Should you buy a cheap projector in 2023? I tested every 1080p projector on Amazon under $100.

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

I bought a brand new batch of cheap projectors from Amazon to see which was the best in 2023. All projectors were under $100 after coupons and sales and 1080p native resolution.

Best Under $65: Happrun H1
https://amzn.to/3FOnKl0

Best Under $150: Groview JQ818C
https://amzlink.to/az0Q9P86Pjnlu

Best When On Sale: VAMVO - Check For Coupons!
https://amzn.to/3QZWHd7

Most Advanced: Zoaybu
https://amzn.to/460l7aw

Other Projectors in order of ANSI Brightness:
Groview T1: https://amzn.to/3Qx0ixt
PURSHE: https://amzn.to/3FTFOdD
HOWWOO: https://amzn.to/3MEQyjJ
HOMPOW: https://amzn.to/3u6mpn7
E GATE: https://amzn.to/3u776uj
MOOKA: https://amzn.to/49pyqEj
DBPOWER: https://amzn.to/473E2Tb
TOPTRO: https://amzn.to/40wuFZv
Ysametp: https://amzn.to/3QRv2ei
TMY: https://amzn.to/46Z6Agu
YOWHICK: https://amzn.to/49pYz5X
WEWATCH: https://amzn.to/3FTG78h
Pericat: https://amzn.to/3FVq1uA

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Color Gamut and Accuracy Testing done with hardware and software from: https://www.portrait.com/

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00:00 Introduction
00:31 Why you shouldn't buy these
01:44 Brightness Testing
02:38 Contrast Testing
03:35 Side By Side Quality Testing
08:14 Fan Noise Testing
08:59 Input Lag Testing
09:18 USB Playback Menus
09:37 Conclusions
11:39 Groview JQ818C