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Best Projector For Watching Movies 2023

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Best Projector for Watching Movies

TL;DR When selecting a projector for watching movies, consider factors such as image quality, brightness, resolution, and connectivity options. Popular choices often include brands like Epson, Optoma, and BenQ, known for their high-quality home theater projectors.

Image Quality and Resolution

For an immersive movie-watching experience, prioritize projectors with high resolution and excellent image quality. Look for projectors that offer at least 1080p Full HD resolution, though 4K projectors are becoming increasingly popular and affordable. High dynamic range (HDR) support can also enhance the viewing experience by providing better contrast and color accuracy.

Brightness and Contrast Ratio

The brightness of a projector, measured in lumens, is crucial, especially if you plan to use it in a room with ambient light. A projector with 2,000 to 3,000 lumens is typically sufficient for most home environments. Additionally, a higher contrast ratio will ensure deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, enhancing the overall picture quality.

Connectivity Options

Ensure the projector has multiple connectivity options to accommodate different devices. HDMI ports are essential for connecting Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. Some projectors also offer wireless connectivity features, allowing you to stream content directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Sound System Integration

While some projectors come with built-in speakers, they often lack the audio quality needed for a cinematic experience. Consider pairing your projector with a good sound system or soundbar to enhance the audio quality. As one user noted, having a good sound system cranked loud can significantly improve the movie-watching experience [1:5].

Popular Brands and Models

Brands like Epson, Optoma, and BenQ are frequently recommended for their reliable performance and quality. These brands offer a range of models catering to different needs and budgets, making them popular choices among movie enthusiasts. While specific models were not mentioned in the discussions, these brands are known for producing some of the best home theater projectors on the market.

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 Ultra Short Throw 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Streaming Laser Projector, 4K PRO-UHD, HDR, 3,600 Lumens, up to 120", Epson Setting Assistant, Android TV, Sound by Yamaha - Black

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New to getting high and watching movies Im looking for recommendations (not stoner movies though)

Posted by Sogekage · in r/MovieSuggestions · 12 days ago
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It’s been a while since I’ve seen this prompt be posted so im open to opening it up again! I just watched Kpop demon hunters twice last night, def my favourite 😂

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Adventurous_Sky_789 · 12 days ago

Ready Player One

Tron (original)

Wicked

John Dies at the end

Transformers One

Naked Gun (new one)

Terrifier 3 (if you’re feeling ballsy)

Office Space

Grandmas boy

Benchwarmers

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Sogekage · OP · 12 days ago

I love transformers one and wicked, transformers one seems like a great match too!

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NyxPowers · 12 days ago

Hundreds of Beavers

Atanarjuat The Fast Runner (if you're the type of stoner who likes nature documentaries)

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Sogekage · OP · 12 days ago

I’ve seen and heard things of 100 beavers, Doesnt seem like my watch but I do like nature documentaries!

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NyxPowers · 12 days ago

It's part documentary about Inuit part the most insane chase on film.

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dekkeane00 · 12 days ago

Heavy Metal,Fire and Ice,Wizards, Rock and Rule,

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Sogekage · OP · 12 days ago

If you had to pick one to recommend which would you?

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LouQuacious · 12 days ago

Altered States

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claytonianphysics · 12 days ago

Especially with a good sound system cranked loud.

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hereagain8674 · 12 days ago

The Wild Boys

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win 11 best customization glass effect and mate effect. install all best codecs for audio, video, picture and web for best quality for player

Posted by Weary-Guidance6531 · in r/desktops · 12 days ago
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willchampz · 12 days ago

10/10

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r/OldSchoolCool • [3]

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Yves Montand watching Marilyn Monroe, who’s watching Arthur Miller, who’s watching Simone Signoret, who’s watching Yves Montand, 1960

Posted by haloarh · in r/OldSchoolCool · 13 days ago
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kashmir1 · 13 days ago

I'd love to know the wine they were drinking...

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tarkinlarson · 13 days ago

Maybe a chateau lafite / rothschilde maybe?

The second label might be the vendors label.

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Ligeya · 13 days ago

Yves and Marilyn have an affair, Arthur doesn't know, Simone knows.

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alexlp · 13 days ago

He was too busy off fucking Inge to notice.

