5 Reasons NOT To Buy A Projector - The Real Truth

[@liueric1988]

Just bought a cheap projector and chomecast and a block out blind for my bedroom. I am never leaving my bed room... ever

[@BlessThePOOR_Everyday]

😂🤣👍

[@eznosfrfr4474]

Yes what this guy said

[@pongada]

What projector?

[@topandrun126]

For ever ever!!

[@ZZZ-Hip-Hop]

Went through a projector phase for about 2 years, then I got tired of the darkness so I needed an LG C1 Oled to help convert back to TVs

[@chrism9976]

Just re-mounted my Optoma UHD65 after a 3 year renovation. Can't stop watching it. There's just something transcendent about watching TV on a 100" screen in your living room.

[@demonreturns4336]

Wow so for 3 years you didn’t use it at all?

[@atomabc]

UHD65. I have that. Great projector. But, you can get 300 inches out of it. But then you need say 10 metres to project it from. At 4 metres, I was getting a 120 inch screen. But then I purchased the AWOL UST 3500 pro. Now 160 inches.

[@chrism9976]

​@@atomabcWould love to have a new laser tv, but unfortunately, Hollywood has been lacking quality content lately. Very disappointing, because I built a 7.2.4 Atmos system. Thinking about repurposing the projector to built a home flight simulator.

[@atomabc]

Flight simulator would be great. The image 4K quality is great with the Optoma. Quality bit of kit

[@CunnazZ]

I run a 160-inch screen, it's a monster. Nobody is ever looking at my setup and saying anything but wow!!!! 4 player Mario Kart where each player has the equivalent of an 80-inch screen, is the absolute best family fun you can have!!!!!!! I do have a huge room for it though. I'd go even bigger if I hadn't run out of verticle space!!!

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Living the dream man. For someone who still hasn't experienced even an 80" projection or TV I just can't imagine the wow factor. Must be better than even an actual theatre.

[@CunnazZ]

@@N0Xa880iUL so I have been running projection for over 20 years. I have also not really been to the cinema for that long, I love movies, big screen, big sound. You get that at the cinema, but you have to deal with the people. I'd rather be at home. And yeah, my "TV" is better than the cinema in every way 👌👌

[@N0Xa880iUL]

@@CunnazZ Wow, if your TV experience is better than theatre then you must have audio to match. Which TV do you have btw?

[@CunnazZ]

@@N0Xa880iUL sorry, I refer to my projector screen as my "TV". I don't actually own a normal TV and haven't watch normal "TV" for more than 15 years.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

@@CunnazZ Gotcha. Awesome. I thought you had a massive TV in addition to a 160inch projector setup.

[@CalvinCrack]

I recently went down the projector rabbit hole to get set up in my medium sized apartment living room with a 110” screen. I ended up returning everything and deciding to just upgrade my 65” OLED to a new 77“. I think projectors are great if you can get your room dialed in but I made the mistake of thinking I could just buy a screen, buy a projector and call it a day. The main problem I ran into is eyestrain. The screen was probably too big for my viewing angle for starters, but the main issue was brightness; in order to get the image bright enough where I was happy with it, I had to have the projector way too bright for a pitch dark room, thus creating an uncomfortable contrast level. HDR relies on high contrast to pop, so it’s a difficult situation unless you have a very well calibrated home theater set up (dark walls, dark ceiling, correct gain screen, proper viewing distance, correct amount of ambient light, etc.) and probably a much better projector than I wanted to buy (I maxed out an an Epson 5050ub for $3k). There’s a lot you have to get right to make a set up really good. I just want to remind people of that who are maybe now where I was a month ago. A projector set up can be a very expensive way to get a worse quality image than an OLED will give you. If you really care about video quality, a good projector set up is going to take some time and money. That being said, if you get it all right, projectors are amazing! When I buy a house I’ll definitely try again with projectors. But for now, large OLED was a lot less headache for a size (and quality) upgrade in my apartment. Good luck!

[@brianpaine1749]

Very informative Colin. Thank you!

[@weijie7792]

Thank you for this!

[@frankfarago2825]

After you use the acronym "OLED" -- there is precious little need to talk about any projector further.

[@frankfarago2825]

Projectgors are low-rez to start with. HD or WUXGA, very few of them true UHDs, as most of them are "Faux-K" Fake-4Ks (except for JVCs, but the cost a mint). HDR is crap. With a display, TV, or PJ. Not worth bothering with. If you need to go over 100-inch screen size, you are much better off with a video wall, threre are those that are 150-inches diagonally just by attaching 2 pieces mounted onto the wall.

