I need to clarify an error about the Epson projectors. In the video I said they produce a 2k image but it's actually higher than 2k but less than 4k. This is what Epson calls "4K Enhancement". It's super sharp but not quite 4k. I know.....confusing. Here's a quick breakdown to make it make sense: 1080p = ~2 million pixels Epson = ~ 4 million pixels 4K = ~8 million pixels
My projector sits on a shelf in back of the room at 17' so your list would be a lot shorter if you narrowed it down to my most important requirement 1.5x or higher optical zoom Hence, I bought the Epson 2250. with 1.6x zoom.
I don’t mean to pile on here but neither the HTC or Epson produce a “4k” image. You need the $5k+ projectors for that. They both use pixel shifting to make it look like 4k from further back with the HTC looking “sharper” than the Epson, but still not 4k.
@@mrpmj00 That's not how projector zoom works. You are talking about throw. Zoom allows adjustment of the throw ratio. You could have a short throw projector with a 10x zoom and it wouldn't give you the right screen size at the end of your 17' room.
Idk if you bought one yet but don't listen to his recommendations for under $300. I literally have nothing the goodee yg620 and the apeman lc650 right now. The goodee is brighter and more vibrant at close range however they're about even when outside at night from 15 feet away. However the Apeman is light-years better as far as picture quality goes. It's extremely clear and literally is 1080p tv quality unlike the goodee which blurs any detail in the image.
@@mickaaom the apeman is going to have the better picture but the goodee is going to be brighter with more vibrant colors. Guess it all depends on what's more important to you. I personally sent the goodee back and kept the apeman because quality is more important to me. Seems as though all the women in my life cared about the bright pretty colors and all the men I know agreed that quality of picture is more important. Depends on you really
@@mongruva4126 I can't be 100% sure if you'll be fine without setting my stuff up and testing but you can certainly change the size of the screen. Both projectors offer image scaling from 100% down to 75%. The apeman picture is naturally larger then the goodee at the same distance but if you give me a bit I'll set the apeman up at 9ft and see what screen sizes I get
@@mongruva4126 the Apeman at 13ft and 75% image scaling (as small as it gets) is about 100 inches. So if you can get it a little closer you can get to 90". I already sent the goodee back but it did have a naturally smaller picture then the apeman so at 13ft you could most likely get that to 90". But brightness vs quality as I mentioned before
I've said this once and I'll say it again, I have a sub $200 Vankyo Performance 620 projector that I bought from Walmart and it is superb. I use this projector as my daily tv, from gaming to youtube to big screen movies. I definitely have the budget to buy a $3000 projector, I just can't see how it can be that much better factoring in the fact that I paid sub $200 for a projector that is. Anyways, great content.
JVC NX7 would be my pick hands down... still pretty happy with my Epson 6040UB for now. and by the time I'm ready to upgrade, I'll probably get the NX9!
@@BuildMontage I think it will be a long while before we see native 8K In a projector. More pixels on a chip make the panel so dense that getting adequate lumens output would require a high powered laser source.
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 that's my thinking - I can't see anything more happening past the NX9 until they happens. I personally prefer lamp based projectors over laser or LED - that's just my personal preference.
@@BuildMontage haven't seen enough laser to know yet. The Sony laser I saw tended to push a little blue tinge to the white. So I am still in the lamp camp just like you.
I own the UHD50X and can confirm it's a fantastic projector and did initially display the issues presented in the video. I was informed by a service person after already shipping the device off to them that the issue is firmware related and a firmware fix would be provided. The only solution for the time being was to flip inputs. Frustrating for a $1,500+ investment. In addition, there was a random intense flickering that I experienced that felt power-related and would appear at random. I was super frustrated about the experience but they replaced the board and lamp for me. When I got it back, I have experienced neither issue and it's been flawless. Hate that I had to deal with warranty issues so early but at least Optoma held up to their reputation for service.
Got the epson 3800, went from ben Q and tried the optoma 550x uhd before it because i got fooled by the specs after weeks of hesitation (the image of the epson is way better) before it, but returned it. The epson 3800 is honestly the best projector and the best bang for the buck you’ll ever get. It is outstanding! I play on ps5 with it and it is outstanding, no input lag, HDR, super bright, 60fps 4k run smooth. Defenetly a no brainer. Good video man, i’m glad you finally give props to epson haha
Man, I've been dreaming of getting one of these for ages but settled for an OLED cause I couldn't afford everything needed to setup a projector in the condo that I plan to move in. So envious of y'all. Hopefully one day I can get one too brother 🥺
I love your videos man so professional and jam packed of helpful information! I always check with your videos before I make a home theater purchase like a projector
First time here Man and it won’t be the last. Precise and informative !!! great reviews got me wanting a projector now though ,this could turn out an expensive RUclips recommendation 🤦♂️
Mate you got the best tech channel out there! It's a pleasure to watch. Can you do an new video for 2021 please? Need a new projector under $2000 and I'm not sure which one to get. - Light controlled room - 122 inch white screen with 1.2 gain - mostly movies, sometimes a bit of gaming (smash Bros, breath of the wild, Mario kart) - throw ratio not higher than 1.33 What's bothering me most with my Epson eh-tw-5600 are the black levels and resolution. I'm thinking about getting either - benq 3350 (input lag unfavorable) - viewsonic px 728-4k (black levels and contrast are not that great apparently) - LG HU70la (not bright enough? Black levels could be better?) - Epson 3800 (black levels?)
I ALWAYS watch your stuff before I think of buying anything 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 really love the content super entertaining and informative. Just purchased the epson 5030ub and put it on a homemade screen (153” Grey fleece material) 😳, Really love it so far and for just starting out I’m impressed. Keep doing what you do stay Blessed
Big fun of your channel. Looks like you like Epson more than Optima. I was waiting for this video. I got Benq TK800m 4k for $1000. I am very happy with performance. Great all round Projector for movies games and sports. After watching your video I would still recommend tk800m for under $1000 category. Thanks for the video.
