Top five laser projectors that live up to the hype

From Formovie C3 to BenQ V7050i, these advanced devices offer power-packed value, top-notch performance and versatility.

While laser projectors are fast replacing high-end TVs as the new leaders in home entertainment, choosing the right device is becoming increasingly important. A feature-loaded projector can elevate your entertainment by many notches and enhance the experience of gaming as well as watching sports, shows and movies. Whether you are hosting a movie night in your backyard or indoors, these projectors are a perfect fit for your lifestyle and evolving entertainment needs.

Formovie C3

Apart from its portability and easy installation capabilities, the Formovie C3 is integrated with cutting-edge technical innovations that enhance your content viewing experience. The Formovie C3 features an Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) that delivers crystal-clear visuals. With 400 nits of brightness, 4K resolution and an adjustable image size ranging from 80 to 120 inches, its non-luminous screen also supports eye care by offering blue light protection. Powered by a 4-core MT9669 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, the projector provides superior sound quality, featuring a 30W full-frequency speaker with Dolby and DTS support. Its stylish and elegant design includes an ultra-thin, borderless full screen and a fabric art patch on a pure white matte body. The device comes with a free 4K Fire TV Stick, all for an inclusive price of Rs 2,65,000. It is available at Formovie. in.

Optoma UHZ50

The UHZ50 features DuraCore Laser technology, offering long-lasting performance in true 4K UHD resolution with high brightness at 3,000 lumens and a 2,700,000:1 contrast ratio. It comes with upgraded features, including Optoma Marketplace, File Manager, Creative Cast and connectivity with voice assistants, providing versatile functionality. The enhanced gaming mode ensures a superb gaming experience with a 240Hz refresh rate and an extremely low 4ms input lag. This projector can display true 3D content from various sources, such as 3D Blu-ray players, 3D broadcasts, and the latest generation game consoles. The powerful built-in speaker delivers exceptional sound quality and simplifies setup without the need for costly external speakers. Priced at Rs 3,99,000, it is available at various online gadget stores.

Samsung The Premiere LSP9T

The Premiere offers ultra-bright, high-resolution visuals powered by cutting-edge triple laser technology, just like being in a theatre. It offers precise colour accuracy and incredible contrast on a screen up to 3.30 meters wide. The Premiere is the world’s first HDR10+ certified projector, ensuring realistic and vibrant viewing. No matter where you sit, the wide screen offers immersive viewing, while the crystal-clear 4K resolution delivers incredibly crisp images and optimized colour expression. With 2,800 lumens of brightness, you get all the light you need to enjoy your content. The Filmmaker Mode allows you to watch movies as the director intended. The projector also features amazing cinema-quality sound, thanks to its built-in 40-watt, 4.2-channel sound system, enhancing the immersive visual experience. This ultra-short throw projector, priced around Rs 5 lakh, is available on select online stores and Samsung-exclusive shops.

BenQ V7050i

BenQ, in its promotion of the V7050i, states that only true colours evoke the feelings of sorrow, joy, romance and thrills of a blockbuster movie. That’s why they have integrated the V7050i with CinematicColor technology, which delivers accurate colours to perfectly preserve the director’s vision. The projector offers a visual impact with a 100-inch display in true 4K from just 8.7 inches away from the wall, with 2,500 lumens of brightness, making it ideal for both dark and moderately lit rooms. Equipped with separate tweeters and woofers on each side, the V7050i’s integrated treVolo-tuned 5Wx2 virtual surround stereo speakers use acoustic and psychoacoustic sciences to balance sound quality. It supports external audio and offers dual HDMI 2.0b, audio return on HDMI-2 and an SPDIF port. However, Dolby Atmos and eARC are not supported. Priced at Rs 4,49,999, it is available in select online stores including https://avstore.in/

CHIQ A5U UST Projector

Another ideal choice for home theatre is the CHiQ A5U UST laser projector, offering 4K resolution and 2,500 lumens of brightness. Capable of projecting images up to 150 inches, the projector has a long lifespan of 25,000 hours and features eye protection with low machine noise. Along with its ability to deliver true-to-life colours, the built-in speakers and two external 20W speakers ensure an immersive cinematic audio experience. Boasting 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and HDR10 support, it also provides easy access to popular streaming apps with its smart TV functionality. The diffuse reflection light technology safeguards eyes from harmful direct light exposure, while the eye protection body-sensing sensors prevent accidental exposure to bright light. Priced at Rs 2,99,999, it is available on amazon. in.