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

I have a 40-something inch 10:9 CRT that is perfect in terms of quality. I hate that they just quit making these ​@pt265

[@mwrightinsurance]

Honorable mentions: - Fan noise - Different projectors can have different quirks that you won’t find on any TV such as re-syncing every time the input signal changes in any way. (Up to 5secs. And sometimes doesn’t sync the first time.) - DLP projectors can be a space heater. - Will possibly need an expensive fiber optic hdmi cable for high-quality at long runs. - Remote control is typically horrible. - when listening to music if you want to make any adjustments to the sound via on screen display of an AV receiver you have to turn your projector on which adds fan noise and uses lamp life And you cannot turn projectors on and off quickly.

[@whitegoodman7465]

Good list that many first time projector owners are surprised about

[@mwrightinsurance]

@P T I wasn’t necessarily saying that I have these problems, i’m on my fourth projector and these are just issues that can come up. Just things to consider.

[@eldoradoboy]

one issue I ran ito with one projector I had a few years ag was the Fan blew out the heat from the front of the unit.. if I flipped the projector upside down and hung it from a mount then the heat from the fan got in front of the lense.. the result was when the A/C kicked on with a ceiling vent near you got the "heat waves" effect on the screen from the mix of hot and cold air near the lense...

[@johnmartin4172]

@@whitegoodman7465 i just assumed all projectors had a zoom feature to increase/decrease screen size so i now have the pleasure of spending 3 hours of pure OCD positioning the projector every time i rearrange the living room because i refuse to buy a decent mount

[@JagaimoNeko]

Same kind of quirks with OLED/LCD/Plasma/CRT TVs, nothing is ideal. I think this discussion is pointless.

[@ronp23]

Great video Chris. I started with an $85 Amazon deal projector for the deck. My wife liked it so much we upgraded to a little better projector and a better screen and installed it in our office/library. Last year upgraded to Epson Home Cinema 4010 with new 100 inch screen. Just installed Samsung HW-Q930B 9.1.4 soundbar. Nothing like having a real theater experience in a comfy chair with some freshly popped popcorn.

[@hyperactivetendencies7054]

Gonna have to start upgrading your sound too!!

[@ronp23]

Sorry Chris couldn't get back to you, Thanks for selecting me.

[@frankfarago2825]

You are getting your Dolby Atmos immersive theater sound experience -- from a frigging SOUNDBAR?

[@gx12]

I’d love to see an updated video on the best projectors in each budget. Maybe start at under $500 and go up in increments of the same. 🤙

[@horacegeorge1754]

He's done multiple videos like this before.

[@gx12]

@@horacegeorge1754 Exactly why I asked. Updated being the key word.

[@phamwoaw]

I agree. Talking about lumens and ansi lumens is just as important. More now a days with ultra short versus traditional. The none standard way if specing out lumens rating is not good for the industry. Who cares if you need to close the curtains if you can get and ultra short in 10k ansi lumens.

[@lukastemberger]

I got a Wewatch V52 on Amazon for just over $100. I'm really surprised at how good it is for this price. It's actually good enough to watch a movie (in the dark of course).

[@justinbeamon6624]

i will say the replacement lamp cost for most of the Epson and BenQ stuff really isn't that bad. I wouldn't put that down as a deterrent for choosing a projector. JVC introduced the NP5 which is supposed to be pretty amazing and it's a lamp PJ, although those can be upwards of $600 for replacement.

[@frankfarago2825]

600 DOLLARS? For an inefficient, heat-generating,. limited lifespan UHP lamp? In the year 2023? Please tell us you were joking. Plueeese.

[@noe3024]

There is one other significant reason NOT to buy a projector not mentioned above: sensitivity to rainbow effect artifact (RBE). Most projectors intended for home use currently on the market are single-DLP. Single-DLP projectors necessarily have to use sequential color, and sequential color always produces color breakup artifact, more popularly known as RBE. Though most people are not sensitive to it, or learn how to tune out its headache-inducing effects, there will always be individuals who have very short retina persistence times they see the individual primary colors as they flash in succession, instead of having them ideally meld into a composite full-color image. RBE is determined by such factors like type of video sources being viewed, viewing conditions, and individual sensitivity. Since it is unpredictable, professional venues (like cinemas) will never ever use any single-chip projector; they exclusively use 3-chip projectors. To guarantee absolute absence of RBE, the only way is with 3-chip projectors, and the only manufacturers who exclusively make and sell 3-chip for home use are epson (3-LCD) and sony and jvc (3-LCoS). If 3-chip projectors are too expensive for you, just stick with a big TV instead of subjecting yourself to potential RBE punishment. TVs don't produce RBE.

[@lazarus5609]

Say that again..

[@iris3186]

RBE is because of Color wheel . There are 3RGB-LED projectors with 3 leds (red, green and blue ) instead of 1 led and they don't have RBE problems with 1 Dlp projectors. I had one projector like that and I can confirm there is no RBE problems . But I will never buy a laser projector or led projector again because the light source is unchangeable .

[@JohnSmith-nz2yq]

@@iris3186 But isn't LCD old and known to be bad for eyesight? What about as compared to the reasons for projectors being better since they reflect light into our eyes as compared to TVs?

