Projectors

Panasonic has bumped up the brightness for a new series of short-throw projectors. Billed as the company's most powerful fixed, short-throw LCD laser projectors to date, one model puts out 7,000 lumens and the other manages 6,200 lumens.

Well known for its competitively priced room-dominating TVs, TCL is now offering a more flexible way to watch big-screen visuals with the launch of its first mobile projector. The all-in-one A1 puts 1080p Google TV wherever you need it to be.

A Chinese mobile tech company known for its rugged devices has launched what's claimed to be the world's first 5G rugged tablet that also packs a built-in DLP projector. The Tank Pad also features an 800-lumen light to brighten up camping adventures.

Chinese projector brand ETOE has launched a portable Google TV Full HD smart projector that's about the height of a soda can. The Dolphin also boasts easy positioning technology and a huge battery.

Sharp Imaging has added a new family member to its pro-level X Series projectors. The dual-laser XP-X171Q should provide, ahem, sharp 4K visuals even in brightly lit rooms.

Following a number of industry partnerships, Leica announced its own smart projector in 2022. Now that UST Laser TV is joined by a compact audiovisual treat designed for "maximum flexibility and cinema feeling in Leica premium image quality."

BenQ has launched a new 4K UHD projector, which is aimed at folks new to the projector-based home cinema universe, with AI smarts on hand to help "transform modern living spaces into theater-style settings with unparalleled ease and sophistication."

Ricoh boasts that its lenses are the preferred choice of top projector makers around the world, so it's no surprise that its latest laser projector makes use of Ricoh glass "to deliver high-quality, color-rich 4K images from just centimeters away."

Laser projectors can be great replacements for a big-screen TV, but kids, cats and even fellow housemates can cause you to temporarily lose sight of the action. Ultra-short-throw models can nip such shadowplay in the bud, like the new PL2 from Hisense.

Shenzhen-based laser/smart projector maker Formovie has announced a Premium version of its Theater UST 4K laser projector. With upgraded visuals and improved audio, the new company flagship promises immersive cinema-grade viewing up to 150 inches.

ViewSonic has leveled up its "Designed for Xbox" LED gaming projectors that "set new industry standards" upon release last year. The X1/X2 Pro models sport higher brightness, boast low input lag and come packing Google TV.

BenQ has launched a new 4K projector that's designed specifically for modern open-plan living spaces. The GP520 features smart auto setup technology "for stunning viewing quality, regardless of the wall color, lighting conditions, or room layout."