Home projectors have skyrocketed in popularity, especially considering the number we saw at CES 2024. Whether you’re looking to build your next home theatre or want to game on a massive screen, personal projectors can make your dreams a reality.
The price point of projectors can vary drastically, as can their feature sets and image brightness and clarity. Our favourites this year each struck a balance. Some have amazing ease of use and smart features; others have stunning picture quality that may cost a few extra bucks. Whatever you’re looking for, there is a home projector out there for you.
Here are CGMs favourites this year, winning Best Projector 2024.
Best Projector 2024:
XGIMI HORIZON PRO PROJECTOR
Writer: Clement Goh
The XGIMI Horizon Pro Projectors’ high price more than gives projector owners what they pay for with an all-in-one entertainment system. Smart integration of Android TV gives users plenty of self-contained ways to watch movies and shows, all the while offering a true 4K resolution that turns any surface into a dazzling TV.
The XGIMI Horizon Pro is hardly a replacement for TVs. In fact, it’s an enthusiast-level product that feels like the last puzzle piece for setups. Users can bask in the highly lit bulb, which packs a 30,000-hour (1250 days) lamp life before replacing. Thanks to some efficient XGIMI ingenuity, the Horizon Pro is a surprisingly reliable one-stop entertainment system. Users won’t have a problem lugging a portable six-pound box as opposed to a full-sized TV. I could only think of the possibilities when taking my Horizon Pro with me beyond the home.
The XGIMI Horizon Pro Projector misses a few steps in hardware but takes every advantage of Android TV and streaming services to deliver a satisfying projector anywhere.
- True 4K Technology: 3840 x 2160 Pixels Standard Resolution with 8.29 million pixels and ultra-bright 1500 ISO Lumens
- Room-Filling Sound: Dual 8W built-in Harman Kardon speakers, DTS-HD & DTS Studio Sound, Dolby Digital compatibility
VANKYO LEISURE 470 HD MINI PROJECTOR WITH ROKU
Writer: Steven Green
The projector market can be a difficult one to traverse with so many options available on the market, from professional 4K models to small, smartphone-compatible ones. Whether you’re looking for the right projector for your in-home theatre setup, want an alternative to lugging a TV out to the campsite, or just need something simple for your kid’s graduation open house—the VANKYO Leisure 470 HD Mini Projector with Roku is an incredibly versatile choice that offers a ton of options for those looking to do more than one thing with their projector.
If you’re someone who has kids and wants to add some fun activities to your weekend lineup (outdoor theatre experience, family gaming using the full 90 inches of available space, etc.), the VANKYO Leisure 470 HD Mini Projector w/ Roku is a great option that won’t break the bank. Add in you can also pack it up and use it at events to show pictures (weddings, graduation) or as a way to offer entertainment places you might not normally be able to, and you’ve got the perfect projector for the parent that wants to be prepared for everything life has in store for them.
The VANKYO Leisure 470 HD Mini Projector with Roku is a jack of all trades, and while it isn’t going to blow anyone away in any single category, its versatility makes it perfect for the casual consumer, especially at the price.
VIEWSONIC X2-4K LED SMART PROJECTOR
Writer: Matt Keith
The ViewSonic X2-4K Smart projector is a fairly hefty but smart design. Venting ports adorn the front and sides of the all-black unit, while an Xbox green accent strip highlights the two sides of the front plate. The Zoom/Focus ring and control panel sit atop the projector, with the latter sharing the same Xbox green colour scheme as the aforementioned accent strips. The back of the projector plays host to all input and output ports.
The X2-4K LED Smart Projector from ViewSonic is a powerful projector that helps bring your gaming experience to the big screen. With HDR, 4K support, ultra-fast input support and built-in speakers, the X2-4K offers everything a gamer needs to level up their experience. While the X2 suffers from a less-than-stellar OS and lacklustre app, the overall quality of the LED projector more than makes up for its shortcomings. The fact that it is a powerful short-throw projector also helps justify its 1600-dollar price point. The X2-4K is an upgrade for any gamer transitioning to a projector setup.
The X2-4K LED Smart Projector from ViewSonic is a powerful projector that helps bring your gaming experience to the big screen. With HDR, 4K support, ultra-fast input support and built-in speakers, the X2-4K offers everything a gamer needs to level up their experience.
- SUPERSIZED MOVIES AND GAMES: Up to 4K UHD (3840x2160p) LED projector with bright 2000 lumens and short throw lens
- ULTIMATE GAMING EXPERIENCE: Designed for Xbox with a 4.2ms response time and up to 240Hz refresh rate to ensure ultra-smooth gaming experiences