[@JohnSmith-nz2yq]

Isn't LCD old and known to be bad for eyesight? What about as compared to the reasons for projectors being better since they reflect light into our eyes as compared to TVs?

[@iris3186]

@@JohnSmith-nz2yq I also have a Mitsubishi 3lcd projector with lamp bulb . My dlp projector is also from Mitsubishi. But in the future I will buy an 3lcd projector. I have compared both tech dlp and 3lcd and a think the 3lcd is better . I am not sure about epson pixel shifting tech , I thik this method is not good for the eyes . I will buy an older version from UB series but without this 4k . I will buy a 4k 3lcd projector when will be a native 4k panel from Epson .

[@phdonme1]

If you want to build a projector setup for under 150 bucks. Go buy: A cheap projector around $100 because it doesn't matter whether you spend a hundred or $500 it's the same crap. They're probably both going to break or stop working within a year. 1"dia dowel 48" is probably the smallest you can find. A 12"x12 piece of oak. You can probably find it in the scrap section at your local hardware store. Some m45 and M35 bolts Go get a couple samples of any ultra white paint from home Depot Lowe's whatever it's usually like $2. Plaster of Paris Measure the screw holes for the mounts. Drill those out on your piece of wood. Cut down rod to specific size drill hole on mounting end to platform on the bottom of the dow. Drill a hole on the 12x12 piece of wood where you want to mount the Dow. Drill a hole through the Dow near the top. Marry the Dow to the Peace of wood using a bolt a little larger than the hole you originally drilled. This boat should probably be at least a few inches long considering you're hanging your projector from it. You should've already drilled the holes for where the mounts on your projector are going to go. These holes should be a little bit larger than your mounting bolts. M Bolts If you don't have to get a projector screen than don't buy one. When doing this make sure you mix the plaster of Paris and water together before mixing with the paint and make sure it's ice cold or at least room temp. Just mix that 16 oz of paint with 2/3 cup of plaster of paris and a 2/3cup of water and then slap that on your wall. It'll be the flattest paint ever. Also you should be able to get this done in one coat. If you really want to step it up a notch further you can go by the polycrylic ultra flat and put that on the wall as well and that'll give you your "HD" depth. Assuming you have the tools that whole setup is $20. If you need to rent a drill I'm sure it's 25 bucks for the day. I've had several cheap projectors over the last few years, this year I bought a 710 LG and a 810 LG. As far as I can tell there is no difference between $100 projector and a $500 projector as far as viewing quality. Operating controls are usually sloppy and not intuitive; and this is seems to be across the board with all of these cheap projectors. Both LG projectors have way better operating systems than any of the cheap projector I bought prior. Magic remote is great ( it's also backlit which is super crucial for projectors because the rooms probably going to be dark), the systems are way more intuitive, and the amount of adjustment is far superior. I got my 710 open box for $1,200. That's in my bedroom and it's 120 inch screen at least and it's clear ,vibrant, and bright. And you can easily watch it during the day with the curtains open and even the lights on. Also you can adjust the picture with the remote in your hand with the 710. I got the 810 because I was putting it outside. I probably wouldn't buy this again because the 710 is just as the 810, when it comes to pic quality. it doesn't have the screen adjustment from the remote and for some reason they decided to not color the guis. 🤷. A couple other notes too. I have a couple of rare eye conditions. LEDs and projector bulbs strain on them. I noticed this when watching my cheap projector in my room with my blinds down. It fatigued my eyes more. Neither of these LG projectors do this. They're very easy on my eyes. I also had catastrophic failure with my 810, I guess I didn't tie the cover down hard enough on my pergola. And during a torrential downpour, water was just spilling on to the projector. But somehow someway it's still working. It'll probably stop after I post this.

[@WanderRochaGomes]

Chris, I recently bought the BenQ TK 700 STi to retire my old projector, Epson 2045, and I'm loving the BenQ projector. I watched all your review videos to decide which projector to buy and ended up opting for BenQ. I'm using it to play with my Xbox Series X and it's a spectacular projector for gaming. Thanks a lot for your videos man!!!

[@RaduP3]

hey man, how much time do you use it in one sitting ? Do you go like 5-6-7 hours?

[@WanderRochaGomes]

@@RaduP3 4-5 hours in one sitting! I'm loving the projector. I just finished Elden Ring with more than 140h of gameplay using this projector.

[@RaduP3]

@@WanderRochaGomes thank you yeah I know what you mean . i dont play elden ring but other games. I just dunno if there should be any time restrictions for projectors becaue of the persistent high heat that comes from long usage.

[@kiodiekin]

mic quality and video is terrible for that webcam. ur better off using a go pro

[@craigbrockman7893]

I think the biggest thing that holds me back from an ultra short throw is that unlike a conventional LED, there's no easy way to rotate the screen if your viewing location is not straight ahead.

