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What will you use your projector for most?
Before we get into all the techy stuff, it’s a good idea to work out what you’re going to use it for the most — since different types of projectors will be best suited to one activity over another. We've broken it down into four categories to help you find the features you’ll need for everything from watching movies to giving presentations:
Want the best projector for your home theatre? You'll want:
Full HD or 4K resolution to see all the detail in your favourite films.
A high contrast ratio to see deep blacks and bright whites.
HDMI port(s) for connecting a Blu-ray player or laptop for streaming.
Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for a full image without black bars or cropped scenes.
Look out for these must-haves in the best portable projectors:
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for wireless streaming and audio (plus a neat setup).
Light and compact design so it’s easy to take with you.
Manual zoom and adjustable focus to get the view just right anywhere.
Built-in batteries for watching films at friends’ houses or presenting to clients you’re visiting.
For presentations that go without a hitch, go for office projectors with:
HDMI, VGA, and USB inputs to hook up laptops and extra peripherals.
A large HD-ready screen for clear, readable text and graphics.
16:10 aspect ratio for even more screen real-estate.
High brightness (at least 3000 lumens) to see content clearly in daylight.
Want next-level gameplay? Choose a gaming projector featuring:
A 4K resolution for amazing graphics from your PS5 or Xbox Series X|S console.
Low input lag so there’s no delay between your controller and what’s onscreen.
A high refresh rate (at least 120Hz) for smooth gameplay free of motion blur.
Keystone correction to properly align the image and prevent distortion.