A good half of users are sure that a projector coupled with a home theater is expensive, and it is much more practical to buy a large-screen TV. However, if we take into account the saturation of the modern market with new, and most importantly, inexpensive models, then the first option will not only be cheaper, but also much more interesting in terms of impressions.
You quickly get used to good things, and the big screen TV is no exception. Changing a model with a kinescope to some 42-inch device, you clearly feel an advantage and superiority over more modest TV devices. But after a couple of months, the novelty already seems ordinary and, for granted, you want more.
Market situation
65-inch models, of course, look much more solid, but the positive effect of increasing the screen size, even according to the most conservative estimates, will grow disproportionately to the increase in price. Someone, albeit with difficulty, but will be able to turn a blind eye to this, but it’s one thing to watch TV shows on such a TV, and another to watch a movie … To get even similar sensations from a 65-inch TV model that we experience in a cinema, alas, it is forbidden. And many refuse to buy projectors, fearing some unforeseenequipment installation costs and other related chores.
In fact, with the advent of cheap projectors for the home, it proves that the improvement of an indoor cinema costs almost an order of magnitude less than buying a large-screen TV. Here, in fact, everything rests on one element, that is, the most expensive piece of equipment - the “flashlight”, which provides the desired HD-scan. If we analyze the prices of cheap projectors, we will see that it is the projection screen that is the main source of cost formation, and not some accompanying entourage. That is, we take a “flashlight”, remove all “superfluous”, and we get a projector with a quite adequate price that an average user can pay.
Best cheap projectors
In the budget area, brands such as BenQ, iconBIT, Vivitek and Aiptek are particularly distinguished. Moreover, the last manufacturer, as they say, ate the dog in this case, so it can be especially recommended.
So, we present to your attention a list of the cheapest projectors that are distinguished by their quality component and the efficiency of their work. The models described below are, of course, in the budget segment and do not exceed the mark of 30 thousand rubles.
Shenzhen Salange Technology SLG-320
This cheap projector has a lot of positive user reviews. At many specialized forums, the model was recognized as optimal in terms of price / quality ratio. Also, many users liked the device due to its low weight anddimensions.
The device works on LCD x3 technology and has a quite acceptable resolution, so you can enjoy any movie in all its glory. Unpretentious users did not find any critical shortcomings for the current price, so the model can be recommended to anyone who wants a "big screen".
Estimated price is about 10,000 rubles.
Aiptek MobileCinema i2
This model is positioned as a cheap pocket type projector. The device is made using LCoS technology and can give a resolution of 960 by 540 pixels. That is, we have our own real pocket TV.
The model works great in tandem with any Android device and is more or less compatible with iOS gadgets (additional fine tuning is required). The fly in the ointment here is the battery life, where the battery is barely enough for one average movie. Therefore, it is better to use the gadget in tandem with an outlet.
Users speak very well of the capabilities of the gadget. They appreciated not only its miniature size, but also the quality of the output image, as well as an excellent assembly without any backlash, squeaks and other problems.
Estimated cost is about 20,000 rubles.
iconBIT TBright X100
This cheap DLP projector supports 854 x 480 resolution. Judging by user reviews, the appearance of the model turned out to be extremely attractive.as well as the price tag. As for the shortcomings, the owners did not find any serious problems. And if minor flaws appear, they fade into the background looking at the cost of the device.
Due to the luminous flux of 85 lm, any cheap projector screen is quite suitable for work. In addition, many users were pleased with the battery life of the device and its small size.
Estimated price is about 15,000 rubles.
Vivitek D516
This portable projector has an attractive appearance and is very light in weight. The model works on DLP technology and supports a resolution of 800 by 600 pixels. One of the distinguishing features of the device is 3D visualization, and quite high quality, which is rare for devices in this segment.
Users are mostly positive about the model. Most owners note ease of use and reliability of the design. Also, many note the good brightness of the projector, which allows you to view the data on the screen on a sunny day.
Estimated cost is about 30,000 rubles.
BenQ MS504
The device is very similar in its characteristics to the Vivitek D516. We have a similar resolution of 800 by 600 pixels, support for 3D format, DLP technology and small dimensions.
One of the highlights of this projector is its good lamp life and low power consumption despitethe presence of such capacious technologies. The advantages of the model can also be attributed to fairly high-quality built-in speakers. Of course, they are far from the capabilities of home theater speakers, but in comparison with competitors, they sound quite decent.
A good half of users speak positively about the model. Many liked the presence of intelligent automation and a good margin of brightness of the device. Also, the owners note the very quiet operation of the device, which is important for those who watch movies with headphones when small children sleep at home. Some complain about the already confusing menu, but after a couple of weeks of use, you start to get used to it and the discomfort disappears.
The estimated price of the device is about 30,000 rubles.