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mtntrail · 13 days ago

Ok what are the cartoon thought bubbles saying?

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saint_ryan · 13 days ago

You can almost choke on the cigarette smoke.

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Hotchi_Motchi · 13 days ago

How does a playwright score Marilyn Monroe?

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alexlp · 13 days ago

She desperately wanted a family and to be part of his. She was besotted with him for a long time. Terrible man to have a child with in the end so she lucked out there.

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OldCarWorshipper · 12 days ago

In a world where a guy like Jesse James can score Sandra Bullock, anything is possible. When I was a kid, I often daydreamed about being a successful and well respected race driver and car builder, in a relationship with Sally Field or Nicolette Larson.

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r/MovieSuggestions • [4]

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I just watched Blade to start off my spooky season movies. What similar movies or horror genre combination movies would you'd recommend?

Posted by Gethighflykites · in r/MovieSuggestions · 14 days ago

Repost due to not enough body text in first post there...

Not looking for anything particularly scary but enjoy a good jump scare. I'm newer to attempting to enjoy horror and don't want to "scare"myself away from the genre. I enjoy films like: The Night Eats the World, Blade, Silence of the Lambs, John Carpenter's They Live, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland. Ideally nothing longer than 2½ hours but it's not a deal breaker.

So far I've got...

Shutter Island

From Dusk Till Dawn

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Scream (1996)

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weirdoldhobo1978 · 14 days ago

If you liked Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead try Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

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Gethighflykites · OP · 14 days ago

Thanks, I have it on my streaming list.

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salty_ann · 14 days ago

And Cabin in the Woods

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Klutzy-Bug7427 · 14 days ago

Definitely check out Scouts Guide to a Zombie Apocalypse and Dance of the Dead both great fun.

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salty_ann · 14 days ago

A limited series but The Haunting of Hill House has some good character development and one of the best jump scares I’ve ever experienced.

Midnight Mass is also a limited series but really good

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myscreamgotlost · 14 days ago

Abigail (2024)

The Lost Boys (1987)

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Warm Bodies (2013)

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Ok-Lavishness-7904 · 14 days ago

The Craft, The Witches of Eastwick

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r/ApksApps • [5]

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Best android app to watch movies and TV shows for free (which also combines both the best features of Stremio and cloudstream)

Posted by Slight-Collection870 · in r/ApksApps · 15 days ago

I found an app and I genuinely think is the best free way to watch movies & TV shows. It combines both Stremio-like add-ons and CloudStream-like plugins (most Stremio add-ons work here; torrent add-ons planned). Highly recommend trying it and sharing honest feedback.


✨ Highlights:-

🧩 Supports both plugins & add-ons (Stremio add-ons mostly work — torrent add-ons coming)

🎯 Trakt integration for scrobbling & library sync

🔤 Subtitles customization

🏠 Lots of homescreen customization

⭐ Hero / Featured section (highlights/spotlights)

🌐 HTTP stream support

📊 Improved rating system (when using MDBList API)

🤖 Built-in AI assistant — ask questions about content (when using the OpenRouter API)


🛠 Planned:-

  1. TV release

  2. Catalogue grouping

  3. Torrent streaming

And more of your popular requests


🐞 Current limitations:-

Early development = bugs & instability (please report anything you find)

Some features still incomplete (torrent add-ons not available yet)


🙏 How you can help:-

Test features, hunt bugs, and send honest feedback (and in return we'll priorities community's most requested feature or any feature that is considered a good suggestion)


📥 How to Get the App:-

💻 GitHub: https://github.com/tapframe/NuvioStreaming

💬 Discord: After installing → Settings → scroll down → Join Discord (for suggestions & bug reports)


❗Note:-

--> It may seem like I’m the developer of this app, but I’m not. I’m just working on it together with the actual developer

--> I would like to clarify that most stremio add-ons will work in this application but none of the cloudstream repos will work here (you have to use our own repos in the app)

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zoylocote · 12 days ago

www.sudamericatv.com Try it!

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CasiusTDM · 13 days ago

Please consider adding "save to device"

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Slight-Collection870 · OP · 13 days ago

Sorry what is that?

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CasiusTDM · 13 days ago

Allow us to download movies/shows so that we can watch when we are offline

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Sakk_ · 15 days ago

After installation the app freezes every 5 seconds, I have to turn it off and open it to be able to walk around in it, and it refreezes etc.

