$50 vs $12,000 Projectors Side by Side || Budget vs Performance Comparisons.

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Published 2024-04-12
I tested 12 of my top rated projectors from different budget categories to figure out how much increased performance you get by increasing your budget. These are the budget sweet spots:

$125-200: Groview JQ818C ⭐
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/47oaf7r
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3OYZCBc

$200-300: Nexigo PJ40 ⭐⭐
AmazonUS (Gen3): amzn.to/3OKpgK2
AmazonCA (Gen 3): amzn.to/3UQ4hcu
AmazonUS (Gen2, main listing): amzn.to/3HYXF3V
AmazonCA (Gen 2): amzn.to/42UFGVQ

$1200-1800: Hisense C1 (Global) ⭐⭐⭐
AmazonUS: amzn.to/3PzDeit
AmazonCA: amzn.to/49VXy57
ProjectorScreen(dot)com: www.projectorscreen.com/hisense-cube-c1-smart-mini…

$1800-2700: Nexigo Aurora Pro ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AmazonUS: amzn.to/3Fei4k7
AmazonCA: amzn.to/3wzZyBC
AmazonUK: amzn.to/46yzQdN
ProjectorScreen(.)com: www.projectorscreen.com/nexigo-pj92-aurora-pro-4k-…

$10000+: JVC DLA-NZ8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AmazonUS: amzn.to/3xzdNHg
ProjectorScreen(.)com: www.projectorscreen.com/jvc-nz8-8k-laser-projector…

Bright Room Projectors:
Dangbei Mars Pro ☀️☀️
(AmazonUS): amzn.to/3JOP5Gg
(AmazonCA): amzn.to/3wB2Ft7
(AmazonUK): amzn.to/3PRd0Zk

AWOL LTV-3500 Pro ☀️☀️☀️☀️
AmazonUS: amzn.to/3IxRtAe
AmazonCA: amzn.to/3Ig0JbN
AmazonUK: amzn.to/46w02pq

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Under $75: Happrun H1
01:46 $75-125: Zoaybu GC357
02:38 $125-200: Groview JQ818C
03:34 $200-300: Nexigo PJ40
04:40 $300-450: Wanbo Mozart 1 Pro
06:01 $450-600 Paris Rhone 4K
06:55 $600-800 JMGO N1
07:58 $800-1200 Dangbei Mars Pro
09:16 $1200-1800 Hisense C1
10:28 $1800-2700 Nexigo Aurora Pro
12:18 $2700-4000 Epson LS11000
14:18 $4000-6000 AWOL LTV-3500 Pro
16:02 $6000-12000 JVC DLA NZ8
19:54 Conclusions - Budget Sweet Spots

All Comments (21)
  • @TheHookUp
    Want to make sure you're getting the best deal on one of my recommended products? We manually track the Amazon prices with sales and promo codes here: www.thesmarthomehookup.com/price-tracker/ All the projectors in this video were "Winners" from my other unsponsored reviews, watch them here: Best Sub $100 Budget Projectors: https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE Best $100-$600 Midrange Projectors: https://youtu.be/8mVX_29gXHE Best Portable Projectors: https://youtu.be/yvtpArSHXeU Best 4K Lifestyle Projectors: https://youtu.be/3KmKv-TTIQQ Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors: https://youtu.be/Ef0tNjGDoOU Best Premium Home Theater Projectors: https://youtu.be/TjgXfRMtmSU Best UST Projector Screens: https://youtu.be/2b8PXZtL1q8
  • @ronjatter
    The amount of work that must have gone into this video must have been huge! Thanks for the excellent video.
  • Love this format. This fixes one of the weaknesses of the "Best X for X dollars" format where you don't know what the next step up would be and if it might be worth it. Well done.
  • @brucesmith1754
    Rob, This absolutely IS the Ultimate price/performance projector comparison video on YTube! Thanks to you, I'm very satisfied with my recent JMGO N1 purchase(Amazon $699) that I made for my Rec room. But for my Home theater room, I'm anticipating your upcoming feedback on what I hope will be the best of the Lifestyle projectors between the XGIMI Horizon Max and the DangBei X5-Ultra. From what you were able to observe at the recent 2024 CES show, did either of those upcoming projectors appear to have the potential to perform at the levels of the Nexigo Aurora Pro. That would be the next comparison that I would look forward to seeing. Thanks again for your great work!
  • @BriGuy-ed5dr
    I've been using my PJ40 since August and have loved the experience. Always love the videos. The most informative projector content I've ever found.
  • @Sparkyc511
    That's got to be The Best Projector comparison I've ever watched! Lots of information and clear side by side data showing actual differences by the numbers. Great Job!
  • As always, Rob combines a rigorous process, with actual hard data, to help provide unbiased reviews. But he takes that a step further by also supplying us with very well informed opinions too. Unique content like this is why I am more than happy to sponsor him, and would encourage others to do the same. Keep up the fantastic work Rob!
  • @TekedixXx
    Hey just want to hop in and say I bought the suggested sub $100 projector that was recommended on a previous video and it rocks! I think this is the only channel I trust with reviews about stuff like this because you actually understand the difference between marketing and performance.
  • @Ewoodster
    The best reviews on YouTube. Period.
  • @PARCE93
    Thank you for putting this together. You’re helping people a ton! I actually made my first projector purchase thanks to you.
  • @GregForman1015
    I loved that you included the JVC. Very few "normal" reviews of this thing. Honestly I find contrast and shadow detail to be the main things money buys you. In a dedicated room there is absolutely no competition for the JVC.
  • @theroachmotel
    Seriously I am always so impressed with the level of detail you go into with all of your testing and your videos. I really think and hope you need to be a top YouTuber for the quality you bring. Thanks
  • @lequidsnake
    Been waiting for this one. Thanks for putting it all the time. Brilliant work as usual
  • @brent_in_aussie
    Your videos are motivating me to buy my first projector … Love it 😊
  • @ivovass195
    Thank you for directly showing what more money actually gets you, much easier to decide what one would have to spend to achieve a certain level of quality. Great comparison
  • @chadkirk925
    Great video. Thanks for including ambient light tests.
  • Thank you! Great video! I hope projector makers watch these and try to improve their products.
  • @bradconway5611
    This is an excellent video! You just changed my 12 month agonising decision. Thank you.