[@prtbone78]

Good point never thought of that of think would be an issue but still. Them shadows if someone walks in front haha. But honestly I don't see that being an issue if so wont be consistent. It'll be a quick walk by I don't think would effect whatever watching. I think ima hold off on a UST for now

[@johnmartin4172]

@@prtbone78 i like the shadows honestly. It's easy to quickly cover up parts of the screen when watching movies with the kids and you can point at stuff on the screen without walking to it

[@prtbone78]

@johnmartin4172 smart man I didnt think of that. Reason I don't watch movies like that. It's the sound that gets me.

[@ChrisMajestic]

Actually ultra short throw projectors usually have a much better viewing angle than most TVs. I know it doesn’t work for every room but worth mentioning. 😉

[@craigbrockman7893]

@@ChrisMajestic I don't doubt it. But right now my panel is on an arm that swings out and can pivot about 80 degrees. It makes it easier to see via the couch which is off to the side from the wall. I am sure the viewing angle of the short throw would work, but it wouldn't be optimal for regular viewing. It would be like being on the "extreme" side of a movie theater near the first few rows. Maybe OK for one flick if you really want to see it. But for regular viewing, maybe not so much.

[@jeffhamilton2694]

Just do what I did, I bought 35 projectors so I won't have to worry about one wearing out 🤣💯. And yes I really did.

[@d_ward4871]

I just decided I wanted to try out a projector in my house and I know absolutely nothing about them. This video is great. I just learned so much in such a short amount of time.

[@foolishoptimist9903]

15 years is way above the average expected life of a TV nowadays. Modern TVs are generally expected to last 4-10 years depending on amount of use.

[@thescottishaccent]

To be honest, on the first point (brightness) - I have an LG OLED in my living room as the main TV and it's just as un-useable during the day in any scene that isn't super-bright with the curtains open as my projector is, although because of reflection rather than brightness. So while it's a factor, I don't think projectors suffer all that much more now than high end TVs do.

[@Brotelho]

Fantastic video, as always. Only issue I have is the average lifespan of a TV. These days TV's last about 10 years. It doesn't matter the backlight lifespan. There's other things that kill TV's and most of the time there's some power module or some other circuit that dies and needs to be replaced which in most cases doesn't make financial sense to fix. If a TV lasted 20 years these days it would be a modern day miracle but the chance is that person would have upgraded by that point. Although I did have a CRT type TV that lasted me 23 years once, so there's that.

[@callmebigpapa]

I've had projectors for 25 years and there is not substitute if you want the wow factor and immersion. Great content, keep uploading!

[@Zebra66]

A good way to get around the ambient light issue with ultra short throw projectors is to build a rear projection setup. UST projectors solve all the previous issues with needing lots of space and mirror rigs for rear projection. You can hide the projector behind the drywall behind the screen. Dark rear projection screen material is significantly cheaper than ALR screens and works far better for daytime viewing. The downside is that UST lenses are not as clear as regular throw. So there's always some compromise.

[@whatevermakesyouhappy]

I think a lot of people underestimate how different projections are. With a TV you are literally having an intense light beamed into your eye. A projecter simply bounces the light off a screen or wall, making it far less stressful on the eyes to view.

[@TheCrazyStudent]

Very good and valid points in the video. One thing that speaks in the favor of projectors in regards to big picture installations is the ease of transporting everything to your living room. If money is no concern, then sure, it’s always possible to go out and buy an expensive 100” OLED, but how are we going to get that 100” beast inside the living room to start with? Let’s say you live in an apartment that does have a more than 100” wall in the living room. Then that’s fine but how do we even get an OLED of that size into the apartment? In most cases it probably doesn’t even fit into the elevator going up to the apartment. A projector however solves that problem right away. So yes, I absolutely agree that projectors are still the king when it comes to very big sized pictures. Not only for the cost, but also for ease of installation.

[@devans83]

I only want a few for holiday digital decorations.. I just need more research

[@bryanp4827]

Sorry to say, but projectors in reality have gone backwards...the reason for this is YES, they may have 4k resolution these days, but the fact they don't have great lenses and good NATIVE CONTRAST, means that if you have a premium 1080p model, then don't bother upgrading...I have auditioned plenty of 4k models, and am yet to be wowed by any of them...don't be fooled by marketing hype people

[@joeneuman3799]

I purchased the BenQ HT3550 2 years ago thanks to your recommendation with a 135" screen and we LOVE it.

