*TV sizes getting so big. still worth investing in projector

[newbie29]

Cheers for looking

I have an opportunity to install a projector due to building works.

With TV sizes getting so big. Is it still worth investing in a projector?

What’s the benefit over say a 75-80 inch tv. which can be bought for around 2k. it would cost me about the same if not more getting a projector.

I’ve seen projector screens at 100 inch. Do you actually get a decent picture on a 100 inch projector screen?

Ive never had a projector cant make my mind up large tv or projector?

Thanks All

[justin220]

I went for a BenQ W2000 for £800, and getting a 130" picture. It's not quite as vibrant as my Samsung, but it's bloody brilliant for the money, and actually much more of an event to watch

[mikeiow]

We went for an ultra short throw Optoma GT5000+ - puts out a 100" picture from about a foot away from the screen - so for our situation, very "wife-friendly". We can pull it out when we want it, and pop it away when we don't. Does need a decent flat screen though, so either a smooth wall, fixed screen or tab-tensioned screen.

I would agree that it is a MUCH more cinematic experience - we were considering upgrading our reasonably 49" screen, but so glad we went for the projector...we can use the TV for bubble-gum regular stuff, but an evening in front of a100"+ screen is much cooler!

[wax lyrical]

I'd rather have a 65" LG OLED TV and sit closer to the screen. Projector's can't compare with the picture - even new digital projectors at the cinema don't.

[tomsugden]

We have an inFocus which gives a 110 inch picture in HD, onto a fixed screen. Day to day we watch a 43 inch Samsung, and as others have said, it makes a sports event or movie much more of an event on the big screen.

[VEX]

YES.

But it can be an expencive yes IMO, because with a great image you need the sound to accompany it.

Compaired to our system at home, Paddington 2 was a let down at the cinema yesterday, both image sharpness/colour and sound werent a patch on ours.

I have to agree with our youngest when she says she'd rather stay at home and wait for it.

V.

[kingston12]

At 65-75 inch screen sizes, the only advantage to projectors are lower cost and the fact you can put them away when not in use.

A TV at that size should provide a better picture and will be easier to live with (no need to have a very dark room etc.)

A projector really comes into it's own at larger screen sizes. I am using a £450 projector to project onto a £200 92" screen and I use it in preference to my 4K/HDR 55" TV almost every time.

The absolute picture quality is better on the TV (better blacks and ability to handle 4K/HDR), but the 1080p image on the projector is still excellent and the scale and immersion of watching on a screen almost four times the size wins out.

The only other difference is if you still have any interest in unfashionable 3D. I never understood 3D on TVs, but I think it looks great on my projector. Quite a minor point given how few 3D films are out and it is now defunct, but might be of interest to some.

[gizlaroc]

Do you want to sit in the dark?

Serious question.

I have always had projectors, started with the old CRT jobs from NEX, Sony and Barco, then went to DLP and then onto the JVC DiLA projectors.

It was great when I was 20, now I am 45 the last thing I want to do is sit in a blacked out room to watch a film. I decided to have a dedicated room for films, JVC projector, Meridian DSP sound system and a 110" screen.
Never used the thing!

But then I wouldn't want a 75" screen in my main room either, it's a bit....you know?
However, dedicated cinema room with a 77" OLED would be the way forward for me or a super bright projector and a 'black' screen so I could watch it as you would a regular TV, but they are too expensive.