Budget ProjectorsUpdated October 4, 2026

How Much Should a Projector Cost in 2026? A Realistic Price Guide

What a projector costs at four price levels, from $75.99 to $1,559: YGSKK, NexiGo PJ40 Pro, BenQ TH685P and XGIMI HORIZON 20, with what each listing states.

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Our Pick

NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV

Prices on Amazon.com on 4 October 2026 ran from $75.99 for a no-name mini projector, to $299.99 for the NexiGo PJ40 Pro (800 ANSI lumens, Google TV), $979 for the BenQ TH685P (3,500 ANSI lumens) and $1,559 for the 4K XGIMI HORIZON 20. Each step up lists more brightness or resolution. We have not tested any of them. Prices and stock were read on Amazon.com on 4 October 2026 and change often. We have not tested these projectors.

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At a Glance

FeatureYGSKK Mini ProjectorNexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TVBenQ TH685PXGIMI HORIZON 20
Price$75.99$299.99$979$1,559
Resolution1080p native, 4K compatible1080p native, 4K supported1080p, 4K-supported inputs4K RGB triple laser
Brightness (listed)Not stated in the listing text we read800 ANSI lumens3,500 ANSI lumens3,200 ISO lumens
Smart OSBuilt-in apps (Prime Video and others)Google TVNone listedGoogle TV with licensed Netflix
SpeakersBuilt in20W5W treVoloHarman Kardon

Quick Comparison

#1
YGSKK Mini ProjectorBest Value
The seller lists native 1080P with 4K compatibility, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, built-in streaming apps and electric focus, at $75.99.
$75.99
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#2
NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TVTop Pick
NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens, native 1080p, Google TV, a 10 ms low-latency mode and 20W speakers, at $299.99.
$299.99
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#3
BenQ TH685PRunner Up
BenQ lists 3,500 ANSI lumens, 1080p at 120Hz, 8.3 ms latency, a 5W speaker and a 3-year warranty, at $979.
$979
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#4
XGIMI HORIZON 20
XGIMI lists a 4K RGB triple-laser projector with 3,200 ISO lumens, lens shift, optical zoom and Google TV, at $1,559.
$1,559
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Our Top Picks

Best Value

YGSKK Mini Projector

$75.99

The seller lists native 1080P with 4K compatibility, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, built-in streaming apps and electric focus, at $75.99.

Pros
  • Native 1080P resolution with 4K compatibility, per the seller
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, per the seller
  • Built-in streaming apps such as Prime Video, per the seller
  • HDMI, USB and audio connections, per the seller
  • 4,635 Amazon ratings at 4.5 stars, and a price under $80
Cons
  • An unfamiliar brand: the seller's own brightness and lifespan claims are unverified
  • Brightness is not stated as an ANSI figure in the text we read
  • A built-in speaker in a projector this small is a small speaker
YGSKK lists this mini projector with native 1080P and 4K compatibility, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, built-in streaming apps (Prime Video and others), a 50 to 200 inch picture, electric focus and HDMI, USB and audio inputs, at $75.99. It has 4,635 Amazon ratings at 4.5 stars. YGSKK is not a well-known projector brand, so treat its own performance claims with caution. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
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Top Pick

NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV

$299.99

NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens, native 1080p, Google TV, a 10 ms low-latency mode and 20W speakers, at $299.99.

Pros
  • 800 ANSI lumens, per NexiGo
  • Google TV built in, so no streaming stick is needed
  • 10 ms low latency, per NexiGo
  • Native 1080p with 4K support
  • 60-100% zoom for an image up to 300 inches, per NexiGo
Cons
  • $299.99, at the top of a $300 budget
  • 204 Amazon ratings, far fewer than some cheaper projectors
  • Fan noise is not stated in the listing text we read
NexiGo lists the PJ40 Pro with native 1080p, 800 ANSI lumens, Google TV for direct access to apps, AI image enhancement, auto keystone, 20W speakers, a backlit remote, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a 10 ms low-latency mode. It is $299.99 on Amazon.com with 204 ratings at 4.4 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
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Runner Up

BenQ TH685P

$979

BenQ lists 3,500 ANSI lumens, 1080p at 120Hz, 8.3 ms latency, a 5W speaker and a 3-year warranty, at $979.

Pros
  • 3,500 ANSI lumens, per BenQ
  • 8.3 ms low latency at 1080p/120Hz, per BenQ
  • 95% Rec. 709 and HDR10, per BenQ
  • 100-inch image from 8.2 feet, per BenQ
  • 3-year warranty, per BenQ
Cons
  • $979, three times the price of the NexiGo PJ40 Pro
  • A single 5W speaker, per the listing
  • No built-in smart OS listed; it needs a streaming device
  • Only 82 Amazon ratings
BenQ lists the TH685P as a 1080p gaming projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens, 120Hz refresh, 8.3 ms low latency at 1080p/120Hz, 4K-supported HDMI inputs, HDR10, 95% Rec. 709, a 5W treVolo speaker with an equalizer and a 3-year warranty, and says it does not have the VGA-in or monitor-out of the TH685. It is $979 on Amazon.com with 82 ratings at 4.1 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
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XGIMI HORIZON 20

$1,559

XGIMI lists a 4K RGB triple-laser projector with 3,200 ISO lumens, lens shift, optical zoom and Google TV, at $1,559.

Pros
  • 3,200 ISO lumens and 100,000:1 contrast from an RGB triple laser, per XGIMI
  • Optical zoom and lens shift, per XGIMI
  • IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Filmmaker Mode, per XGIMI
  • 240Hz and 1 ms input lag, per XGIMI
  • Google TV with licensed Netflix and Harman Kardon speakers, per XGIMI
Cons
  • $1,559
  • A standard-throw projector, so it needs room between the unit and the screen
  • 148 Amazon ratings
XGIMI lists the HORIZON 20 as a 4K RGB triple-laser projector with 3,200 ISO lumens, 100,000:1 contrast, optical zoom, lens shift, a 300-inch picture, 240Hz and 1 ms input lag, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, Harman Kardon speakers and Google TV with licensed Netflix. It is $1,559 on Amazon.com with 148 ratings at 4.4 stars. These figures are the maker's own; we have not tested the projector.
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How This Was Researched

We compare what each maker and Amazon listing states (resolution, brightness, smart OS and price) for four projectors on Amazon.com on 4 October 2026. Where a listing does not state a figure we say so rather than guess. We have not tested these projectors, and where a seller is an unfamiliar brand its own brightness and lifespan claims are unverified. We picked one projector per price tier.

How I research

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on the room. Under $100 you are buying unfamiliar brands; around $300 you get a known brand with a smart OS and about 800 ANSI lumens; around $1,000 you get 3,500 or more lumens; and above $1,500 you reach 4K laser models. We have not tested these, so these tiers describe what the listings state.

Brightness figures on cheap listings are often the seller's own and are quoted in different units. The Philoent lists 200 ANSI lumens at $79.99, against 800 ANSI lumens for the NexiGo at $299.99.

Our Top Pick

NexiGo PJ40 Pro Google TV

NexiGo lists 800 ANSI lumens, native 1080p, Google TV, a 10 ms low-latency mode and 20W speakers, at $299.99.

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