[@CosmicJubatus]

Doing some quick research to help a friend with the acquisition of their first projector & your videos have been great all around (packed with the important details not longer than necessary & easy to understand)! [a coin for our witcher]

[@chelsiejadexx6898]

What I did as I bought one for uni was got a cheap soundbar, dvd player and laptop lead to adapt the projector and I use a camera tripod, 😊 it’s perfect also for the screen I use a plain white sheet and put it over my curtains and it’s perfect 🥰 Sheet -£7 Projector -£60 Tripod - £10 Lead-£10 Laptop I had Soundbar -£30 😊 Dvd player got for Xmas

[@mstahlberger2241]

Main reason for a projector: things in real life also light not by themselves but because they reflect light from an external source. This image impression is imitated by a projector. That objects light up by themselves as shown on a TV is unnatural. Therefore, I would always prefer a projector to a TV, also because of the unattainable and affordable image size.

[@ZND2022]

Please review the “formovie theatre” ultra short throw projector!! Your reviews are always the best!!

[@vibez_kru01]

Thanks for another great informative video Chris! 👍🏾 Projectors are not really an option for me. I don’t have the space. That said, I’m happy with my 77” C1.

[@TriMuXx]

These days you only need wall space and for ultra short throw projectors you need maybe 10" from the wall or less. The space argument is really no longer a factor for projectors anymore

[@vibez_kru01]

@@TriMuXx I hear that, but the room I’m in and with the way my HT is set up, I’m happy to stick with what I’ve got. If I were able to have a dedicated HT room I’d go the projector route for sure 👍🏾

[@TriMuXx]

@@vibez_kru01 thankfully that’s not needed anymore as I have a projector setup in my living room and it’s not that large of a space either. I wouldn’t limit myself to “…in an HT dedicated room..” because projectors don’t need that anymore.

[@PazyPlayz]

Just wanted to say… love your presentation style! Really informative videos and genuinely the best tech reviewer I’ve come across on YT :) Appreciate your hard work! I’m saving to get the BenQ 3000i (4K projector) as I’m a gamer but also a big movie 🍿 lover. Watched your review on it and I’m sold :) keep up the good work!!

[@tommygunzz7586]

Great segment Sir😁👍 The more informed, the more fun the choice becomes…. I run a combo system in my theater room (Panasonic ZT 65” Plasma/Epson 5050ub). My Panny for typical viewing, and when Its movie day, I hit the button and down comes my 100” inch screen and it’s show time! My room layout and shape can’t accommodate anything larger than a 65” Tv, but my ceiling mounted motorized drop down screen allows me to go cinematic!

[@Kampy_]

you didn't even touch on the #1 drawback of projectors in my book... FAN NOISE! I've got my apt super-dialed in terms of screen placement, with projector on a shelf above our heads as we sit on the couch. It would be a perfect setup if it weren't for the damn noisy fan! What's weird is, I'm on my 3rd projector now, and the fans seem to keep getting LOUDER with each new one I buy. Just set up a new projector today that I bought because it had the lowest db fan measurement of all 11 units in a comparision/shootout... and it still seems WAY too loud. Sounds like a running microwave oven 5 feet from our heads

[@jupersan]

I don't know about gaming but for film watching even a budget projector makes a huge difference compared to the most advanced TV. It´s not about the screen area or technical specs, it about the TEXTURE of the image. It´s like listening to analog music vs digital or watching a printed photograph vs a picture on a computer. And you can not experience or define it on YT video, you need to experience it by yourself. I´ve been watching films on low/mid-range projectors for the past 15 years, and I can tell that once you get used to it, there is no way back to watching films on a TV: all look filmed on a high-res Handycam from the 90´s on a TV, while on a projector you can get a real "movie experience" where the image of each film has its own personality as it was more or less intended by the director of photography of the film.

[@overnightdelivery]

Makes sense. It's kind of like CRT displays VS. LCD. It has qualities than even the most advanced technology can't duplicate. More of a natural analog feel to it.

[@thedayofquicksilver6930]

I've had my Epson projector for 6 years and haven't had to change my bulb 💡 yet. But I'm also not on it for 10 hours a day, which is ridiculous if someone spends that much time staring at a tv.😂

[@oliverlison]

Why does image quality deteriorate after changing the lamp a few times? I know that the brightness of a lamp will be reduced as the lamp ages. Is it because of dust settling on the elemets, such as the colour wheel and DMD? Or because the LCD gets bleached by the light source/lamp?

[@Kuroganemk2]

One more thing you could up could be that some heat up a lot and are loud. If its hot inside and you have the projector above your head oir next to you in a smaller room, it could get toasty.

[@rocked30]

I enjoy watching your videos even though I’m not planning to buy a projector; however, I do have a lot of 3D movies and would love to know your recommendation for an affordable quality 3D projector. If the quality and price is right I might just get one.

[@SmokinMoaksBBQ]

getting ready to buy a house and I cant wait to put a Theater in the basement with a decent projector setup

[@thefrub]

The biggest thing that killed projectors for me is just the cost. You can get a 65" 4k LED for $350 right now... that is insanely cheap. And the picture quality is perfect on mine, and it's bright enough to watch in the daytime. Projectors just can't compete with that unless you REALLY need a 12 foot screen

[@khaled_2249]

Can you make a video about the best portable/mini projectors please? There are so many options and I have no idea what to go with.

