HD141X

Honestly a used Optoma HD141X or even HD146X would work well since you don’t need a battery. They’re still portable in the sense that you can put them into a backpack for example. You can solve the audio by using the Bluetooth feature from the HDMI connected device or streaming stick. or by using the 3.5mm audio output and plug a cable into a speaker. Portable units aren’t going to be super bright in this price range so I’d recommend a bulb unit instead.

my projector setup - 1080p optoma 141x, mounted on ceiling - just projected onto white wall >>> [https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/10ug8mh/rate\_my\_rig/](https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/10ug8mh/rate_my_rig/) <<< no shadows when curtain is closed :)

Try of these used on eBay or something A used Optoma/BenQ/Epson shits on any new 1080p projector at this price range and it's not even close. ) vs vs BenQ W1070 (less than $200) Optoma HD27 vs Optoma HD141X vs BenQ W1070 Spec | Optoma HD27 | Optoma HD141X | BenQ W1070 ----------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) | 1080p (Full HD) | 1080p (Full HD) 0 Brightness | 3200 ANSI lumens | 3000 ANSI lumens | 2000 ANSI lumens 1 Contrast | ~25,000:1 | ~20,000:1 | ~10,000:1 2 Light source | Lamp | Lamp | Lamp 3 Throw ratio | 1.48–1.62:1 | 1.48–1.62:1 | 1.15–1.50:1 4 Zoom / Lens | 1.1x manual zoom | 1.1x manual zoom | 1.3x manual zoom 5 3D Support | Yes | Yes | Yes 6 Speakers | 10W mono | 10W mono | 10W mono 7 Best Use | Bright rooms / movies | Big screen entertainment | Balanced home cinema 8

Try of these used on eBay or something A used Optoma/BenQ/Epson shits on any new 1080p projector at this price range and it's not even close. ) vs vs BenQ W1070 (less than $200) Optoma HD27 vs Optoma HD141X vs BenQ W1070 Spec | Optoma HD27 | Optoma HD141X | BenQ W1070 ----------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------ Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) | 1080p (Full HD) | 1080p (Full HD) 0 Brightness | 3200 ANSI lumens | 3000 ANSI lumens | 2000 ANSI lumens 1 Contrast | ~25,000:1 | ~20,000:1 | ~10,000:1 2 Light source | Lamp | Lamp | Lamp 3 Throw ratio | 1.48–1.62:1 | 1.48–1.62:1 | 1.15–1.50:1 4 Zoom / Lens | 1.1x manual zoom | 1.1x manual zoom | 1.3x manual zoom 5 3D Support | Yes | Yes | Yes 6 Speakers | 10W mono | 10W mono | 10W mono 7 Best Use | Bright rooms / movies | Big screen entertainment | Balanced home cinema 8

The only model that I would consider from the list you provided would be the BenQ W1000 Op https://preview.redd.it/5uqwnkb7g4mg1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=596b11f9d943af78da1c896243fad05c7789caf6 I would also leverage and see if you can find a BenQ W1070 or Optoma HD141X as well.

Hi op, this looks great! You should share this photo on the subreddit so others can see it as well. Don’t forget to tag me :) For the rainbow effect you could these settings: • Lower the BrilliantColor value. Try setting it to 1 or 2, or even turning it off if possible. A lower value results in more "pure" colors and often reduces the flickering sensation of the RBE. (Found in Image > Advanced) —— The speed of the color wheel and the brightness of the flashes impact how your eyes perceive the rainbows. • **Action:** Go to Options > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode. • **Recommendation:** Switch to Eco mode. Reducing the overall light output makes the sequential color flashes less harsh against dark backgrounds, which is where rainbows are usually most visible. —— **Select the Right Display Mode** Some modes are "hotter" and use more aggressive processing which can trigger RFE. • **Action:** Go to Image > Display Mode. • **Recommendation:** Use Cinema or Reference. These modes prioritize color accuracy and usually result in a more stable image compared to "Vivid" or "Bright" modes. —— Rainbows are most visible in high-contrast scenes (e.g., a white candle in a dark room). • **Action:** In the Image menu, ensure your Brightness and Contrast are not cranked to extremes. • **Advanced Tip:** If you are in a dark room, lowering the contrast slightly can soften the "edge" where rainbows typically appear. —— Outside of the software settings, there are two physical things you can do: • **Ambient Light:** Adding a very dim "bias light" (like a low-power LED strip behind the screen or a small lamp in the back of the room) reduces the strain on your eyes and makes the RFE less jarring. • **Eye Movement:** Try to avoid darting your eyes quickly across the screen. RBE is most commonly triggered by rapid eye movement. Let me know if this helps!

**Region:** Europe **Country:** Italy **Room dimensions:** 4m (length) × 3m (width) × 2.7m (height) **Throw distance:** Currently \~3 meters, but I want flexibility for different setups in the future — unlikely to exceed \~3m. **Screen / surface:** No fixed screen size preference Projection directly on a wall **Budget:** €50–€100 (the cheaper the better) **Use case / intention:** I’m looking for **advice** on which projector to buy. Main usage will be **movies and gaming** (PC + Nintendo Switch). I understand the budget is very low, so I’m mainly looking for the **best compromise** in terms of image quality, brightness, and usability. Low input lag would be nice, but I know it’s not guaranteed in this price range. **Projectors I’m currently considering (new / used):** * HAPPRUN H1 – \~€70 (new) * NEC NP115 – \~€70–80 (used) * Philips NeoPix Ultra – \~€60 (used) * BenQ W1000 – \~€50 (used) * BenQ MP515ST – \~€100 (used) * Optoma HD700X – \~€80 (used) * Sony VPL-BW7 – \~€70 (used) * BenQ MX507 – \~€100 (used) * BenQ MX518 – \~€80 (used) * BenQ MP512ST – \~€90 (used) * Epson EMP-TW20 – \~€30 (used) * Epson EMP-83/E/H – \~€70 (used) * Epson EMP-S52 – \~€30 (used) I’m open to other suggestions that are available in **Europe / Italy** in the same budget range. Thanks in advance for any advice! Edit - added more choices -

