Can a Gaming Projector replace my TV? | The Tech Chap
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Dad: get off the game!
Me: hell no
Dad: destroying wall
Haha!
*Dad goes for the console*
Me:keeps playing 😎😁
xD
Cringe
*NO DAD TURN ON THE LIGHT*
I thought when he said "without breaking the bank" means around $500 max. But $1000? Now that's destroying my bank 😂
@El diablo da Costa it clearly says 1000$ u idiot
He should probably have said "Warning: This video is not for peasants" or something to that effect
Lol
Stop being poor. Spent more on partying this weekend lol
@Lord Farquaad You can not get a good TV at the size he's portraying for $1000, if you were to buy a tv that size, it would $1600-2000 and I'm not talking about inferior models that companies produce on Black Friday. So this would be the "cheaper" alternative if you want to game on a bigger screen
I'm going to get a projector to replace my TV and central heating
Perfect for the winter.
Lmao, honestly! It takes so much effort to cool my bedroom when my projector is on
@@tonysoprano879 projectors only use around 300 watts which is less than a high end gaming PC anyway
you made my week damn
@Shingeki no Propane ??
£900 is cheap? Tech Chap got me cracking up lol.
relatively for full hd low-input lag short-throw projectors i mean. Cheap is also relative to the product category
100 grand is expensive for a car but cheap for a house it's all relative.
Bruce Wayne here hhahahahha
Sony do a projector for £65,000 :|
Crazy4TheWeekend We're sure you are
I've always used a projector - they're awesome. The way you had it set up behind the couch you needed to get the standard projector instead of paying extra for a "short throw"....
A regular projector on a shelf behind your sofa would of been just right. A short throw was the wrong choice.
shouldve been either a regular projector of ultra short throw. With projectors, throw range and aspect ratio's are the first specs you should be looking for. contrast, lumens, db's, brightness etc are all important for picture quality but if it doesn't fit your room/screen, they don't matter
Just buy the "Billy" bookcase at Ikea and put it on top of that. You can buy a 10-20 meters hdmi cable, use that to hook it up so you can keep your consoles where they normally where. Then use a hdmi hub with multiple inputs and 2 outputs to hook it up to your tv and beamer at once.
Because literally all his issues with the projector was because it didnt fit his room.
Projectors need alot of calculations like measuring your room and the throw distance and alot of other shit.
He expected it to be like a tv where you just turn it on
I was wondering why he didn't just try it on the tv stand?
I had a hard enough time bringing myself to buy a $450 monitor, let alone a $1000 projector.
TechChap should revisit this topic now that Ultra Short Throw projectors are out and relatively affordable. The Xiaomi WeMax is relatively affordable and has an ultra short throw option as well as better speakers than the one in the video. Definitely worth looking into the Ultra Short Throw market and see what they have.
I’ve been gaming on projectors for 4 years and I’ve had an array of different projectors from the optoma gt1080 which is a great option for a very bright short throw 1080p pj up to now the Epson 5040ub 4K enhanced and I do believe projectors are an amazing way to experience gaming and you don’t lose a whole lot of lag with these in my opinion great video
i bought a 720p projector for $150 on ebay, my nes has never looked better
What kind?
@@yassinghareeb5761 mine is a nec vt695 but any 720p will do.
@@FatswellSmart thanks
@If you laugh you sub! i'm not impressed unless it's a barco.
Could you play video games
A decent room cinema projector allows you way more zoom and pan options. Almost no matter where you would put it you get a great 120" screen
How is image quality/colors compared to an actual TV/monitor? Really curious as I'm thinking of buying one.
"IF YOURE GOING TO USE IT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME!" Ya bro im gonna use it the whole winter ! Cant wait
“Don’t want to break the bank”
Costs $1000
Sorry diablo won’t happen again boss
It’s 900 pounds which is like $1500
@If you laugh you sub! I've got bills to pay stfu
I loved to game on a projector when I was in middle school, hooked it up on my Wii and it was a huge screen.
I have a projector hooked up to my Xbox and its really nyc to play games on the big screen, so nice and clear with clear details.. absolutely amazing..
I had a HD projector that cost £80 second hand with new bulb. It sat at around 80 inch with good color and definition but i had to black my windows out and use a dimmer light. I also had to use a fan. It was a beast of a set up though.
Why do you have to use a fan? Was the proejctor overheating?
