While projectors were once reserved for cinemas and the home theaters of the ultra-wealthy, in recent years these systems have become markedly more accessible while simultaneously experiencing major technological leaps and bounds with better resolution and more lumens in increasingly compact packages. And while 4K projectors have been the standard for several years — first debuting in 2011 with Sony’s VPL-VW1000ES — it wasn’t until more recently that the prices of these systems started becoming significantly more affordable.
With more accessibly-priced offerings on the market than any previous point in history, now seemed something of the perfect time to take a deep dive into the segment, counting down the best affordable 4K projectors you can currently buy. What’s more, this curated guide will also delve into the benefits of projectors as well as the primary factors to take into account when shopping for one.