7 cool 4K home projectors

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

A selection of quality devices from AliExpress: from expensive UHD models to more affordable gadgets.

1. Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector TV 4K

A laser projector from Xiaomi displays an image with a resolution of 3 840 × 2 160 pixels and a size of 80 to 150 inches diagonally. It supports HDR10 high dynamic range technology with a contrast ratio of 3,000: 1 and a maximum brightness of 1,500 ANSI lumens.

Thanks to the ultra-short focal lens, the projector can shoot 100 "diagonal images on a wall or screen from 24 cm or 80" away - from just 14 cm, which will be a big plus for home use.

Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector TV 4K is equipped with a stereo audio system supporting Dolby surround sound effect. The proprietary MIUI TV based on Android 6.0 is used as the operating system of the projector. To connect to a video source, there are three HDMI ‑ ports, USB 3.0, AV and Ethernet, as well as Wi ‑ Fi and Bluetooth modules. The stated lamp life is over 25,000 hours, which should last for 15 years with approximately 4 hours of use per day.

2. Optoma UHD588

This UHD projector supports HDR technology and is capable of delivering the Rec. 709 at 100% and also uses PureMotion frame interpolation to reduce motion blur. The declared brightness of the lamp is 3,000 lumens (ISO 21118), and the lamp life reaches 10,000 hours.

The Optoma UHD588 is capable of projecting images from 34 to 300 inches diagonal and correcting keystone distortions when placed in a not very direct room. The projector is equipped with HDMI interfaces with support for HDCP 2.2, VGA, USB and Ethernet and has built-in speakers, and an external audio system can be connected via S / PDIF.

3. Optoma UHD528

The UHD528 projector fully reproduces the Rec. 709, supports HDR and removes blur using an interpolation algorithm. The declared brightness of the lamp is 2,300 lumens (ISO 21118), the service life is up to 10,000 hours.

The UHD projector can display images from 34 "to 300" diagonal. For connection to a media player or computer, HDMI, VGA and USB interfaces are available. Optoma UHD528 has a built-in stereo system, there is an S / PDIF port for external acoustics. For ease of installation in a room, the projector supports automatic keystone correction.

4. ViewSonic PX727

The 2,200 ANSI Lumens projector uses XPR technology to display 8.3 megapixels in UHD resolution. It supports HDR10 high dynamic range and Rec. 709 at 96%. The size of the projected image is from 30 to 300 inches. The maximum declared lamp life is 15,000 hours.

The projector has two HDMI ports supporting HDCP 2.2, as well as a built-in USB power supply that can be used to connect mobile routers and other equipment. There are also VGA and AV inputs.

5. Optoma IP5 +

This compact UHD laser projector supports HDR technology and fully reproduces the Rec. 709. An LED lamp with a luminance of 1,700 ANSI lumens has a claimed lifespan of 20,000 hours. The size of the projected image is from 30 to 300 inches diagonally.

Optoma IP5 + supports automatic keystone correction, automatic focus, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and interpolation technology to eliminate jitter or motion blur.

The projector has a built-in audio system with two speakers, support for the Dolby surround sound effect and an S / PDIF port for connecting external speakers. The device allows you to watch movies from a flash drive through the USB 3.0 port using the built-in media player. There are also HDMI 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces.

6. XGIMI H2

Full ‑ HD ‑ projector with 4K video and HDR10 technology. H2 provides 1,350 ANSI lumens brightness. The declared lamp life is 30,000 hours. The projector is capable of displaying images from 30 to 300 inches and compensates for blur in dynamic scenes using an interpolation algorithm.

H2 uses 100% contrast enhancement technology for more impressive color reproduction. To compensate for image distortion, the projector has an automatic correction system that can be activated at the push of a button.

XGIMI H2 is equipped with a Harman / Kardon sound system with two speakers and support for Dolby effects. You can connect an external audio system using the S / PDIF port. For communication with video sources, the projector has HDMI, USB 3.0, Ethernet interfaces, as well as wireless modules for connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and DLNA.

7. WZATCO C2

A budget Full ‑ HD projector that can handle 4K video. The lamp has a declared brightness of 2,500 ANSI Lumens and a lamp life of up to 50,000 hours. The device can output images from 40 to 250 inches, and also supports keystone correction.

There are HDMI, VGA and USB interfaces for connection to a set-top box or a computer. There are built-in speakers to reproduce sound in the projector, but there is also an AV interface for an external audio system. In a set with WZATCO C2, the seller offers to order the H96 Max TV box on Android 9.0, which has more capabilities in processing media files and connecting external devices than the projector itself.