An Engadget opinion piece argues that projectors offer far better value than televisions for anyone wanting the largest possible screen, thanks to advances in laser light engines and 4K image chips that have made them brighter and sharper than ever. While large TVs have become cheaper, the article contends that projectors remain the only realistic option for genuinely big-screen viewing on a budget, and offer additional benefits including better colour accuracy and a less obtrusive presence in a room.

The piece notes that consumer TVs typically top out around 98 to 115 inches, with TCL's 115-inch model costing $13,998, though HiSense offers a 100-inch set for $1,750; smaller 75-inch TVs can be found for under $500. By contrast, projectors such as the Anker Nebula X1 and Valerion VisionMaster Pro can project images up to 300 inches, with even mid-range models reaching 200 inches for a similar price to a good 75-inch TV. The article also raises concerns about modern TVs' extreme brightness, with some LED models hitting 4,000 nits, potentially causing eyestrain and being excessive for viewing in darkened rooms, whereas projectors dim naturally as image size increases due to basic physics.