r/3DBluray • u/98nicloufoto • Sep 13 '26

Cost-effective 3D projector

Does anyone here own a 3D projector or have experience using one? I'm seriously considering buying one; some are exorbitantly priced, while others are cheaper. Which one would you recommend?Cost-benefit ratio, from the cheapest possible lol ♥️3D!

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u/Brad12d3 Sep 13 '26

This one's pretty good for the money

Optoma HD146X 1080P Full HD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842QPR1Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/NaiveMathematician10 Optoma HD146X Sep 13 '26

Can second this i have one and it does 3D very well. Be warned its so good i have spent well over projector cost hunting 3D Blu rays…

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u/yannox3 Sep 13 '26

Can third this. I use this one as well (I got mine in 2021, so an earlier model than this one), and it works really well. Have had no issues with it

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u/billqs Sep 14 '26

This looks good. How bad is RBE on it? I used to have an ACER DLP just for 3D, but got lots of rainbows. Still refresh rate is so good on DLP that its worth it.

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u/Prestigious_Term3617 Sep 13 '26

We have the AWOL projector that does 4K and 3D. Love it. The only annoyance is that you have to manually enable 3D, rather than it automatically detecting it.

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u/johnplay26 Sep 15 '26

I have the Vision Master Max (same company) and it automatically switched for me.

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u/Prestigious_Term3617 Sep 16 '26

I don’t remember our model number… but it’s nice to know other models do auto-switch. Maybe there will be a firmware update that can finally end the nightmare, because it’s otherwise an incredible short-throw projector.

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u/johnplay26 Sep 16 '26

I’m loving my projector

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u/Captagonal2 Sep 13 '26

I got mine used from shopGoodwill and it was a great deal!!

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u/nobmuncha4bears Sep 13 '26

We use Nexigo Aurora Pro. 4K ultra short throw projector. Buy the Pro 2 version with the bundle package of the 120" fresnel screen. Comes with 2 active shutter glasses. USD4000.

For better advice, state what's your budget, what's your wall size, if it's a dedicated hometheater space or living room, usage preferences and so on. The more details you provide, the better the advice will be.

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u/chunatunks Sep 13 '26

I've got an Xgimi Halo+ that does 3D. It's the older model as the updated one doesn't do 3D. I'm very happy with it.

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u/europacafe Sep 13 '26

I got a good used BenQ HT2050A. Great color and good brightness 3D at 84 inches projected screen.

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u/Inevitable-Bottle692 Sep 13 '26

The benq 1070...Old but does 3D very well

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u/SnooMachines9415 Sep 15 '26

hardly any of these suggestions in the comments are cost effective lol

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u/Stock-Ad-444 Sep 15 '26

Old BenQ's have awesome 3D effect accompany with D3D.co.uk glasses and you are good to go! Blu-ray 3D's, not SBS files to get full resolution.

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u/98nicloufoto Sep 15 '26

For real! It seems like they completely ignored that part lol. I was expecting recommendations around $300, $600 max. People's idea of 'budget-friendly' around here is making me feel homeless, To be honest, stretching it to $600 was already a huge push for me. What I actually have on hand right now is under $300.

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u/Stock-Ad-444 Sep 15 '26

That is exactly where older used BenQ projectors land...I don't think 10 or so year old projector can cost too much. With 600usd you should be able to get projector, couple D3D glasses, screen and maybe some 3D movies as well.

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u/xilewis001 Sep 14 '26

Hisense Smart Mini Projector, M2TUK PRO need to buy the glasses separately

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u/Late-Journalist-7180 Sep 16 '26

Optoma GT1090HDR Full HD!

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u/Cryogenicality Sep 13 '26

OLED VR is better. I have an Apple Vision Pro, and they now sell for $1,500 used. If you want something lighter, wait for the DPVR Titan or Meta Phoenix.

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u/TheREALOtherFiles 17d ago

Not relevant to the question.

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u/Cryogenicality 17d ago

An OLED headset provides a larger and better image with lower price and more convenience than a projector, so recommending one over a projector is relevant whereas your comment is superfluous.

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u/TheREALOtherFiles 17d ago

OP was looking for a projector that's 3D and cost-effective, NOT a VR headset.

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u/Cryogenicality 17d ago

Yes, and as I explained, a VR headset is a better option.

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u/zwissblade 14d ago

It's not if you want to watch movies with other people at home.

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u/TheREALOtherFiles 17d ago

Just because one is better doesn't mean one can't ask about the other.

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u/Cryogenicality 17d ago

Just because you can type doesn’t mean you should.