What to Look for When Purchasing a Home Projector

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Purchasing a projector can be a great way to get the family together, host parties with friends, or just sit back and enjoy the movie theater experience without leaving the comfort of your home. There are many different types of projectors on the market, so it’s a good idea to know what to look for when finding the right projector to fit your movie-watching needs. Here are a few things to keep in mind when determining which home projector is right for you.

Resolution


Resolution is simply the number of images that make up your picture, measured in pixels. The more pixels available in your image—or the greater the ‘pixel density’—the clearer your image is going to be. Because you’re using a projector and the image is going to be larger, it’s a good idea to pick a higher resolution machine, scaled to fit your screen size needs. There are many resolution options for a home projection system, such as 1080p or 4K.

Throw Distance


As the description might indicate, the throw distance for a projector is the space between where the machine is set and where the image appears. If you’re using your projector in a den or basement with a lot of open space, a longer throw distance might be beneficial. In a room where your projector will be located very close to the screen, a far throw distance isn’t as important

Lumens


Lumens are used to measure a projector’s brightness and are important for home theater systems because there is often a lot of outside or background light that can be hard to turn off. Make an honest assessment of the average light levels for the room in which you will be using your projector and base your lumen level on that.

Size


Projectors are used at all levels of home and professional business and activity, so you have lots of great options to pick from. If you’re going to be putting the projector into your home, however, you’ll want to focus on some of the smaller, personal use projectors that don’t take up a lot of space. If you have a home theater, you may have space for a larger model, but you’re looking to add a big screen to the den, there are smaller options for you too.

Indoor/Outdoor Use


Are you planning on using your projector for summer movies in the backyard with friends? It’s important to have a machine that can be used in outdoor environments, and not just for the reasons you think. While there are some waterproof and water-resistant projectors, an indoor projector shouldn’t just be taken outside, even if the night is dry. These types of machines are susceptible to damage from humidity and outdoor conditions that can reduce their life expectancy and make them work inefficiently. Plus, if you’re looking to host parties, an outdoor-suited machine will perform more clearly and throw the image further.

Price


You have lots of great options when it comes to picking the perfect projector, so look around and find the right one to fit your budget. A high-quality projector will last a long time, but if you’re not looking to spend a ton of money on a home theater, you can still find an excellent machine the whole family is sure to enjoy.


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