BECAUSE A MASSIVE PICTURE IS HOME CINEMA
John Archer believes this 4K projector breaks new HDR ground – which explains why it’s so expensive SIM2’s first foray into 4K and HDR projection fell a little flat by the Italian brand’s usually supremely high standards. [wpsm_ads1] The Nero 4 [see HCC #279] didn’t have the light management and, especially, processing flexibility to handle … Read more
Jamie Carter auditions an Optoma PJ that mixes 4K HDR playback with voice control and app integration Add a projector to your breakfast routine… ContentsAV INFOGiving voice to projectionSPECIFICATIONS AV INFO 4K DLP projector with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth skills Part of Optoma’s varied 4K DLP PJ range LG CineBeam HU85L; XGIMI H2 LED IF YOU’VE BEEN paying … Read more
Sony’s step-up VPL-VW570ES projector takes home cinema seriously, says Steve May How much would you pay for a dollop more brightness and better contrast? In the world of high-end projection, Sony reckons the step up is worth three grand. In truth, if you have to mull it over, it’s probably not worth the price premium. … Read more
Optoma hasn’t just sliced the price of 4K projection, it’s made 3D cool again, argues Steve May IT’S BEEN QUITE some time since I leapt from a cliff and soared through the clouds on the back of a Toruk. But it’s as exhilarating today as it was when I first took the plunge in 2009. … Read more
It looks and performs like a high-end PJ, but Epson’s EH-TW7400 appeals to Steve May’s wallet too. Read our EPSON EH-TW7400 Review. PRODUCT: 3LCD 4K Enhanced projector POSITION: The first of Epson’s Pro UHD models, positioned beneath the EH-TW9400 PEERS: Acer V6820i; Optoma UHD51 1. The PJ supports HDR10, but not HLG ‘Badges? We don’t need no (stinking) badges!’ … Read more
Sony has kicked off its latest 4K projector lineup in style, reckons John Archer. Read our SONY VPL-VW270ES Review. After having the 4K projector space pretty much to itself for a few years, times have got tougher for Sony’s projection division. We’re now seeing models certified for 4K playback (using DLP’s rapid mirror-switching technology) selling for … Read more
Luxury projection brand SIM2 delivers its first 4K projector. John Archer finds out if it’s worth remortgaging for For a mixture of technical and licensing reasons, DLP projectors have taken longer than most to board the 4K bandwagon. Happily, they’re now arriving thick and fast, from brands including Acer, BenQ and Optoma. Yet none seen … Read more
Delivers a big-screen 4K experience on a (relatively) modest budget. Even in bright conditions it can produce a display of around 100 inches in a modest-sized room, though this can stretch to a whopping BOO inches larger rooms. It was like the gods of fate had swept us up into their arms and tenderly kissed … Read more
Optoma’s latest Full HD DLP movie and gaming projector costs more than much of the competition, but makes up for it by being fraggin’ great, claims Steve May IF YOU WANT to supersize games as well as movies, Optoma’s HD39Darbee could be the projector to shoot for. Whether you want to hookup a Nintendo Switch … Read more
This premium ultra-short-throw projector can make any space an Ultra HD screening room. But Steve May finds it’s more comfortable with some sources than others. Read our SONY VPL-VZ1000ES Review. AV INFO PRODUCT: Ultra-short-throw 4K HDR laser projector Position: Sony’s premium short-throw model Peers: JVC DLA-Z1; Sony VPL-VW1100ES SONY’S VPL-VZ1000ES PRESENTS itself as the future of home cinema/large screen viewing. And … Read more
Acer’s V6820i budget 4K projector may offer voice control, but Steve May believes that silence can still be golden. Read our ACER V6820i Review. THE HUMBLE HOME cinema projector is the latest piece of entertainment hardware to answer the siren call of voice control. Acer’s V6820i isn’t distinguished by its compact good looks or 4K trappings, more … Read more
The 4K revolution may be in full swing, but there’s still a place for Full HD projection, believes Jamie Carter – especially when the cost of admission is so low. Read our OPTOMA HD27E Review. av info PRODUCT: Full HD (and 3D compatible) DLP projector Position: Below Optoma’s UHD lineup, but not quite entry-level DEERS: BenQ W1050; Epson EH-TW5600 WHY WOULD ANYONE buy … Read more