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If you're looking for the best 4k-capable projector, many choices are available, although true 4k projectors are extremely expensive and out of reach of most shoppers. For that reason, all of the projectors on this list use pixel-shifting technology, which outputs multiple 1080p images and shifts the pixels in such a way as to cause them to overlap. With the help of image processing, the resulting projection is much sharper than a traditional 1080p projection, and the technology allows for much cheaper products than native 4k projectors with comparable image quality. We've bought and tested more than 45 projectors, and below, you'll find the best pixel-shifting models to buy. We only cover consumer models, not high-end products meant for enthusiasts. If you're shopping for something less expensive, check out the best cheap projectors (/projector/reviews/best/cheap) . Or, if you're looking for a projector for your home but don't necessarily need it to have 4k pixel-shifting technology, look at our lists of the best projectors (/projector/reviews/best/projector) and best home projectors (/projector/reviews/best/home) . You can also vote (/review-pipeline/projector) on which projectors you want us to purchase and test. If you're in the market for the best 4k projector, consider the BenQ X3100i. This projector stands out for its adaptability, offering advanced home theater capabilities while catering to gamers and streaming app aficionados. Thanks to its 4k pixel-shifting technology, it delivers a clear image that performs well under various lighting conditions, as it's sufficiently bright for moderately lit rooms, and its excellent contrast and wide color range ensure a delightful viewing experience in dark rooms. It's highly accurate right out of the box, so even those who are particular about color accuracy will be largely pleased with this unit's performance without feeling the need to have it calibrated. Its compatibility with HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG further enhances its versatility, making it a truly flexible product. It's not just about display capabilities; it's also a standout when it comes to streaming content. The included Android TV 11 QS02 dongle supports Google Cast and Apple AirPlay, making it fully capable of casting, and it offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 support. It's a great choice for gamers, with two HDMI 2.0b ports that can handle 4k @ 60Hz, 1440p @ 120Hz, and 1080p @ 240Hz signals. The third HDMI port, concealed behind the top cover, is intended for use with the dongle but can also accommodate any HDMI device. All in all, this is the most adaptable 4k pixel-shifting projector we've evaluated. See our review (/projector/reviews/benq/x3100i) Are you looking for the best 4k home theater projector (/projector/reviews/best/home-theater) ? Consider instead the Epson Home Cinema 3800. This model is single-minded, as it focuses on delivering the best possible image quality. It's incredibly bright, enough to be used in well-lit rooms. However, it truly excels in darker rooms due to its great contrast ratio. The Epson's out-of-the-box accuracy is excellent, and for purists, the extensive calibration features allow you to improve the unit's accuracy further. However, while its color gamut is decent overall, it isn't good enough to provide a truly immersive HDR experience. If HDR is what you're after, you might instead prefer the more colorful Epson Home Cinema 5050UB (/projector/reviews/epson/home-cinema-5050ub) , although it's not worth the price bump over the 3800 for most people. The Home Cinema 3800 doesn't have Wi-Fi or a built-in smart OS, so if these features matter to you, you'll need to invest in an external streaming dongle or opt for the BenQ X3100i (/projector/reviews/benq/x3100i) . The 3800 includes a 2.0A USB port primarily for powering a dongle, which helps address the unit's connectivity needs. The two HDMI 2.0 ports let you connect external devices to the projector, and they're both capable of accepting a 4k @ 60Hz signal. Overall, the Epson is slightly brighter, with better contrast, than the more expensive BenQ. This makes it a tremendous choice if you're looking for a home cinema projector, although you're losing out on the BenQ projector's wide array of features and wide color gamut in the process. See our review (/projector/reviews/epson/home-cinema-3800) If you're hoping to install your new projector in a smaller room, or if you just want to place it near your screen, you'll benefit from a short-throw projector (/projector/reviews/best/short-throw) like the BenQ X500i, which can project large images from short distances. With its 4k pixel-shifting technology, it delivers a crisp 60-inch image from just three feet away, expanding up to 120 inches from a distance of six to 7.2 feet. Its contrast performance is impressive, especially in darker scenes, though it still holds up well in brighter content. The wide color gamut provides a vibrant experience, though it might not be bright enough to make those colors truly stand out, so stick to darker rooms for the best possible experience. The real kicker here is the projector's top-notch image accuracy, to the point that even video purists won't need to calibrate it. The BenQ X500i is feature-rich as well. It includes BenQ's Android TV 11 QS02 streaming dongle, offering full casting support via Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. The dongle features Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, HDR10+ compatibility, and native Netflix support. The projector itself comes with two HDMI ports, including a hidden one under the top cover, all capable of 4k @ 60Hz and 1080p @ 240Hz for gaming. One of the HDMI ports also serves as an eARC port. Additionally, it features a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode, allowing you to project content directly from compatible devices. All in all, it's easily the best-value short-throw projector on the market. See our review (/projector/reviews/benq/x500i) When it comes to cheap 4k projectors, your options are rather limited. 