Looking for home cinema projectors?
If you’re looking for the ultimate home cinema experience, the best way to get visual clarity and rich contrast from the picture is with a 4k home cinema projector. The range of models is growing, which means the choice can seem daunting, but our experts have narrowed down the best options, whether you want to spare no expense on your home theatre or you have a strict budget to adhere to.
- Best overall – Sony VPL-XW5000ES
Sony’s entry level native 4K projector not only comes with a reasonable price tag, it also uses the brand’s Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) panel technology, which offers a pin-sharp picture, inky blacks and rich colour. Its laser lighting delivers 2,000 lumens too, so if you prefer a little ambient lighting during your viewing experience, you’ll still enjoy a bright picture. The X1 Ultimate processor, meanwhile, harnesses advanced data processing for stunning HDR images with impressive contrast and texture.
- Best budget – LG CineBeam Q
If you’re looking for a good home cinema projector for a budget installation, the LG CineBeam Q checks a lot of boxes. Ultra-compact, it’s a portable option that delivers an accurate image in 4K resolution, and benefits from RGB laser, DLP light engine and HDR10 support. It also has an auto screen adjustment feature, which makes it easy to set up in a variety of spaces. Brightness is limited to 500 lumens though, so you’ll need to make sure your home cinema space is dark when viewing.
- Best premium – Sony VPL-XW7000ES
Compact and beautifully styled, this Sony projector is the perfect fit for a home cinema. It uses the same SXRD panel technology as the XW-5000ES, delivering native 4K resolution images and an impressive 3,200 lumens of brightness. The result is a picture with more than four times the detail of Full HD, crisp pixels and vibrant colour, all of which will immerse you deeply in the action.
What’s more, this model is compatible with IMAX Enhanced content, enabling you to enjoy breathtaking visuals with reduced noise and grain. Plus, with 4K Motionflow, additional frames are inserted to reduce on-screen blur, providing clearer, sharper motion. Of course, cinema purists can select the True Theatre mode to view content at the original 24 fps rate.
- Best short throw – Hisense PX3-Pro
For those with a smaller home cinema or a preference for gaming over movie watching, the Hisense PX3-Pro is ideal. With 3,000 lumens available – providing plenty of brightness even in well-lit rooms – and featuring 4K 120Hz and 1080p 240Hz support, it’s among the best home cinema projectors for an immersive gaming experience. There’s also a built-in Harman Kardon-designed speaker system that will suffice if your budget or needs don’t extend to the addition of a surround sound system.
Find the perfect home cinema projector
If you’re looking for the perfect projector for your home cinema in Kent or Surrey, contact the experts at New Wave AV for advice. We use only the best quality products in our installations, and can recommend a home cinema projector screen and audio solutions to accompany your chosen projector. Our team will design and fit your home cinema in Surrey, Kent or London, or help you to upgrade your existing technology with the latest releases. Book a demonstration today to learn more.