I'm actually a big optoma fan but their last few releases have been plagued with issues unfortunately. What's strange is that a lot of their competitor's projectors use the same DLP chip so I wonder why they don't have the same issues.
@@ChrisMajestic thanks for reply Chris. I agree. Looking at the reviews of Optoma I noticed strange issues. Maybe manufacturing quality control is to blame? Btw, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge on projectors. There was a lot of anxiety before we found your channel. Now we are enjoying movies every night on a big screen! You are creating truly quality content.
The most affordable 4K projectors arent short throw enough for me yet, and 3D is an absolute must for me aswell. I would love to upgrade as even my Optoma HD144x's screen feels a touch small at 100 inches, the UHD51 looked like a fantastic option but they're not really in stock anywhere...
I have the Epson 2250 in my bedroom and the Epson 3800 in the movie room. Love them both. Bright with great colors and amazing picture quality. Big Epson fan..
I just got the BenQ HT2050A today! I'm so glad to see it's still a competitor! Practically stole it for $500.00 brand new still factory sealed. The colors are amazing!
Thanks for your reviews! Just upgraded from my first projector (the small and dim, but still awesome LG PF50KA) to the Epson 3800 thanks in part to your videos. Was torn on whether to splurge on a 5050 or 6050 but I’m mostly using it in my bedroom (perched on the closet shelf) without real light control and for outdoor movie nights and found the 3800 to be a great (and more affordable!) sweet spot of brightness and portability though I know I gave up a little black level performance. Not having a dedicated bat-cave, I felt it was the right choice and in a few years maybe I’ll have a batcave and check out what’s in the the projector scene then.
I've been using the EPSON HC3800 for 6 months now and the performance is perfect for my 135" Atmos setup. So glad I passed on the 4010. The 5050 and 3800 are the most future proof as well from Epson notably.
Tested JVC nx7 & 9 with fav movies. Best bang for the $$ is nx7. Upgraded from JVC 350 for true 4K. JVC upgraded firmware with frame adapt HDR tone mapping for free. Like your reviews which are to the point.
Your channel helped me tremendously in my recent projector upgrade. But I have to say the rainbow effect, while not an issue for everyone, is a HUGE issue for some people. My entire family noticed it on 2 projectors that I had to return! I suggest you mention the effect in every DLP related review. (I know you have, but I suggest making a dedicated video about it or a standard warning when you review DLPs.) I noticed some graphics in this video that had some more info from what looked like a survey. Do you recall where those are from? Anyway thanks again and great channel! Oh BTW I ended up with an Epson 3800 and LOVE it.
Long time subscriber! I really wish you made like 5 videos a week. I have some resources (but not the following) and I’m all in with trying to help grow the channel however I can. Your production is far beyond others who have twice the following. That should tell you something, bruh!
Hi Bob, that's a great observation. Can you please explain on what causes this. I got a new Benq TK800M and I saw this once. I just rebooted it and it went away and I havent seen it again. But its still not completely out of my mind. Do you feel this is a SW issue? Is it that the scaling is going awry and is it only a SW issue or is there an underlying HW issue? Thanks in advance.
@@arvind50 I assume this to be a timing issue which is maybe not fixable by firmware as mostly the graphical interface usually has a hard coded firmware and is only updatable by eprom adapters. Just by re assigning the source. Could also be a driver issue.
The BenQ HT5550 is also a pixel shift just as the Epson, it has a 0.47" 1920x1080 panel that moves three times for each image. The Epson has a 1920x1080 panel that moves two times.
Chris - excellent rundowns as usual. Thanks. Any idea if LG will soon put out an upgrade to the UST HU85LA with eARC? Keep it up. PS - Samsung hasn't sent you their Premier demo cause they know it will still fail against the LG - my two cents. Cheers!
Thanks for all the rich information Chris! You're the best on that field. You did a very good job. Keep it up bro, I will always follow your channel. Maybe you can also add into your channel one day about best projector screens and best dolby atmos surround sound systems.
Quality content as always, Chris. I still love my Epson 5040UBe that I bought back in 2018. I have it projecting on a 135" screen, and it is beautiful. I have seen my previous projector - the Epson 8350 - for sale second hand for only a couple hundred dollars many times. If I was looking to get a projector on the cheap, I would look at something like that as well.
When you mention about the Optoma UHD50X with that half screen issue as I have this projector and this little issue is no deal breaker at all I just go to image settings and then display mode and what ever mode you are on just press the OK button to redo it and it will correct it and I heard but not 100% sure if it is left in cinema mode it will not do this...this is still one awesome projector to its features and this little glitch should not keep anybody for thinking of getting this model..as it is a bright and clear projector which also has lens shift..so far the rest of this projector is fantastic and especially gaming...and movies also.. 😊
Thank you :D Really great and informative video. One thing I'm missing though is information on the noise level of the projectors as I'm looking for one that runs quiet.
Thank you I decided to go with the apeman I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on my first projector since I plan to only bring it out every now and then to watch a movie. But I know I can trust your opinion especially since there are a lot of projectors out there.
Great content! I bought an onn roku projector, for $140 including tax. And enjoying it quite a bit it not the best quality but it clear enough and has good enough color to use. Especially when you want that movie theater vibe and wanna be in your pjs eating candy and popcorn.
Excellent review. I'm looking to replace my old Mitsubishi HD1000U . I think the BenQ 5550 is the best swap . Centered lens , 4k and somewhat affordable 👌🏾. I just don't know how steep the throw angle is , gotta research.
