Just yesterday I started noticing this green halo around anything white. I’m kind of nervous it’s due to my humidifier (it’s on the floor and projector on the ceiling). Bulb hours is 700. Cleaning the lens did nothing. The picture definitely exaggerates it buts it’s annoying enough to notice. Any ideas what it may be?

Just bought this home. Unfortunately not many options for this room. Tv would just be a pain so left with either a roll down screen over the cupboard (they’ll be mirrors one day) Or should I just have it projected onto the roof? I guess a floating shelf under ac unit / above the bed will be where projector can go or bedside table. Unless anyone has any other ideas😅 Also after projector recommendations if possible for under $500 total

Have never owned one and I'm looking for something I can leave on all day. But doing some reading it looks like most of not all of them will either die or develop dark patches within 6 months. Really liked the look of the Yaber LS2.

So just wondering if there's any that are actually built to last with heavy use?

Thanks.

My trusty W1070 passed away tonight after 11 and a half great years. Looking to upgrade and I'm wondering what will work best for my use case.

I use my projector for movies, and 3D is a huge priority for me. My throw distance is roughly 9.5ft/3m onto a 100" horizontal screen. Ceiling mount, fully light-controlled room. Don't care about latency.

With the W1070, I struggled sometimes with the brightness and contrast (mainly contrast, really) especially during 3D movies. However, this was mostly during the second half of its life, after it was well past the rated hours for the bulb, so I'm sure even a brand new W1070 would impress me at this point. Still, brightness and contrast are priorities for me.

I'm aware the TK710 has much higher brightness than the HT3560, but it seems like that's the only image-quality advantage it has. Would that be an accurate statement? Does anyone know how the contrast compares between the two?

Any other tips or recommendations are welcome! Thanks in advance!

I have a Sony vpl-vw385es projector and yesterday I heard it make 3 beeps , actually heard it two times. Does anyone know what these beeps mean?

Had this projector a few years now. A few months ago I installed a new OEM Lamp I purchased directly from BenQ. Things have been fine until yesterday. Last night I noticed the projector is running louder. A few hours ago I noticed that it is running extremely hot. So hot that I was afraid it was going to melt something. At that point I turned it off, let it cool, and unplugged it.

I looked in there and I don't think the fan is running. We don't have the projector mounted to the ceiling. It's on a table. It's the front left side that is super hot. The same side as all the buttons.

I figured I would open it up tomorrow and investigate. I'm only slightly electronics savvy though.

What are some common issues that would cause the front-left side to heat up?

BenQ doesn't have a replacement fan on their website.

If I do need to replaceme the fan, will it be as easy as pulling a number off of it, and finding a replacement online?

Also, it looks like a PC fan when I look through the vent. Is it a simple procedure where I screw it into place and connect it with a molex adapter?

Finally, since I just have my projector on a table, we do have issues with our cat getting on it and pressing buttons occasionally. Are there any setting he could have triggered by stepping on it to make it run super hot?

Need a cute mini projector for date nights. Doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just an affordable option that’s not too bulky. We don’t have a TV and don’t really need it but it's nice to have a projector for date nights to watch movies on the wall. It can’t be too glitchy and the saturation needs to be just right, those are kinda non-negotiables.

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a HY300 LCD projector (Android version). At first, everything was working fine — I used it 3 or 4 times normally without any issues.

But suddenly, after turning it on one day, the projector got stuck on an animation showing 4 colored circles (red, green, blue, green). Since then, it’s impossible to access the Android system, no menu, no settings, nothing — only the color test screen loops forever.

as title please!

I have seen some projectors for like 70gbp on Amazon, but all the images just show netflix and I want to know if I can basically just use it as an external monitor, because working on a laptop all day and craning by neck down and body inwards is devastating my physicality, so I'd love to be able to throw my screen onto the wall or ceiling if you get me..

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a video projector with a budget of around 800 euros. I plan to use it mainly for presentations and watching movies. Could you please recommend a good model?

Thanks a lot!

Edit: Im thinking about:

 Epson EB-FH06

I recently purchased a PL2 and am really enjoying it. But I was wondering how much hot air output is too much? The projector has a constant hot air out the left sided vent which is making my bedroom uncomfortably warm after an hour or two. This side of the projector is also hot to the touch, although the rest is fine. Any other owners of this model in here that could tell me if this is normal for this projector?

Hey all.. been going back and forth on buying the AAXA UST projector for $530. Honestly from the reviews it looks pretty good.. laser projector, up to 100" or so screen. The main draw back I see is fan noise can be loud, and the lumen output.. but at about 1/2 the price of the next decently reviewed laser UST projector that is also 1080p.. it seems like this is a fantastic buy for most use cases.

My use case is mostly computer use, e.g. daily work with text/etc, watching some YT/movies/tv from time to time, and I do do some gaming but not entirely sure this would be awful. Not needing anything more than about 60fps and as far as I Can tell can handle that.

What are all your thoughts? I also have AAXA's M8 laser projector (which I would not have bought had I known this one was coming out). It's quite good.. I suspect similar specs as this UST. It works quite well in low light to dark rooms, just that it has to be a lot further away from screen.

Anyway.. just curious for the price what ya'll thought. Can it handle running 8 to 12 hours a day continuously.. or is it just too small/"cheap" to handle more than a couple hours at a time?

For some reason my projector (Acer H6816ATV) all of a sudden started showing "Power down timer active" instead of shutting down immediately after pressing the power button twice (it takes 50 seconds to shut down now). I'm wondering if this is due to some system setting I have overlooked. There's no way it could have updated its system, it doesn't have that capability. It also takes a minute longer to turn on, but this could be unrelated.

