STACK #249 July 2025

TECH FEATURE

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Today’s projectors cater to how and where you like to watch, play, and stream.Whether you’re after cinematic visuals, a compact portable, or a gaming edge, there’s a projector to match every lifestyle, space, and occasion. Words Scott Hocking PROJECTORS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Set up is simple, with keystone correction, 4-corner adjustment, and digital zoom for perfect alignment, and an inbuilt 12W stereo system with bass boost and Bluetooth audio support delivers powerful sound. HDMI, USB-A, and a 3.5mm jack provide extra connectivity options, plus there’s dual band Wi-Fi support for smooth streaming in FHD. XGIMI Horizon S Pro 4K UHD Home Theatre Projector XGIMI’s Horizon S

Pro brings the cinema home, with stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision support for exceptional contrast and colour on a flexible screen size of 60–150 inches. 1800 ISO lumens

and Dual Light 2.0 technology delivers a bright picture with accurate colours and vivid detail – even in well-lit rooms. The built-in adjustable stand can be angled for ceiling cinema, while ISA 5.0 smart tech automatically optimises the image for your wall and supports ultra-wide screens. Streaming is seamless via the inbuilt Android TV OS, and it's easier on the eyes thanks to low blue light certification. Sleek, stylish, and powerful, install the Horizon S Pro in your home theatre setup for unforgettable movie nights. LG CineBeam HU710P 4K UHD Home Cinema Smart Projector This is a top-notch 4K UHD home cinema projector that will transform your movie nights. Using a hybrid laser-LED light source, it’s a bright projector with 2000 ANSI lumens and

HOME THEATRE

Hisense M2 Pro 65''–200'' 4K TriChroma Laser Mini Projector Compact yet powerful, Hisense’s 4K TriChroma laser mini projector is a great centrepiece for a dedicated home theatre – or wherever you choose to position it. Weighing just 3.9kg, it's ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, and sits on a gimbal for 360° horizontal and 135° vertical rotation. Choose a screen size of 65” up to a huge 200” bursting with vibrant colours and sharp clarity, thanks to triple-laser tech and AI enhanced features like 4K upscaling, noise reduction, and HDR optimisation for more lifelike pictures.

With 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness, it performs well even in moderately lit rooms, while auto focus, auto keystone correction, and auto screen fit makes setup and adjustments a cinch. Hisense’s VIDAA OS is on-board for easy access to streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ and more, and the built-in 20W stereo speakers support Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X for punchy and immersive sound. Philips NeoPix 950 Smart Projector The NeoPix 950 Smart Projector boasts innovative new display technology; introducing dual LCD panels for extra vivid colours, higher brightness and sharper visuals, with 1400 ANSI lumens output that’s ideal for home theatre setups. You get a big 150" image in Full HD 1080p, and Google TV is integrated for simple streaming from popular apps – no external devices needed.

HDR10 support for rich detail, vibrant colours, and stunning contrast. This is a long-throw projector, so the further away it’s positioned from a wall,

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the bigger the screen size – up to a massive 300 inches – making it ideal for a dedicated home theatre room. Lens shift, zoom, and focus controls provide easy tweaking, and while it has built-in speakers, you’ll likely want to connect a soundbar for audio to match the cinematic visuals. Smart features include LG’s webOS for easy streaming, and it’s packed with ports – HDMI eARC, HDMI 2.1, USB, and optical – to plug in all your entertainment devices.

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