Compare Projectors
37 projectors, priced across every retailer we track. Plan a full sim build
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Picks from our projector buying guide, where each one makes its case.
| Gear | fL at 220" | Price | Resolution | Lumens | Throw | Light source | Input lag | Retailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Optoma needs 10.4 ft | 68 excellent 9,800 lumens | $9,999Buy direct | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs 19.9 ms lag | 9,800 | Short needs 10.4 ft | Laser 30k hrs | 19.9 ms | |
Optoma needs 10.4 ft | 59 excellent 8,500 lumens | $12,999Buy direct | 4K UHD Laser, 30k hrs | 8,500 | Short needs 10.4 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 12 ft | 57 excellent 8,200 lumens | $6,999Buy direct | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 8,200 | Short needs 12 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 9.3 ft | 42 good 6,000 lumens | $6,859Buy direct | 4K UHD Laser, 30k hrs | 6,000 | Short needs 9.3 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 9.3 ft | 42 good 6,000 lumens | $4,799Buy direct | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 6,000 | Short needs 9.3 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
BenQ needs 12.9-14.2 ft | 42 good 6,000 lumens | 4K UHD Laser | 6,000 | Short needs 12.9-14.2 ft | Laser | - | ||
BenQ needs 12.9-14.2 ft | 35 good 5,100 lumens | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs 16.7 ms lag | 5,100 | Short needs 12.9-14.2 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 16.7 ms | ||
Optoma needs 9.3 ft | 35 good 5,000 lumens | $3,999Buy direct | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 5,000 | Short needs 9.3 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 35 good 5,000 lumens | 4K UHD Laser | 5,000 | Ultra Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Laser | - | ||
Optoma needs 12.6 ft | 35 good 5,000 lumens | $2,699Buy direct | 4K UHD Laser | 5,000 | Short needs 12.6 ft | Laser | - | |
Optoma needs 7.9 ft | 29 good 4,200 lumens | $1,299Buy direct | 1080p Laser | 4,200 | Ultra Short needs 7.9 ft | Laser | - | |
BenQ needs 8 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | 1080p Laser, 20k hrs 16.7 ms lag | 4,000 | Short needs 8 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 16.7 ms | ||
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | 1080p Laser, 20k hrs 16.7 ms lag | 4,000 | Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 16.7 ms | ||
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs 8.4 ms lag | 4,000 | Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 8.4 ms | ||
BenQ needs 7.9 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs 4.2 ms lag | 4,000 | Ultra Short needs 7.9 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 4.2 ms | ||
Optoma needs 8.3 ft | 25 good 3,600 lumens | $909Buy direct | WXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 3,600 | Short needs 8.3 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 11-13.3 ft | 23 OK | $999Buy direct | 1080p Laser | - | Ultra Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Laser | - | |
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 21 OK 3,000 lumens | 1080p LED, 20k hrs 16.7 ms lag | 3,000 | Short needs 11-13.3 ft | LED 20k hrs | 16.7 ms | ||
Optoma | - | $1,799Buy direct | 4K UHD Laser | - | Ultra Short | Laser | - | |
