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Projector brightness claims are often measured in different ways. ANSI lumens follow a standard method that averages brightness across the screen, while figures described simply as "lumens" or "LED lumens" can look much higher without being comparable, so a projector's ANSI rating is the number to compare.

Honest brightness figures decide whether a projector will work in daylight or only in a dark room. This category covers TVs, streaming devices, projectors and screens, from Amazon's Fire TV devices to projector brands XGIMI, JMGO, Valerion, Aurzen and AWOL Vision, and projector screens from Vividstorm.

Soundbars and speakers are in Speakers, and streaming subscriptions in Streaming.

What this category covers

TV or projector?

TVs are brighter, work well in daylight and are simple to use. Projectors give a much larger picture for the money and fold away, which suits film nights and rooms where a big TV would dominate.

Many homes use a TV for daily viewing and a projector for films and sport.

Choosing a TV size

A common guide for 4K TVs is to sit about one to one and a half times the screen's diagonal away. Most people who upgrade wish they had gone bigger, so measure your wall and seating distance first.

OLED, Mini LED or LED?

OLED TVs light each pixel individually, giving perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. Mini LED TVs use thousands of tiny backlights for high brightness and good contrast, which suits bright rooms.

Standard LED TVs are the most affordable, with less contrast in dark scenes.

HDR formats

HDR brings brighter highlights and richer color. Common formats include HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and support varies by brand, so check the formats your streaming services use.

Gaming on a TV

For consoles, look for HDMI 2.1 support with 4K at 120Hz, variable refresh rate and a low latency game mode. These make fast games smoother and more responsive.

Understanding throw ratio

Throw ratio tells you how far a projector must be from the screen for a given picture size. Standard projectors need several meters for a large image, while ultra short throw projectors sit just centimeters from the wall.

Ultra short throw projectors

Ultra short throw laser projectors sit on a cabinet beneath the screen and produce a TV like experience on a huge scale. They work best with an ambient light rejecting screen, which blocks light from the ceiling and windows.

Portable projectors

Portable projectors have built in batteries, speakers and streaming apps, so they work in bedrooms, gardens and campsites. They are dimmer than home projectors, so they suit darker settings.

Choosing a projector screen

A proper screen gives a flatter, brighter and more even image than a painted wall. Fixed frame screens suit dedicated rooms, while pull down and portable screens suit shared spaces.

Streaming devices

Streaming sticks such as Amazon's Fire TV add apps to older TVs and projectors. Check that the device supports 4K, HDR and the services you use.

Sound for big pictures

Built in speakers on TVs and projectors are rarely a match for the picture. A soundbar or home theater system makes a large difference to films.

Picture settings

Switch from the store's bright vivid mode to a movie or filmmaker mode for accurate color. Turning off motion smoothing makes films look as directors intended.

Smart TV platforms

TVs run different smart platforms, such as Google TV, Fire TV, webOS and Tizen, which decide which apps are available and how the menus work. If you dislike a TV's platform, a streaming stick can replace it cheaply.

Projectors in bright rooms

Ambient light washes out projected images far more than a TV. For living rooms used in daytime, choose a high ANSI lumen projector, an ambient light rejecting screen and blackout curtains.

Laser light sources keep their brightness for many thousands of hours, while older lamp projectors need replacement lamps.

Fan noise and heat

Projectors use fans to cool the light source, and loud fans can be distracting in quiet scenes. Check noise levels in decibels and reviews, especially for projectors placed near seating.

Mounting and placement

Wall mounts must be rated for the TV's weight and fixed securely to the wall. Projectors can be ceiling mounted, with keystone and lens shift settings to square the image.

When TVs and projectors go on sale

TVs see big discounts on Black Friday, before major sporting events and when new models arrive in spring. Projector brands discount heavily on Prime Day and Black Friday.

Making a TV or projector coupon go further

Compare the full price with bank offers and bundles such as screens or soundbars. Check installation costs and warranty coverage on the light source.