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Best 4K Projector for 2023

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It’s easy to get sucked in by TV sets with fancy new features and gorgeous OLED displays, but you shouldn’t just buy the first beautiful picture you see. TVs aren’t the only way to enjoy your favorite shows and movies, either. If you’re a movie fanatic who needs a home theater experience, it’s worth looking at 4K projectors. They can give you a bigger image than you’d get with a TV, and while they can’t quite match the image brightness and HDR support, projectors have come a long way. The most important part is some of the best 4K projectors are surprisingly affordable these days.

Remember, though, the resolution is just one aspect of picture quality. A projector with a great contrast ratio, color gamut, keystone correction and brightness can easily hold its own over a 4K UHD projector that only offers higher resolution at the expense of everything else. The best 4K projectors combine great performance in all aspects of picture quality along with 4K resolution for truly incredible images.

If you’re ready to take your home theater to the next level, here are the best projectors you can get for 4K content. Check out our list of the best home theater projectors for 2023 for more, often less expensive, options if 4K HDR isn’t your top priority. Or, if portability is your main concern, we also have a list that will help you find a portable projector to take on the go.

Other products we’ve tested

Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K: Since it has a handle and a compact size, the Cosmos Laser 4K is technically portable, but there’s no battery so you’ll need to plug it in. It’s also nice and bright, but the other downsides — lack of zoom, average overall image quality and a steep price for what you get — keep it off the list. Read our Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector review.

LG HU810PW: The HU810PW costs about the same as the Optoma UHZ50, and is also a laser-powered DLP projector with 4K resolution. It has better lens shift, zoom, and is quieter in operation. However, the contrast ratio is quite poor, so it doesn’t look nearly as good overall as other 4K projectors we’ve tested. Read our LG HU810PW review.

Epson Home Cinema 2250: The HC 2250 is an excellent 1080p LCD projector. It won’t look nearly as detailed as any of the projectors in this list, but it’s bright and looks great otherwise. It’s also a lot cheaper. Read our Epson Home Cinema 2250 review.

BenQ HT2050A: The HT2050 has been one of our favorite home theater projectors for several years. Which is to say, it’s not new. So it’s not as bright as some other options, nor is it 4K. However, it looks fantastic and relatively inexpensive. Read our BenQ HT2050A review.

How we test 4K projectors

Every projector we review goes through elaborate objective and subjective testing. CNET editors pick the products and services we write about based on editorial merit. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission.

For more info, check out how CNET tests projectors.

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