the highest quality, we’re able to offer you a 3-year warranty and professional customer service/technical support.

2. Optoma HD141X

• Screen size range: 66-inches from 8 feet; 107-inches from 12 feet
• 3000 ANSI lumens
• Contrast ratio: 23,000:1
• Keystone correction: Yes
• Lens shift: No
• Warranty: 1-year limited parts and labor, 90-days on lamp
• 2 x HDMI (1.4a 3D support) + MHL v1.2, Audio out: 3.5mm, 12V trigger, 3D-sync, USB service

3. Crenova XPE460

• 20% more brightness than a basic LED projector. Ideal for home entertainment in the dark; NOT recommended for data presentations like PDF, Excel, and text files
• With a wireless HDMI dongle (not included), you can deliver iPad and smartphone video (supports MHL function) to a bigger screen – ideal and convenient for home cinema
• Projection size: 37”-130”. Projection distance: 1.2m-3.8m. To achieve better heat dissipation, the fan will make noise (due to high temperature)
• This video projector comes with an HDMI cable. If there is no HDMI in the package, please contact us – we will send you a new HDMI cable
• 12-month warranty and professional customer service support

4. BenQ DLP HD

• Full HD 3D 1080p image projection up to 200 inches. A 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness
• Includes SmartEco technology for energy conservation and auto-standby mode to save energy and prolong lamp life; Lamp lasts up to 6,000 hours
• Watch full HD 1080p movies, TV shows, and sports, or play action-packed video games on screens up to 200 inches across in any room of the house
• Built-in speakers are plug-and-play ready – only the power cord and video source connection are needed to prepare the viewing experience

5. RIF6 CUBE Pico

• MEET THE CUBE — The CUBE, though small in name, is designed to make a BIG impression by turning virtually any setting into your own entertainment environment. The CUBE is great for: home cinema, office, education, entertainment, or anything else you can come up with. Equipped with its own speaker, internal battery, and SD card reader, the CUBE is a completely autonomous projection unit that can instantly bring any room or space alive with light, colors, and sound!
• THE CUBE IS YOUR SMARTPHONE’S DREAM COME TRUE: Removing the frustrating limitations imposed by the size of your screen, you can now: share your favorite media on the go, project your pictures, play your games, and even stream movies directly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a 120″ display on any wall or ceiling around you — all with crystal clear and vibrant video!
• The CUBE’s single piece aluminium casing is built to be durable so it can withstand continual usage and look sleek/modern while doing it. It weighs less than a regular piece of fruit and is a powerhouse at just 2″ cubed. So whether it is for work or play, your CUBE can immediately transport any setting or environment into a personal or professional presentation center. With this type of flexibility and freedom…WHERE WILL YOU TAKE IT?
• LONGEST LASTING LED LIGHT SOURCE — Our proprietary LED digital-based light source shows picture in stunning color and clarity. Unlike conventional lamp-based projectors, our LED lamp can last up to 20,000 hours. That means you can watch 1 full-length movie every day for the next 20+ years with your CUBE lamp still shining bright.
• The CUBE is built on and powered by marvelous engineering, including the latest advances in LED and optical lens technology. Connectivity: Micro SD, MHL & HDMI, Native resolution: 854×480 (WVGA), Throw ratio: 1.99:1 dist/width, Video input up to full HD 1080p, Dimensions: 2″x2″x1.9″, Brightness: Full 50 lumens