The LCD projectors category includes the latest projectors used for home theater systems, businesses, and schools. Below find a list of recent LCD projector reviews and information pages. Scroll down for a listing of all LCD Projector reviews. LCD (“Liquid Crystal Display”) projectors have traditionally displayed rich color saturation and image sharpness on the market. The term LCD projector encompasses all models using LCD technology, whereas “3LCD” is a trade brand and does not include some projectors. For example, there are actually a few projectors out there with four LCD panels. LCD projectors are known for rich color saturation and image sharpness. Since we first published this page a couple of years ago, there is an additional industry standard for measuring brightness, which we refer to simply as measuring Color Lumens. Historically projectors have been measured by only measuring white. Different general projector technology/designs with similar white brightness measurements may have drastically different color brightness. We recently completed a video on the topic of Color Lumens and Brightness, where we measure both white and color from LCD and DLP projectors. It’s rather impressive. With simpilar white measurements, the LCD projector produced well over twice the color lumens. Translated to practical meaning; at full brightness, LCD projectors deliver bright individual colors. DLP’s with their color filter wheels and white segments, however, tend to have bright whites but colors, especially reds and yellows tend to be a bit dim by comparison, with the reds more wine colored and muddy yellows. Oh that other technology is fine when brightness is dropped way down in a video or cinema mode, but often that’s after losing something near half the brightness, sometimes more. I would suggest that this is a good reason why LCD projectors tend to make the best “family room” projectors, by offering maximum brightness with vivid colors. LCD projectors are certainly just as at home in a dedicated home theater. Here are some highlights of LCD projector geared for schools, business and government. They are known for a crisp, sharp look when displaying data. And, while LCD portable projectors are typically larger in size than their DLP portable counterparts, they pack more punch than the competition. LCD is also the most popular technology available. Projector manufacturers using LCD technology claim about fifty percent of the world market, with Epson manufacturing the LCD panels for almost all brands. LCD projectors also offer great placement flexibility. Few DLP are designed to be mounted on a rear wall, but almost any LCD home theater projector can be mounted on the rear wall or on the ceiling. LCD technology, as well as the 3LCD chip architecture, is found in home theater projectors, office projectors, and portable projectors. Popular home theater projector brands include: Sony, Panasonic, Epson There’s another brief and old article comparing LCD and DLP, but I would recommend the video. LCD Projector Reviews Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 3LCD Laser Projector Review The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is a 4,000-lumen 4K PRO-UHD ultra short throw home theater projecto…Read More November 25, 2022 Epson PowerLite L730U 7000 Lumen 3LCD Laser Projector Review A 7000 lumens compact professional fixed lens projector with an excellent WUXGA picture. The Eps…Read MoreOctober 18, 2022 Epson Home Cinema LS11000 Laser Projector Review The Epson Home Cinema LS11000, which retails for $3999, is a 4K HDR compatible laser home theater pr…Read More September 3, 2022 LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 Laser Projector Review Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 which retails for $4999 is a 4K HDR-compatible…Read MoreMarch 24, 2022IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==Sony VPL-FHZ85 Commercial Interchangeable Lens 3LCD Projector ReviewThe Smallest and lightest projector in its class The Sony VPL-FHZ85 is a 7,300 ANSI lumens/8,000 cen…Read MoreMarch 1, 2022SONY VPL-PHZ50 WUXGA 3LCD Projector ReviewThe VPL-PHZ50 is a 5,000 lumens (5,400 lumens center) 3LCD installation-class projector that sells f…Read MoreFebruary 21, 2022Epson Pro EX10000 3LCD 1080p Wireless Laser Projector ReviewEpson states the Pro EX10000 is Epson’s most advanced business projector to date. Epson introduced t…Read MoreDecember 31, 2021Panasonic PT-MZ880 3LCD SOLID SHINE Laser Projector ReviewThe Panasonic PT-MZ880 is feature packed The Panasonic PT-MZ880 3LCD SOLID SHINE Laser Projector is…Read MoreOctober 5, 2021 Epson PowerLite 725W Ultra-Short Throw Education Projector Review The Epson PowerLite 725W is an Ultra-Short throw projector that offers 4,000 ANSI lumens of brightne…Read More August 1, 2021 Epson Brightlink 1485Fi Business/Education Projector Review When Epson announced the Brightlink 1485Fi series collaborative projector last year, like