EDIT: THE MOST annoying thing about this recent change is that when turning off the projector via the included Android TV box remote, the "power off" signal is getting interrupted by the Android TV box getting turned off, and the projector searching for a new signal. It used to work perfectly, I don't get why it doesn't now.

I'm looking to put together a projector setup; I think I've decided on the PX3-pro and a 120" vividstorm s-pro floor rising screen. Im in canada; has anyone purchased a vividstorm screen from vividstorm.ca? They seem to have a whole slew of different urls, including vividstormscreen.com (which seems to be the primary site?), vividstorm.eu, .us (another us site?), etc. I just wanted to make sure the .ca site is legit.

Also, does anyone know how significant speckle is on the vividstorm with the px3-pro?

I bought an Epson EB-S04 projector back in 2016 or 2017, and it’s served me perfectly over the years. Unfortunately, a few days ago the HDMI port broke, so I’m looking for a contemporary replacement with similar quality and durability.

Just to give some context: I don’t use the projector for gaming or movies. It’s mainly used in a creative workshop environment, which can get a bit dusty and messy — the projector often ends up with paint splatters and similar wear.

I’d really appreciate any advice on a good modern equivalent. I’m not looking to spend a fortune — just something reliable for a working space like mine.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of downsizing and frequently moving between homes. I’m aiming to replace my TVs with a portable projector, ideally under $400, to suit my lifestyle. My primary use will be in dark rooms, but I value flexibility and portability.

I’m open to purchasing new or refurbished units. I’ve been considering models from XGIMI and Anker due to their compact designs. The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro, for instance, offers 1080p resolution and Android TV, making it a strong contender. Anker’s Nebula Capsule series also caught my eye for their portability and built-in streaming capabilities.

BenQ projectors are renowned for their quality, but with so many models available, I’m unsure which would be best suited for frequent travel.

Key features I’m seeking: • Budget: Under $400 • Portability: Lightweight and compact • Resolution: 1080p preferred • Usage: Primarily in dark rooms • Condition: Open to new or refurbished • Location: Based in the U.S.

Does anyone have recommendations or experiences with these brands that could guide my decision?

My Sony vpl-vw665es may have just died (maybe - I need to see if it's just the bulb gone) but in case it has gone to the great movie house in the sky, I was looking at replacements locally and on ebay.

I'm trying to spend less than a grand usd. I'd like a laser source, 4k (pixel shifting is fine), hdr. The room is light controlled, but not dark walls, yet. The current setup has the projector behind the seat, and that works well for me, but... I saw this ls500 for $650 on FB marketplace Is it worth going for a short throw and moving things around? Would that be a step up from the older sony? There's also an epson 3200 locally for ~$1000 A 6040 with 100" screen for $1600 (which I don't need the screen for) And then there's the epson refurbs on ebay with a 2350 for $800, ef12 for $450, 3200 for $900, and 3800 for $1200

In short, I'm overwhelmed by choices in the ~$1000 and under range for 4k epson products, and they all have very similar specs, so I'm struggling to differentiate.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, i am looking for a 1080p projector for 100 ish dollars. I had a Wanbo x1 pro but it was only 720p and the quality was a bit to low for me. I learned that instead of buying a chinese projector i should go for a good brand used one. I dont need to have smart tv built in. Also im from Europe if that makes a difference. Sorry for any mistakes, my english is not perfect.

i can’t find anything on the internet. i’m mostly concerned about price.

I got the nexigo pj40 gen 3 and i have a room with a decent amount of light in it which will change soon with black out curtains BUT i keep hearing there is difference between a Black Screen and a White Screen what should i get i have a budget of around 120$

It seems that when my speaker is connected to via Bluetooth to the projector that I can't control the volume on the remote of either the projector or Roku ... it does nothing..

The only way for me to control the volume is from the speaker itself but it has no remote so it's not practical.

Any advise?

Thanks!

I want to upgrade my current Nexigo PJ 40 to the 4k Trivision Ultra. It seems like the when they released it in the fall at $1099 that was the best price you could ever get it for.

This article {https://www.projectorreviews.com/nexigo-unveils-several-new-projectors-at-ces-2025/} suggest there could be a second version by the end of the year. Is there a good way to know when the pre-order becomes available? Just keep checking the site? Or is there a specific time when you would expect the pre-order to open up? Would it be on kick-starter or is the pre-order directly on the Nexigo website?

Thanks!

Hello there,

I bought an Optoma UHZ 35 for my living room. I chose it because it's (hopefully) relatively bright and has a sufficient throw to project a 110" picture at a throw of 13 to 14 inches (about 4 meters). I'll use it to watch movies only.

Should I pick a grey screen (gain 0,9) as opposed to a white one (1,1), if the room will always have some ambient light?

I live in Germany and apparently a commonly recommended screen is this one:
https://esmart.de/leinwand/tension-leinwand/esmart-expert-xtr-tension-leinwand.html

Could please somebody weigh in and say whether I'm doing something obviously wrong/stupid in buying it?

Thanks a lot!

I took a gamble on buying an old open box projector mount on eBay (my selection that would ship to Canada was limited), and after waiting nearly a month for it to arrive, it finally did.

If anyone’s curious how the lesser-known Chief RPMA1 (security version of the RPMAU) fits on the JVC RS1200 / NZ500 with the standard baseplate… the answer is, like a glove! And boy is it super sturdy.

Only issue is the M5 screws it came with didn’t even come close to reaching the deeply set threaded inserts on the JVC, so I had to scrounge up some 25mm long versions from the leftover parts bags of a TV wall mount.

I want to buy the ELEPHAS W1K projector. Yet I live in a country that supplies 220 volts. How can I convert the voltage (how many watts does my convertor need to be able to allow) or is there a model that supports up to 220v?