720p or 1080p projector dilemma

[ibl0010]

I have two projectors in mind with two different spec:

Projector 1) 720p, 2500 brightness, 13,000 contrast.

Projector 2) 1080p, 2000 brightness, 10,000 contrast.

Is it better to go with higer resolution but low brightness and contrast or higher contrast and brightness but low resolution in terms of picture quality (blacks, vivid colour, sharpness etc).

My screen would be 84 to 87 inches wide and sitting 2.5 meter away.

 

[simonlewis]

Neither go for a 4K screen and at that size it might be best to wait a while and get a 60/65" LED tv.

 

[professorhat]

I have two projectors in mind with two different spec:

Projector 1) 720p, 2500 brightness, 13,000 contrast.

Projector 2) 1080p, 2000 brightness, 10,000 contrast.

Is it better to go with higer resolution but low brightness and contrast or higher contrast and brightness but low resolution in terms of picture quality (blacks, vivid colour, sharpness etc).

My screen would be 84 to 87 inches wide and sitting 2.5 meter away.

Can you take a look at them both in action? I think deciding on a projector by spec alone is a very dicey prospect at best. Also, don't forget the difference a good screen can make.

Neither go for a 4K screen and at that size it might be best to wait a while and get a 60/65" LED tv.

Bizarre advice. What on earth is your logic for saying that?

 

[ibl0010]

I have two projectors in mind with two different spec:

Projector 1) 720p, 2500 brightness, 13,000 contrast.

Projector 2) 1080p, 2000 brightness, 10,000 contrast.

Is it better to go with higer resolution but low brightness and contrast or higher contrast and brightness but low resolution in terms of picture quality (blacks, vivid colour, sharpness etc).

My screen would be 84 to 87 inches wide and sitting 2.5 meter away.

Can you take a look at them both in action? I think deciding on a projector by spec alone is a very dicey prospect at best. Also, don't forget the difference a good screen can make.

Neither go for a 4K screen and at that size it might be best to wait a while and get a 60/65" LED tv.

Bizarre advice. What on earth is your logic for saying that?

I think simonlewis recommended a 60/ 65 led tv given my plan was to sit 2.5 meter from a 84 to 87 inches screen. If i use the longer side of my room i can actually sit about 3 meter to screen but choose the shorter side of the room cause it is more practical.

@ professorhat no i have not seen the 720p and 1080p projector i got in mind but seeing both side by side in a demo room might be better option.

 

[professorhat]

I think simonlewis recommended a 60/ 65 led tv given my plan was to sit 2.5 meter from a 84 to 87 inches screen. If i use the longer side of my room i can actually sit about 3 meter to screen but choose the shorter side of the room cause it is more practical.

Ah, previous discussions I've not seen! Thought it was a bit leftfield!

@ professorhat no i have not seen the 720p and 1080p projector i got in mind but seeing both side by side in a demo room might be better option.

If you can do that, then that's ideal. At worst I'd say seeing them separately would still be better than trying to decide based on their specs.

 

[ibl0010]

I think simonlewis recommended a 60/ 65 led tv given my plan was to sit 2.5 meter from a 84 to 87 inches screen. If i use the longer side of my room i can actually sit about 3 meter to screen but choose the shorter side of the room cause it is more practical.

Ah, previous discussions I've not seen! Thought it was a bit leftfield!

@ professorhat no i have not seen the 720p and 1080p projector i got in mind but seeing both side by side in a demo room might be better option.

If you can do that, then that's ideal. At worst I'd say seeing them separately would still be better than trying to decide based on their specs.

that seems like the best solution. If you dont mind, what screen size (dig) would you say is the minimum and maximum for 720p and minimum and maximum screen size for 1080p.

 

[ibl0010]

I think simonlewis recommended a 60/ 65 led tv given my plan was to sit 2.5 meter from a 84 to 87 inches screen. If i use the longer side of my room i can actually sit about 3 meter to screen but choose the shorter side of the room cause it is more practical.

Ah, previous discussions I've not seen! Thought it was a bit leftfield!

@ professorhat no i have not seen the 720p and 1080p projector i got in mind but seeing both side by side in a demo room might be better option.

If you can do that, then that's ideal. At worst I'd say seeing them separately would still be better than trying to decide based on their specs.

that seems like the best solution. If you dont mind, what screen size (dig) would you say is the minimum and maximum for 720p and minimum and maximum screen size for 1080p.

 

[abacus]

You don’t say what your budget is but I suspect there are other projectors at similar prices to try.

Specs are only a very rough guide when it comes to picture quality, and each projector technology has its upsides and downsides, so make sure you view (Or at least agree on a return) before you buy.

1080p/24 should be better than 720p unless the 1080p model is of poor quality. (Only a viewing will show this)

Hope this helps

Bill

 

[professorhat]

If you dont mind, what screen size (dig) would you say is the minimum and maximum for 720p and minimum and maximum screen size for 1080p.

I wouldn't say there is a minimum / maximum per se. At the sizes you're talking about, you should easily notice the improvement of a good 1080p projector over 720p at normal viewing distances.

4K is an option as well of course, but I believe still relatively expensive - it depends on your budget. Again, I would expect 4K to a be a noticeable improvement over 1080p at the 80" size you're talking about at normal viewing distances. Whether it's worth the extra money is only something you can decide once you've seen the two.

EDIT - see this thread - seems 4K projectors are still very expensive and likely will be for a while to come yet.

 

[ibl0010]

You don’t say what your budget is but I suspect there are other projectors at similar prices to try.

Specs are only a very rough guide when it comes to picture quality, and each projector technology has its upsides and downsides, so make sure you view (Or at least agree on a return) before you buy.

1080p/24 should be better than 720p unless the 1080p model is of poor quality. (Only a viewing will show this)

Hope this helps

Bill

Well the two that i have been doing research on is the benq w770st (720p) and benq w1070 (1080p). Both with the w1070 seem to get a good review and well liked. So budget wise am at looking £500 to £700. Dont really fancy splashing out too much as the projector will only be used occassionally on weekend with football and blu rays.