Chris Majestic thank you sir! Here’s a link to a Reddit post speaking on the issue and explaining how to update it : www.reddit.com/r/projectors/comments/h9yq6f/new_firmware_for_optoma_uhd50x_and_uhd30_fixing/
Noticed this issue on my hd27hdr and thought it might just be my projector. So glad you mentioned it in your video Chris! I'll look into updating the firmware 🤞
I was coming to confirm the same thing. Bought my UHD 50x over the summer based off your review of it and had that issue a lot, but I ran the firmware update for it and it’s been perfect since. I will say that the firmware update is a pain to install, especially if your projector is ceiling mounted, as you have to actually plug it into a computer to do it, you can’t just plug in a flash drive or something. But it does work.
I just upgraded from a 1080p Epson that is about 5 years old to the UHD50X and I am blown away by the brightness and resolution. I have never been this happy with a purchase before! The only annoyance I have with it is the built-in speakers. If I disable the internal speaker, a no audio icon overlay appears in the top right corner of the screen - permanently? WTF? I don’t know if I have the upgraded firmware or not - but this seems like a really stupid decision to superimpose an icon over the image with no way to dismiss it. So as a workaround, I have to leave the internal audio enabled and turn it down to 0. Weird.
LOVE this video! I have the Epson 3800 (just got it recently and LOVE it!) AND the Epson 2150 (which doesn't support the 4K input or have any smart functionality, but my Xbox One X takes care of a lot of that stuff)! So happy to have the Best Gaming Projector AND Best Projector under $2,000 in my possession! Otherwise, I LOVE my Epson 2150 as well! Just got a new bulb for it and it's going in the guest bedroom to replace the Flat Panel TV there! Another GREAT video @Chris Majestic ! Maybe one day I can get a 5050UB or MAYBE even a JVC in the future! I agree with a lot of these even though I am suprised the GooDee beat Vankyo's V630 performance, but I can def understand. I have heard a LOT of great things about the GooDee projector. Stayin subscribed for the UST video!
Very nice list, good job. I approve this message. Edit: about the split screen issue, all the benq's with the same texas chip are also affected. (Includes the w5700&w2700 and the newer brighter model) Beware.
@@ChrisMajestic yes they do, sometimes even severely. I had 3 ht3550's and they all did it at least once but it wasn't too bad. The earlier batches where the worst. You can provoke it usually by playing with the advanced image settings Wide color gammut etc)
Thanks Chris for the 2020 review. Have you seen the new LG hu810 dualnlaser projector? Wondering were it fits in your ranking for standard throw projector
Awesome video. With so many options this helps. I have been shopping for over a year and can't pick one, I have a 110" screen in a dark room but would like to be able to watch sports with the lights on . my budget is around 2k. Also 3d would be nice but not a must.
I need a good projector for a really bright room. The screen will be between 150-180 inches..my room is 17.5 feet long. Mostly use for movie nights..maybe a little gaming...i want good quality and price isnt an issue but id rather not pay way more for features that dont matter. I like convenience so wireless and the projector adjusting itself etc is a plus. Thank you
Hi Chris, love your analysis. Question : you had mentioned that the benq tk850's "brilliant color" setting could be turned to 0 to make it more color accurate. With that change, how does that tk850 compare to the benq 3550 on color accuracy? In other words, can the tk850 essentially become a 3550 with that change?
Been waiting. Literally undecided between the optoma P2 and the epson Ls500. Was waiting to see if anything went on sale for Super Bowl, but it’s only been LG TVs. I’ll give it another month.
@@arnmdk365 you need a UST screen, Elite could be an option. P2 is only 3000 lumens vs 4000 on the Epson, input lag on the p2 is 50-55ms, I played on mine and there’s no lag. I hope it helps
I'm assuming you haven't actually used these projectors. I bought both of these based on your recommendations and figured I'd compare them to see which one I liked better. The picture quality on the goodee is not good at all. Small details are blurred. The apeman is 1080p tv quality though as you stated not as bright. However both projectors at night 120" screen roughly 15 feet away the brightness isn't even noticed. All in all the Apeman lc650 is hands down (based on actual side by side comparison of both projectors in my position now) the better projector. The goodee yg620 has better speakers, is a little bit brighter, has a nice case, BUT I feel like I'm watching it with my glasses off compared to the Apeman which feels like any other 1080p tv experience (quality wise)
From my observation... Why is it that the BenQ TK850 is better in HDR rendering than the BenQ HT3550... The HT3550 has a tendency to just make the entire sky one big purple void, while the TK850 actually kept the sky blue and with alot of cloud details.
The Goodee yg620 is great for about 6 months. Then it develops an orange discoloration over one third of the screen which is quite distracting when there are white or bright colored screens.
For gaming with an Xbox SX or PS5 it's more than fine if a projector can only do either 4K or 120hz but not both at the same time. Currently, I don't think that there is a single game that runs at 120FPS at 4K on the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Sure there are games that run at 120FPS, but they usually have the resolution lowered to 1440p or 1080p, and there's games that run in 4K, but they usually run at 30-60h FPS.
I'm excited about your experience with Samsung Premiere and the Hisense. I recently got a Bomaker Polaris which was sold on Indiegogo similar to Vava. The OEM was Hisense and it is a trilaser UST projector. Are you perchance going to review it?! I'd love to hear how it stacks up to the rest!
Wonder if Samsung has a gag order for reviews on their new short throw. They still have not sent you yours to review and every video out there currently is pretty much just an unboxing with no real "review". I'm curious to get your take on it and how it matches up to the LG HU85LA.
Chris, thanks for this, best projector for 2020, video. I need to know, if the Benq HT3550 or TK850 are much better than the Optoma UHD50X? I just bought the Optoma because I needed a replacement for my Epson3020 and wanted to go 4K in my theater. I am still in the return window for this Optoma. I could not find any content with a direct comparison and was not sure if I really needed to spend more than 1500 to get a really good uplift in image quality for my theater. My room is dark and I have 120 inch white screen that I am thinking about replacing with a cinema grey screen to increase contrast levels for my projector. Also, I don’t game in this area, but that could change. Would love to have a more detailed conversation with you on all of my planned upgrades because your opinion in much valued.