I will try again later to see if one of your updates has fixed this bug. THANKS

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Slight-Collection870 · OP · 15 days ago

Interesting yes some users are facing this issue please make sure to try again later (when there's a new update) and let me know if you still face the same issue

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Sakk_ · 15 days ago

No worries, it will be done. Thank you so much.

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GivenQuality4Life · 13 days ago

Not ready to be promoted

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Slight-Collection870 · OP · 13 days ago

Why not? I mean I did mention that users can expect bugs and besides that we do need more users to ensure that the app is as optimized as possible

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Cool-Bus2696 · 13 days ago

RemindMe! One week

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Slight-Collection870 · OP · 13 days ago

Lol hopefully if I remember by then

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Watching Marvel movies on a 4K short throw projector at home: game changer

Posted by natively_dumbo_afk · in r/projectors · 17 days ago

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xuzxzx · 17 days ago

This is a spam ad by AWOL trying to sell their crap projectors. There has been a lot of these recently.

DO NOT buy their crap

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robykdesign · 17 days ago

I smelt fishiness the moment I saw "short throw" mentioned in the headline as if that had anything to do with experience quality rather than just ease of installation. :D SEO optimization much?

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No_Protection_2751 · 17 days ago

I don’t even own an AWOL, but I did preorder a Valerion Max and I’ve been sharing my experience in a little series here. So what now? anyone who posts about either brand automatically gets labeled as marketing? Or maybe you’re just another hired shill yourself?

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yousername9thou · 17 days ago

Thanks, it seemed off. But will the big question be answered... does anyone in r/projectors, watch movies on projectors?

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scraejtp · 17 days ago

The problem with short throw projectors is that the screen is usually so "small" due to the need of expensive UST specific screens. This looks about the same as a 100" TV, which is a similar price point and will provide a better picture.

TVs have gotten so big and cheap, if you are not going 130"+, do not bother. I suspect this number will keep going up.

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leasthoodinthehood · 17 days ago

The streaming quality of the Marvel movies (Guardians and Avengers especially) movies on Disney are leagues above the streaming quality of anything else on other services I've seen so far. Your setup looks great.

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Serious-ResearchX · 17 days ago

Have you used Real Debrid?

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king8654 · 17 days ago

lol haven’t used that in like ten years, just scrapes ddl links from premium providers.

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leasthoodinthehood · 17 days ago

I haven't heard of it. Do you mind telling me more?

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illbollocksyou · 17 days ago

Great job. Now consider investing in a 4k bluray player and some discs. you wont regret it i promise

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cuberhino · 17 days ago

are short throw the way now? i have epson 5050ub and have been looking around for an upgrade

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Looking for well rounded projector

Posted by MormonFreegan44 · in r/budgetprojectors · 1 month ago

Im looking for a well rounded projector for a mix of movies, video games, and an occasional out door movie. my budget is about 700 but flexible if the difference is that great for a few extra bucks. Any advice would be super appreciated. I am a US buyer.

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ritsukiHI · 1 month ago

At around the $700 mark and because you have an occasional outdoor movie I really like my XGIMI Halo+ New. I I usually use it as my home projector but as it's so portable and battery powered it can pack up and go really easy too. Native Netflix too.

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PlayStationPepe · 1 month ago

How large is the room op?

How large is the area outside?

What size screen are you going to use inside? Screen size outside?

Placement inside the room?

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MormonFreegan44 · OP · 1 month ago

My room is a cube 9.5 ft by 9.5 ft projecting from one wall to the other that wall is pretty much open

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PlayStationPepe · 1 month ago

Since your room is 9.5ft in length. Where are you going to place the projector in the room?

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JayceOoiCom · 1 month ago

Check out JMGO N1S 4K as well. Best 4K triple laser projector under $1000. More info @ https://youtu.be/aXn7TFaisds

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r/projectors • [8]

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New to this world- need advice!

Posted by intrepidbeech · in r/projectors · 2 months ago

I’m looking to buy a projector for a 120 inch screen in my living room. My place has lots of windows and is bright even with blinds so I’d like something with high lumens (2700+) and a high contrast. I’d prefer 4k as well.

