Shop for home theater projectors

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sony's VPL-VW10, the company's least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore an excellent value. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1000 ANSI lumens, 30000:1, 22 lbs, 16 in x 18.3 in x 7 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: The PT-AE3000 maximizes the image quality of the full-HD content in Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts for large-screen viewing, and adds an optical system that achieves a 60,000:1 ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1600 ANSI lumens, 16.1 lbs, 18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nothing short of a complete theater--including speakers and screen--Epson's MovieMate 25 does it all, although it's not as bright as we'd like. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 854 x 480, 1200 ANSI lumens, 1000:1, 15 lbs, 13.4 in x 12.2 in x 7.1 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Priced less than a midsize flat-screen LCD TV, BenQ's MP512 ST DLP projector is a solid, affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 2200 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 4.9 lbs, 10 in x 8.4 in x 3.5 in

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  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Although it certainly costs more than most of the 1080p competition, the SXRD-based Sony VPL-VW200 delivers one of the best pictures of any projector we've tested. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 800 ANSI lumens, 35000:1, 44.1 lbs, 19.5 in x 22.6 in x 6.9 in

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic PT-AE2000U 1080p projector is a credible performer, especially when you consider its relatively low price. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1500 ANSI lumens, 16000:1, HDTV, 15.9 lbs, 18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in

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Manufacturer description: The amazingly versatile Optoma Pico, the smallest projector you've ever seen! Its compact size and durability make it a must have for travel and on-the-spot presentations. This product includes ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1000:1, 4 oz, 2 in x 4.1 in x 0.6 in

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Manufacturer description: The InFocus X10 digital projector is a revelation for home theater enthusiasts seeking Full HD quality with long standing InFocus visual performance. Utilizing the 1080P DLP chipset from Texas Instruments, ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 14.1 lbs, 18.7 in x 17 in x 5.8 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While Sanyo's PLV-Z2000 1080p projector does have some performance shortcomings, it's nonetheless a very good value. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, 16.1 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 5.7 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony VPL-VW100 produces big, beautiful 1080p images at a price-to-performance ratio that no current projector can match. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 800 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, HDTV, 41.9 lbs, 19.5 in x 22.6 in x 6.9 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sanyo's affordable 1080p front projector has its share of flaws, but still represents a good value in its category. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 16.5 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 6.1 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: The PT-AX200 is ideal for watching sports events or playing video games in daylight conditions and surely for viewing movies in a dark room. Powerful 2000-lumen brightness and new Light ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 2000 ANSI lumens, 6000:1, 10.8 lbs, 15.6 in x 11.8 in x 4.4 in

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Manufacturer description: If you are a high-definition video enthusiast who's looking for a more affordable way to bring a front-screen projection to your home theater or family room, the Mitsubishi HC1600 ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1700 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.2 in x 9.6 in x 3.9 in

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Manufacturer description: Experience home entertainment in a whole new way with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100. This affordable projector puts you in the middle of the action with blockbuster brightness and ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1800 ANSI lumens, 16.1 lbs, 17.7 in x 14.2 in x 5.4 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its color fidelity is not nearly as good as other late-model Sony SXRD products, the otherwise good-performing VPL-VW60 home theater projector remains a solid value. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1000 ANSI lumens, 35000:1, 24.3 lbs, 18.5 in x 15.6 in x 6.9 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The ultimate portable projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 55 delivers all the big-screen drama, sound and excitement you desire - just plug, load and play. For larger-than-life ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 854 x 480, 1200 ANSI lumens, 300:1, 8.4 lbs, 12.6 in x 9.1 in x 5 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Ready for action in the office or on the go, the Epson EX50 delivers amazing color and image quality with ease. It ensures razor-sharp detail for flawless presentations, HD movies ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2200 ANSI lumens, 6.2 lbs, 12.9 in x 9.6 in x 4 in

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Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 768, 2000 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 13.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.4 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though a tad pricier than we would have liked, the Optoma MovieTime DV10 does a good job delivering an all-in-one home-theater experience. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 854 x 480, 1000 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, HDTV, 7.7 lbs, 14.5 in x 10.7 in x 4.6 in

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The InFocus X2 is the projector to get when brightness and the ability to give a show with the lights on counts for everything. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 1700 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, HDTV, 6.8 lbs, 9.8 in x 12.9 in x 4.2 in

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Manufacturer description: Not much larger than a laptop PC, the PLC-XW55A weighs less than 6 4 pounds and delivers true XGA picture quality in a flexible go-anywhere system. Also, it may be ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2000 ANSI lumens, 6.4 lbs, 13 in x 9.3 in x 3.1 in

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Manufacturer description: The Optoma HD65 is a 720p home theater projector that brings accessibility to high-definition, big-screen video content. At 1600 lumens and the latest color processing technologies, the HD65 delivers subtle ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1600 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, 4 lbs, 10.2 in x 7.4 in x 2.9 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: When brightness and contrast count for everything, BenQ's PB6110 puts it all onscreen at a great price. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 1500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, HDTV, 6.4 lbs