These Optoma’s 3D glasses are typical in weight, or for that matter style. They run on replaceable batteries. The 3D projectors category includes the latest projectors used for 3D 1080p home theater systems, and digital 3D movies. See below for a list of 3D projector reviews and information pages. If ever there was a great story for projectors, that has to that 3D projectors may well finally catapult home theater and home entertainment projectors into the lime light, and start stealing serious marketshare from LCDTVs. Save Save 3D on a 42″ LCDTV is cool, but hardly as impressive as a theater. 3D projectors filling screens typically from 92″ diagonal to 130″ diagonal, is a game changer. Like in a theater, you are immersed in 3D, not looking at some small 3D box. 3D projectors are now being used for home theater, for 3D gaming, in education, and for specialty business and scientific applications. The new 3D projectors that launched in 2010, including many education and business 3D capable projectors were lower res under $1000, while 1080p for the home started from $4500. Affordable 1080p 3D projectors were a no show until CEDIA – fall of 2011. CEDIA offers new 3D projectors like Panasonic PT-AE7000U, the rumored Epson 3D projector, three Optoma’s, plus more. That will fill shelfs with affordable 3D projectors, most boasting very good quality and more brightness than before. Reviews of 3D Projectors JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Triple Laser Projector ReviewA 4K Tri-Laser projector featuring an innovative gimbal-like design. The N1 Ultra is the newest 4K,…Read MoreMarch 26, 2023LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==VAVA Chroma VA-SP003 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Triple Laser Projector ReviewThe VAVA Chroma is the company’s 2nd generation ultra-short throw projector. It’s been almost a year…Read MoreFebruary 20, 2023IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==LG PROBEAM BU53PST 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEWA new addition to the LG ProBeam line of projectors The LG ProBeam BU53PST is a compact new 4K short…Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022BENQ LU9750 PRO WUXGA 8,500 LUMEN LARGE VENUE LASER DLP PROJECTOR REVIEW BenQ LU9750 Performance, Installation Flexibility, and Reliability The BenQ LU9750 is an ultra-b…Read MoreAugust 30, 2022OPTOMA ZU920TST PRO WUXGA 8,200 LUMEN LASER PROJECTOR REVIEWThe ZU-920TST is Optoma’s replacement for the ZU-720TST The Optoma ZU920TST is an ultra-bright 8,200…Read MoreAugust 16, 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, 2021 JMGO U2 Laser TV Review The JMGO U2 is a RGB Laser DLP Ultra-Short-Throw projector offering an amazing range of features and…Read More November 13, 2021 XGIMI Elfin Smart 1080P LED Projector Review The XGIMI Elfin Smart LED projector is a Smart LED 1080P projector rated to deliver up to 800 ANSI l…Read More August 19, 2021 VIEWSONIC M2 SMART LED PROJECTOR REVIEW The ViewSonic M2 Smart 1080P LED projector with Harman Kardon Bluetooth speakers (referred to as “th…Read More March 17, 2021 BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Overview Today I get to talk to you about a cool looking performance projector that BenQ is releasin…Read More February 17, 2021 Reviews of 3D Projectors REVIEWS Image Review JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Triple Laser Projector Review Review Date: March 26, 2023 MSRP:$2,299 MSRP Technology: Triple Laser DLP VAVA Chroma VA-SP003 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Triple Laser Projector Review Review Date: February 20, 2023 MSRP:$2,999 MSRP Technology: DLP (0.48" DMD) LG PROBEAM BU53PST 4K LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: September 12, 2022 MSRP:$4,299 MSRP Technology: DLP Laser BENQ LU9750 PRO WUXGA 8,500 LUMEN LARGE VENUE LASER DLP PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: August 30, 2022 MSRP:$11,999 MSRP (Lenses Optional) Technology: DLP Laser OPTOMA ZU920TST PRO WUXGA 8,200 LUMEN LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: August 16, 2022 MSRP:$12,999 Technology: DLP Epson Pro EX10000 3LCD 1080p Wireless Laser Projector Review Review Date: December 31, 2021 MSRP:1299,99 Technology: 3LCD laser JMGO U2 Laser TV Review Review Date: November 13, 2021 MSRP:$2,999 MSRP Technology: RGB Laser DLP XGIMI Elfin Smart 1080P LED Projector Review Review Date: August 19, 2021 MSRP:$659 Technology: DLP (0.33" DMD) VIEWSONIC M2 SMART LED PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: March 17, 2021 MSRP:$549.99 Technology: DLP LED BENQ X1300i GAMING PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: February 17, 2021 MSRP:$1,299 Technology: DLP Panasonic PT-LRZ35U RGB LED DLP Projector Review Review Date: November 28, 2020 MSRP:$2999 MSRP $1699 ASP Technology: RGB LED DLP Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 19, 2020 MSRP:9999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Laser Projector Review Review Date: September 8, 2020 MSRP:$19,999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) BENQ LU710 Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: July 5, 2020 MSRP:$1,699.00 Technology: DLP BenQ EH600 Smart Business Projector Review Review Date: April 27, 2020 MSRP:$999 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW695ES Review: The Native 4K Home Theater Projector With Premium Performance Review Date: March 23, 2020 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT3550 vs BenQ TK850: Choose the Best Home Projector for Your Room and Viewing Preferences! Review Date: March 5, 2020 MSRP: Technology: ViewSonic X10-4KE Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: February 28, 2020 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: 3 Chip DLP 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’s VPL-VW295ES – The Only Native 4K Projector under $5K, Will Rock Your World – And There’s More… Review Date: September 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: JVC DLA-NX7 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 31, 2019 MSRP:$8,999 Technology: DILA, 3Chip Optoma HD243X Home-Entertainment Projector: Our First-Look Review of Key Features and Capabilities Review Date: July 30, 2019 MSRP:$499 Technology: DLP BenQ HT5550 Review – A Very Impressive 4K UHD Home Theater Projector – Under $2500! Review Date: July 22, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP BenQ TK800M Projector First Look Review — 4K UHD HDR Optimized for Sports Fans Review Date: July 5, 2019 MSRP:$1,299 Technology: DLP BenQ HT5550 4K UHD Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: May 16, 2019 MSRP:$2499 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 5050UB Review – An Extremely 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: May 12, 2019 MSRP:$2999 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: BenQ HT3550 Review – The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Better Black Levels Review Date: April 24, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP (1) Epson Home Cinema 5050UB – The Best Home Theater Projector Value Yet? – A First Look Review Review Date: April 13, 2019 MSRP:$2999 Technology: 3LCD BenQ HT3550 Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review Review Date: March 11, 2019 MSRP:$1,499 Technology: DLP Optoma EH330UST Business/Education Projector Review Review Date: February 26, 2019 MSRP:$1599 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW995ES Projector Review: Sony’s New Flagship: Expensive – But Awesome Review Date: January 21, 2019 MSRP:$34,999 Technology: LCoS Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Review Date: January 15, 2019 MSRP: Technology: 0 Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 6, 2018 MSRP:$1999/$2399 Technology: 3LCD Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 5, 2018 MSRP:$899 Technology: DLP (1) ViewSonic LS620X Short Throw Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 20, 2018 MSRP:$1216 Technology: DLP ViewSonic M1 Pocket Projector Review – Sleek Pocket Projector with Impressive Sound Review Date: November 6, 2018 MSRP:$337 Technology: DLP with LED light source BenQ LU950 Installation Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$2799 Technology: DLP Meet Sony’s VPL-VW295ES: The Only True Native 4K Resolution Projector Under $5000! Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$4,999 Technology: SXRD (3) Epson Pro Cinema 4050 First Look Review – 4K UHD with HDR Review Date: October 23, 2018 MSRP:$2,399 Technology: 3LCD ViewSonic PX706HD Gaming Projector Review Review Date: October 22, 2018 MSRP:$785 Technology: DLP Epson Combines 4K Capabilities, Performance, Features with a Focus on Value Review Date: October 21, 2018 MSRP: Technology: 0 JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 Optoma ProScene ZU660 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: September 14, 2018 MSRP:$9999 Technology: DLP Optoma UHD51A A Smart 4K UHD Home Theater Projector Review – With Alexa Review Date: July 29, 2018 MSRP:$3199 Technology: DLP BenQ TK800 4K UHD Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: July 9, 2018 MSRP:$1499 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW385ES – True 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: May 7, 2018 MSRP:$7999 Technology: SXRD (3) Optoma W460 Business and Education Projector Review Review Date: April 11, 2018 MSRP:$849 Technology: DLP InFocus IN116xa Portable Projector Review Review Date: March 16, 2018 MSRP:$425 Technology: DLP ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 7, 2018 MSRP:$679 Technology: DLP (1) Acer K138ST Projector Review – A Pocket Sized Gaming Machine Review Date: December 15, 2017 MSRP:$599 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 2100 and 2150 Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: November 16, 2017 MSRP:$899 Technology: 3LCD Sony VPL-VW285ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 26, 2017 MSRP:$4999 Technology: SXRD (3) 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 VPL-VZ1000ES Laser, True 4K, Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: June 27, 2017 MSRP:$24,999 Technology: SXRD-3 Optoma ZW300UST Projector Review Review Date: June 20, 2017 MSRP:$3399 Technology: DLP 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 Sony VPL-VW5000ES Home Theater/Commercial Projector Review Review Date: January 29, 2017 MSRP:$60,000 Technology: SXRD (3) InFocus IN5148HD Projector Review Review Date: January 28, 2017 MSRP:$6889 Technology: DLP NEC NP-V332W Projector Review Review Date: December 16, 2016 MSRP:$579 Technology: DLP BenQ HT6050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 15, 2016 MSRP:3799 Technology: DLP InFocus IN1118HD Mobile Projector Review Review Date: September 13, 2016 MSRP:$1149 Technology: DLP BenQ SU931 Large Venue Projector Review Review Date: July 8, 2016 MSRP:2900 Technology: DLP ViewSonic PJD7835HD Projector Review Review Date: May 12, 2016 MSRP:899 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-HW65ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: March 6, 2016 MSRP:3999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT3050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2016 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW665ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: December 18, 2015 MSRP:14999 Technology: SXRD (3) BenQ HT4050 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 6, 2015 MSRP:1399 Technology: DLP Epson Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 Projectors – A Review Review Date: September 16, 2015 MSRP:799 Technology: 3LCD Epson LS10000 vs JVC DLA-RS6710 – Two Awesome HT Projectors Review Date: September 9, 2015 MSRP: Technology: 0 Optoma HD37 Home Projector Review Review Date: July 2, 2015 MSRP:999 Technology: DLP BenQ HC1200 Projector Review Review Date: April 27, 2015 MSRP:$999 ($889 street price) Technology: DLP JVC DLA-RS6710U, RS67U, X900R, 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 22, 2015 MSRP:12495 Technology: D-ILA ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Home Entertainment Projector Review Review Date: March 19, 2015 MSRP:789 Technology: DLP Epson Pro-Cinema LS9600e Projector Review Review Date: March 13, 2015 MSRP:5999 Technology: 3LCD on Quartz (LCoQ) About 3D Projectors3D projectors come in both the business / education variety, and also for the home. To date, implementation in businesses has been limited, but 3D interest in the classroom is very strong, and many districts are testing or rolling out 3D projectors and content into classrooms. Almost all of today’s home theater and home entertainment projectors are 3D ready. Yes, even most entry level projectors around $600 – $1000. Not all come with the needed 3D glasses, but many come with one or two pair. Essentially all you need are those glasses, a 3D capable Blu-ray player (including the Sony PS3 and PS4 gaming consoles). Note that 3rd party 3D active glasses are now around for most projectors, in the $20 to $30 price range. 