I had a 2500$ epson projector which I sold early because of 4k coming around. I sorely regret that decision. Watching hockey games and etc on it was fantastic.
Hi Chap, there is a question I want to ask. How can we tell which projector has the low input lag? You know there are so many projectors on the market? Thank you in advance.
Subscribed! Love how you explain things and ho into depth with details about it. Literally everything that was needed to be answered, WAS. so good video and cant wait to watch more from you!
Been using a projector instead of a TV for about 3 years now. I love it. It would be hard to go back. It would take a 75" OLED for me to switch. But I'm not burning with money haha
Nothing in the video has any value except the lesson to not be a n00b and research what you need. Proper throw distance, proper mounting position, proper lighting, and a PROPER SCREEN.
I think it's still good to see the results of not having a perfect setup to start with.
@@VroskiGotem The only holes you need to drill are for the screen. And it's only impractical if you are an idiot. You don't need to put your consoles or whatever devices close to the projector. Ever heard of HDMI switches? You can keep your devices where they are but hook them up through a switch. The output HDMI calble can be connected to the projector.
But why would you buy just any kind of projector without even paying attention to throw distance and such. It's the most essential part. It also looks like OP doesn't know he can raise the feet which makes all the difference.
So yes the value of the video is that you need to use your head a little before you can draw any conclusions.
I have the Benq TH671ST gaming projector and it is absolutely fantastic. Its mounted on the ceiling, and has replaced my tv for over a year now. Never going back to a tv again.
If I don't have external speakers and If I connect my PS4 to a projector with no internal speakers, so if I just plug in my headphones to my controller, would the sound be directed to my controller's headphones instead? Need information before buying a projector for my PS4, much oblige.
Yes, you can have all audio from headphones plugged into the controller.
Me: wow my new 1080p tv is soo nice
Me after watching this: hmmmm can i return my tv?
Homie said "buy a projector without breaking the bank" then goes on to buy a $1000 projector. Make it make sense.
I love this projector. I purchased it when it first came out....use it in my small "theater" room @ about 135". LOVE IT, LOVE IT! Go ahead and mount it and pay for the repairs when you leave.
how does it looks for just tv watching does it replace yre tv or would you just use it for watching movies /gaming?
Great stuff!!!
I've always been interested in projectors. After having back surgery a few years back, I got my first projector because I wasn't going to mess myself up trying to move a 55" tv around. My current setup is an Optoma GT1080 short throw projector (ceiling mounted and around 4' from the wall, light zoom to give me a 110" native 1080p/60hz image. I spent about an hour getting the colors and sharpness dialed in to a level that I was comfortable with. It shines on a manual roll up 110" 1.1 gain screen. Ambient daylight with mildly opaque curtains yields a pretty good image, but for my best results, nighttime with the lights out and it's stellar. I'm in an apartment so I'm only running a 2.1 surround sound, but my living room isn't that big, so...
I have my Xbox One hooked up to it and I got 6 pairs of 3D glasses, as Xbox One's can play 3D Blu-Rays and this projector can display a 3D image via DLP Link. Because I buy 3D Blu-Rays, and have a setup like this, movie nights are at my place. The room does get a little warmer because of the heat from the lamp, but in late fall, winter and early spring, that's actually a benefit. In summer, I just close the curtains and put the A/C on and I'm shiny. Gaming on it is wonderful. Lag is quite minimal, and there is not much visible pixelation.
Are projectors for everyone? No. They cost more to buy than a flat-panel, don't come with tuners, don't come with speakers, don't come with mounts, don't come with cables, source, or media. All it's designed to do is throw an image in a direction at a particular resolution. That's it. But speaking from experience, if you DO decide to jump into it, I can promise you it is well worth the investment (especially in gaming, where enemies at a distance are WAY more visible...)
That was a very thought out comment, thank you for your input. Deciding if I want one in the future.
Vernon Hampton pretty detailed
Vernon Hampton
Would you mind sharing the settings you used, I also have the same projector and find difficulties with right settings
Vernon Hampton great comment. Thanks. I have ordered my first projector, an optoma hd27e, around 300euros. A true bargain indeed. I think watching movies in such a big screen is a thoroughly new experience....
Very detailed. Thank you. I think a projector is the way to go in a RV where space is limited, and I was concerned my gaming would be jeopardized. :)
How did you get the bright colorful colors on yours? What are your settings
I'm looking at one of these for the cinema room in my mansion that i don't own yet. Does it have WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity?
