Best Projector — Best Of Across Every Category

JMGO N1S Ultimate — Best Premium / 4K Projector

Overview The flagship pick from our 4K projector comparison — JMGO N1S Ultimate Triple Laser with 3300 ISO lumens, Google TV and gimbal stand. The single best projector in our entire roundup if budget allows.

This wins the overall premium slot because triple-laser RGB delivers what no LED or single-laser projector can match — wider color gamut, HDR pop and lit-room watchability. The integrated gimbal solves the placement problem that ruins most premium projector setups.

Cross-listed in our dedicated 4K projector comparison.

This is the safe answer to "which projector should I buy" for any buyer with the budget — every other projector in our roundup wins a specific lane, while this one wins the broadest range of conditions and use cases. If you cannot decide between a Google TV pick, a portable, and a 4K, this projector covers all three roles well enough that the decision goes away.

Pros

• Triple-laser RGB — widest color in class

• 3300 ISO lumens for lit-room viewing

• Integrated gimbal stand

• Premium build and HDR10+ Google TV

Cons

• Premium price

• Best in dedicated cinema use

Best for Buyers who want the single best projector — featured in our 4K roundup.

WEMAX VP03 — Best Smart Google TV Projector

Overview The brand-pick from our smart Google TV comparison — WEMAX VP03 with licensed Google TV, licensed Netflix and 4K signal support. The Google TV projector to buy if you want one done right.

WEMAX is one of the few projector brands with a genuine Google TV partnership, which translates to real OS updates, signed Netflix licensing and the broken-app experience that plagues unofficial Android-on-projector builds simply doesn't happen here. Smart projector done correctly.

Cross-listed with our dedicated Google TV projector roundup.

For households that want a projector to function as their main TV replacement, Google TV with proper licensing is the spec that actually matters day-to-day — not lumens, not native resolution. WEMAX is the brand-pick because the smart-TV side works as well as the hardware side.

Pros

• Licensed Google TV with real updates

• Licensed Netflix at full quality

• Established brand with mature firmware

• 4K signal support over 1080P panel

Cons

• 1080P native panel

• Brightness below 4K laser flagships

Best for Smart projector buyers — featured in our Google TV roundup.

Anker Nebula P1i — Best Mini / Portable Projector

Overview The portable brand-pick from our mini projector comparison — Anker Nebula P1i with flippable speakers, internal battery and the mature Nebula app ecosystem. The portable to buy if you want one good one.

Anker defined the portable projector category and the P1i is the refined mid-tier portable. Flippable speakers, full-movie battery life, mature software — the right pick for travel, camping, dorm rooms and impromptu movie nights.

Cross-listed with our dedicated mini projector roundup.

Portable projectors are how households end up using projectors more often — a fixed unit lives in one room and gets pulled out for movie nights, while a portable rotates through bedrooms, patios, and friends' houses. The P1i is the right pick if you want the projector to follow life, not the other way around.

Pros

• Established portable projector brand

• Flippable integrated speakers

• Full-movie battery life

• Mature Nebula app ecosystem

Cons

• Dark room recommended for best image

• Premium pricing for portable class

Best for Travel and portable use — featured in our mini projector roundup.

iSinbox AC311 4K Short-Throw — Best Outdoor Projector

Overview The value standout from our outdoor projector comparison — iSinbox AC311 4K short-throw with 1500 ANSI lumens, built-in apps and a 30% manufacturer offer. Best outdoor projector if budget and footprint both matter.

Short-throw geometry is the underrated outdoor spec — most backyards lack the 10-15 feet of clear projection distance regular projectors demand. The AC311 hits a 100-inch screen from 3-5 feet, fits on a patio table, and ships at a price the 30% offer drives genuinely low.

Cross-listed with our dedicated outdoor projector roundup.

Most backyards lack the long throw distance that regular projectors need, which is why so many outdoor projector setups end up looking compromised. A short-throw outdoor projector solves that — combined with a tensioned outdoor movie screen, this is the build path most backyard cinemas should actually follow.

Pros

• Short-throw — works in small backyards

• 1500 ANSI honest brightness

• Built-in streaming apps

• 30% manufacturer offer

Cons

• Color depth behind laser flagships

• Best after dusk

Best for Outdoor projector buyers — featured in our outdoor roundup.