As long as you don't have the issue I mentioned in the video then UHD50X is a great projector. However, the HT3550 is better for movies. The uhd50x is better for gaming.
@@ChrisMajestic Thanks for the reply. I am not currently seeing the issue you mentioned, but I will check the firmware and update just in case. Also looks like I will not be able to return the projector with a huge 20% restocking fee, even if I get the Benq from the same vendor. :( So I might have to ride with uhd50x. Not feeling the $300 dollar cost to change projectors. Should have bought it from Amazon. Lol.
Love to see the Benq HT5550 get some attention over the Epson. I've had mine just about 2 years now. It is sharper than the Epson and with dynamic iris set to high the blacks are comparable to the Epson in most scenes. There are those that the black level is raised when it has a bright area for HDR.
For anyone wanting to go with the Optoma UHD50x, It does NOT have CEC! So your stuck either manually turning on and off and controlling volume controls in a receiver setup for the projector or you will need to add some sort of remote capability such as logitech smart remotes to control your system flawlessly, which is annoying if you dont have something like this already setup.
I got a hu70la this year. Was deciding between it and the benq tk800m. Since where I live the LG model is about 20% cheaper, I went for it. The bright scenes on the hu70la are great but the dark scenes are just awful. I'll try to get a gray screen to replace my matte white screen to see if it can get better.
More expensive or not the NX5 is the one to have, you will always wish you had gone for the JVC for that small (at these costs) extra amount over your third place Sony as good as it is.
When it comes to the contrast ratio, if your not doing your own test to determine a projectors true contrast ratio then it's best not to even mention it since EVERY manufacturer lies about them. I use the UHD 30 for movies and gaming and when gaming I do 1080p at 240Hz, kinda hard to believe that literally the fastest projector available didn't even make the list.
Hi! Love your videos! Have you done any videos on the best amazon budget projectors? (Probably maxing out at $300 range) There are a ton of them out there.
Nothing is as good as Epson's 3 chip LCD. To actually have all colors just as bright as the greyscale ones, that's the most realistic thing. I had a 3 LCD Sony TV (7" projected onto 48") when Sony used to buy the 3LCD license from Epson and it was the best TV I've had.
I need to clarify an error about the Epson projectors. In the video I said they produce a 2k image but it's actually higher than 2k but less than 4k. This is what Epson calls "4K Enhancement". It's super sharp but not quite 4k. I know.....confusing. Here's a quick breakdown to make it make sense:
1080p = ~2 million pixels
Epson = ~ 4 million pixels
4K = ~8 million pixels
My projector sits on a shelf in back of the room at 17' so your list would be a lot shorter if you narrowed it down to my most important requirement 1.5x or higher optical zoom Hence, I bought the Epson 2250. with 1.6x zoom.
I don’t mean to pile on here but neither the HTC or Epson produce a “4k” image. You need the $5k+ projectors for that. They both use pixel shifting to make it look like 4k from further back with the HTC looking “sharper” than the Epson, but still not 4k.
@@mrpmj00 That's not how projector zoom works. You are talking about throw. Zoom allows adjustment of the throw ratio. You could have a short throw projector with a 10x zoom and it wouldn't give you the right screen size at the end of your 17' room.
@@joshjlg who said the Epson produced a 4K image? This whole entire post is specifically stating that.
Is it better than a Christie??
jumping directly into 300$ xD
Idk if you bought one yet but don't listen to his recommendations for under $300. I literally have nothing the goodee yg620 and the apeman lc650 right now. The goodee is brighter and more vibrant at close range however they're about even when outside at night from 15 feet away. However the Apeman is light-years better as far as picture quality goes. It's extremely clear and literally is 1080p tv quality unlike the goodee which blurs any detail in the image.
@@jwolff9153 damn...if it was for a room inside, around 9ft away from a wall would you go for the goodee or apeman?
@@mickaaom the apeman is going to have the better picture but the goodee is going to be brighter with more vibrant colors. Guess it all depends on what's more important to you. I personally sent the goodee back and kept the apeman because quality is more important to me. Seems as though all the women in my life cared about the bright pretty colors and all the men I know agreed that quality of picture is more important. Depends on you really
@@mongruva4126 I can't be 100% sure if you'll be fine without setting my stuff up and testing but you can certainly change the size of the screen. Both projectors offer image scaling from 100% down to 75%. The apeman picture is naturally larger then the goodee at the same distance but if you give me a bit I'll set the apeman up at 9ft and see what screen sizes I get
@@mongruva4126 the Apeman at 13ft and 75% image scaling (as small as it gets) is about 100 inches. So if you can get it a little closer you can get to 90". I already sent the goodee back but it did have a naturally smaller picture then the apeman so at 13ft you could most likely get that to 90". But brightness vs quality as I mentioned before
You are the best. Straight to the point, valuable info and we are not overwhelmed with ads. Thank you so much for sharing your passion!
I've said this once and I'll say it again, I have a sub $200 Vankyo Performance 620 projector that I bought from Walmart and it is superb. I use this projector as my daily tv, from gaming to youtube to big screen movies. I definitely have the budget to buy a $3000 projector, I just can't see how it can be that much better factoring in the fact that I paid sub $200 for a projector that is. Anyways, great content.
Awesome review as always... like the fact that you have something for each pocket... something other reviewers forget...
The like was immediately because of the shirt.
JVC NX7 would be my pick hands down... still pretty happy with my Epson 6040UB for now. and by the time I'm ready to upgrade, I'll probably get the NX9!
Yes JVC NX7 for the win. Curious to see if JVC has any new projectors at CEDIA.
