For years, the choice was clear: If you wanted a larger screen, 75 inches or more, in your home, you could buy a projector and settle for washed-out visuals during the day. For clear video quality, you can buy a small screen TV as smart TVs larger than 70 inches are very expensive. Things have changed now, and you can buy a nice 75-inch TV for about $60,000. This is a smarter investment than a projector.
This article will give you more reasons to buy a big screen TV instead of a projector so you don’t have to compromise on daytime visuals.
Large-screen smart TVs are now affordable
Large-screen smart TVs are becoming increasingly affordable as major manufacturers such as Samsung and TCL start producing TVs above 100 inches. Where once you could easily buy something for your living room for Rs 100,000, you can now spend approx. $Easily 70,000.
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Why big-screen TVs will beat projectors by 2026
Big-screen smart TVs beat projectors in many ways. Here are some of the top reasons why you should choose a smart TV over a projector.
Unparalleled deep black image quality
The main reasons to choose a smart TV over a projector are its brightness and contrast. Modern smart TVs also come with dimming zones, which allow them to achieve “near-perfect” blacks while reaching high brightness levels.
You can get better results with advanced features like HDR10, Dolby Vision, etc. on a smart TV compared to a projector. Laser projectors can easily achieve this level of brightness without fading, but they are very expensive compared to smart TVs.
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Easy and quick installation
Installing a 100-inch smart TV isn’t easy, but you don’t have to worry about that because most models can be installed for free and easily. Projectors aren’t always free to install and set up, however. And the setup is finicky, especially if you buy an ultra-short throw projector, which requires millimeter precision or the image will be blurry.
Additionally, to get the best experience with your projector, you need an ALR (Ambient Light Reduction) screen, which is another expensive investment. If you mount it on the ceiling like most people do, accessing the external ports isn’t easy.
Excellent performance value
Value per performance has been in favor of smart TVs, which are much cheaper than 4k laser projectors plus high-quality motorized screens. When you factor in the TV’s 100,000 hour lifespan with the eventual dimming of the projector’s laser engine, the TV’s “total cost of ownership” is much lower.
Gaming and multi-purpose versatility
Projectors have come a long way in technology, but there are still issues with input lag and motion blur when you want to play games on them. TVs offer better refresh rates and sometimes even optimize the overall performance of consoles, such as Sony’s PlayStation 5 and select LG models of Xbox consoles.
If you have a dedicated basement or room with no windows or outside light, and you want a 100-inch-plus theater experience, a projector is still your best choice. But for that, you have to consider all the other costs, including the screen, setup hassle, and loss of premium features. But if you want a relaxing big-screen experience, go for a big-screen TV.
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