Optoma needs 12 ft | 50 excellent 7,200 lumens | $9,289$7,429at Indoor Golf OutletSave $1,860 | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 7,200 | Short needs 12 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Epson needs 12.6-21.7 ft | 49 good 7,000 lumens | $6,300$6,104at Shop Indoor GolfSave $195.99 | WUXGA Laser, 20k hrs | 7,000 | Ultra Short needs 12.6-21.7 ft | Laser 20k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 19.2 ft | 45 good 6,500 lumens | $4,899$3,999at Indoor Golf OutletSave $900 | WUXGA Laser, 30k hrs | 6,500 | Standard needs 19.2 ft | Laser 30k hrs | - | |
Epson needs 8-11.2 ft | 42 good 6,000 lumens | $5,710at Carl's Place | WUXGA Laser, 20k hrs | 6,000 | Short needs 8-11.2 ft | Laser 20k hrs | - | |
BenQ needs 12.9-14.2 ft | 38 good 5,500 lumens | $4,200$4,000at Shop Indoor GolfSave $200 | WUXGA Laser, 20k hrs 17 ms lag | 5,500 | Short needs 12.9-14.2 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 17 ms | |
Panasonic needs 17.4-28.3 ft | 36 good 5,200 lumens | $2,495at Carl's Place | WUXGA Laser, 20k hrs | 5,200 | Standard needs 17.4-28.3 ft | Laser 20k hrs | - | |
LG needs 15-18.2 ft | 35 good 5,000 lumens | $3,799at Carl's Place | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs | 5,000 | Short needs 15-18.2 ft | Laser 20k hrs | - | |
Optoma needs 7.9 ft | 29 good 4,200 lumens | $2,869$2,289at Indoor Golf OutletSave $580 | 1080p Laser, 30k hrs 16.2 ms lag | 4,200 | Short needs 7.9 ft | Laser 30k hrs | 16.2 ms | |
needs 8 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | $2,289$1,999at Elite Sim GolfSave $290 | 4K UHD Lamp, 4k hrs 4.2 ms lag | 4,000 | Short needs 8 ft | Lamp 4k hrs | 4.2 ms | |
Optoma needs 7.9 ft | 24 OK 3,500 lumens | $1,199$1,099at Indoor Golf OutletSave $100 | 1080p Laser, 30k hrs 8.6 ms lag | 3,500 | Short needs 7.9 ft | Laser 30k hrs | 8.6 ms | |
Optoma needs 7.9 ft | 24 OK 3,500 lumens | $2,199$1,499at Elite Sim GolfSave $700 | 4K UHD Laser, 30k hrs 4.4 ms lag | 3,500 | Short needs 7.9 ft | Laser 30k hrs | 4.4 ms | |
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 22 OK 3,200 lumens | $2,199at Carl's Place | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs 4.2 ms lag | 3,200 | Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 4.2 ms | |
BenQ needs 11.5-13.9 ft | 22 OK 3,200 lumens | $1,199at Shop Indoor Golf | WXGA LED, 20k hrs 33.4 ms lag | 3,200 | Short needs 11.5-13.9 ft | LED 20k hrs | 33.4 ms | |
BenQ needs 11-13.3 ft | 21 OK 3,000 lumens | $949at Carl's Place | 1080p Lamp, 4k hrs 16.67 ms lag | 3,000 | Short needs 11-13.3 ft | Lamp 4k hrs | 16.67 ms | |
Appotronics needs 11.2-14.4 ft | 43 good 6,200 lumens | $4,999 | 4K UHD Laser, 20k hrs | 6,200 | Short needs 11.2-14.4 ft | Laser 20k hrs | - | - |
BenQ needs 18.1-23.3 ft | 28 good 4,000 lumens | $2,299 | WUXGA Laser, 20k hrs 33.4 ms lag | 4,000 | Standard needs 18.1-23.3 ft | Laser 20k hrs | 33.4 ms | - |
Optoma needs 7.8 ft | 24 OK 3,500 lumens | $1,499 | 1080p Laser, 30k hrs 8.6 ms lag | 3,500 | Short needs 7.8 ft | Laser 30k hrs | 8.6 ms | - |
BenQ needs 14.4-17.3 ft | 21 OK 3,000 lumens | $1,699 | 4K UHD Lamp, 4k hrs 4.2 ms lag | 3,000 | Short needs 14.4-17.3 ft | Lamp 4k hrs | 4.2 ms | - |
fL (foot-lamberts) = on-screen brightness for the selected screen size, computed with the same math as the build planner (15+ fL playable, 25+ good, 50+ excellent with lights on). "Needs X ft" = projector-to-screen distance from the throw ratio. Click any projector for the full breakdown.