How long dose the light Bob last and how you replace them is it easy
Bob????? Lol
What back-light are you using behind your TV at the beginning of the video?
philips hue lightstrip :)
I've been using a projector for the past 5 yrs and its in the middle of my room... mine is an lg product and I've connected my dish TV and my PC. its awesome.. I'm really happy to see this video
It didnt lag or anything?
@@chanandlerx7148 never had any lag. But was a long time ago. Now got a Lg TV.
I have a shitty $100 projector that allows me to change the zoom of the picture from tiny to huge. Do short throw projectors not have this feature? Couldn't you put it far away but just turn the zoom feature (if there is one down) so that it works from far away too?
i replaced my tv with a projector over a year ago :3 zero regrets.
Project Bonsai which one? Please, share your experience
Project Bonsai, yes which one? 😅
Cool! Which projector?
i got an Optoma GT1080e, i don't regret it for a second, i can watch tv, movies and play games, there's a game mode that bumps up the hz to 60, i use it for single player games etc, very satisfying, the image quality is good even on a blank white wall without a projector canvas, i know a lot of people talk about how it looks washed out but if you're in a dark room with the projector on proper setting you really can't see if it's washed, the only gripe i got is the speaker on the projector, it's terrible, but who uses projectors as speakers anyway xD
i hope this was helpful.
//Project;Bonsai
- Jere
i've had this particular projector on for a good 24 hours without a problem, accidentally tho, i fell asleep, but after waking up it was still running without a problem.
//Project;Bonsai
- Jere
I rented a house that came with a projector mount (and all the wiring) in the living room and main bedroom.. the previous renter had them installed and recieved a discount on rent from the landlord.. might be worth a shot to ask your landlord for a similar deal...
No screen though but the wall was good enough for the $300 projector I bought.
The image looks really nice to be fair. I agree that it needs to be cailing mounted. Great coverage as always dude
I got this projector in Jan, picked it up for £900 back then aswell.
It's fantastic projector and I can't really find any flaws. I use it mainly for movies, Netflix and some occasional PS4.
Would recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a projector.
“So I just went out and bought a thousand dollar projector as an experiment. 😊”
You could have turned the lights off
Just replaced my TV with a epson home cinema 5050ub projector and a cheap silver ticket 16:9 110" screen and I am absolutely amazed with the setup.
For 1080p gaming would buying a projector be cheaper than something like a 50 inch tv? I currently have a 32 inch tv and want to upgrade but want the cheaper option
Tv definitly
I have 2 and I love them! After allot of research I found the Epson 2030! 3 LCD gives great color and no rainbow effects. It's 1080p and 3D glasses pair directly. $500-700. Found mine for $450 on ebay. My first was an Acer H5360. Found it on ebay for $230. DLP Gives crisper image but has duller colors and rainbow effects. It's 720p but don't underestimate that. Looks amazing. Even at around 120" on a bare wall my fiend said it looked like Blu ray Haha! I recommend making your own screen, flat gray does wonders for your contrast and color. I made my own screen paint for about $30.
is you epson proj still working ?
@@jews_out_of_PALESTINE Yes! I use it every couple weeks at this point. I also switched to using gray spandex for the screen now.
I replaced my TV with a projector like 3 years ago. Don't get a short throw, return that thing and get a regular cast. Your apartment is large enough and you can put it on a shelf on the wall behind the couch. Also, Epson has much cheaper replacement bulbs than the BENQ. I had to replace my first bulb after 2 years, mostly because of playing Fallout 4 tirelessly with it. I have a Epson Home Cinema 2150 that is around $700. It's 3LCD VS DPL, so the image doesn't get as washed out with ambient light. The trade off is the contrast ratio isn't as good as a DPL. 3D looks amazing, gaming is great, and I have a soundbar on a shelf behind my couch. Perfect setup. Everyone that comes over to watch a movie is blown away by how great the image quality is. I never go to the movie theater anymore. Also, get a proper screen. I used my wall for about a year and a screen frames the image so much better and brings your setup to the next level.
its DLP not DPL bro
What do you think of the 'lg hu80ks' or 'KA XPR UHD'
I just moved to a new apartment and the Living room is 7m by 3,4. I do currently have a 65inches TV but I want something larger. That where I get the idea to get a projector. 4k Projector.... I cannot afford now. What do u recommend in view of the size of the room? keep the TV or get the projector?