most of us…Read More April 28, 2021 LCD Projector Reviews REVIEWS Image Review Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 3LCD Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 25, 2022 MSRP:$3,499 MSRP Technology: 3LCD laser Epson PowerLite L730U 7000 Lumen 3LCD Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 18, 2022 MSRP:$4.181 MSRP Technology: 3LCD laser Epson Home Cinema LS11000 Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 3, 2022 MSRP:$3999 Technology: 3 LCD Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 24, 2022 MSRP:$4999 Technology: 3LCD laser Sony VPL-FHZ85 Commercial Interchangeable Lens 3LCD Projector Review Review Date: March 1, 2022 MSRP:$6,999 Technology: 3LCD laser SONY VPL-PHZ50 WUXGA 3LCD Projector Review Review Date: February 21, 2022 MSRP:$2,499 MSRP Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro EX10000 3LCD 1080p Wireless Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 31, 2021 MSRP:1299,99 Technology: 3LCD laser Panasonic PT-MZ880 3LCD SOLID SHINE Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 5, 2021 MSRP:7,499.00 Technology: 3LCD laser Epson PowerLite 725W Ultra-Short Throw Education Projector Review Review Date: August 1, 2021 MSRP:$1,890 Technology: 3 LCD Epson Brightlink 1485Fi Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: April 28, 2021 MSRP:$3,390 Technology: Solid State Laser Diode EPSON EF12 SMART LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: January 31, 2021 MSRP:$999.99 Technology: 3LCD laser Epson EpiqVision LS500 Laser TV Review Review Date: December 11, 2020 MSRP:$4999 (100" Screen) $5999 (120" Screen) Technology: 3LCD Maxell MP-JU4001 3LCD Laser WUXGA Business Projector Review Review Date: October 22, 2020 MSRP:$1829 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 8, 2020 MSRP:$19,999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Epson PowerLite U50 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: July 27, 2020 MSRP:$1,149.99 Technology: 3LCD Panasonic PT-MZ16KL Laser Projector Review Review Date: May 15, 2020 MSRP:$33,999 Technology: 3LCD Epson’s Laser Projectors Transform the World We Know in Entertainment Venues and Other Large-Scale Environments Review Date: May 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: NEC NP-MC372X CLASSROOM PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: March 31, 2020 MSRP:$509 Technology: 3LCD CHRISTIE LWU530-APS Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 16, 2020 MSRP:$2,499 Technology: 3LCD Look Out Competition: It’s Fun Time! Epson Is Shipping Their First, Smart, Under $1000 Home Entertainment Laser Projector – HD Res, and 2000 lumens! Review Date: January 6, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Epson Home Cinema 3200 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 27, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: 3 LCD 2019 Holiday Guide To Seven Great Home Theater Projectors Under $2000 Review Date: November 22, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 2019 Holiday Guide To Five Great Home Theater Projectors Over $2000 Review Date: November 22, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 15, 2019 MSRP:$3999 Technology: 3 LCD Sony VPL-FHZ75 Business/Education Installation Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: October 15, 2019 MSRP:$11,000 Technology: 3LCD Panasonic PT-VMZ50 Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 24, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD BenQ HT5550 vs. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Comparison Review Review Date: September 9, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Vankyo Leisure 3 Mini Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: August 12, 2019 MSRP:$99.00 Technology: single-chip LCD NEC NP-P525UL Review: An Affordable 3LCD Laser Projector Review Date: June 3, 2019 MSRP:$3099 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Review – An Extremely 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: May 12, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD Epson LightScene EV-100 Laser Projector Review Review Date: May 8, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD The Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB Has Arrived – Turns Out It Is Even Better! Review Date: May 7, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Meet the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – This New Ultra Black Projector Raises the Bar Review Date: May 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: The Laser Projector Revolution is Upon Us – And Epson is Leading the Charge Review Date: April 19, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Maxell MP-WU5503 Laser Education Projector Review Review Date: April 17, 2019 MSRP:$6299 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Review Date: April 13, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro L1755UNL Commercial Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 