• Standard Home Theater (Movies & TV) – Ideal for a cinematic experience in a dark room. Look for high contrast, good color accuracy, and at least 1080p resolution or 4K for a premium experience.
• Gaming – A gaming projector should have low input lag (under 16ms) and a high refresh rate to ensure smooth and responsive gameplay.
• All-Purpose Home Entertainment – If you plan to use your projector for streaming shows, sports, and family entertainment, consider a bright projector with built-in smart features.
• Casual or Outdoor Use – For outdoor movie nights or occasional use, a portable, battery-powered projector with moderate brightness is the best choice.

• Standard projectors require more distance but can create a larger screen for a true theater-like experience.
• Short-throw & ultra-short-throw projectors work well in small spaces, allowing you to place them closer to the screen.

The projection size is also influenced by the projector’s light source and its flexibility. That’s why BenQ projectors provide detailed recommendations for optimal projection distances in their user manuals. Checking these specifications ensures you achieve the best image quality for your setup. For instance, the BenQ W2720i 4K home theater projector can project a 120-inch image from 3 meters, which falls within its recommended projection range. Similarly, the BenQ TK710 living room projector can project up to 150 inches from 3.8 meters, maintaining high image clarity.

• Lighting Conditions – If you’ll be using the projector in a bright room, you’ll need a higher-lumen model to maintain image clarity. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to turn off all lights to enjoy a great projection experience. Modern projectors are designed to perform well under varying lighting conditions, ensuring flexibility for different viewing environments. For versatile environments, projectors like the GP520 and BenQ W2720i feature optimized light adjustment technology that enhances image quality based on the surrounding lighting.