Picking a 4K Projector for 150" Cinema

[Symbian41]

Hi everyone,

I’m building a dedicated movie room in India (14x16ft) and need advice on choosing a "Cinema First" 4K projector. I’ve used AI to create a summary of the current market prices and specs, but I need real-world feedback from the videophiles here.

My Setup:

• Room Size: 14ft x 16ft.
• Usable wall size for screen 11ft 2 inch
• Throw Distance: 16 feet (Back wall mounted).
• Screen: 150-inch pull down manual.
• Usage: 100% Movies (NO gaming).
• Source: Playing 50GB–80GB 4K MKV Remux files via VU QLED 65 inch TV
• TV - 65QMP (Masterpiece Glo Series)
• Audio: Yamaha RX-V3072 AV Receiver (HDMI Passthrough).

Ultimate Pro-Level Comparison (Cinema Focused)​ Rank Model Light Source Brightness (ANSI) Color Gamut Throw Ratio Contrast Lens Shift Price (INR / USD) 1 BenQ TK710 Laser 3200 95% Rec.709 1.15 – 1.50 600k:1 V (+10%) ₹1,45k / $1,600 2 Epson TW7100 Lamp 3000 100% Rec.709 1.32 – 2.15 100k:1 V±60% H±24% ₹1,50k / $1,655 3 ViewSonic LX700 Laser 3500 98% Rec.709 1.06 – 1.45 3M:1 V (+15%) ₹1,38k / $1,520 4 BenQ GP520 4LED 2600 81% DCI-P3 1.2 Fixed 200k:1 Auto Only ₹1,25k / $1,380 5 Epson TW6250 Lamp 2800 90% Rec.709 1.32 – 2.15 35k:1 V±60% ₹1,05k / $1,160 6 ViewSonic PX701 Lamp 3200 90% Rec.709 1.50 – 1.65 12k:1 Digital ₹95k / $1,050 7 Optoma UHD33 Lamp 3600 92% Rec.709 1.50 – 1.66 1M:1 None ₹1,15k / $1,270 8 Acer H6815BD Lamp 4000 85% Rec.709 1.50 – 1.65 10k:1 None ₹1,05k / $1,160 9 XGIMI Horizon Pro LED 2200 92% DCI-P3 1.2 Fixed Low Digital ₹1,35k / $1,490 10 BenQ TK700 Lamp 3200 96% Rec.709 1.13 – 1.46 10k:1 None ₹1,18k / $1,300

My Specific Questions:

1. Lens Quality at 16ft: With 80GB MKV files, I don't want the projector glass to be the bottleneck. At a 16ft throw, which of these maintains the best focus across a 150" area?
2. Dust & Heat (India): Are the Laser units (BenQ/ViewSonic) truly sealed against dust? In my city, dust is a major issue for internal optics.
3. AVR Handshake: Any known issues connecting these newer 4K models through an older (but high-end) Yamaha RX-V3072 for 4K/HDR signals?
4. Alternatives: Are there any other brands in India (like Sony, Samsung, or LG) worth considering under 1.5L for a purely cinematic experience?

I'm leaning towards the BenQ TK710 because of the laser longevity and sharpness, but would love to hear from anyone with a similar 150-inch setup.
Thanks for the help!

 

[Symbian41]

Here is my OLX research. Which one to pick from these?​

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Feature	BenQ TK800M	Epson EH-TW6250	BenQ TK700	BenQ W1700	XGIMI Horizon Pro
New Price (Approx)	₹1,59,000	₹1,15,000	₹1,49,000	₹1,35,000	₹1,20,000
Used Deal Price	₹85,000	₹85,000	₹64,000	₹70,000	₹76,000
Savings (%)	~46% Off	~26% Off	~57% Off	~48% Off	~36% Off
Release Year	2019	2022	2021	2017	2021
Est. Age (Years)	5-6 Years	<2 Years	3-4 Years	7-8 Years	3-4 Years
Hours Used (OLX)	Not Specified	400 Hrs	Not Specified	High (Assume)	Not Specified
Lamp Tech	Metal Halide Bulb	3LCD / UHE Bulb	Metal Halide Bulb	Metal Halide Bulb	LED (Lamp-free)
Total Lamp Life	15,000 Hrs (LampSave)	10,000 Hrs (Eco)	15,000 Hrs (LampSave)	10,000 Hrs (Eco)	30,000 Hrs
Lumens (Brightness)	3000 ANSI	2800 ANSI	3200 ANSI	2200 ANSI	2200 ANSI
Contrast Ratio	10,000:1	35,000:1	10,000:1	10,000:1	1,000:1 (Native)
Input Lag	51ms (High)	20ms (Good)	16.7ms (Gaming)	50ms (High)	35ms (Average)

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[Symbian41]

Optoma UHD35 too at

[td]₹85,000[/td][td]1.5 Yr[/td]

 

[ItsBabu]

If you stretch your budget, you can go for a new Benq 2720i (4LED) or Epson TW9400 (Lamp based). You can get them at around 1.75L-1.80L. They are really good options at this price range for a dedicated home theatre.

 

[Symbian41]

Im considering used ones. So suggest me which are reliable and safe to buy.

Used one i can buy upto 90k.

Native4k wont come under this budget i guess. Ive to manage with pixel shift etc

 

[arnprasad]

XGIMI ultra is at 1.1L...Try and get discounts and GST input credit to make it around 90K. Not sure at this price anything else comes close. Wait for next Amazon sale..even without GST input..should still hit a lakh with bank discounts.