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 I think once something like the NX9 gets a native 8K chip that’s when things will get interesting.
@@BuildMontage I think it will be a long while before we see native 8K In a projector. More pixels on a chip make the panel so dense that getting adequate lumens output would require a high powered laser source.
@@keepingupwiththejones2933 that's my thinking - I can't see anything more happening past the NX9 until they happens. I personally prefer lamp based projectors over laser or LED - that's just my personal preference.
@@BuildMontage haven't seen enough laser to know yet. The Sony laser I saw tended to push a little blue tinge to the white. So I am still in the lamp camp just like you.
You are the go to guy for projectors! Really appreciate all your work on these films.
I own the UHD50X and can confirm it's a fantastic projector and did initially display the issues presented in the video. I was informed by a service person after already shipping the device off to them that the issue is firmware related and a firmware fix would be provided. The only solution for the time being was to flip inputs. Frustrating for a $1,500+ investment. In addition, there was a random intense flickering that I experienced that felt power-related and would appear at random. I was super frustrated about the experience but they replaced the board and lamp for me. When I got it back, I have experienced neither issue and it's been flawless. Hate that I had to deal with warranty issues so early but at least Optoma held up to their reputation for service.
Got the epson 3800, went from ben Q and tried the optoma 550x uhd before it because i got fooled by the specs after weeks of hesitation (the image of the epson is way better) before it, but returned it. The epson 3800 is honestly the best projector and the best bang for the buck you’ll ever get. It is outstanding! I play on ps5 with it and it is outstanding, no input lag, HDR, super bright, 60fps 4k run smooth. Defenetly a no brainer. Good video man, i’m glad you finally give props to epson haha
I have the HT3550 and I'm must say it has an amazing image also the 3d image is far better than I expected. Definately a great buy!
Thx
Highly Agree 👍
Do you have issues with the rainbow effect? I’m kind of worried about that since I’ve never owned a projector.
Man, I've been dreaming of getting one of these for ages but settled for an OLED cause I couldn't afford everything needed to setup a projector in the condo that I plan to move in. So envious of y'all. Hopefully one day I can get one too brother 🥺
@@rayword2794 No I haven't had any issues on that whatsoever. Using it in a 120 screen and the image is amazing.
I love your videos man so professional and jam packed of helpful information! I always check with your videos before I make a home theater purchase like a projector
First time here Man and it won’t be the last. Precise and informative !!! great reviews got me wanting a projector now though ,this could turn out an expensive RUclips recommendation 🤦♂️
Mate you got the best tech channel out there! It's a pleasure to watch.
Can you do an new video for 2021 please?
Need a new projector under $2000 and I'm not sure which one to get.
- Light controlled room
- 122 inch white screen with 1.2 gain
- mostly movies, sometimes a bit of gaming (smash Bros, breath of the wild, Mario kart)
- throw ratio not higher than 1.33
What's bothering me most with my Epson eh-tw-5600 are the black levels and resolution.
I'm thinking about getting either
- benq 3350 (input lag unfavorable)
- viewsonic px 728-4k (black levels and contrast are not that great apparently)
- LG HU70la (not bright enough? Black levels could be better?)
- Epson 3800 (black levels?)
Great videos. Straight to the point, easy to understand and is clearly one of the best reviewers.
I ALWAYS watch your stuff before I think of buying anything 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 really love the content super entertaining and informative. Just purchased the epson 5030ub and put it on a homemade screen (153” Grey fleece material) 😳, Really love it so far and for just starting out I’m impressed. Keep doing what you do stay Blessed
Big fun of your channel. Looks like you like Epson more than Optima. I was waiting for this video. I got Benq TK800m 4k for $1000. I am very happy with performance. Great all round Projector for movies games and sports.
After watching your video I would still recommend tk800m for under $1000 category.
Thanks for the video.
I'm actually a big optoma fan but their last few releases have been plagued with issues unfortunately. What's strange is that a lot of their competitor's projectors use the same DLP chip so I wonder why they don't have the same issues.
@@ChrisMajestic thanks for reply Chris. I agree. Looking at the reviews of Optoma I noticed strange issues. Maybe manufacturing quality control is to blame?
Btw, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge on projectors. There was a lot of anxiety before we found your channel. Now we are enjoying movies every night on a big screen! You are creating truly quality content.
Great review as usual. Can't wait for your ultra short throw review
Yes please second that
The most affordable 4K projectors arent short throw enough for me yet, and 3D is an absolute must for me aswell. I would love to upgrade as even my Optoma HD144x's screen feels a touch small at 100 inches, the UHD51 looked like a fantastic option but they're not really in stock anywhere...
The Benq HT3550 will give you 130+ inches at 9-10ft. And the 4k image is flawless as well as the 3d quality.
I have the Epson 2250 in my bedroom and the Epson 3800 in the movie room. Love them both. Bright with great colors and amazing picture quality. Big Epson fan..
I just got the BenQ HT2050A today! I'm so glad to see it's still a competitor! Practically stole it for $500.00 brand new still factory sealed. The colors are amazing!
From where?
@@timhughes7995 Facebook market!
Thanks for your reviews! Just upgraded from my first projector (the small and dim, but still awesome LG PF50KA) to the Epson 3800 thanks in part to your videos. Was torn on whether to splurge on a 5050 or 6050 but I’m mostly using it in my bedroom (perched on the closet shelf) without real light control and for outdoor movie nights and found the 3800 to be a great (and more affordable!) sweet spot of brightness and portability though I know I gave up a little black level performance. Not having a dedicated bat-cave, I felt it was the right choice and in a few years maybe I’ll have a batcave and check out what’s in the the projector scene then.
You are the King of the Projectors! Congrats!
Good stuff as always, Chris. Keep doin' your thing!
I've been using the EPSON HC3800 for 6 months now and the performance is perfect for my 135" Atmos setup. So glad I passed on the 4010. The 5050 and 3800 are the most future proof as well from Epson notably.
