A cheap, very bright 4K lamp projector for gamers and sports fans who can add a streaming stick and place it carefully.
Amazon $9994 Optoma projectors ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size projectors here, not third among Optoma's own.
Optoma makes 4 current projectors: 1 1080p and under and 3 4K. Prices run from $599 for the Optoma HD146X to $1,299 for the Optoma UHD35STx. Its best-rated model in each size: the Optoma HD146X (#7 of 102 1080p and under, rated 3.8) and the Optoma UHD38x (#20 of 24 4K, rated 3.9). Models are rated at 3,500 to 4,000 lumens. 1 of them use a laser light source.
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Optoma projectors 4
- Optoma UHD38x#20 4KFull review
A cheap, very bright 4K lamp projector for gamers and sports fans who can add a streaming stick and place it carefully.
Amazon $999$9994,0004Klamp4.2 ms - Optoma HD146X#7 1080p and underFull review
A plain, bright 1080p projector for gamers and movie watchers who already own a streaming stick. Simple and responsive, but setup is all manual.
Amazon $599$5993,6001080plamp16 ms - Optoma UHD35STx#21 4KFull review
A short throw 4K gaming projector for small rooms where the projector has to sit close to the screen.
Amazon $1,299$1,2993,6004Klamp4 ms - Optoma UHZ36#22 4KFull review
An affordable laser 4K projector for a movie or game room where a streaming stick or console supplies the content.
Amazon $1,199$1,1993,5004Klaser-