Projector or Smart TV, Which is Better For Your Home?

Projector or Smart TV, which is the best option? This is the question that many people ask themselves when they are thinking about changing their television. The answer may seem simple, but it really isn't.

Both options can offer a series of advantages and disadvantages depending on many factors when deciding between a projector or a television.

Things to consider before choosing

Before deciding on a projector or a television, we must be aware of several factors that will be decisive in our choice. These are the characteristics that you should not forget.

• Size

• Glow

• Contrast

• Resolution

• Color management

• Facility

• Sound quality

• Applications

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Advantages of having a projector

The first big difference between both options is the size; the projector allows us

• Image size . This is perhaps the only factor in which projectors win hands down. With any projector it is easy to reach 300 inches, as long as we have a suitable screen to achieve that dimension. Getting a television of these dimensions is practically impossible.

• Size of the equipment . A projector requires less space than a television. The projector itself can be hung or fitted into a small space. In the case of the screen, unless it is fixed (which is unlikely), it can be put away when we finish using it and thus make use of the space it occupies.

• Resolution . There are more and more projectors that offer 4K. In addition to projectors that offer high definition (Full HD) or 3D.

• Price . Getting a TV the same size as the image offered by a projector would be much more expensive, so in terms of size/price, the projector comes out on top.

Advantages of having a television

• Brightness . Today's TV panels typically offer exceptional brightness compared to conventional projectors. One of the main differences is ambient brightness, whereas to watch a projector you'll have to be in near darkness, using the TV isn't relevant.

• Contrast . This refers to a mix of black level management and brightness, and due to the requirement to have a dark room, projectors are again at a disadvantage. Furthermore, OLED panels already offer pure black points.

• Resolution . More and more televisions are offering 4K technology, even mid-range ones, for a fairly good price.

• Installation . It only takes a few minutes to install your TV. Unless you want to hang it on the wall, which will take a little longer. However, the installation of a projector should be carried out by a specialist.

• Sound quality . Televisions usually have fairly decent speaker systems, and offer the option of upgrading if the user wants to go a step further. In the case of projectors, although there are many that integrate sound, it is mandatory to install audio.

• Applications . We cannot forget the applications that turn a TV into a smart TV thanks to the integrated operating systems.

The home cinema experience

The data is clear, and in relation to price/performance, televisions win the battle, but there is a very interesting aspect that we must take into account: the cinema experience. With a projector you get a viewing experience much closer to that of a movie theater. And that is a point that should be, or even is, decisive for many users. This is the main feature that makes projectors a fantastic option, and one that should not be forgotten, at a time when we have more entertainment than ever in the field of movies and series. A good TV will offer a great experience, but a projector goes further.

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Does a projector replace a TV?

This is the key question we must ask ourselves. In fact, we believe that no product can replace the other; however, they are complementary, which is why it is common to see many users who have a projector and also a television in their home.

Typically, we advise our clients not to use the projector as a television, but rather as a complement to enjoy a cinematic experience by watching their favourite films and series.

And you, are you more of a projector or a TV person? Or maybe you can't decide on just one? Leave us your opinion in the comments and we'll be happy to hear from you.

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