31, 2019 MSRP:$33,000 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 5520W Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: March 7, 2019 MSRP:$2199 street Technology: 3LCD Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson PowerLite L400U Installation Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 12, 2018 MSRP:$2499 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 6, 2018 MSRP:$1999/$2399 Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro Cinema 4050 First Look Review – 4K UHD with HDR Review Date: October 23, 2018 MSRP:$2,399 Technology: 3LCD Epson Combines 4K Capabilities, Performance, Features with a Focus on Value Review Date: October 21, 2018 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson PowerLite 1785W Wireless Portable Projector Review Review Date: October 13, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3 LCD Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$2599 Technology: 3 LCD Sony VPL-FHZ61 Commercial Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 28, 2018 MSRP:$9000 Technology: 3LCD InFocus IN2128HDx Business and Classroom Projector Review Review Date: April 6, 2018 MSRP:$1847 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite 990U Projector Review Review Date: March 28, 2018 MSRP:$1079 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 675W Ultra Short Throw Classroom Projector Review Review Date: March 23, 2018 MSRP:$1190 Technology: 3LCD Epson BrightLink 710Ui Interactive Laser Projector Review Review Date: February 1, 2018 MSRP:$3,499 Technology: 3LCD Two Holiday Guides, Ten Great Home Projectors Review Date: November 28, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 2100 and 2150 Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: November 16, 2017 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema LS100 Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 9, 2017 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-PA653UL Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: September 27, 2017 MSRP:$7,779 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 760HD First Look Review Review Date: September 18, 2017 MSRP:$549 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW885ES 4K Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 6, 2017 MSRP:$24,995 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Epson Home Cinema 2150 First Look Review Review Date: August 28, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 2100 First Look Review Review Date: August 13, 2017 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 4000 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: July 30, 2017 MSRP:$2199 Technology: 3LCD Sony LaserLite VPL-PHZ10 Laser Projector Review Review Date: April 13, 2017 MSRP:$5000 Technology: 3LCD NEC NP-ME331W Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 24, 2017 MSRP:$699 Technology: 3LCD The Astonishing Epson Pro Cinema 4040 Home Theater Projector – Review Review Date: March 16, 2017 MSRP:$2699 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 3700 Projector Review Review Date: February 14, 2017 MSRP:$1499 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 2265U Projector Review Review Date: February 8, 2017 MSRP:$2299 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-DW240 Projector – A Review Review Date: December 1, 2016 MSRP:$970 Technology: 3LCD HT Projectors: Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Epson HC5040UB Review Date: September 24, 2016 MSRP: Technology: Epson Home Cinema 5040UB vs. JVC DLA-RS400U – A Comparison Review Review Date: September 22, 2016 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-HW45ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 27, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: SXRD (3) Epson Home Cinema 5040UB, Pro Cinema 6040UB Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 11, 2016 MSRP:$2699 Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro G7905U Large Venue Projector Review Review Date: August 1, 2016 MSRP:$6499 Technology: 3LCD Epson Powerlite Pro L1500, L1505 Laser Projector Review Review Date: July 8, 2016 MSRP:21999 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite W29 Projector Review Review Date: May 25, 2016 MSRP:$599 Technology: 3LCD Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review Review Date: April 17, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: 3LCD Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review Review Date: April 11, 2016 MSRP:2499 Technology: 3LCD NEC UM352W Ultra Short Throw Projector Review Review Date: February 15, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: 3LCD BenQ HT3050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2016 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1440 Projector Review Review Date: December 28, 2015 MSRP:1699 Technology: 3LCD Epson EX7240 Pro Portable Projector Review Review Date: December 7, 2015 MSRP:649.99 