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Projectors Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of this segment.

Best projector of type portable up to $1,000 dollars today

24 models, median of $549.

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We compare the 24 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

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Today’s picks

Today’s price, Nov 6, 2026. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found today at the stores above.

We don't score projectors: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Portable projectors up to $1,000

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Magcubic 2026 Upgraded HY300Pro Mini ProjectorPortable$50at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Aurzen Roku TV E1R Smart Portable Mini ProjectorPortable$90at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Magcubic HY350MAX Mini ProjectorPortable$100at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Soundcore Nebula P1i Portable ProjectorPortable$299at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Kodak Flik X20 1080p Portable Smart ProjectorPortable$330at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro (New) 1080P Portable ProjectorPortable$359at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Optoma ML1050STi Portable LED ProjectorPortable$360at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Optoma W405LVePortable · 4200 lm$399at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Nebula Capsule 3 Portable ProjectorPortable$400at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Dangbei N3 Max Smart ProjectorPortable$450at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
XGIMI MoGo 4 Portable ProjectorPortable$479at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Nebula Mars 3 Air Portable Outdoor ProjectorPortable$520at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Optoma ML1080 Full HD 1080p Portable Laser Projector BundlePortable$579at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
BenQ GV50 1080P Portable Laser Smart Projector 500 Lumens 4k supportedPortable · 500 lm$649at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Outdoor Portable Mini Smart TV ProjectorPortable$650at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Portable ProjectorPortable$669at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG PF50KA 100” Portable Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED Smart TV Home TheaterPortable$700at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Soundcore Nebula P1 Portable ProjectorPortable$700at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Optoma ML1080UST Photon GO Ultra Short Throw 1080p Portable ProjectorPortable$785at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Smart Streaming Laser ProjectorPortable · 1000 lm$896at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Epson PowerLite 1781W WXGA Portable ProjectorPortable$899at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K & XGIMI Light Gold Portable StandPortable$908at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Optoma EH412ST Short Throw 1080P HDR Professional ProjectorPortable · 4000 lm$930at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Portable ProjectorPortable$999at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Portable projectors up to $1,000 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 24 projectors cost up to $549; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 6.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $1,000. Half cost up to $549; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,159.3 models between $0 and $2006 models between $200 and $4004 models between $400 and $6006 models between $600 and $8005 models between $800 and $1,00036465$0$200$400$600$800$1,000
  • half cost up to $549
  • whole catalog: $1,159 →

Cheapest $50 Magcubic 2026 Upgraded HY300Pro Mini Projector

Most expensive $999 XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Portable Projector

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Portable projectors up to $1,000 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Up to $5001134
$500 to $800837
$800 to $1,000523
$1,000 to $2,000064
Over $2,000049
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

11 brands have a model here; Optoma has the most, with 5 models.

and 6 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 7 of 24 have 4K confirmed

  • 4 of 24 have Wi-Fi confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −53%median price below the catalog’s
  • 12%of the catalog: 24 of 207 models
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Portable projectors up to $1,000 against the whole catalog
IndicatorPortable projectors up to $1,000Whole catalogDifference
Models2420712% of the catalog
Median price$549$1,159−53%
Median scoreno scoreno score
Lowest price$50$50igual
Highest price$999$15,998−$14,999

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 24 models of projector of type portable and price up to $1,000: median price of $549, 53% below the catalog’s ($1,159). Prices range from $50 to $999.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a projector of type portable and price up to $1,000 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 24 models in the segment is $549, and prices range from $50 to $999. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Includes models whose title or listing states the type portable. Listings without the data stay out. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $1,000. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

How does the Radar choose the projectors on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the projector that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which projector to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product in the stores we read, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real contrast or noise or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.