[@stoicvibesonly]

I think the only place a projector makes sense is a dedicated theatre room, ideally in the basement. TV will beat projector every day except for size immersion.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

I am surprised you did not mention - HEAT. When I ran a projector in a previous system.. it was like a hair dryer blowing hot air into my space.. Not ideal at all.

[@JagaimoNeko]

*sigh* want to buy a TV? - Buy a TV. Want to buy a projector? Buy a projector. It's as easy as this, both have ups and downs, both will require to make compromises unless you have unlimited space/money. Sorry, I'm just a bit tired to answer the "why do you have X and not Y?" question with reasoning like "it's cheaper/thinner/brighter/bigger/smaller/and-simply-better". Understand what you need and act accordingly. Thanks for the video!

[@asionline]

I was able to find all the information needed to choose between a tv or a projector. Thank you for this video!

[@rsmaster5637]

The thing i like on projectors is that they are easy on the eyes.. brightness can be optimized to a level of a lcd tv with the proper projector screen. For me the only issue is the price. If you want a good one you pay at least 5k. And thats what i never would spend on a tv.

[@sheri1983]

This, I have it on my living room and it's so relaxing to watch specially if you are on your laptop all day. best purchase of my life maybe.

[@KSamai]

This was an amazing video that really hits all the important points I did not know. Thanks!

[@hybridiumgoose1885]

I am stumped. My friend asked me to recommend a short throw for business use in a daylight environment. Information on it is obscured by the manufacturers. I assume this is because projectors are not suited for daylight viewing.

[@mr.valentino2824]

Bro, Love your channel 👍🏾🙌🏾👊🏾 Question, what do you think about the XGIMI 4K Projector?? 🤔 And would it be possible to do a review? 🙏🏾

[@westeamreviews]

Hi Chris, Can you make a video about the best portable/mini projectors please? There are so many options and I have no idea what to go with. :)

[@thebusybees2006]

Me, too! I have been scrolling on Amazon looking for one

[@LastRenegade00]

These days new TVs hardly last for 4-5 years even the higher end models not even close to 10 years let alone 15+ years. After 4-5 years of normal usage usual faults like led dimming issues, screen Burns, lighting leeks etc. So given that fact, I would not let that be a deciding factor for choosing a projector

[@Toco_head]

1. Image Quality: Projectors may not provide the same level of image quality and clarity as high-end LED or OLED TVs. The picture can appear less vibrant, especially in brightly lit rooms, and the resolution might not match the latest 4K or 8K TVs, affecting details and sharpness. 2. Space and Environment: Projectors require a dedicated space with controlled lighting conditions. Ambient light can wash out the projected image, making it necessary to have a dark room, which may not be practical for everyone. 3. Noise and Maintenance: Projectors often have cooling fans that can be noisy during operation. Additionally, they require periodic maintenance, such as changing bulbs or cleaning filters, which can be an added expense and inconvenience. 4. Room Size: Projectors are more suitable for larger rooms due to their need for a certain distance between the projector and the screen or wall. In smaller living spaces, it can be challenging to achieve the desired screen size and viewing distance. 5. Portability: If you need a display that you can easily move around, projectors may not be the best choice. They typically require ceiling or wall mounting and can be bulkier and less portable compared to a flat-screen TV, which can be mounted on a wall or placed on a stand with ease. Considering these factors can help you decide whether a projector is the right choice for your specific needs and living space.

[@ogKono]

Hello Chris, i hope you read this. I love your videos because i am really into tech Gadgets. But I am sad to notice you don't really spend time interacting with your audience. I sent comments and never got feedback from you. I am still not able to find a solution for my OPTOMA UHD51A projector. It's stuck in a reboot look and never turn on properly. I really need ideas how to fix this. Your input will be highly appreciated as well as one anyone in the comment section who has experienced this and has been able to fix it. Thank you sooo much

[@creategreatness8823]

It will be interesting to see where this all converges. OLED and QLED both continue to improve on their limitations in terms of image/brightness/etc as well as making larger displays more affordable, but when you jump from the 80 inch range and into the 90s the price skyrockets. Meanwhile, UST projectors have the huge size on lock...and their only challenges come from striving for that most perfect image quality that you can get from something like an OLED....but UST laser projectors are also doing their best to improve their image performance. But any projector will always have the sort of cumbersome two-part component where you have to make sure you are getting a high quality projector AND a high quality screen to maximize performance, while a TV can just be a TV. It will be interesting to see which becomes the more dominant and consumer friendly product... I think long term, Laser TV will win out. They already are doing the smart thing by branding themselves as TV instead of projectors. They have the biggest image anyone could hope for in a home theater setting, and they have ever improving quality. At some point, all of this stuff starts to become so advanced that it becomes hard to argue an OLED's image quality virtues over a Laser TV that is much bigger and much more affordable.

