BenQ X500i 4K Gaming Projector

Pros

• +True 4K UHD (3840x2160) via XPR — the sharpest image here for documents, design review, and film
• +2200 ANSI lumens is the brightest-usable output in this group; holds up in a lit home office
• +Short-throw 0.69-0.83 ratio fills a 95-inch screen from about 1.44m — great for tight rooms
• +4.2ms input lag at 1080p/240Hz with an auto game mode for Xbox, PS5, and Switch
• +Filter-free sealed 4LED source rated 20,000 hours (30,000 in Eco) — virtually maintenance-free

Cons

• −No internal battery — this is a desk-anchored projector, not a grab-and-go one
• −$1,699 list is a serious step up from the portable picks
• −Bundled Android TV dongle, not Google TV; a few streaming apps need workarounds
• −5W x2 speakers are adequate but you'll want external audio for movie night