I was confused between 3800 and 4010 did compared this two projectors?
Tested JVC nx7 & 9 with fav movies. Best bang for the $$ is nx7. Upgraded from JVC 350 for true 4K. JVC upgraded firmware with frame adapt HDR tone mapping for free. Like your reviews which are to the point.
Love that shirt!! You have great content!! Thanks for all that you do!!
thanks so much chris! great video...i purchsed the epson 2250 yesterday from amazon, i can't wait to receive it & hook it up!!
Your channel helped me tremendously in my recent projector upgrade. But I have to say the rainbow effect, while not an issue for everyone, is a HUGE issue for some people. My entire family noticed it on 2 projectors that I had to return! I suggest you mention the effect in every DLP related review. (I know you have, but I suggest making a dedicated video about it or a standard warning when you review DLPs.) I noticed some graphics in this video that had some more info from what looked like a survey. Do you recall where those are from? Anyway thanks again and great channel! Oh BTW I ended up with an Epson 3800 and LOVE it.
great video with great comparisons.i am Surprised the LG HU80KA 4K UHD is not on the vide it is in awesome Projector
Excited for the next vide
Long time subscriber! I really wish you made like 5 videos a week. I have some resources (but not the following) and I’m all in with trying to help grow the channel however I can. Your production is far beyond others who have twice the following. That should tell you something, bruh!
Thanks! Trust me if I could I would!
The optoma issue can be fixed by reloading the hdmi source by clicking the concerned av button on the remote
Hi Bob, that's a great observation. Can you please explain on what causes this. I got a new Benq TK800M and I saw this once. I just rebooted it and it went away and I havent seen it again. But its still not completely out of my mind. Do you feel this is a SW issue? Is it that the scaling is going awry and is it only a SW issue or is there an underlying HW issue? Thanks in advance.
@@arvind50 I assume this to be a timing issue which is maybe not fixable by firmware as mostly the graphical interface usually has a hard coded firmware and is only updatable by eprom adapters. Just by re assigning the source. Could also be a driver issue.
The BenQ HT5550 is also a pixel shift just as the Epson, it has a 0.47" 1920x1080 panel that moves three times for each image. The Epson has a 1920x1080 panel that moves two times.
Great video with great recommendations. I would like to see you review the new LG HU810PW and compares it to the Epson 5050UB.
That's a comparison I am interested in trying out once I get it
@@ChrisMajestic That's awesome. Both are in the same price bracket and offers pros and cons ... I'm looking forward to your insights on this battle.
Chris - excellent rundowns as usual. Thanks. Any idea if LG will soon put out an upgrade to the UST HU85LA with eARC? Keep it up. PS - Samsung hasn't sent you their Premier demo cause they know it will still fail against the LG - my two cents. Cheers!
Thanks for all the rich information Chris! You're the best on that field. You did a very good job. Keep it up bro, I will always follow your channel. Maybe you can also add into your channel one day about best projector screens and best dolby atmos surround sound systems.
Need to do a new best projector it’s been a while plus I’m looking for one now. Love your vids!!! 👍🏽
Quality content as always, Chris.
I still love my Epson 5040UBe that I bought back in 2018. I have it projecting on a 135" screen, and it is beautiful.
I have seen my previous projector - the Epson 8350 - for sale second hand for only a couple hundred dollars many times. If I was looking to get a projector on the cheap, I would look at something like that as well.
What kind of screen do you have ?
@@OGCJ10 I bought a Visual Apex screen. Pretty plain, but does the job nicely.
Correction: The JVC NX7 costs $8999, not $9999.
Great...now I can afford it😁
long shot you'll still answer here buuut Epson 2200 or 3700? LOVE THE CONTENT!
This guy changed my life
Thanks Chris for an informative year summary. Why the laser long through projectors aren't on your list.
Best and straight breakdown. Thanks!
When you mention about the Optoma UHD50X with that half screen issue as I have this projector and this little issue is no deal breaker at all I just go to image settings and then display mode and what ever mode you are on just press the OK button to redo it and it will correct it and I heard but not 100% sure if it is left in cinema mode it will not do this...this is still one awesome projector to its features and this little glitch should not keep anybody for thinking of getting this model..as it is a bright and clear projector which also has lens shift..so far the rest of this projector is fantastic and especially gaming...and movies also.. 😊
Thank you :D
Really great and informative video.
One thing I'm missing though is information on the noise level of the projectors as I'm looking for one that runs quiet.
Thanks for these videos Chris always like them . Well done too .
When will 2021 version of this come out? 😀
Thank you I decided to go with the apeman I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on my first projector since I plan to only bring it out every now and then to watch a movie. But I know I can trust your opinion especially since there are a lot of projectors out there.
Love the videos Chris could watch your videos everyday
Great content! I bought an onn roku projector, for $140 including tax. And enjoying it quite a bit it not the best quality but it clear enough and has good enough color to use. Especially when you want that movie theater vibe and wanna be in your pjs eating candy and popcorn.
Excellent review. I'm looking to replace my old Mitsubishi HD1000U . I think the BenQ 5550 is the best swap . Centered lens , 4k and somewhat affordable 👌🏾. I just don't know how steep the throw angle is , gotta research.
Hey Majestic - Speaking on the UHD50x screen split issue. I can confirm this has been solved with a firmware update. I haven't had a problem since
Awesome! Thanks for the info. I'm going to pin this comment.