[@frankfarago2825]

There are no "laser TVs", period. there are LCD, LED, QLED, OLED, etc. types of panels. Laser is just a light source, and not a very good one at that. UST PJs are pure, unadulterated garbage. If you want quality of image, go with OLED or QLED, in a TV or commercial display or else with a micro-LED video wall.

[@creategreatness8823]

@@frankfarago2825 I mean, theaters use projectors, and laser projection is seen as the best form of theater projection. How awful can a UST laser projector be? I hear there are plenty of benefits of an image being projected onto a screen vs the image emitting from the screen in TVs. How is it SO drastically worse? I have an OLED, and I have friends with projectors that are nowhere near state of the art...and they throw up some impressive imagery.

[@IndyShepherd]

I think long term, the Holodeck will win out. Just make sure to engage the safety protocols!

[@dewshbag16]

Great honest video. Can you please do a video of the best short throw projector‘s?(Not ultra short throw projector‘s.)

[@Tomas-zv2js]

Very well explained sir. Already liked and I hope you have a nice day

[@chxmpionbeats4824]

My only problem with my projector was the heat it produced surprised that’s not on the list

[@WhyAreWeAwake]

Thanks for making this!

[@kevinsupreme_ph36yearsago59]

Wait why would someone use a projector for 10 hours a day?

[@ChrisMajestic]

I have a friend who does this. He sleeps with it on.

[@Sycatrax]

Fantastic overview and very helpful - thanks!

[@slvvm4]

What’s a good projector for a outdoor movie night ?

[@thebusybees2006]

I want to know that too

[@mitchgordon6463]

I’m struggling to find a ultra short throw to meet my needs. It’s difficult to balance cost to performance. I’m looking for a 50-50 use of movies and gaming. I thought the Epson ls300 would work but then I see comments that the input lag is too high. I’m not a competitive gamer but do play some shooters that need a decent response. If you have any recommendations please let me know. Thanks for the videos.

[@phyleaanderson8607]

This Is a great review. I’m a beginner and trying to find my first projector. I have quite a bit of light in the room I’m thinking about but heard some good info to take back with me. Can you review the Vankyo v700w? I heard this is a good one.

[@frankfarago2825]

Top reason not to buy a projector: You don't have the money for one. They are priced at least double, if not triple, of what they really should be selling for.

[@javybeaz3236]

Ill only buy a LED or laser projector, replacing bulbs every year is a RIPOFF. Whats the best LED projector under a 1000 Chris Majestic ?

[@audiS4fan2009]

🔥🔥 content my guy!!

[@Magnificent1999]

And BTW- loved the informative video! KUDOS!

[@kneckbrort79]

Hi sir. You forgot too tell. That a big TV reflects the light es well. Right? So it doesn't matter if you go bigger than 80 inch TV the reflection is more annoying! Then close the window s a little bit.! And I am pretty sure you can Mont a short trow on the sieling!

[@griesrt]

One benefit is if you go to move you just bring a little box with you not a giant TV that's gonna break during the move

[@mybestreviews9]

Great video, thanks for your sharing!

[@korinogaro]

I would add that pretty much all projectors (at least lamp ones, didn't use laser ones yet) get rather noisy.

[@TheDavan619]

8:24 regarding projector lamps: "after a few replacements the image quality starts to deteriorate" Why is that? If you don't damage anything during replacement, and the replacement bulbs are good quality, why should the image quality suffer? Or do I misunderstand your point?

[@tb2324]

I’ve never ever heard this before. I’d like more info as well.

[@garryhammond3117]

@@tb2324 Yes! - Why would that be an issue? - Great question. Chris - What is the answer to this?

[@sophia8482]

This was very informative - thank you.

[@Vince26010]

Thank you Chris. Very informative video. 👍👍👍

[@peat381low8]

Chris you forgot to mention modern tv shows and movies now release in Dolby Vision. And man is it so good even on my iPad Pro. Projectors can do that sadly. But they are great if one is fortunate enough to have the space and time and money to get a projector setup in a dedicated room or living room.

[@KeyBored101]

Great video Chris.

[@KyleVeatch]

Thanks! I remember a while ago that most projectors could not do HDR or dolby vision. Is this still an issue?

[@pierrecastanets1974]

Image quality can go down due to multiple bulb replacements? Please expand.

[@dazzlarnic5732]

Very good review. Quick learning. Thx

[@mike_oe]

How about contrast? Aren't bright rooms still an issue?

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Chris Majestic: Here are my top 5 reasons not to buy a projector. Projectors: And I took that personally.

[@michaelslocumbsr.2286]

Lol...lol

[@michaelslocumbsr.2286]

So, Those are pretty good reasons... here's one more. 1. Merging panels TVs in a matrix configuration...I think that will take over pretty soon...

