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What to look for

Brightness in lumens decides whether you need a dark room; native resolution beats supported resolution.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser

First-time buyers who want a compact, quick-to-set-up Full HD projector with apps built in.

RGB triple-laser light source with strong colour for the money
Automatic focus and keystone make set-up quick
Google TV built in, including Netflix

Watch out for: There is no BBC iPlayer app on board, so UK catch-up needs a separate streaming stick.

Resolution: 1080p native
Brightness: 1,600 ISO lumens
Light source: RGB triple laser
HDR: HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: Google TV

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Sources: XGIMI UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Mid-range

XGIMI Horizon S Pro

Movie nights in a darkened room for anyone wanting a sharp 4K picture and decent built-in sound in one box.

4K output via pixel shifting that reviewers found very convincing
Supports Dolby Vision as well as HDR10 and HLG
Dual 12W Harman Kardon speakers sound clear and powerful

Watch out for: Its Android TV system lacks Netflix, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 apps, so you will want a separate streamer.

Resolution: 4K (pixel shift from 1080p chip)
Brightness: 1,800 ISO lumens
Light source: LED and laser hybrid
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: Android TV 11

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Sources: XGIMI UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

BenQ W2720i

Film lovers setting up a dedicated cinema room who value accurate, factory-calibrated colour.

Factory calibrated with a report in the box for accurate colour
1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift make placement easier
Long-life four-channel LED light source

Watch out for: The bundled Android TV dongle is slow and misses BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Resolution: 4K (XPR pixel shift from 1080p chip)
Brightness: 2,500 ANSI lumens
Light source: 4LED
HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Smart platform: Android TV dongle (QS02)

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Sources: BenQ UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Epson EH-LS12000B

Serious home cinema builders who need flexible installation and a bright laser engine for a large screen.

Motorised lens shift, 1-2.1x zoom and focus for flexible mounting
Laser light source rated for 20,000 hours
Accepts 4K at 120fps over HDMI

Watch out for: It has no Dolby Vision support, so HDR is limited to HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

Resolution: 4K with Epson 4K enhancement
Brightness: 2,700 lumens
Light source: Laser
HDR: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

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Sources: Epson UK product page

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