I plan to use a separate speaker and a Roku plug in. I plan to use this really just for watching tv and movies, not gaming or conference calls or anything. Ideally, I’d love to able to move this between rooms or bring on trips as well.

I’m getting very overwhelmed in my search and I’m struggling to figure out if some higher price points are worth how I’m planning to use it. I welcome all advice and/or recommendations please!!!!!

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WearyInvestigator245 · 2 months ago

High contrast and lots of windows and is bright is just not happening.

First of all you need to address the room. You need blackout shades at a minimum on the windows to get a high contrast picture.

Honestly you may be better off getting a 100”+ TV.

What is your budget?

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ComfortableHeavy3602 · 1 month ago

Agreed. Projectors just don't work in bright places. Enormous TV is the way to go if you can afford it

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Chapo1711 · 1 month ago

Hi. What speakers or home theater system would you be using with the projector? I have a room very similar with a lot of windows. Around 6pm the projector looks very good, before that there is a lot of light too

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r/hometheater • [9]

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Projector recommendation

Posted by Key-Statistician385 · in r/hometheater · 2 months ago

Hi! I’m looking for a 4K projector around $1200 (13,000 SEK), mainly for movies and some light gaming. I can darken the room quite well, but I’d still prefer something bright with great image quality for cinematic use.

The wall where I’ll mount the screen is 2.35 meters wide and 2.15 meters high. I’m planning to go with a 100” screen, and I’ll be sitting about 2.65 meters (8.7 feet) from it.

I prioritize image quality and movie experience over smart features. Any recommendations?

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Dewaltornothing · 2 months ago

Valerion don’t go anywhere else. For the money best projectors out there

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r/projectors • [10]

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Need help in upgrading

Posted by Able-Reward4207 · in r/projectors · 2 months ago

I currently have an denon projector bought around 13 years ago. But it’s dead, like even after servicing twice.

It’s been so long i totally lost my knowledge on projectors. And the evolution since then has been crazy.

I need suggestions for which is the best right now in market. I’ve seen few in google and their reviews, but it’s still better hearing it from someone here!

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DifficultyHour4999 · 2 months ago

Really need to set a budget as brand name units go from $500 to tens of thousands of dollars.

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Able-Reward4207 · OP · 2 months ago

budget ain’t much of a problem i just wanna put something thats worth the money

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Shao128 · 2 months ago

Arguably the best JVC DLA-NZ800 https://www.jvc.com/usa/projectors/procision/dla-nz800/

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Able-Reward4207 · OP · 2 months ago

thanks! lll have a look on it

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best projector for watching movies

Key Considerations for Choosing a Movie Projector:

  1. Resolution: Aim for at least 1080p (Full HD) resolution for clear and detailed images. For a more cinematic experience, consider 4K projectors.

  2. Brightness: Look for a projector with a brightness of at least 2,500 lumens for a well-lit room. If you plan to use it in a darker environment, you can go lower.

  3. Contrast Ratio: A higher contrast ratio (at least 10,000:1) will provide deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, enhancing the viewing experience.

  4. Throw Distance: Consider the throw distance based on your room size. Short-throw projectors can project large images from a short distance, while long-throw projectors require more space.

  5. Connectivity: Ensure the projector has multiple input options (HDMI, USB, etc.) for connecting to various devices like Blu-ray players, streaming devices, or gaming consoles.

  6. Sound Quality: Built-in speakers are convenient, but for the best experience, consider using external speakers or a sound system.

Recommendations:

  • Epson Home Cinema 2150: This 1080p projector offers excellent brightness (2,500 lumens), great color accuracy, and a good contrast ratio. It's versatile for both movies and gaming.

  • BenQ HT2050A: A highly-rated 1080p projector with a low input lag, making it great for gaming as well. It has a good contrast ratio and decent brightness.

  • Anker Nebula Capsule: If you're looking for portability, this compact projector offers 720p resolution and is great for casual movie watching on the go. It has built-in Android for streaming.

  • Sony VPL-VW295ES: For a premium option, this 4K projector delivers stunning image quality and is ideal for a dedicated home theater setup.

Takeaway: Choose a projector that fits your specific needs regarding space, budget, and viewing preferences. Prioritize resolution and brightness for the best movie-watching experience.

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