Quick follow-up since a couple of new opportunities came up. Acer H6519ABD – €150 used Includes a projection screen (which i don't need it atm) and has \~60% lamp life remaining. This would be a step up from my original budget, but the projector + screen combo seems like solid overall value. Optoma HD200X – €30 Not powering on due to the lamp cover safety switch being open (missing cover). The seller confirmed that the DMD and color wheel were fine before this issue. I’m comfortable with basic hardware fixes, so this would be more of a repair project. ViewSonic PJD7720HD – €100 used but it has a visible circular halo on black screens The BenQ W1000 seller stopped responding, so I don’t have lamp hours or other details. P.s I looked for a w1070 but with no luck, instead I found an Optoma HD143X (with ceiling support and hdmi cable) for 210 euros but it's too much over budget.

https://preview.redd.it/zgnpyo6s4erg1.png?width=1630&format=png&auto=webp&s=acacd47e32fde0543a4dafffc3bda832b9230c2b u/PlayStationPepe, after some time the projector arrived but it was the wrong model. I didn't give up and I found another HD141X for 65 euros (cheaper than expected), which turned out to be really great. I'm amazed by the image quality. I have a slight sensitivity to the rainbow effect, but it's nothing too serious.

These, no. Just as a third option give your local Facebook marketplace a look. People upgrade their setups and sell their old projectors. For example in my area there is a 1080p Epson that is normally $2400 being sold for $500. And don't be afraid of 1080p for your first projector. Sure these Amazon listings advertise 4K but they are going to be nowhere near as bright/vibrant which will affect overall picture quality. I have a Epson Home Cinema 3800 4k projector in our living room BUT I still have my Optoma HD26 1080p projector from 2015 pictured below because it still looks great in another space and this isn't even on a screen, it's a blank wall. https://preview.redd.it/pfidmjfsrrbf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25ce8cb6d8eba60ce427d5a502e84da8beac187b As for your question about sales definitely take advantage of them. I have a silver ticket 100in screen that I got on sale last year and I saw my 4k projector I bought last year $300 cheaper over this past holiday weekend. That money you save can go towards speakers, movies/games, of whatever else so no sense rushing into it. Take your time, do your research, and enjoy the process.

Another thing I would look into is the difference between laser and bulb projectors. Laser projectors are vibrant even in ambient light spaces, more expensive but will last exponentially longer with life spans of 20,000-30,000 hours which can equate to about 10-12 years depending on amount of usage but if they crap out for any reason before then you have an expensive paper weight because the warranty likely already expired and the lasers are not replaceable (yet) leaving you to have to buy a new one for a couple grand. Bulb projectors are cheaper can still hold up in dim lit spaces but shine best in the dark rooms and life is shorter depending on power setting you set them. However they are serviceable meaning you can repair/maintain them just like I have done for my optoma for 10 years. My optoma bulb has a life span of 5000-6500 hours and from my heavy usage I only had to replace it once. A new bulb will cost you around $100. My Epson on the other hand is much brighter and draws more power so its bulb has a lifespan of 3500-5000 hours so you likely have to replace the bulb every 2-4 years based on usage. Still $400 over 12 years for new bulbs is cheaper than a new projector. Here is a picture of my Epson Home Cinema 3800 in a lit room (a bit washed out but clear). I will respond to this comment again with another picture to show it with the lights off for comparison. https://preview.redd.it/jsh4tsju1sbf1.jpeg?width=3345&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f0d1ad45e84b2dabe90814c9ae7d43b8b8a8446

Here's a name brand Optoma HD26 1080p DLP projector from 2015 in an ambient lit room for comparison. Brand new at the time I got it for $500. It's serviceable and can be maintained. I still have mine working 10 years later. You can do better than the Chinese paperweights that will one day stop working. https://preview.redd.it/crxx3i5vvrag1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f503ba3d53066340ee8d2c0df42cc8164a30b10

You cant know something you never had basically. But that projector, once it starts to get burn in, thats it... Ewaste. A proper projector (can find on ebay even as low as 300e) will have a bulb which is replaceable and last about 10k hours (depends on system) and the bulbs at least for me cost only 80euro. Colorwheels cost 5euro a pop. All very easy diy change out. My projector is now iirc 15years old. 1080p60hz, optoma, long throw, its on very often just like tv, i changed maybe 3 bulbs so far... Has gaming settings reduce latency etc. great colors and contrast. Never used a screen even for it. Any plain color wall worked better than any of the budget screens. Have repainted wall matt white now and it works very well instead of those budget screens. 

With Blackfriday looming im trying to make a similar decision. Again like you i have a dedicated theatre room with full control over light. I currently have an old 1080p Optama projector with a fixed 100" screen. I need to look at replace the projector but with mini-led 100" tvs dropping drastically im not sure which route to take. main use is movies as I have a sepwrat3 family room with an LG c3 65".