Wht about the noise
3K hours projecting life is really easy to blast off if you sleep while watching movies like me lol
True but the replacement is usually under $200 and bu the time they get old those replacement parts will be inexpensive more of them and itll last longer than an ordinary tv that fades much quicker. Tvs cant get much better and if they do youre spending thousands extra much sooner cause everybody wants the next best thing. I went with a 130” projector its amazing perfect choice. Get a white screen though not just on the wall it makes colors pop out beautiful.
Can anyone recommend what type of projector is good for everyday TV and not gaming. Also, do I have to paint the wall white for where the projector screen will be?
do yo ustill use it ? or have a projector?
How if would fit for tasks like programming / work with text , productivity?
I thought about this as well. Thats why I’m buying one.
Nah mate not looking to break the bank init
Proceeds to buy a £900 projector😂😂
I bought a Viewsonic PJD7720HD for 500$ 3 years ago. It now costs around 200-300 bucks. I‘ve played and watched nearly 7000 hours of games and movies on it, and till this day the projector works without a problem and looks absolutely beautiful. Bought a professional screen that retracts with a push of a button, bought the Logitech Z906 for 5.1 surround sound, which sounds extremely good for 250$. Hooked up my Apple TV 4 for movies and my PS4 Pro for games. It all cost me about 900$ but I‘ve got a completely finished home cinema in my room that made my friends jealous.
Do you remember the name and brand of the screen? I hope it would be cheaper now.
@@Shamanhoodvibesyes the brand is called ESMART. I bought the ESmart Basics Motor 200x113cm with a 16:9 format. It basically has a motor and a remote to just lower it with a press on the remote button. It costs around 110€ but there‘s also a non-motor version for 80€ you can look it up.
and how strategy games with lots of small units will look on the proejctor?
The best review i have ever seen .. i was about to waste money on sone 300$ projector of having 4k display but i think for 900$ and low lag and gaming with 60hz is amazing
if it were my room I would have a black wall painted white in the middle to make it look better.
yea that would be a good idea - or perhaps install a projector screen.
The Tech Chap project screens are for the weak!
* *_khuurr khhrrr heavy starwars breathing_* *
Professional projector screens are dark, not white (SI, DNP, etc.)
What are you on about? Professional screens are white. Movie theater screens are white as well. There are high end ambient light rejecting screens like screen innovation black diamond, which are dark, but they are not professionnal. They are for people who do not want to have the room treated for home theater (darkened walls, and completely controlled ambient light) but will never look as good as a white screen in a dedicated room.
You won’t be able to change the dimension of the projection screen on your wall anymore
I have a 720p projector that I got for £100. Not good for gaming but pretty good on the weekends for popcorn and movies though!
Luke Hero how come it's no good for gaming?is it because it's too dark or it isn't perfect quality?I've been looking into getting a cheap projector but I haven't got a grand to spend on a decent one.
Luke Hero what's it called
@Sean Harris, the quality and colours are not good enough in my opinion, maybe I need to tweak it more but I'd just rather game on an IPS monitor or in VR. For watching movies, at the price, it's worth it I'd say.
@mellojoe43, the projector is Vivibright GP100.
... they have 1080p and 4k projectors..
getting one for our rv this is gonna be a game changer
I've been thinking bout converting my current set up into a home theater/gaming setup so I would need a projector for gaming and of course the great surround sound... what's the closest thing to IMAX sound I can get in my house lol
He said casual like 1000 bucks is “casual” 😂
Any plans to review some 4k tv's? Maybe a top 5 tv's type video..
I've got some plans ;)
How does it look during the day? I'm assuming terrible unless you can blackout the room?
I have an short range projector. I like it. Fits perfect on my living room table for rare use.
"Without breakin' the BenQ"
YOU NEED ULTRA SHORT THROW
You shot maybe try the ultra short throw optoma gt1080 darbee. i have 2 of them and have never had an issue..
I would love to have one think it's a really good way to go to keep things looking clean tidy.
How about day time viewing - guessing that the room would need to be darkened...
Cant replace tv. If light gets in during day ... unless you live in darkness all day
I'm curious I've seen these on white screens and dark grey screens and from what I've seen they look better and not so washed out on dark grey. My question is why do so many people try to use white, is it a manufacturer recommendation it does it go back to the old pre lcd protectors?