Chris Majestic thank you sir! Here’s a link to a Reddit post speaking on the issue and explaining how to update it : www.reddit.com/r/projectors/comments/h9yq6f/new_firmware_for_optoma_uhd50x_and_uhd30_fixing/
Noticed this issue on my hd27hdr and thought it might just be my projector. So glad you mentioned it in your video Chris! I'll look into updating the firmware 🤞
I was coming to confirm the same thing. Bought my UHD 50x over the summer based off your review of it and had that issue a lot, but I ran the firmware update for it and it’s been perfect since. I will say that the firmware update is a pain to install, especially if your projector is ceiling mounted, as you have to actually plug it into a computer to do it, you can’t just plug in a flash drive or something. But it does work.
I just upgraded from a 1080p Epson that is about 5 years old to the UHD50X and I am blown away by the brightness and resolution. I have never been this happy with a purchase before!
The only annoyance I have with it is the built-in speakers. If I disable the internal speaker, a no audio icon overlay appears in the top right corner of the screen - permanently? WTF? I don’t know if I have the upgraded firmware or not - but this seems like a really stupid decision to superimpose an icon over the image with no way to dismiss it. So as a workaround, I have to leave the internal audio enabled and turn it down to 0. Weird.
Epson 5050UB is hard to beat since it has excellent lens shifting capabilities. I’m NOT upset with my purchase.
I see the 3800 is the top pick for bright rooms under 2K, but I don’t recall you reviewing. Can you do a review soon? I love mine.
Thank you Chris! Waiting for laser ultrashort projectors.
I am very happy to be here!
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You do a super job on your presentation of projectors, do you review any other Electronic's??? Like Computer's or TV's???
Hey bro, need this kind of video for the top 2020/2021 ultra short throw proyectors!!!. Any plans of do something like that?
would love that too
LOVE this video! I have the Epson 3800 (just got it recently and LOVE it!) AND the Epson 2150 (which doesn't support the 4K input or have any smart functionality, but my Xbox One X takes care of a lot of that stuff)! So happy to have the Best Gaming Projector AND Best Projector under $2,000 in my possession! Otherwise, I LOVE my Epson 2150 as well! Just got a new bulb for it and it's going in the guest bedroom to replace the Flat Panel TV there! Another GREAT video @Chris Majestic ! Maybe one day I can get a 5050UB or MAYBE even a JVC in the future! I agree with a lot of these even though I am suprised the GooDee beat Vankyo's V630 performance, but I can def understand. I have heard a LOT of great things about the GooDee projector. Stayin subscribed for the UST video!
I just left a comment about how great my Vankyo Performance 620 is. At $200, it's a steal.
Is there a noticeable difference between the 2150 and 3800? Currently own the 2150 and am thinking of upgrading. Thanks!
Very nice list, good job.
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Edit: about the split screen issue, all the benq's with the same texas chip are also affected. (Includes the w5700&w2700 and the newer brighter model) Beware.
Interesting. I wondered if the BenQ's suffered from this. I haven't witnessed it on any of them yet.
@@ChrisMajestic yes they do, sometimes even severely.
I had 3 ht3550's and they all did it at least once but it wasn't too bad. The earlier batches where the worst.
You can provoke it usually by playing with the advanced image settings Wide color gammut etc)
Thanks Chris for the 2020 review. Have you seen the new LG hu810 dualnlaser projector? Wondering were it fits in your ranking for standard throw projector
LG is sending it out but I haven't received it yet.
Time to do best of 2021
Next month should review the LG HU810P / LG AU810PB, only projector with HDMI 2.1 but still no VRR and can only do 4k 60 or 1080p 120
It's coming ;)
Great video! Thanks for all the info, wish I had piles of money laying around.
Awesome video. With so many options this helps. I have been shopping for over a year and can't pick one, I have a 110" screen in a dark room but would like to be able to watch sports with the lights on . my budget is around 2k. Also 3d would be nice but not a must.
You don't need huge piles for the RS2000 (NX-7) since their street price is around $5500
Awesome video. Loved your picks. Have you seen the ViewSonic X100 4K in person? Any thoughts?
I need a good projector for a really bright room. The screen will be between 150-180 inches..my room is 17.5 feet long. Mostly use for movie nights..maybe a little gaming...i want good quality and price isnt an issue but id rather not pay way more for features that dont matter. I like convenience so wireless and the projector adjusting itself etc is a plus. Thank you
Has my math failed me? The $6k JVC NX5 is runner up in the sub $5k round up?
Great video Chris! Love the shirt.
Great video, quick question has the anker nebula cosmos max been reviewed yet?
Hi Chris, love your analysis. Question : you had mentioned that the benq tk850's "brilliant color" setting could be turned to 0 to make it more color accurate. With that change, how does that tk850 compare to the benq 3550 on color accuracy? In other words, can the tk850 essentially become a 3550 with that change?
Been waiting. Literally undecided between the optoma P2 and the epson Ls500. Was waiting to see if anything went on sale for Super Bowl, but it’s only been LG TVs. I’ll give it another month.
I have the Epson SL500, definitely the best solution, comes with the screen, looks much better in person
I have been waiting for the p2 to go on sale also what screen would u suggest?
@@arnmdk365 you need a UST screen, Elite could be an option. P2 is only 3000 lumens vs 4000 on the Epson, input lag on the p2 is 50-55ms, I played on mine and there’s no lag. I hope it helps
@@Jstanley80 thanks!
@@Jstanley80 Found some $300ish UST on amazon. SL500 seems nice but not for $5k Optoma got great reviews
I'm assuming you haven't actually used these projectors. I bought both of these based on your recommendations and figured I'd compare them to see which one I liked better. The picture quality on the goodee is not good at all. Small details are blurred. The apeman is 1080p tv quality though as you stated not as bright. However both projectors at night 120" screen roughly 15 feet away the brightness isn't even noticed. All in all the Apeman lc650 is hands down (based on actual side by side comparison of both projectors in my position now) the better projector. The goodee yg620 has better speakers, is a little bit brighter, has a nice case, BUT I feel like I'm watching it with my glasses off compared to the Apeman which feels like any other 1080p tv experience (quality wise)
From my observation...
