Top projectors to buy for big screen World Cup experience

Projectors are essential whether watching a FIFA World Cup match in an open field with a large crowd or attending an event on a larger screen. While the general usage of projectors can range from classrooms, meetings and in-home entertainment, they are also dependent on the availability of lighting, the screen used and the projector's distance. Keeping these variables in mind, below are our top picks for projectors currently available in the local market under the price tag of Tk. 20,000. Please note that the price and availability may differ across stores.

Rigal RD-802 Mini LED Projector With Built-in TV Card

Rigal RD-802 Mini LED Projector With Built-in TV Card

Price: Tk. 7,500/-

This lightweight, portable projector is a good option for home theatre and other wide-scale usages. It gives a clear image of the three pieces of glass used. The projector supports HDMI, VGA, USB, AV, and SD, and features a 20E LED light with an expected lifetime of 50,000 hours. The projector comes with built-in speakers and provides 480x320 native resolution, both 576P and 720P, 60 lumens of brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.

Havit PJ207 110 Lumens HD 720p Wi-Fi Screen Mirroring Portable Projector

Havit PJ207 110 Lumens HD 720p Wi-Fi Screen Mirroring Portable Projector

Price: Tk. 11,500/-

This compact projector has 2.69-inch LCD projection technology and 6000 lumens of brightness, making it another good choice for home theatre. It boasts a 0.83 to 3-meter projection range (20-140 inches) with a 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio. Additionally, it has HiFi stereo sound and image correction, long lamp life, low noise, high contrast ratio and image correction. It is worth noting that the projector is lightweight, weighing only 460.4 grams. It offers a bright giant screen with superb picture clarity, exceptional colour accuracy and clear image detail with 1080p HD projection support. 

Cheerlux C9 2800 Lumens Mini Projector with Built-in TV Card

Cheerlux C9 2800 Lumens Mini Projector with Built-in TV Card

Price: Tk. 15,000/-

This projector features a 2000:1 contrast ratio, 2800 lumens and a native 720p resolution. Its light life is approximately 50,000 hours, and the lens focus can be manually adjusted. Home theatre projection distance is from 1 to 3 meters, and LED lamps have a lifespan of estimated 50,000 hours. This projector's projected size ranges from 50 to 120 inches, its distance ranges from 1 m to 3 m, and it uses front, rear, ceiling mount and tabletop projection techniques. This projector offers excellent sound effects by featuring a built-in speaker, manual trapezoidal correction and adjustable positioning up to 20°. 

Philips NeoPix Easy 2600 Lumen WVGA LCD Projector

Philips NeoPix Easy 2600 Lumen WVGA LCD Projector

Price: Tk. 18,000/-

This projector features a native WVGA resolution and can project images up to 80" in diagonal size. To help with sharpness and clarity, it boasts a contrast ratio of 3000:1 and a maximum brightness of 2600 lumens. The projector has ports for HDMI, VGA, USB Type-A, 3.5mm composite video, and a MicroSD slot with a built-in media player. Multimedia files may be played back via the USB Type-A connector as well. It comes with a remote control that is an added convenience. Images may be altered to exact requirements and placed at virtually any angle with the help of keystone correction and manual focus adjustment. This projector has an estimated lifespan of up to 20,000 hours and daily usage of 4 hours, and the LED light source may be used for more than 13 years. Additionally, the power consumption is far lower than that of a lamp-based projector, enabling the usage of ecologically friendly technology.

Xiaomi Wanbo T2 Max 150 Lumens Smart Android Portable LED Projector

Xiaomi Wanbo T2 Max 150 Lumens Smart Android Portable LED Projector

Price: Tk. 19,700/-

This projector sports a sleek, portable design that supports multi-scene applications and enables on-demand access to a big-screen audio or video theatre. Its 3Wx2 left and right channel speakers offer a realistic audio experience and 360° full-range sound effects. Additionally, it boasts HDR10 decoding technology, which increases dynamic range and visual quality for a more detailed and realistic-looking picture. Three fans, one on each side, may effectively disperse heat and increase LED lights' lifespan. Moreover, diffuse reflection imaging is gentler than self-luminous imaging, making it easier for prolonged viewing.