LG - CineBeam Q HU710PB

Dunno if you're still on the fence but bought one a few days ago and it's a great replacement for my TV. Auto keystones and focuses quick, only drawback is the I/O is limited, but with a Bluetooth sound system it's easy to work around. As far as brightness, perfectly fine in the daytime as long as the curtains are drawn, just like any other projector in the realm. The portability and ability to use the handle as an arm/hang it off of things is a huge plus. Was skeptical, but it's a great unit for the price.

Best I've seen is the LG Cinebeam Q. Keystone, 4k HDR, manual/auto focus, Bluetooth. est of it's kind price wise under $1000. Usually around $900, but I occasionally have seen it for $800. It's small enough to put in an overcoat pocket. Place it on a desk, coffee table, shelf, whatever. A stand is also offered if desired. Comes pre-liaded with Amazon, Netflix, Disney, YouTube. Tho not in your budget, anything less would be without 4k. But you won't find anything good for $250. I'd hold on to the money and wait till you can add more.

I just got the CineBeam Q and have been absolutely loving it

It's too dark and will develop pixels around 9k lamp hours ,I'm out over 1k barely 1 year of usage.

It's a piece of garbage now not heavy enough to be a paperweight! Dead pixels when it reached 9k lamp hours now unwatchable waste of over $1k

I’d keep my eye on LG Official website. I bought one on a hefty sale it was 689€. And at the check out LG offered 20% off of that. So I ended up paying 566€ for a brand new unit.

* Look at the LG CineBeam Q. It's 4k. A bit washed out in the light but viewable. Price is between $800-$1000. Second post is a darkened room. *