Why is it that the BenQ TK850 is better in HDR rendering than the BenQ HT3550... The HT3550 has a tendency to just make the entire sky one big purple void, while the TK850 actually kept the sky blue and with alot of cloud details.
I heard about how great the benq ht5550 is but at 1800 lumens its just not going to be bright enough for my room
The Goodee yg620 is great for about 6 months. Then it develops an orange discoloration over one third of the screen which is quite distracting when there are white or bright colored screens.
Finally, thank you!!!
For gaming with an Xbox SX or PS5 it's more than fine if a projector can only do either 4K or 120hz but not both at the same time. Currently, I don't think that there is a single game that runs at 120FPS at 4K on the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Sure there are games that run at 120FPS, but they usually have the resolution lowered to 1440p or 1080p, and there's games that run in 4K, but they usually run at 30-60h FPS.
excellent video.
between the Optoma UHD38 and the Epson EH-TW700, which one would you choose?
I'm excited about your experience with Samsung Premiere and the Hisense. I recently got a Bomaker Polaris which was sold on Indiegogo similar to Vava. The OEM was Hisense and it is a trilaser UST projector. Are you perchance going to review it?! I'd love to hear how it stacks up to the rest!
Wonder if Samsung has a gag order for reviews on their new short throw. They still have not sent you yours to review and every video out there currently is pretty much just an unboxing with no real "review". I'm curious to get your take on it and how it matches up to the LG HU85LA.
Good point
Chris, thanks for this, best projector for 2020, video. I need to know, if the Benq HT3550 or TK850 are much better than the Optoma UHD50X? I just bought the Optoma because I needed a replacement for my Epson3020 and wanted to go 4K in my theater. I am still in the return window for this Optoma. I could not find any content with a direct comparison and was not sure if I really needed to spend more than 1500 to get a really good uplift in image quality for my theater. My room is dark and I have 120 inch white screen that I am thinking about replacing with a cinema grey screen to increase contrast levels for my projector. Also, I don’t game in this area, but that could change. Would love to have a more detailed conversation with you on all of my planned upgrades because your opinion in much valued.
As long as you don't have the issue I mentioned in the video then UHD50X is a great projector. However, the HT3550 is better for movies. The uhd50x is better for gaming.
@@ChrisMajestic Thanks for the reply. I am not currently seeing the issue you mentioned, but I will check the firmware and update just in case. Also looks like I will not be able to return the projector with a huge 20% restocking fee, even if I get the Benq from the same vendor. :( So I might have to ride with uhd50x. Not feeling the $300 dollar cost to change projectors. Should have bought it from Amazon. Lol.
Great videos! I was wondering if you have a video for best outdoor projectors?
They cost 70k to 200k
I think the blitzwolf vp6 is the best cheap projector color on it is really good.
Love to see the Benq HT5550 get some attention over the Epson. I've had mine just about 2 years now. It is sharper than the Epson and with dynamic iris set to high the blacks are comparable to the Epson in most scenes. There are those that the black level is raised when it has a bright area for HDR.
Yeah, but what about the iris mechanism noise...?
Thanks Chris! What would you say is the best projector overall?? Regardless of price, it can go over 10 000 dollars
Awesome content, Chris. Could you do a similar video for Atmos audio setups as well?
Could you post a video specific to outside theater projector recommendations? Maybe recommendations for a full outside theater setup. Thanks.
For anyone wanting to go with the Optoma UHD50x, It does NOT have CEC! So your stuck either manually turning on and off and controlling volume controls in a receiver setup for the projector or you will need to add some sort of remote capability such as logitech smart remotes to control your system flawlessly, which is annoying if you dont have something like this already setup.
Yes very annoying
I got a hu70la this year. Was deciding between it and the benq tk800m. Since where I live the LG model is about 20% cheaper, I went for it. The bright scenes on the hu70la are great but the dark scenes are just awful. I'll try to get a gray screen to replace my matte white screen to see if it can get better.
Yeah unfortunately it just lacks contrast and black levels. If you liked the HU70LA you'll love the BenQ HT3550
I have tested the uhd50x and epson 3800. And I am so happy i stuck with the 3800. The uhd50x barley beat out my 12 year old epson 720p projector.
Did the projector lamp worked for 12 years ????
More expensive or not the NX5 is the one to have, you will always wish you had gone for the JVC for that small (at these costs) extra amount over your third place Sony as good as it is.
I would still be looking for a used or new JVC X790/X990 and ignore all the other options.
@@Descalabro good option and cheaper but not real 4k
@@derekclark7545 Nah, I don't care about that. I care about contrast, color accuracy, black levels. Even 1080p is plenty for my 110" screen.
When it comes to the contrast ratio, if your not doing your own test to determine a projectors true contrast ratio then it's best not to even mention it since EVERY manufacturer lies about them. I use the UHD 30 for movies and gaming and when gaming I do 1080p at 240Hz, kinda hard to believe that literally the fastest projector available didn't even make the list.
and what about durability? witch one of them last longer? bulb? led? or laser?
Just found your channel. Nice informative vids and Nintendo love.
great video CMajestic!
what desktop speakers are those behind you?
Thanks!
Jbl LSR308. One of my first RUclips videos
You should review the Epson 4010 it's $200 more than the 3800 but it seems to be worth it with it's extra features.
Hi! Love your videos! Have you done any videos on the best amazon budget projectors? (Probably maxing out at $300 range) There are a ton of them out there.
Did you watch the video?
@@ChrisMajestic oh sorry wow I only got half way when I wrote this comment! Thanks!
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Nothing is as good as Epson's 3 chip LCD. To actually have all colors just as bright as the greyscale ones, that's the most realistic thing.
I had a 3 LCD Sony TV (7" projected onto 48") when Sony used to buy the 3LCD license from Epson and it was the best TV I've had.