If you’re planning on setting up a home theatre with a projector at its heart, then getting a few things right, like the lighting, is essential. However, it’s not always possible to control the lighting. In such cases, getting one of these best projectors for bright rooms is a good idea. We’ve shortlisted the best of the bunch, so let’s take a look.
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01
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The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 can display images on a screen up to 300 inches in size, offering widescreen pictures four times larger than you’d typically find on a 75-inch panel TV.
It also features a compact design and is sleek and lightweight, which means it can easily fit inside backpacks, furthering its portability. And, at 3,000 lumens, this projector can deliver good-quality images in a variety of lighting conditions.
What We Like
- Good price
- Decent contrast
- Ease of use
What We Don’t Like
- No Bluetooth connectivity
Optoma EH412
Optoma EH412
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Ideal for classrooms, meetings, and home cinema rooms, the Optoma EH412 is capable of projecting incredibly crisp and clear 1080p images with support for 4K HDR input sources. It also offers support for sRGB and REC.709 color profiles and has a built-in 10-watt speaker.
One of its other stand-out features is that it comes with a super bright lamp which offers a high 4,500 lumens of brightness. This helps it offer good performance even in bright rooms. The company claims this lamp can last up to 15,000 hours, thus promising a long ownership cycle. Apart from this, it also comes with an extensive array of connectivity options, including dual HDMI, VGA, Audio-in, and USB-A.
What We Like
- Good picture quality
- Easy to setup
- High brightness
What We Don’t Like
- N/A
BenQ TK700
BenQ TK700
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The BenQ TK700 is a solid home entertainment projector offering good brightness levels and features to make it great for gaming. It also offers 4K resolution support, HDR, and exceedingly short input lag times.
For HDR, the TK700 supports both HDR10 and HLG. If you’re planning on placing it in a space with lots of light, be rest assured that its 3200-lumen lamp will handle picture quality issues. Since it’s made for gaming, it is compatible with consoles such as the Sony PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Series S, Google Stadia, and even external audio systems.
What We Like
- Good for gaming
- Low Input Lag
- Decent performance
What We Don’t Like
- Average audio output
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
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The XGIMI Horizon Ultra is a 4K projector with Dolby Vision. It promises ultra-vivid colors, sharper contrast, and richer details. One of its standout features is dual light technology, which helps the projector offer exceptional image quality.
The brightness rating of this projector is also good at 2300 lumens. The Horizon Ultra also includes Android TV 11, giving you access to a wide range of streaming apps and games. Apart from these, XGIMI has also added some nice features for gamers — such as the ability to deliver fast refresh rates and low input lag. There’s also an all-new gaming mode with low latency (18 ms) for improved gaming experience.
What We Like
- Good image quality
- Decent brightness
- Dolby Vision support
What We Don’t Like
- Slightly expensive
