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~$1,199

Optoma UHD38x

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 4,000lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft: 83–92 in
Input lag: 8 ms

4,000 ANSI lumens
4.2 ms at 240 Hz
Brightest under $1,500

Best for: A room with windows that cannot be covered

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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

Optoma~$2,199

Optoma UHZ35ST

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 3,500lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft: 275 in
Input lag: 8 ms

3,500 ANSI lumens
0.50 throw ratio
4 ms at 240 Hz

Best for: A gaming room barely deeper than the screen is wide

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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

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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

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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

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ViewSonic~$1,599

ViewSonic X2-4K

Gaming · DLP · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 2,150lumensANSI
Screen at 10 ft: 168–200 in
Input lag: 5 ms

2,150 ANSI lumens
1440p/120 input
0.69 short throw

Best for: PC gaming at a desk or in a room without depth

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