The 10 Best Projectors as of June 2026

How we ranked these projectors

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each projector does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Projectors	Score	Best for	Resolution	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Epson EH-TW7100	9.0	Best home cinema	4K PRO-UHD	£1299	View Price
2	BenQ X3100i	9.0	Best for gaming	4K	£1799	View Price
3	Hisense PX3-Pro UST	8.9	Best ultra-short-throw	4K	£2999	View Price
4	Epson EH-LS800 UST	8.8	Best bright UST	4K	£2499	View Price
5	XGIMI Horizon Ultra	8.7	Best all-rounder	4K	£1699	View Price
6	BenQ TK700STi	8.5	Best short-throw value	4K	£1099	View Price
7	Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE	8.4	Best smart portable	4K	£999	View Price
8	Epson EH-TW6250	8.3	Best 4K value	4K	£899	View Price
9	XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro	8.2	Best mini portable	1080p	£459	View Price
10	ViewSonic M2e	8.0	Best budget	1080p	£499	View Price

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The full ranking

Best home cinema

Epson EH-TW7100

9.0Our number one pick.

The EH-TW7100 is the home-cinema projector to beat, with a bright, sharp 4K-enhanced image, good contrast and easy lens setup, perfect for a dedicated room or a living room with some light control. It is large and lamp-based, but the picture for the money is excellent.

Picture: 9.0Brightness: 8.8Features: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Bright, sharp 4K image
Good contrast
Easy lens setup

Cons

Large and lamp-based
Best with some light control

Check price on Amazon≈ £1299

Best for gaming

BenQ X3100i

9.0A superb runner-up.

BenQ's X3100i is built for gaming, with a 4K/120Hz-capable LED light source, low input lag and punchy colour, doubling as a great film projector. It is pricey, but for big-screen gaming it is superb.

Picture: 9.0Brightness: 8.8Features: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Low lag, 4K/120 gaming
Long-life LED light source
Punchy colour

Cons

Expensive
Fan noise under load

Check price on Amazon≈ £1799

Best ultra-short-throw

Hisense PX3-Pro UST

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The PX3-Pro is a triple-laser ultra-short-throw that throws a huge 4K image from inches away from the wall, ideal where you cannot ceiling-mount. It needs an ALR screen for best results and is expensive, but it is a stunning living-room centrepiece.

Picture: 9.2Brightness: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Huge image from inches away
Vivid triple-laser colour
Great for living rooms

Cons

Expensive
Best with an ALR screen

Check price on Amazon≈ £2999

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Best bright UST

Epson EH-LS800 UST

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The LS800 is one of the brightest ultra-short-throw projectors, handling daytime viewing better than most, with a huge image and built-in sound. It is pricey and lacks the deepest blacks, but for a bright room it is excellent.

Picture: 8.8Brightness: 9.4Features: 8.6Value: 8.2

Pros

Very bright for daytime
Massive image
Built-in Yamaha sound

Cons

Expensive
Blacks not the deepest

Check price on Amazon≈ £2499

Best all-rounder

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Horizon Ultra blends Dolby Vision support, a long-life laser-LED light source and slick smart features in a tidy, easy-to-place unit. It is not the brightest, but as a do-it-all home projector it is excellent.

Picture: 8.8Brightness: 8.4Features: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Dolby Vision support
Long-life light source
Slick and easy to place

Cons

Not the brightest
Built-in apps can lag

Check price on Amazon≈ £1699

Best short-throw value

BenQ TK700STi

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The TK700STi is a short-throw 4K projector with low lag, good brightness and a small footprint, great for gaming and films in tighter rooms. It is lamp-based and the smart features are basic, but it is strong value.

Picture: 8.6Brightness: 8.6Features: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Short throw for small rooms
Low lag
Good brightness

Cons

Lamp-based
Basic smart system

Check price on Amazon≈ £1099

Best smart portable

Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is a portable-ish 4K projector with autofocus, auto-keystone and Google TV built in, making setup effortless. It is dimmer than dedicated home-cinema units, but for easy, flexible 4K it is great.

Picture: 8.4Brightness: 8.0Features: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Effortless auto setup
Google TV built in
Portable-ish 4K

Cons

Dimmer than home-cinema units
Average built-in sound

Check price on Amazon≈ £999

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Best 4K value

Epson EH-TW6250

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The TW6250 brings Epson's reliable 4K-enhanced picture and Android TV to a lower price, a sensible value home-cinema pick. Contrast is modest and it is lamp-based, but the image quality for the money is strong.

Picture: 8.4Brightness: 8.4Features: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Reliable 4K-enhanced picture
Android TV built in
Good value

Cons

Modest contrast
Lamp-based

Check price on Amazon≈ £899

Best mini portable

XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The MoGo 3 Pro is a compact, stylish portable projector with a built-in battery, Google TV and clever auto-setup, perfect for casual movie nights and camping. It is only 1080p and needs darkness, but for portability it is delightful.

Picture: 8.0Brightness: 7.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Compact with battery
Google TV and auto-setup
Fun anywhere

Cons

1080p only
Needs a dark room

Check price on Amazon≈ £459

Best budget

ViewSonic M2e

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The ViewSonic M2e is a compact, affordable 1080p LED projector with a built-in smart system and harman/kardon speakers, fine for casual viewing on a budget. It is dim and 1080p, but for the price it is a cheerful starter projector.

Picture: 7.8Brightness: 7.6Features: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable and compact
Decent built-in sound
Easy smart system

Cons

1080p and dim
Needs darkness

Check price on Amazon≈ £499

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the projectors in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Epson EH-TW7100, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The BenQ X3100i and Hisense PX3-Pro UST are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best projectors without overthinking it, the Epson EH-TW7100 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £1299

Our top picks at a glance

Epson EH-TW7100

BenQ TK700STi

BenQ X3100i

How we ranked these projectors

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Epson EH-TW7100

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BenQ X3100i

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Hisense PX3-Pro UST

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Epson EH-LS800 UST

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XGIMI Horizon Ultra

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BenQ TK700STi

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Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE

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Epson EH-TW6250

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XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro

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ViewSonic M2e

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The bottom line

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