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.

 

[Symbian41]

What about used 3 options from OLX?

Epson Eh-tw9400 at ₹ 95,000​

no hours details until from seller​

Epson EH-TW7100 4K PRO-UHD 3LCD Projector Only 400hrs used Box packed ₹ 1,00,000​

Almost new Box pack only 400hrs used excellent condition

4K PRO-UHD1 from crisp clear Wa image Watch native 4k and upscale non 4k content 3000 lumen hdr10

Epson EH-TW6250 4K Projector Only 400 Hours Used Excellent Conditi ₹ 85,000
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Price:

Asking price based on condition and low usage.

Serious buyers only. Slightly negotiable.

Selling my Epson EH-TW6250 4K Pro-UHD Home Theatre Projector in excellent working and physical condition.

This projector was originally purchased for ₹1,15,000 and has been lightly used with only 400 hours of lamp usage, which means 90%+ lamp life still remaining.



Key Details:



Model: Epson EH-TW6250

Resolution: 4K PRO-UHD (Ultra HD)

Lamp Usage: Only 400 hours

Lamp Life: Up to 7,500 hours (Eco Mode)

Condition: Excellent / Like new

Usage: Home theatre use only

Issues: No repairs, no faults, no overheating

Reason for Sale: Personal upgrade / not in use



Included Accessories:

Original Epson projector

Original remote control

Power cable

All original accessories



Highlights:



Very low lamp usage (almost new lamp)

Bright and sharp 4K picture quality

Trusted Epson brand

Ideal for home theatre, movies, gaming, and OTT streaming

Well-maintained, smoke-free environment

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[Symbian41]

Can you please suggest which one to ignore at all.

Model	Age	Used Price	Est. New Price (₹)	True 4K?	Light Source	Brightness	Contrast (Native / Real)	Why Good / Why Risky
Epson EH-TW7100	400hr	₹ 1,00,000	₹1,60,000–1,90,000	4K PRO-UHD	UHP Lamp	100,000:1 dynamic	3000 lumens	Very good HDR + contrast for price. Strong cinema option.
Acer H6810	Only 810 Lamp hours	₹ 1,00,000	₹90,000–1,10,000	Yes	UHP Lamp	10,000:1	3500 lumens	Bright 4K budget option. Color accuracy average.
BenQ GP520	2 months old 2-3 hours used only	₹ 1,05,000	₹1,40,000+	Yes	LED	600,000:1 dynamic	2600 ANSI lumens	Modern LED smart 4K. Good lifespan (20k hrs). Expensive.
BenQ TK700	10 hours usage	₹ 64,000	₹1,10,000–1,25,000	Yes	UHP Lamp	10,000:1	3200 ANSI lumens	Best for gaming (low input lag). Blacks average.
Sony VPL-VW500ES	₹ 75,600	₹4,00,000+ (old flagship)	Native 4K	UHP Lamp	200,000:1	1700 lumens	True cinema blacks. If lamp hours low → fantastic HT buy.
JVC DLA-Z1	₹ 79,500	₹8,00,000+	Native 4K	Laser	15,000:1 native	3000 lumens	Premium older flagship. Strong HDR.
BenQ TK800M	₹ 85,000	₹1,00,000–1,20,000	Yes (DLP pixel shift)	UHP Lamp	10,000:1 (dynamic)	3000 ANSI lumens	Bright sports projector. Black levels weak. Good for ambient light rooms.
Epson EH-TW6250	400 Hours	₹ 85,000	₹1,40,000–1,80,000	4K PRO-UHD (pixel shift)	UHP Lamp	35,000:1 dynamic	2800 lumens	Better blacks than DLP. 400 hours is low → good buy if priced right.
JVC DLA-NZ8	Lamp Hours 5	₹ 87,500	₹10,00,000+	Native 4K + 8K shift	Laser	80,000:1 native	2500 lumens	Reference-level home theater. Best contrast here.
Sony VPL-VW695ES	₹ 89,500	₹6,00,000+	Native 4K	Laser	350,000:1	1800 lumens	High-end cinema. Excellent blacks & motion.
BenQ W1700	(450 Hours used)	₹ 90,000	₹85,000–1,00,000	Yes	UHP Lamp	10,000:1	2200 ANSI lumens	Entry 4K cinema model. Better color than TK800M. Not very bright.
XGIMI Horizon Pro	Excellent new like condition w	₹ 90,000	₹80,000–1,00,000	Yes	LED	~1,000:1	2200 ANSI lumens	Smart Android. Good all-rounder. Blacks average.
XGIMI Horizon Ultra	Dec 2024	₹ 95,000	₹1,10,000–1,30,000	Yes (pixel shift 4K)	Dual Laser + LED Hybrid	~1,000:1	2300 ISO lumens, Dolby Vision	Good color & smart features. Contrast average vs JVC/Sony. Great for living room.