3D at its best enhances your viewing experience. It’s not about gimmicky 3D movements, but about not even “noticing that it’s 3D after a while, but enjoying the movie or other content all the more, because it is in 3D. If you are a home theater person, you should keep this in mind, at all times: With projectors – it’s like the theaters – awesome – you are immersed. With those pesky little 40 and 65″ LCDTVs, it’s like having a cute little window box in 3D. “awe – how sweet” but forget the immersive 3D “theater” experience. Tsk! If there’s one area where projectors blow away smaller displays, more than any other, it’s got to be 3D. People who have been in my rooms and seen some of the 3D content on a large screen – are – truly impressed! Not everyone can view in 3D. You need to have two good eyes. If someone has one problem eye, for whatever cause, 3D probably won’t work. Brightness is a key challenge for 3D which “gobbles up” more than half of the available brightness and really closer to 2/3rds at this time. Earlier 3D projectors couldn’t even get 25% of the total brightness to our eyes. Thanks to most home projectors today offering 3D, many of todays newest home theater projectors are about twice as bright (or more) as their equivalent models just 4-5 years ago when 3D projectors were first shipping. Today many 3D home projectors claim 2000 lumens or more, and mostly, you’ll need that extra for comfortably bright 3D viewing. Of course in the business and education space, projectors are inherently brighter, with most offering 3000 lumens or more. Is 3D the epiphany event for home theater projectors?It certainly should be. Anyone who’s watched a movie in 3D on that 55″ LCDTV, and then seen it on a 110″ screen, should appreciate that “big screen” is the only way to go for 3D! Will that make a difference? Probably not. The Home projector business is a niche market. It accounts for 100,000+ projectors a year in the US, vs 10 million plus LCDTVs. Certainly the projector manufacturers on the home theater side should be shouting the greatness of 3D projectors from the rooftops, but the silence is deafening. PriceWhen I first wrote this page, I was talking about the LG CF3D projector. Call it on of the first home/commercial projectors. Only $15,000 Fear not, today’s home entertainment projectors sporting 3D start around $500 for 720p resolution, and from $699 for full 1080p with 3D. Still moving up from entry level needs to get you up to around $900 – $1000 with popular projectors from BenQ and Epson and Optoma as excellent examples. Moving to over $2000 to $8000 priced projectors, again virtually all have 3D, and the 3D projector market is dominated by Epson, Sony, and JVC Projectors, along with entries from Panasonic, Sharp, and others. On the business and education side projectors with 3D again start well under $1000, however, in group settings, such as a classroom, the cost of 35 pair of active 3D glasses, can really damage the budget, even at $20 and $30 a pair. So far Epson has come up with an interesting solution. Their W16SK is two projectors stacked together, allowing the use of passive 3D glasses which are only a couple of dollars each! It’s a clever approach, worth mentioning when 3D is needed for more that small groups. You pay more for the two projectors but save a lot more in the long run. Commercial projectors are available in 3D as well, If you need a 3000, 5000 or 8000 lumen projector that’s 3D capable, there are plenty of choices, and more coming. Commercial ovie theater projectors I should note, at least in the US, are dominated by “stacked” projectors – essentially two in one, so they can use low cost passive 3D glasses. ResolutionHome entertainment projectors start at standard HD resolution known as 720p (1280×720), I’d say more serious home theater projectors, at this time, are all 1080p resolution except for the very pricy true 4K projectors (3840×2160) from Sony starting at $15,000. On the business and education side of things, there are even a couple of lower resolution SVGA projectors, but mostly the action starts with XGA (1024×768) and WXGA (1280×800). 3D is found on plenty business 1080p projectors, and there are 4K 3D projectors on the market as well (with stratospheric prices for the moment). ConclusionI personally love watching 3D using the many Home Theater Projectors that pass through my theater. I do feel it’s a superior experience to 2D, as most who view 3D at the local Cineplex would agree. In fact expect to enjoy a superior experience overall, in your home, than in the typical 3D theater, with all but the most entry level projectors, when in a good room, with a good screen. I think 3D has great possibilities in the classroom, and a projector is likely to be the best vehicle for utilizing 3D in the classroom. In the business world I can see specialized training, scientific uses, engineering and many other specific applications but do not see 3D taking over the typical conference room anytime soon.