Best projectors 2022

Product of the year

Best projector £4000-£10,000

Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Sony VPL-XW5000ES

This Sony delivers gorgeously cinematic and detailed pictures

Best buys

Best projector under £1500

BenQ W1800

BenQ W1800

Proof that proper home cinema doesn’t have to cost the earth

Best projector £1500-£2000

Epson EH-TW7100

Epson EH-TW7100

A brilliantly well-judged and affordable 4K projector

Best projector £2000-£4000

Epson EH-TW9400

Epson EH-TW9400

A powerful 4K projector with a bold picture to match

Best projector over £10,000

Sony VPL-XW7000ES

Sony VPL-XW7000ES

A dazzlingly bright and brilliant 4K projector

Best UST projector

LG CineBeam HU715Q

LG CineBeam HU715Q

This talented ultra short throw projector delivers convenience and a very impressive picture 

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