Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Projectors (2026)
The cheapest projectors is XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro at $449. Best by the numbers — XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro (lowest price), BenQ W2720i (newest). This page compares 14 projectors across 8 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
14 projectors compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro at $449 (US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($449). Street price $379 at time of data collection.).
- Typical price: from $449, median $1849, up to $5999 — across 14 priced.
- Tracked: 14 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: resolution, brightness lumens, light source, throw type, smart os, contrast ratio.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro ($449)
- Newest: BenQ W2720i (2025-01)
- Brightest: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800B (4000 brightness lumens)
Comparison
| # | Projector | Price | resolution | brightness lumens | light source | throw type | smart os | contrast ratio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro | $449 | 1920x1080 | 450 | LED | portable | Google TV | — | projectorcentral.com |
| 2 | Anker Nebula Capsule 3 | $529 | 1920x1080 | 200 | LED | portable | Google TV | 400 | projectorcentral.com |
| 3 | Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen | $799 | 1920x1080 | 230 | LED | portable | Tizen | 100000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 4 | BenQ HT2060 | $1249 | 1920x1080 | 2300 | LED | short | — | 500000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 5 | Epson Home Cinema 2350 | $1399 | 1920x1080 | 2800 | UHE lamp | standard | Android TV | 35000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 6 | BenQ TK700STi | $1599 | 3840x2160 | 3000 | metal halide lamp | short | Android TV | 10000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 7 | XGIMI Horizon Ultra | $1699 | 3840x2160 | 2300 | laser-LED hybrid | standard | Android TV 11 | — | projectorcentral.com |
| 8 | Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K | $1999 | 3840x2160 | 1840 | laser phosphor | standard | Android TV 10 | 1500000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 9 | BenQ TK710STi | $2199 | 3840x2160 | 3200 | laser phosphor | short | Android TV | 600000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 10 | BenQ W2720i | $2499 | 3840x2160 | 2500 | LED | standard | Android | 2000000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 11 | LG CineBeam HU810PW | $2999 | 3840x2160 | 2700 | laser phosphor | standard | — | 1000000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 12 | Hisense PX3-Pro | $3499 | 3840x2160 | 3000 | RGB triple laser | ultra-short | Google TV | 3000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 13 | Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800B | $3799 | 1920x1080 | 4000 | laser phosphor | ultra-short | Android TV | 2500000 | projectorcentral.com |
| 14 | Sony VPL-XW5000ES | $5999 | 3840x2160 | 2000 | laser phosphor | standard | — | — | projectorcentral.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest projectors?
XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro is the cheapest at $449 (US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($449). Street price $379 at time of data collection.), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does projectors cost?
Across the 14 projectors with a published price, the median is $1849, ranging from $449 to $5999, as of 2026-06-15.
Which projectors is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro ($449). Newest: BenQ W2720i (2025-01). Brightest: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800B (4000 brightness lumens).
How many projectors are compared here?
14 projectors across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
14 notable home projectors a buyer compares in 2026, spanning ultra-short-throw laser, standard-throw home-theater, short-throw gaming, portable LED, and premium native-4K segments. Primary source for all products is ProjectorCentral.com (manufacturer-verified spec database). Prices are US MSRP at launch or last known US MSRP per ProjectorCentral; current street prices may differ. brightness_lumens uses the ISO lumen rating where available, otherwise ANSI lumens as labeled. contrast values are dynamic contrast unless noted (most manufacturers publish only dynamic). throw_type is derived from throw ratio: UST <= 0.4, short > 0.4 to <= 1.0, standard > 1.0, portable = explicitly marketed as portable pico-class. HDR values reflect the highest HDR standard supported. BenQ HT2060 discontinued Dec 2025 but widely compared in 2026 buyer guides. All accessedAt=2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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