The image quality is closest to that from a TV. That great picture comes at a price, however: the Vava is the most expensive model I tested by over a thousand dollars. Unlike traditional projectors that are mounted or set up on the opposite side of the room, the Vava is an ultra-short-throw projector.
It goes right up against the wall and projects its image almost vertically against the wall. Whether this design is preferable really comes down to your space and needs, but it does have some drawbacks.
At five inches from the wall, the maximum image is 80 inches. You can get up to a inch image if you move the projector inches from the wall, but then it starts encroaching into your room.
The Vava is much larger and heavier than traditional projectors, mostly due to the full 60W Harman Kardon soundbar built into it. It provides much louder, fuller sound than the built-in speakers on all of the other projectors. It has an app store, but there are barely any useful apps. Also, the image bends a little on the sides.
Lastly, the Vava gets a lot hotter than other projectors, enough to feel a difference in the room. The brightness is rated at lumens, which is just over half of what Vava claims. The color made it feel like watching film: everything has a golden, s-style vibe to it, which I think is partly because of its color space. The projector uses Rec. So from about 11 feet away, it can get an image as small as 80 inches diagonally, all the way up to inches.
It has lumens of brightness but with a screen you can watch in daylight. If you want a really big image or if your space is a lot smaller, then you should get a short-throw projector. The audio is surprisingly loud for only having one 5W speaker. If you have a small, dark room, this projector is great for it.
Correction: An earlier version of this article referred to the Vava projector as a fully laser-based system — it is not. It is a DLP projector that uses a laser light source instead of bulb.
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Plug in a gaming computer with a good enough video card and it will offer a Hz refresh rate and low enough response time that you can play most online games. If you play tons of fast-paced games, go for the UHD35 below. The high refresh rate also makes the UHD50X better for sports, which often look weird on projectors. Factory-calibrated color, true 4K resolution, and the ability to optimize light output for better-than-usual contrast make the BenQ HT one of the best projectors you can buy.
It's lightweight and super easy to set up, thanks to a short "throw"—the required distance between your screen and the projector—and built-in optical zoom, which gives you a good amount of room to find the perfect spot to set it up. Movies look bold and cinematic, but you'll still probably want to watch the HT in a dark room.
It boasts a higher overall brightness to compete with the sunlight. This gorgeous 4K laser projector from LG is also beautiful to look at when media is playing, and it's just about the easiest to use when it comes to finding stuff to play. That means you can access everything from Netflix to Apple Airplay casting.
It's a bit cumbersome to get mounted you'll want two people , but once you do, vertical and horizontal adjustments for the lens make lining it up with your screen a breeze. The projector's remote can control them. If you're designing a dedicated home theater with stadium seating, you'll want a larger projector like the Epson UB. It offers a cinema-quality lens, sharp colors, and astonishing black levels. The added clarity you'll get on larger screens makes this a great choice for bigger rooms.
I spent about a month with the Vava 4K laser projector, and I liked the darn thing more with every passing day. It has an ultra-short throw, which means it can project a inch image while just 7. Coupled with the fact that it has a built-in Harman Kardon soundbar, it's easily the fastest projector I've ever set up from box to Netflix. It also looks fantastic, though not quite as sharp as our top pick. The projector does have an Android interface, but the apps are garbage—I could barely get Netflix to work at all.
Just use a Roku or Chromecast instead. Our top pick, the Optoma UHD50X, is good for most casual gamers, but if you demand an even shorter lag time, the UHD35 from the same company is your best bet.
A native aspect ratio is designed primarily for home theater use. Home theater enthusiasts tend to prefer aspect ratios because they are closer to original 35mm film format. Set your DVD player to output to a television and the projector to mode to achieve the desired results. Now, nearly all home theater manufacturers have 3D models. Prices are dropping and content is becoming more readily available.
Many cable providers even offer 3D channels and programs. This specification is actually referring to the 'half-life' of the lamp, the point where the lamp is half as bright as it was new.
The lamp will still work at its half-life, but it will continue to gradually lose brightness. Longer lamp life means less expense in maintaining your projector. If you are planning to use your projector to replace your current television, lamp replacement cost should be factored into your purchase.
If your projector will be used primarily for watching movies and special events, lamp life won't be as important. Quick Tip: If you purchase a spare lamp with your projector, run it in your projector for a few hours first, then store it somewhere cool and dark. Lamp warranties begin from the day of purchase, not from the day of use. If a lamp is faulty, it will usually fail within the first 4 to 10 hours of operation.
One choice you should make early on in your purchasing decision process is whether you want to ceiling mount your projector or simply put it on a tabletop when in use. Each option has its advantages. Ceiling mounting your projector will get it out of the way, creating a more polished look for your viewing area while also keeping your projector secure. Mounting the projector in a fixed area will also save you the time of setting up your projector for each use. If you plan to ceiling mount your projector, you will need to know the fixed distance between the projector and your screen.
This is because different projectors have different throw ratios. Throw ratio is the relationship between the projector's distance from the screen and the width of the image. For example, if your projector will be ceiling mounted 10 feet away from your screen, your image will be larger than if your projector is only five feet away.
Most video projectors weigh less than 20 pounds and are easy to transport from location to location. That means you can take your 'big screen TV' with you to the homes of friends and family, or host an outdoor movie projected on the garage door without any heavy lifting. However, you will have to set up your projector for each use, and your primary viewing area will not have the polished look of an installation. If you decide that tabletop projection is right for you, consider a projector with less fan noise.
Aim for around 30dB or less for 'whisper quiet' fans. You may also want to consider the overall product's exterior design since the projector will be visible. Quick Tip: Projector People recommends that you purchase your projector before purchasing a screen.
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