Dynamic technologies and evolving lifestyles have changed the meaning of home entertainment. To encapsulate this shift, here is our list of four portable, user-friendly and midrange projectors that are completely hassle-free and can instantly turn any space into a state-of-the-art theatre.
XGIMI Mogo Pro Plus – Rs. 68,999/-
The Xgimi Mogo Pro+ is a native 1080p projector which despite its compact size, offers the maximum brightness of 300 ANSI lumens and access to a wide range of apps with a full-sized HDMI port. The audio is delivered in all its crystal clear beauty by Harman Kardon and the projector is perfect for indoors as well outdoors use. Apart from a fully automated Keystone addition, the projector also offers an efficiently designed Bluetooth remote, and easy to navigate Android TV interface, a convenient Google Assistant button, 2-4 hours gameplay and a built-in toggle and chrome cast facility. This is the world’s first portable projector running on Google’s Android TV platform with sublime brightness afforded by an LED lamp engine that rules out the need to darken a room. Powered by 2GB RAM, the projector also cuts out any lag in operation and gives you a 100 inches image and is a smart alternative to a traditional TV, at a very competitive price.
BenQ TH585 Full HD Projector – Rs. 66,490
Who would not enjoy a viewing experience in Full HD 1080p and powered by 3500 lumens of brightness? This TH585 home projector offers all this without losing its picture-perfect sharpness even in daylight and boasts a vertical keystone facility of up to +/- 30 degrees. With lower latency, high resolution and an enhanced game mode, this compact BenQ TH585 projector offer both high octane entertainment and an immersive gaming experience, whether it is placed on a table or is ceiling-mounted. The device also projects images in 100-inch size from a distance of over 3.32m and packs in plug-and-play convenience, two HDMI ports, an Amazon Fire TV Stick, a compact remote control, a DLP projection system and resplendent colour settings. The biggest endorsement of the projector is that it offers a 100-inch display at the price of a Smart TV.
LG PG60G DLP Projector – Rs. 63,500
The LG PG60G LED MiniBeam is a feature-packed projector with LEDs that boast an approximate lifespan of 30,000 hours with a brightness powered by 500 ANSI Lumens and an unbelievable contrast of about 100,000:1. With a resolution of 1280 x 800p WXGA, this wireless, portable and palm-sized wonder also offers multiple connectivity options such as HDMI, USB 2.0 and WiDi. Its true appeal lies in its versatility and resilience. From its LED-based light source to a built-in digital TV tuner, built-in WiFi and an efficient external battery, this is one multi-faceted entertainment powerhouse that you cannot do without.
ViewSonic PX701HD 3500 Lumens 1080p Home Theatre Projector – Rs. 61,699
This is yet another compact model that is ideal for both home and office but is better thought of as a home entertainment model. The projector uses 1920 x 1080 pixels on the chip and limits the resolution to 1080p. It offers a low lag time for snap responses in games, a picture mode that brightens the dark areas in-game scenes to reveal hidden dangers, and another for watching movies that delivers more dramatic-looking dark scenes and better contrast. It even offers the same 3,500-lumen brightness rating. It’s an able full-HD projector choice. The portability and input tag are two features of particular interest for gamers. It offers 1.1x zoom and a digital image shift, onboard 10-watt speaker, resolution 16:9 format, offers one 3D picture mode and works with DLP glass link.
