A good half of users are sure that a projector, coupled with a home cinema, is expensive, and it’s 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 the good, and a large TV screen 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 conservative estimates, will grow disproportionately to the increase in price. Someone, albeit with difficulty, will be able to turn a blind eye to it, but it’s one thing to watch TV shows on such a TV, and another thing is a movie ... To get even similar sensations from the 65-inch model of TV that we experience in the cinema, alas, not allowed. And many refuse to buy projectors, fearing some unforeseen expenses for the installation of equipment and other troubles associated with this event.
In fact, with the advent of cheap projectors for the home, it proves that the improvement of a room cinema costs almost an order of magnitude less than buying a TV with a large diagonal. Here, in fact, everything rests on one element, that is, the most expensive piece of equipment - the “flashlight", which provides the necessary HD-layout. If we analyze the prices of cheap projectors, we will see that it is the projection screen that is the main source of value formation, and not some accompanying surroundings. That is, we take a "flashlight", remove everything "unnecessary", and we get a projector with quite an adequate price that the average user can pay.
The best cheap projectors
In the budget area, brands such as BenQ, iconBIT, Vivitek and Aiptek were particularly distinguished. Moreover, the last producer, as they say, ate the dog in this matter, so it can be especially recommended.
So, we present to your attention a list of the cheapest projectors that have distinguished themselves by the 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 ton of positive user reviews. In many specialized forums, the model was recognized as optimal in terms of price / quality. Also, many users liked the device due to its low weight and dimensions.
The device works on LCD x3 technology and has a completely acceptable resolution, so you can enjoy any movie in all its glory. Unpretentious users did not find any critical flaws for the current price, so the model can be recommended to anyone who wants a “big screen”.
Estimated price - 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 issue a resolution of 960 by 540 points. That is, we have our own real pocket TV.
The model works great together with any “Android” device and is more or less compatible with iOS gadgets (additional careful tuning is necessary). As a fly in the ointment here is battery life, where the battery barely lasts for one medium-long film. Therefore, the gadget is better to use in tandem with a socket.
Users speak very well about the features of the gadget. They appreciated not only its miniature size, but also the quality of the output image, as well as its excellent assembly without any backlashes, creaks and other problems.
Estimated cost - about 20,000 rubles.
iconBIT TBright X100
This low-cost projector uses DLP technology and supports a resolution of 854 by 480 pixels. 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, then they go by the wayside looking at the cost of the device.
Due to the luminous flux of 85 lm, any cheap screen for a projector is quite suitable for operation. In addition, many users were pleased with the battery life of the device and its small size.
Estimated price - about 15,000 rubles.
Vivitek d516
This portable projector has an attractive appearance and very light 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 it’s quite high quality, which is rare for devices in this segment.
Users mostly respond positively about the model. Most owners note the ease of use and reliability of the design. Also, many note a good brightness of the projector, which allows you to view the data on the screen on a sunny day.
Estimated cost - about 30,000 rubles.
BenQ MS504
The device in its characteristics is very similar to Vivitek D516. We have a similar resolution of 800 by 600 pixels, support for 3D format, DLP technology and small dimensions.
One of the distinguishing features of this projector is its good lamp life and low power consumption, despite the presence of such capacious technologies. The advantages of the model can also include fairly high - quality built-in speakers. Of course, they are far from the capabilities of home theater speakers, but they sound quite worthy in comparison with competitors.
A good half of users respond positively to the model. Many liked the presence of sensible automation and a good supply of brightness of the device. The owners also note a 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 too confusing menu, but after a couple of weeks of operation you start to get used to it and the discomfort disappears.
The estimated price of the device is about 30,000 rubles.