[@secondthought2]

@@michaelslocumbsr.2286 Projectors will still have their niche. It's like turntables of audio. Still relevant to some

[@michaelslocumbsr.2286]

@@secondthought2 Yep! You're right! I'm just choosing to go the other route with panels...The only down fall would be the ability to have a true LCR layout for the front stage....

[@thcyprus]

UST Projector with 110" screen and sitting further vs 83" OLED and sitting closer so the same viewing angle is maintained. Which would be better?

[@gnevos]

Trick question TVs will soon be getting cheaper in 100"+ I think there's a Hisense LED that was released in China for $3.5 this year. If you're loaded then yes get a projector. If not, just wait till the giant 100" OLED comes down in price in the next 3-5 years. It'll perform better than even a $25k projector.

[@desertraider]

Is it me or are there not many UST's coming out in 2022? All models I still see on sale look like they are 2021's.

[@CubNole]

Damn good video and super thorough, thanks!

[@3483maverick]

The problem is that a good projector that is bright enough and has great contrast will cost you 26,000 dollars JVC or Sony. A projector at least needs to be 3000 plus lumens. And a laser projector at that. Tv prices have went down so much. TCL has a 100-inch mini led tv for 10,000 dollars.

[@tv58samsung79]

Yo compre uno 1080p a 150 dolares y a pesar que tengo televisores 4k y monitores Asus de 165hz. Para ver una serie o un juego tipo película como god of war prefiero las 120 pulgadas que me da el proyector

[@hindagsxr]

After all, an ultra-short throw projector can be placed above the screen (please see the manual with Optoma CinemaX D2)

[@luigy39]

if I am in the market for a new TV, I watch a video of 5 reasons to buy a TV, if I want to purchase a projector, I watch a video with the 5 reasons to buy a projector, this video is intended for people who don't want to buy a tv or a projector, and in my opinion useless because is not a comparison, but a net negative about projectors.

[@twinkletoes982]

I just have no decent wall to mount a tv to my wall. i just want a projector in my room so i can lay in bed and watch a movie on cold dark winter nights. I live in alaska and winters are so dark so im not worried about brightness. would a budget projector work?

[@VickyLatorreArt]

Thank you so much. You just saved me a lot of money.

[@frankfarago2825]

I would only go with a Short-Throw PJ, with a Throw Ratio of anywhere from 0.5:1 to 0.9:1. Not one where the TR starts at around 1.3:1 and with the zoom, goes up to almost 3.0:1. Those are useless form home use. With USTs, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages, so I would nevr use one of those.

[@Magnificent1999]

Bottom Line: if you have little money to spend, whether you get a TV, projector, or Monitor, it’s going to suck. I can have my house fully lit, and my projector’s image is still always excellent. 4,000 lumens, 120 inch image, surround sound and all movies are better than the theater. Projectors are for game-rooms and living rooms, TV’s are for bedrooms!

[@macgmol159]

what's the name of your projector?

[@holden6104]

Been using a cheap Apeman projector for about 2 years now. I have it mounted on a cabinet about 5 feet high, placed around 15 feet from the wall. I just project onto a blank white wall, which has worked out great. The best thing is, there is no input lag that I can see, and I play games that are highly sensitive to it. The only thing I've noticed is some degradation and dimming on the borders of the image, likely due to the bulb dying out. Overall though, I'd give a hundred thumbs up for this cheap projector.

[@avinashss2207]

Hi please give me a response, I am planning to buy this but however already have a good experience with Epson LCD projector .and worried to buy This BenQ projector because of picture quality and rainbow effect caused by DLP projectors like BenQ,. and in other side Epson projectors known as Pro UHD which only has 4 million pixels even with a 4K resolution still lacks of pixels compare to this BenQ model who have 8 million pixels, is it mean this BenQ model is real 4k and superior ? and Epson tw 6150 is not ? Which one I should choose ? Thanks

[@kman9387]

See you are still giving some love to the LG hu810p laser projector! You snuck in several shots for it 👍😎

[@ChrisMajestic]

It just looks so good on camera 😄

[@kman9387]

@@ChrisMajestic So true 😁👌 I've had my LG hu810p over a year and after a head to head comparison to the new Epson, the LG mops the floor with it! The Epson has very poor contrast and black level compared with the 6050 & 5050, not to mention that highlights are completely blown out and bright scenes are a mess 👀

[@soyluisrueda]

Mi hermano do you have a video that explains input lag and refresh rate related to video projectors and where to find or interpret those specs before buying a new projector?

[@gabremurphy]

Hail up Mr majestic

[@asbar360]

My Optoma hd39hdr die after 8 months, a power supply faulty, I still don't have an answer from optoma

[@claudiahai1114]

Thank you for the video! But... 10 hours of TV A DAY?! What the heck?! Even 5 hours a day is still sounding crazy to me.

[@kindrpgcat9000]

I love my projector, but it's not great for gaming most of the time and it's difficult to use especially in a small room sometimes.