As projectors become more and more popular for home theatre and gaming setups, there becomes a lot more availablilty in the market. Does that translate to quality, though? We spent the year testing out different projectors for a variety of uses and have named our Best Projectors 2025.
Whether you are looking for something portable, affordable, or with the highest quality, projectors in 2025 have come to impress. This year, we had two favourites that bring a balance of features we really wanted to highlight. The Aurezen EAZZE D1 Pro was dubbed “Home theatre made simple,” and the BenQ X3100i 4K Gaming Projector brought gaming to the forefront. Here are our Best Projectors 2025!
Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro Projector
Straight out of the packaging, the Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro is incredibly easy to set up. It arrives with a lens cap, the power plug, and the display itself. Aurzen also sells a portable projector screen and a stand for the projector separately, and I was able to take those for a spin with the projector itself. The projector comes with a dark grey finish that doesn’t detract from its function, making it blend into the background of any room aspiring to become a theatre. The glossy sheen over the front gives the EAZZE D1 Pro a premium appearance, and with the table stand, it looks like a wider-headed Luxo Jr. from the Pixar logo screen animation.
The Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro is a remarkable device. Aurzen deploys a quality small home movie theatre that’s as easy to set up as it is to watch on. Film buffs who lack technical know-how will fall in love instantly with the incredibly easy setup the EAZZE D1 Pro brings to the table, and onboard apps deflect the necessary purchase or usage of an iOS/Android device to cast to the projector.
The included HDMI port also provides users with a way to play their favourite games on a projected screen. When I was a kid, playing on a projected screen was an unattainable dream. With the Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro, it isn’t just possible, it’s also made affordable. Consumers looking for an easy onboarding process to home theatre can grab the Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro and call it a day. Home Theatre made simple and stunning.
The Aurzen EAZZE D1 Pro projector is an easy recommendation and a great starter projector for the home theatre, and has a friendly price point for those on the fence.
- Pro on Sound: DoIby Audio & dbx-tv Total Sonics. Aurzen projector redefines what’s possible in sound! With DoIby Crystal clear sound rain in a movie sounds like it’s really falling on your roof. dbx-tv Total Sonics can independently control the subwoofer with dedicated bass processing enhancing soundbars and TVs, providing fuller sound and deeper bass, even the most bass-heavy content without distortion or overload. The groundbreaking fusion of DoIby Audio and dbx-tv Total Sonics to create an auditory revolution that no other projectors can match, built-in 20W speakers for the highest-quality audio performance, immersive home theater experience.
- Pro on Content: Certified Official NetfIix & YouTube & Prime Video. The Aurzen TV projector supports certified NetfIix, Prime Video, and YouTube, plus over 100 other apps for easy streaming. Enjoy unlimited movies and shows with one click. For apps not in the store, the built-in Open Browser provides direct internet access, allowing you to explore your favorite content online. (Note: Use a TV Stick to stream Hulu and Disney+, as they can’t be sideloaded directly on the projector or mirrored from smartphones.)
BenQ X3100i 4K Gaming Projector
The X3100i is an HDR-Pro enabled, 4LED powered, 4K Smart Projector from manufacturer BenQ. Equipped with 30-bit display colours, auto keystone and a built-in speaker system, the BenQ X3100i gaming projector aims to be the go-to option for gamers and moviegoers. With some impressive features, there’s a lot to like about this latest offering from BenQ.
Shifting to the viewing experience, this is where the X3100i excels. Powered by a 4LED lighting system, the x3100i is impressively bright and vibrant. Measuring 3300 ANSI lumens, the picture is very bright and still manages to present a clean image in a well-lighted room. The key to this level of brightness is found in the 4LED lighting source. This system uses the traditional 3 LEDS in the form of red, green and blue but also adds a fourth LED to increase the brightness of the other three LEDs. The result is a much more powerful light source without the need for a larger projector footprint.
The BenQ X3100i 4K Gaming projector is an impressive piece of tech. It looks amazing, feels premium to use and offers a lot of features and options for both movie watchers and gamers. This is the type of projector you build a room around, as it provides everything you need for a home theatre setup and then some. While the $2299 price point might feel a bit high for a projector, the mix of 3300 Lumens, HDR Pro and 30-bit colour help the X3100i stand out in the crowd and offer a superior viewing experience for users.
The X3100i from BenQ is a premium projector that offers a superior viewing experience for gamers and movie watchers alike.
- IMMERSE IN STUNNING 4K BenQ HDR-PRO: Experience games in stunning clarity & detail, this 4K gaming projector showcases every pixel with precision & vibrancy. The Best Gaming Projectors on the market.
- LAG-FREE GAMEPLAY: Experience gaming with zero latency with response times as quick as 4ms (1080p@240Hz).
