A home theater projector is the ideal entertainment choice for movie lovers. And it’s easy to choose the perfect projector for watching movies, playing games, and family fun. It only takes three steps to find the right projector for amazing viewing experiences and quality family time.
Step1: Choose a projector based on room size and placement location
The position of the projector and the maximum distance to the screen is an important consideration when choosing a projector.
For small to medium homes, the distance from the projector to the screen is typically between 1.5 and 2.5 meters, and a short throw projector can project 100-inch screens in cozy spaces. For larger homes, a standard throw projector can project a 100-inch screen from a distance between 2.5 and 4 meters.
Throw Distance |
Model Recommendation |
Throw Distance 1.5-2.5 meters | Model Recommendation Short throw projector to project 100” screen: |
Throw Distance 2.5-4 meters | Model Recommendation Full HD projector to project 100” screen: TH585 Home Entertainment Projector for Gaming 4K projector to project 100”-120” screen: W5700 True 4K UHD Projector with 100% DCI-P3/Rec.709 and HDR-PRO W2700 True 4K Projector with DCI-P3/Rec.709, UHD and HDR-PRO |
Throw Distance 3.25~4 meters | Model Recommendation 4K HDR projector to project 100” screen: TK800M High Brightness Home Entertainment Projector for Sports Fans with 4K HDR,3000lm, 96% Rec.709 W1700M True Color Home Cinema Projector with 4K UHD,HDR,100% Rec.709 |
Step2: Find a projector based on installation position – in front or on the side.
For the most comfortable and enjoyable movie experience, it’s important to consider how the space is used in addition to room size, depending on furniture layout and how your family moves about in the room, it may be more convenient to place the projector to the left or right side of the screen to avoid obstructions in the projection path and to allow your family to move freely.
In such cases, look for home theater projectors with horizontal keystone correction and side projection capability to project perfectly aligned images from the side. If the projector can simply be placed on a table or celing mounted in front of the screen, choose a model with vertical keystone correction to simplify ideal image alignment for maximum big screen entertainment without any need to change your décor.
Side Throw Model Recommendation: W3000 Home Cinema Projector with 100% Rec.709,Video Enhancer
Step3: Select a projector for viewing with lights on or off
Have you heard that you have to turn your lights off to watch movies using a projector? In fact, today’s projectors can deliver wondrous home cinema experiences in a variety of lighting conditions to accommodate your family’s needs. The key is the brightness output of the projector. To replicate a theater-like moviegoing experience with all lights off, or with a small amount of ambient light, choose a model with 2,000~2,400 lumens of brightness. To enjoy movies with lights on for family members to interact and move about freely, a high-brightness home theater model with more than 3,000 lumens is the best choice.
BenQ continues to innovate home theater projectors with advanced features and superb picture quality to maximize movie fun and family enjoyment in a variety of environments. Whether you’re new to projectors or a home cinema connoisseur, use the projector buying guide to find the perfect home theater projector for a whole new visual experience.
