Projector brightness and resolution are key metrics
The brightness and resolution of the projector are the two key indicators that determine the quality of the picture. The higher the brightness, the brighter the picture; The higher the resolution, the more detail there is.
In 2024, the brightness of mainstream home projectors can already reach 2000-3000 lumens, which is enough to meet the viewing needs of ordinary home environments. In terms of resolution, 4K resolution has become the mainstream configuration, which can present delicate and nuanced picture details.
In addition to brightness and resolution, color reproduction ability is also an important indicator for judging the image quality of projection. The three-color laser light source is highly regarded for its wide color gamut coverage and pure color, and has become the mainstream light source choice for high-end projectors in 2024.
Intelligent voice control/Android system has become mainstream
Intelligence has become an important dimension to measure the performance of projectors. The popularity of intelligent functions such as voice control and Android system has greatly improved the ease of use of the projector.
In 2024, mainstream projector brands have launched new products that support voice control, and users only need simple voice commands to complete operations such as booting up, adjusting volume, and switching videos, and the operation experience is extremely convenient.
The Android system has also become the standard configuration of mainstream projectors. The Android system not only has rich application resources, but also can seamlessly connect with mobile devices such as mobile phones to achieve multi-screen interaction and meet the diversified needs of users.
Portability and seaworthiness are also important
In addition to audio and video performance, portability and aviation power are also important selling points of projector products in 2024. With the diversification of people's lifestyles, outdoor screenings, business offices and other use scenarios are becoming more and more common, which puts forward higher requirements for the portability and navigation power of projectors.
In 2024, many brands will launch portable projectors that are small in size and light in weight, and can even be "mastered in one hand". The large capacity battery and low-power design allow these portable projectors to have a flight time of 2-4 hours, which is enough to meet the needs of outdoor projection.
Mainstream brands include Sony/Optoma/XGIMI, etc
In the projector market in 2024, brands such as Sony, Optoma, and XGIMI dominate, and the product line covers all price segments from entry to high-end.
Sony has won the favor of consumers with its excellent picture quality and user-friendly design. Optoma is known for its cost-effectiveness, and its products are not only well-configured, but also relatively affordable. XGIMI, as a leader in domestic projector brands, has outstanding performance in portability and intelligence.
In addition to these old brands, some emerging brands such as Haqu and Xiao Ming have also occupied a place in the projector market in 2024 with innovative product concepts.
There are many cost-effective projectors at a price of 1,000 yuan
With technological advancements and product upgrading, projectors with a price of 1,000 yuan in 2024 can already provide quite excellent performance and experience. Within this price segment, consumers can find cost-effective product options.
Take HaquK2 projector as an example,It has550Lumens brightness and true1080P resolution,Equipped with flagship-level chip support8K decoding,And equipped with autofocus、Automatic trapezoidal correction and other intelligent functions,But the price is only1099element,It can be described as the leader in the thousand-yuan machine。
Xiao Ming Q3 Pro, Big Eye Orange C1 and other brands of thousand-yuan projector products, also with excellent configuration and good portability, have become a popular choice in this price segment.
The requirements vary depending on the use case
Different use scenarios have different needs for projectors, so they need to be combined with actual needs to weigh when purchasing.
If it is mainly used in home theater, then high-resolution, large-size projection is a must, and it also needs enough brightness to cope with a certain amount of ambient light.
For outdoor projections, light resistance and portability are particularly important. Long voyage times are also an indispensable condition.
In the case of a business office, thinness, portability is the primary consideration, and intelligent connectivity and system compatibility are also key.
The projection size/light resistance is worth paying attention to
In addition to conventional brightness, resolution and other parameters, projection size and light resistance are also a major selling point of projector products in 2024.
Large-size projection can bring an immersive viewing experience, and the improved light resistance allows the projector to present the ideal picture in poor lighting conditions.
For example, Sony's new home projector can achieve a maximum projection size of 300 inches, bringing users an immersive visual impact. XGIMI's new product uses an anti-light film panel, which greatly improves its anti-light ability.
How well the built-in acoustics are also critical
In the past, the acoustics of projectors have been an overlooked link. However, with the improvement of consumers' requirements for audio-visual entertainment experience, the quality of built-in speakers has also begun to be valued.
In 2024, many brands will add audio upgrade solutions to their new products. For example, Optoma's flagship new product uses a two-piece speaker design that can bring users an immersive sound experience with 7.1.4 surround sound.
Well-known audio brands such as Harvard and JBL have also begun to cooperate with projector manufacturers to inject professional audio technology into projector products, so as to comprehensively improve the audio-visual entertainment experience of audio and video synchronization.
The smart projector can be connected to a mobile phone/TV box
Intelligence is not only reflected in voice control and other functions, but also the ability to interconnect with other smart devices is also a highlight of projector products in 2024.
The vast majority of new projectors in 2024 support wireless screen projection with mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets, and users can seamlessly project film and television content and game screens on mobile phones to the big screen for an immersive viewing experience.
There are also projectors that support connecting TV boxes, game consoles and other devices, thus expanding the application scenarios of audio-visual entertainment. Users can enjoy all kinds of games, live broadcasts and other entertainment content on the big screen.
In 2024, the new products will be smarter/higher resolution
In 2024, the development trend of projector products will pay more attention to intelligence and high resolution.
In terms of intelligence, voice control, gesture control, artificial intelligence and other black technologies will be more used in projector products, bringing users an unparalleled intelligent experience.
In terms of resolution,8KThe resolution is expected to land in the field of high-end projectors,Present users with unprecedented delicate picture quality。 4K resolution will also further explore the low-end market, so that the high-resolution audio and video experience can truly enter the homes of ordinary people.
2024 will be another important node in the development of projector products. The continuous emergence of new technologies and new concepts will surely bring consumers a better, smarter and more immersive home audio-visual entertainment experience.