Gaming projectors

Tuned for input lag and high refresh rates first. Most of them run 240 Hz at 1080p rather than 120 Hz at 4K, and the distinction matters.

7 models · 3 brands · $999–$2,799

Brightest on the ISO/ANSI scale
Optoma UHD38x4,000 lumens
Cheapest of the type
Optoma UHD35x~$999
Optoma UHD35x projector
Optoma~$999

Optoma UHD35x

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness
3,600lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft
83–92 in
Input lag
8 ms
  • 3,600 ANSI lumens
  • 4.2 ms at 240 Hz
  • Under $1,000

Best for: A bright room on a tight budget where lag matters more than lamp life

BenQ X3100i projector
BenQ~$2,799

BenQ X3100i

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness
3,300lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft
92–120 in
Input lag
8 ms
  • 3,300 ANSI lumens
  • 4.2 ms at 1080p/240
  • 20,000-hour LED

Best for: A console gaming room that also has to work as a movie room

BenQ TK710STi projector
BenQ~$2,199

BenQ TK710STi

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness
3,200lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft
166–200 in
Input lag
8 ms
  • 3,200 ANSI lumens
  • Short throw + laser
  • 6.8 lb

Best for: A bright small room that needs short throw, laser brightness and low lag at once

BenQ X500i projector
BenQ~$1,999

BenQ X500i

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness
2,200lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft
166–200 in
Input lag
8 ms
  • 2,200 ANSI lumens
  • 0.69 short throw
  • 4.2 ms at 240 Hz

Best for: A small room where the projector has to sit close to the screen