What’s your viewing distance from couch to screen?? And was 100inch screen good viewing size for you?? Mine is 9.5 feet. Should I take a 100inch or 92inch screen??
$900 for a 60hz display...Oh no honey
Find a 2+ year old projector that has better he display low input lag and everything else the projector has
@@noname-mu6kn optoma hd29darbee, 16ms input lag. I personally use it for sim racing. Works well, decent throw and output. In Canadian I paid $800 for it open box 2 years ago.
TheTechChap: Without breaking the bank
Also TheTechChap: I spent $900 on a projector
Could have used the Projector central to decide what will fit for your room by throw distance.
What type of lighting do you use in your home? Love the color!
Buddy its short throw why is it 15 ft away from ur wall
tommy d u b b s - Because it’s not ultra short throw. 100”@10 feet is short throw.
Man short throw dez nuts bruh
exactly bro@@Fatmasters11
Or just wait another year or 2 and get a full 4k 75+ inch for under a grand..
Andi Gorani who the fuck wants to wait years
@@hydrogaming8684 will if you got time forthe next ps5 or xbox scarlett next year then yes.
I love my projector that i use for gaming its an Optima HD141x also with low input lag Lots of things to consider if your thinking of having a projector as you pointed out very well with your low throw cabling and speakers. I looked at many projectors before I went ahead an purchased my Optima but Price was my biggest hurdle but at a price of £400 I thought it well worth going for and im happy I did cheaper than any TV. But another big point to remember is the lamp life and the cost of replacement.
My buddy has a 150 inch 4k HDR projector and screen with 5.2 surround. We watch stuff there regularly, it's awesome.
@@AG-hq1fx hmmm I forget. I know it costs $2000 for the projector. The screen was maybe $700
The price of really big televisions have come down. The lamp in this might last 1 year.
"Cinema room in your mansion"
OK
Wh can't you drill holes in the ceiling. Sealant is cheap and easy to use when you leave?
I bought a short throw projector 2 years ago, haven't regretted a thing!
I switched from a high end 60" OLED to a projector, and I will never go back. Even at 1080p, it looks awesome and is easier in ny eye. Think looking at a flashlight bouncing off a wall versus shining in your face
Without breaking the bank
900 pounds.... ffs mate
How does this compare to oled? How are the black levels? Light shines through pixels and bounce off a wall. Black levels can't be up to the same level of oled I think
Love your place man! Could you tell me what method you used for the backlight behind the TV?
dude just hang it on the ceiling. fill in the holes when you move out.
I was thinking the same thing. Filling in the holes and using some touch up paint will cost you next to nothing and be very easy
should've went with optima gt1080. 1080p60, same throw distance and clocked at 14-15 ms for $687
I want ask you How to connect soundbar with mini projector .?
Nice. Been looking to replace the tv in our game room with a projector an pull down screen. Our tv is a 65" 4k smart tv. But wanting to put it in my bedroom an use the wall space where it is now for other things when not play a game or watching a movie.
I use projector which give me 150inch of screen and a good Gamming Experience.
Just think how stupid was it looking in a wall for straight 8 hrs.
Yeah, with the xbox controller in your hand
I used to have the InFocus IN72 projector. It was top of the line back then. This was before HD was the standard. So native was 480p but supports 1080p signals and my goodness the games looked amazing. I miss my projector. Lasted me 10 years.
Good video Mate!
You never use the projectors speaker. You are supposed to hook up the projector and consoles to a hometheater receiver. Gaming with stereo, or in your case monosound, should be considered a crime.
Also, you do know that you can adjust the zoom on the projector right? So you can have the projector behind you and fill up the wall as intended.
I got rid of my tv, so i only use my Epson EH-TW7400 UHD projector with a 108" screen and the projector is about 4 meters away from my screen, and i can go up to 150" at that distance if i want to.
I will never ever again buy a tv, because projectors are far superior to tvs when it comes to just about everything. Bigger is better
Move the shithouse tree/lights out the way
It would look so much better without orange tree lights on the wall/screen
I found it annoying as well
Great video mate.
It looked like you had a soundbar. So I was wondering why you didn't use that for sound.
You should have went for the benq projectors like the 3050 or the 2050A that have horizontal keystoning. Because then you do not have to have it centered to have a centered picture