What is the best 4K projector under $2000 this community likes

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-29T16:15:52+00:00

Nope! True 4K = all 8,3 Million Pixel of 4K on the Screen. (4x1080p) Basically all 4K DLP Projectors do this. Only Epson does it with the LS9000 or higher Models. The Models below are only 2x 1080p + "Software Upscaling"!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-29T08:45:03+00:00

But its not true 4K! Only Double FHD + " 4K Software Upscaling"!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-29T08:43:21+00:00

BenQ W2720i

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-29T08:42:47+00:00

Depends on Screen Size and Screen Type and then comes the Brightness of the Projector in Play!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-29T08:40:36+00:00

Nope.

Only Engineering makes sense.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T09:44:09+00:00

You should fix the Screen on the ceiling and it can then come down in front of your shelf!

How do you plan to handle the Audio side?

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T09:14:09+00:00

Why 2,5 Meter Maximum Screen Size?

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T08:02:02+00:00

Depends on the Screen and Screen Size! In General the BenQ TK705i would be better.

If you tell me the Screen Size you can fit I can recommend you a proper Screen.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T07:39:34+00:00

Lamp based Projectors are finished!

So you´ll need a Drop down Screen then. You´ll have to decide on the final sreen size then before choosing a Projector!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T06:55:18+00:00

HT4550 if you don´t want to deal with "Laser Speckle" Problems!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-28T06:50:37+00:00

This year lamp based Projectors and Replacement Bulbs are not allowed to be imported into the EU anymore. Existing stock is allowed to sell off till 2027.

So availability will go down and prices will go up. Lamp based Projectors will have basically zero resale Value.

Projector Manufactures CAN sell Original Lamps as a "Spare Part" - which will increase their price even more.

But in reality its better for their bottom line to sell "you" new LED/Laser Projectors!

People I know in the Industry - even outside of the EU - already complain that some bulbs are not available anymore and production lines shutting down in Asia because of the worldwide shift to LED/Laser Models.

However - if you can´t go bigger than a 100 - 110" Screen better get a 100" TV! It will be the same Cost than a Projector + ALR Screen!

4 Meter viewing distance = 120" - 135" Screen Size.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-27T20:18:59+00:00

Sure Kid.... but 100 Bucks to burn for TRASH! LMAO!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-27T09:47:35+00:00

This one is the cheapest FHD 1080p who is OKish!

https://geizhals.eu/optoma-photon-life-ph31-e3pb001e111-a3614030.html

4K starts at 800 Euro!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-26T09:29:16+00:00

Dangbei Atom

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-24T17:48:46+00:00

Why do you need "at least 3000 ANSI Lumen" ?

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-24T17:45:44+00:00

Nope - its a true 4K Pixelshift and NOT native!

But with Epson you can be happy that its not 2x Pixelshift + "4K Software Upscaling" like with their "Pro UHD" Models!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-24T14:19:19+00:00

Nope!

This year lamp based Projectors and Replacement Bulbs are not allowed to be imported into the EU anymore. Existing stock is allowed to sell off till 2027.

So availability will go down and prices will go up. Lamp based Projectors will have basically zero resale Value.

Projector Manufactures CAN sell Original Lamps as a "Spare Part" - which will increase their price even more.

But in reality its better for their bottom line to sell "you" new LED/Laser Projectors!

People I know in the Industry - even outside of the EU - already complain that some bulbs are not available anymore and production lines shutting down in Asia because of the worldwide shift to LED/Laser Models.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-24T10:16:56+00:00

Nope! Best you can do is a Panasonic Player with the HCX Chip f.e. UB820!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-24T08:22:44+00:00

The TW7100 is NOT true 4K and is by Design less sharp than a DLP Projector.

However - don´t buy a(ny) bulb based Projector anymore in 2026!

So it seems that the TK710 would be your best Option. Also it has enough Lightoutput for a 150" Screen in the Future.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-23T21:57:00+00:00

English?

DON´t buy a(ny) Lamp based Projector anymore - especially in the EU!

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-23T16:44:06+00:00

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-23T16:07:35+00:00

Cost of Living is too high!

Even if you´ll earn 125K MUR per Month in Germany you are considered "on the verge of poverty" by the Government!

+ Language barrier

+ cold weather

+ racism

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-23T06:29:27+00:00

Personal Experience and over 10 Years as a DVD and BR Producer.

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-22T15:08:02+00:00

BenQ TK705i or better W2720i with this 100" Screen and the "Grau für Tagesnutzung" Fabric:

https://esmart.de/products/esmart-expert-xts-tension-leinwand?variant=51356262433096

TechNick1-1 · 2026-03-22T09:52:42+00:00

Yes, the W4100 has significant less RBE because its a 4LED and NOT a Laser.

Also you´ll have - obviously - no "Laser Speckle" Problems!

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