I am thinking about removing a small TV in an upstairs game room and putting in a projector for when I want to watch some movies (doesn't happen too often).

I am not trying to go all out home theater, just want something nice that is going to make watching movies a bit more fun. Any recommendations on a decent projector and maybe some tips on what I should look out for or do?

I've had a 120" projector for about 10 years and love it. Its great for watching movies and also sports. My son has gotten to be where he wants to watch all games on it and we have even moved it out side for a couple of night games. A couple of things that I would recommend are to invest in a full sound system to complement the screen and to really have it work well you will need to paint the walls dark and use blackout blinds. Although there are definitely high end projectors, you don't need to go with an expensive unit in order to have a good experience. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have if you want to DM me.

Hisense 98" Class QD5 Series Hi QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2025) 98QD5QG - Best Buy

I would go with the 98" It is best for hte money

Where you located at? Selling my benq ht3550 w 96" silver ticket screen

I bought the Valerion Pro2 a few months ago. Projected onto 120" screen, it has been really nice. Unless you are talking about a big ass OLED TV, TVs aren't easily better. Brightness is the big one, but even the newer USTs look good in bright light.

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Caliber said:

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PerdidoKey2030 said:

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Hisense 98" Class QD5 Series Hi QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2025) 98QD5QG - Best Buy

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Just to note, this model is specifically named by Rtings as one of the worst 98" TVs. The price is crazy though.

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Cheap TVs have the same issues as cheap protectors in bright rooms. Reflection issue (or lack of) is a big thing you pay for. If it is already a dark room that cheap TVs work in, then it's already a good room for a property UST set up with the right screens and can go much bigger.

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I will add that just because a projector doesn't do well in a lit environment doesn't mean cheap. Many high end projectors are specifically built for light controlled rooms.

Almost all high-end projectors wash out. That's why the lights are off, there are no windows, and the walls and ceiling are black in a movie theatre. The higher-end home models like JVC, Sony and Epson projectors that are native 4k and give good black levels are the same way. OLED TVs are really the only comparison, and those things get pricey at 70+ inches.

Milwaukees Best Light said:

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Just buy a big ass tv. They are cheap now. Projectors are never bright enough, though I am sure if you spend enough they are. They take forever to warm up and are just a cheap solution for a big tv. Now that big tvs are cheap, don't do a projector unless you go all out.

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100" TVs comparable to a movie projector are anything but cheap. 100inch TV is also a lot smaller than a 120 inch projection screen. Almost 2/3 the size.

For most of us that watch sports you can get a BenQ TK800 projector for the price of a good quality 60" TV (less than $1k), but the experience isn't comparable.

I've used projectors for years (gone through 3 of them). I've used them in a non-light controlled room and in a blacked out room (including ceiling and floor). The darker and less light, the better. But even then, the light from the picture itself can wash things out - even with all surfaces black or nearly black. So it will (IMO) never be as contrasty as a flatscreen at all times (based on my experience). Maybe a grey screen can help it from getting washed out, not sure - I always used a white screen.

One (possible) solution to a smaller screen size is just to sit closer. With 4k worth of pixels you have to get really close before you can see a pixel. What matters to your eyes is how much of your field of view the image takes up, not the actual physical size on your wall. Now, of course if you are trying to accommodate a bunch of people this might not be applicable. But for a couple of people...sitting closer may be a valid solution to not needing a 120" screen if room layout supports it.

500,000ags said:

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Grey and Grey ALR screens make a big difference.

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I was going to say this. I use an ALR and a Epson LS650 which is bright as hell and it's pretty darn good even in the middle of the day with all the dang windows I have upstairs.