Best 4K projectors for 2021 – CNET [CNET]

There’s no better way to play a video game or watch a movie than on an enormous screen. And now that 4K is becoming more widely available, you’ll need a 4K projector to get the biggest screen possible.

Though prices have fallen in recent years to more affordable levels, Ultra HD 4K projectors still cost more than their 1080p counterparts. That said, the low end of the 4K projector range is now only slightly more than the high end of the 1080p range, so 4K content is at your fingertips. 

Resolution is just one aspect of picture quality. And a projector with a great contrast ratio, color gamut, keystone correction and brightness can easily hold its own over a 4K UHD projector that only offers higher resolution at the expense of everything else.

The best 4K projectors, however, combine great performance in all aspects of picture quality along with 4K resolution for truly incredible images. We took into consideration factors like how well the project performs with ambient light, how easy it was to adjust brightness and achieve color accuracy and how big your “screen size” can truly get. If you’re ready to take your home theater to the next level, here are the best projectors you can get for 4K content.

Check out our best home theater projector for 2021 feature for more, often less expensive, options if 4K HDR isn’t your top priority — after all, even the cheapest 4K projector still costs a pretty penny. Or, if portability is your main concern, we also have a list that will help you find a portable projector to take on the go.

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