4k pixel-shifting projectors are inherently more expensive than 1080p models. Still, the ViewSonic PX701-4K is a decent budget option, offering the worst image quality on this list, but it's adequate enough considering the price point. It's decently bright, certainly bright enough to look punchy in a dark room, and its contrast is good even though it doesn't have very inky blacks. It supports HDR10 and HLG, but its color gamut and output brightness aren't good enough to project a pleasant HDR experience. Unfortunately, this unit has one big flaw regarding image quality: its color accuracy is very poor out of the box, and you can barely improve it through calibration. When it comes to ports, this model has two HDMI ports capable of accepting 4k @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 240Hz signals, which is a great gaming feature at this price. It lacks any smart OS or wireless features, so connecting an external streaming dongle is necessary if you want any streaming features. Thankfully, the unit has a USB service port that you can also use to power the dongle, removing the need for an external power source. Overall, this model does offer a ton of performance for the price and is a good budget pick for some home theater enthusiasts or gamers, but it's not for color purists. See our review (/projector/reviews/viewsonic/px701-4k) The Hisense PX3-PRO is one of the best 4K laser projectors on the market, especially for those specifically looking for an Ultra Short Throw unit. It has one of the widest color gamuts we've tested, and it's bright enough to handle rooms with a few lights. Still, unless you're specifically looking for a UST projector, the BenQ X3100i is a much better value overall. Jan 06, 2025: The Hisense PX3-PRO replaced the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 in the Notable Mentions due to the Hisense's superior performance and feature set. Oct 09, 2024: Made sure that our picks are all still widely available for purchase. Sep 19, 2024: Replaced the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 with the BenQ X500i as the 'Best Short-Throw 4k Projector' since the BenQ is the better product overall and comes in at a lower price. Also updated our Notable Mentions. Aug 23, 2024: Removed the XGIMI HORIZON Pro and added the newly reviewed BenQ HT3560 and NexiGo Aurora Pro to the Notable Mentions. Jul 24, 2024: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is now the 'Best Short-Throw 4k Projector.' We've moved the Optoma UHD35 to the Notable Mentions, as the ViewSonic PX701-4K is a better value for gamers. Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best pixel shift projectors for most people to buy. We factor in the price (a cheaper projector wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no models that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere). If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's the list of the best pixel-shifting projectors. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no projector is perfect, many are good enough for most uses; however, avoid the worst models to ensure adequate quality. On the occasion of Black Friday, Warner Bros. launched a promotion where Batman games received big discounts. One of them was the failed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League , which was released in early 2024 and received low ratings and sales. Now it can be purchased for 95% cheaper. This is the only thing that helped to attract at least some audience. According to SteamDB , the peak online game until 27 November did not rise above 100 players (sometimes this figure was less than 60). On 27 November, it rose to 500, and at the time of writing, there are 1500 people playing the game. Recently, the peak online has grown to 2500 players thanks to the discount. On average, there are about 2000 people in the game every day. So only a 95% discount has attracted at least a few new players, but it's very sad that a game that initially looked like a potential project is being sold with such a discount in less than a year, but still can't reach 5000 online players. This once again proves that people need single-player superhero games like Batman Arkham or Marvel's Spider-Man, not game services. Source: steamdb Elden Ring Nightreign 's director isn't worried about launching the co-op spin-off into a climate that killed countless live service games this year, partly because Nightreign isn't actually a live service game and partly because developer FromSoftware isn't concerned about "what's going on" in that space. The Elden Ring co-op spin-off was announced just yesterday at The Game Awards 2024, condensing the base game's experience into 40-minute rounds that you can play either alone or with two other friends. You essentially squad up, survive and gather loot over three in-game days, and then battle the big final boss at the very end. Pivoting into a multiplayer direction hasn't worked out too well for other single-player-driven studios, however. BioWare 's Anthem didn't last long. Naughty Dog had to cancel its own Last of Us multiplayer game. And Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was just on sale for a fiver, despite having come out this year - not to mention the Concords and xDefiants that also flopped recently. When asked about the potential risks of launching a new multiplayer game, in an interview with IGN , director Junya Ishizaki said that the studio doesn't "tend to look at the industry and base our game design or our concerns on what's going on." The team's philosophy is apparently to make something they themselves are "passionate about" and "enjoy playing," and then trust that players "will share in that experience and hopefully enjoy it as well." Ishizaki was also quick to note that Elden Ring Nightreign isn't a live service game, too. "Once you buy Nightreign, you get the complete package, everything is unlockable out of the gate," he said. "So we want it to be clear that this is what we wanted to make. It's not intended as a live service game." We'll see how it all unfolds when Elden Ring Nightreign comes to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One next year. For more, check out the other upcoming games for 2025 and beyond . Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Kaan freelances for various websites including Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, and this one, Gamesradar. He particularly enjoys writing about spooky indies, throwback RPGs, and anything that's vaguely silly. Also has an English Literature and Film Studies degree that he'll soon forget. 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