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-FHZ65 Laser Projector Review Review Date: October 22, 2015 MSRP:$15000 Technology: 3LCD Epson Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 Projectors – A Review Review Date: September 16, 2015 MSRP:799 Technology: 3LCD There was a time when people typically referred to most projectors as being LCD projectors, and at one point that was almost true. Today, however, most people are aware that there are three different technologies used in projectors. However, LCD projectors remain the best selling of the different technologies in use. Virtually all LCD projectors use three separate LCD panels – each do “greyscale” not color, but one has a red, one a green, and one, a blue filter. Ultimately the light passes through each of the LCDs with filters, and then recombines into a single beam of light… Bingo! The light shoots out through the lens and on to the screen, giving rich colors. Of the three technologies, LCD, DLP and LCoS, no one is in all ways better than the others. Each has distinct advantages. LCD projectors produce highly saturated colors. In home theater space many LCD projectors add a special color filter to get the best overall color tracking. This creates an interesting difference between the LCD projectors and the other technologies. A typical home theater projector using LCD technology, like Epson’s popular, mid $2500s Home Cinema 5020UB, can produce a good two thousand lumens at its brightest – unusually bright for home theater. When you get into its best modes Cinema or THX, though, the filter slides into place, and color goes from very good to great, but down go the lumens to about 670 lumens calibrated. The thing is, few projectors calibrated offer much more than 700 lumens. And most of the competition, ($1500 to $5000) except for the Panasonic PT-AE8000 (another LCD projector) produce less than 1200 lumens maximum and many less than 1000 lumens maximum. In home theater space, only lower end DLP projectors that are not true “home theater” quality can match that brightness. OK, LCD projectors designed for business and education are also particularly known for great color compared to single-chip DLP projectors. Consider though, LCoS projectors also have great color, they are usually significantly more expensive than their kin, the LCD projectors. Furthermore, LCD projectors are perhaps the greenest of the technologies, they get noticeably more brightness out of lamps of similar wattage, than their LCoS and DLP competition. In the home projector market, LCD projectors tend to dominate sales in all but the most entry-level price point, which consists of all DLP projectors. LCD based projectors sold in the US start at just over $1000 for 2D models and from about $1600 for 3D capable projectors. LCD doesn’t really place in the high end space, with no popular models over $3500, yet they give many more expensive projectors some serious comptition. In the business, education, and government segments, (excluding pico projectors), LCD projectors outsell the other technologies, except when it comes to the very smallest and most portable projectors – under 3 pounds – that, so far seems to be primarily DLP. On the very high end, LCD projectors offer more bang for the buck than the drastically more expensive 3-chip DLP projectors which are generally the best projectors, but you might buy a loaded 8000 lumen LCD projector for $8000, and an 8000 lumen DLP, for $25,000 or more. One “limitation” of LCD projectors on the high end. They top out around 10,000 lumens. Those 3 chip DLP’s which can hit 25,000 lumens or more are reserved for really high end installations. You know. for lighting up screens 100 feet wide, or more. Sorry, the brightest LCD projectors are merely bright enough for a sports arena, or major auditorium. For your consideration, here are links to reviews of three popular business / classroom LCD projectors, and three popular home theater models: LCD Office ProjectorsMitsubishi WL7200U LCD Projector “Heavy Metal” This is a full featured, high brightness projector suitable for large rooms and auditoriums Epson Powerlite 96W LCD Projector Strong choice for classroom or business, with big feature set. A major award winner. Hitachi iPJAW250N LCD Projector A good example of today’s ultra short projectors, this one has interactive features, that its only inches from the screen. Very “Boardroom.” Popular LCD Home Theater Projectors ReviewsPanasonic PT-AE8000 LCD Projector A feature laden projector, one of the best selling, this is the latest in the AE series, and a top contender Epson Home Cinema 5020UB LCD Projector This is our favorite under $4000 home theater projector. Art awarded it Best In Class, and Tony and Mike both bought one for their homes. Epson MG-850 LCD Projector How about something different, the family orient MegaPlex MG850 is an all in one projector designed to work with your iPad and iPhone as well as all the usual other toys