The World Cup 2026 is about to kick off — the group stages start on June 11, and from there it's an exhilarating sprint to the final on July 19. If you want to scale up your at-home viewing, a projector is your best friend. Our AV experts have tested dozens of different options at all kinds of price points. Below, I've rounded up our 11 favorites — our first XI of projectors, if you like.
If you want to be able to take your watch parties outside, a portable projector will let you do just that. For those lacking in space, an ultra short throw projector beams its image up from directly below your screen. You'll find examples of both below, alongside more standard options.
To find out more about each option, hit the 'View details' button. Here, you can see a summary of the main pros and cons of each model, as well as a link to our full review. None of these projectors scored less than four stars in our in-depth tests, so they're all winners in our eyes.
World-class projectors
Anker Nebula Mars 3
Pros
- Bright for a portable projector
- Long-running battery
- Robust build quality
Cons
- Performance falls short for home theater use
- Mono audio
- Dated smart TV platform
XGIMI Mogo 4 projector
XGIMI Mogo 3 Pro Projector
Pros
- Picture holds up well in ambient lighting
- Google TV OS with a comprehensive selection of apps
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- No built-in battery
- Integrated speakers are poor
- Picture suffers in really bright conditions
Pros
- Highly compact design
- Great smart TV interface
- Built-in Samsung Gaming Hub
Cons
- Limited brightness
- Micro-HDMI for external connections
- Pricey
LG CineBeam Q
Pros
- Cool design
- Very good 4K picture quality
- WebOS streaming platform
Cons
- Limited brightness
- No battery power option
- Poor audio quality
BenQ GP520
Pros
- Bright, crisp picture
- Integrated streaming and speakers
- Compact footprint
Cons
- Just okay color
- Bulky external power brick
- No optical adjustments
Hisense PX3-Pro
Pros
- Bright, colorful images
- 240Hz mode for smooth gameplay
- Versatile and flexible
Cons
- Pricey
- Powerful speakers, but little Atmos effect
Epson EpiQVision Ultra LS800
Pros
- Exceptionally bright, high-contrast picture
- Runs quietly
- Flexible setup
Cons
- No Dolby Vision or Atmos support
- Some connectivity disappointments
- Color could be better for the price
BenQ X3100i 4K
Pros
- Bright, sharp image
- Fast and responsive gaming
- Respectable color gamut
Cons
- Finicky HDR handling
- Largely plastic build
Hisense L9Q
Pros
- Very bright and color-rich image
- 240Hz gaming mode
- Four HDMI ports
- Powerful, 10-speaker sound system
Cons
- Some rainbow effects
- No included screen
- Expensive
Epson LS9000
Pros
- Great color accuracy in Natural picture mode
- HDR10+ support
- 4K 120Hz support with low input lag for gaming
Cons
- No dynamic tone mapping
- No 3D support
- No Auto Low Latency Mode
