4k Projector 16:9 Under £800?

[dave28]

Best choice new is a £1000 - £1100 Benq 4K pixel shifter. Optoma might make a decent one as well but probably more expensive.

You cant really get a good one for £800 that I know of, home cinema projectors are very very expensive.

And a true 4K projector that is good would cost several thousands.

 

[Earth[Tera].bin]

I intend on using it mainly for home cinema - viewing distance to screen will be around about 4-5m. So won't need short throw, right?

Via Epson site.
P.s check avforum classifieds, maybe some deals there.

A few common throw distances are:


Long Throw: Providing very large images, this type of throw is usually from projectors that are installed in the center of the ceiling in a large room.


Short Throw: Providing large images while reducing shadows and eye glare, this type of throw is usually seen from projectors either installed on the wall or the ceiling closer to the wall — anywhere that is close to where the image will be projected. Short-throw projection generally refers to a distance between 3 to 8 feet away from projector to screen.


Ultra-Short Throw: Virtually eliminates shadows and eye glare, this type of throw is seen from projectors installed on the wall, the ceiling nearer to a wall, or a table projecting downwards. Ultra-short throw projection refers to a distance between 0 to 4 feet away from projector to screen.

 

[Sparky]

Sometime post 2026, could actually prove to be a good time to pick up a used lamp based projector.

Lets face it lamp based projectors from the likes of JVC, Sony, etc can still put out a stunning image even if bulb costs increase.

iirc JVC are due a refresh of their current N series later this year around their traditional autumn slot, so they could well come out with a 'budget' laser model - by budget I'm thinking something more in line with their previous Xnnnn model pricing. Fingers crossed eh?

Will be back in the market for a PJ soon and my plan is to buy the best 2nd hand one I can and a spare bulb or two before they are doomed to the Technology Graveyard.