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Cheapest home theater projectors on eBay, live right now.

Pick a model from Epson, BenQ, Optoma or ViewSonic and see the lowest current prices on eBay, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. We also rank every model by brightness value ($ per 1000 lumens), so you can spot the projector that throws the most light for your money. Prices are pulled live.

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Best brightness value right now ($ per 1000 lumens)

Every model ranked by dollars per 1000 lumens, using each projector's manufacturer-rated brightness and today's cheapest live price. This measures raw brightness for your money, so cheap bright projectors rank highest. It is not the whole story: premium models cost more per lumen because you also pay for contrast, true 4K and colour accuracy, which matter most in a dark room. Tap a model to see its live listings.

ProjectorCheapest nowvs recentBrightness$ / 1k lm
$290▲16%3800 lm$76 best value
$460flat3600 lm$128
$555▼15%2700 lm$206
$663flat3200 lm$207
$960flat3600 lm$267
$800▼18%3000 lm$267
$615▼15%2000 lm$308
$999▼5%3000 lm$333
$1,045flat2400 lm$435
$1,900▲23%2600 lm$731

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How to buy a used projector safely. The number that matters is the total including shipping, which we add up for you. Check the seller's feedback and whether returns are accepted, and for lamp-based models ask the lamp hours used (a lamp lasts roughly 4000 to 6000 hours and costs money to replace, so a low count is worth paying for). Confirm the image is bright with no dead pixels or colour blotches. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers you if it arrives faulty or not as described. Prices refresh live from eBay and are cached briefly.

How to choose a home theater projector

Match brightness to your room, not just the spec sheet. Lumens measure light output: a dark, dedicated room needs only 1500 to 2000 lumens, while a living room with lamps or daylight wants 2500 to 3000 or more. Our value ranking above shows dollars per 1000 lumens so you can find the brightest projector for your budget, then sanity-check it against your room.

Contrast and native resolution matter as much as brightness. A high contrast ratio gives deeper blacks and a more cinematic image, which is why premium models like the Epson 5050UB cost far more per lumen. For film in a dark room, prioritise contrast and true or pixel-shifted 4K; for sport and gaming in a bright room, prioritise raw lumens and a fast response time.

Factor in the lamp (or go laser). Traditional lamp projectors are cheap to buy but the bulb dims over time and costs $60 to $150 to replace every few thousand hours. Newer laser and LED models cost more up front but the light source lasts 20,000+ hours with no replacement, which can be the better value if you watch a lot. Check the listing for lamp hours used on any lamp-based model.

New, refurbished or used. Manufacturer-refurbished projectors (often sold on eBay by Epson, BenQ and Optoma directly) come with some warranty at a real discount; private used sales are cheaper still. Whichever you choose, sort by $ per 1000 lumens above to see which model genuinely gives the most brightness for the money right now.

Common questions

Where are these prices from?

Live eBay listings, one of the biggest marketplaces for new and used home theater projectors. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.

What is a good price per 1000 lumens?

Bright budget projectors can dip under $60 per 1000 lumens. Premium home theater models cost far more per lumen because you also pay for contrast, 4K and colour accuracy, not just light output.

How many lumens do I need?

1500 to 2000 lumens suits a dark room; 2500 to 3000 or more suits a living room with ambient light. The value table shows each model's rated lumens next to its price.

What should I check first?

Total price with shipping, seller feedback and sales count, returns policy, and lamp hours used on lamp-based models. It is all shown next to each listing.

Cheapest by model, at a glance

A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 22 September 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.

Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.

"Off retail" compares today's used price with what the model costs new. For anything still on sale that is its current new price, so the figure is close to a discount you could really get. For anything no longer sold it is the last new price we have on record: on a boxed product like a LEGO set or a console that is the RRP, and on a part like a graphics card it is nearer what new stock was going for at the end than what it cost at launch. So on older hardware read it as depreciation against late retail rather than against the original sticker. A few rows read "above" instead: they cost more used than new, which is normal for a retired set or a part nobody makes any more.

ModelCheapest nowOff retailvs recent
BenQ HT3550
BenQ HT3550 4K Home Theater Projector With Mount And Power Cable - Crisp!
$61559% off▼ 15%
Epson Home Cinema 3800
Epson Home Cinema 3800 3LCD 4K 2160p HDR10 3D HDMI USB Projector White
$80053% off▼ 18%
Epson Home Cinema 2250
Epson Home Cinema 2250 Full HD(1920x1080) 3LCD Smart Projector (1199h) mint
$55544% off▼ 15%
Optoma HD28HDR
Optoma HD28HDR 1080p Home Theater Projector - White
$46042% offsteady
BenQ TK700STi
BenQ TK700STi 4K UHD HDR Short Throw Smart Gaming Projector - 3000 Lumens 107…
$999 same 10 days38% off▼ 5%
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector
$1,90037% off▲ 23%
ViewSonic PA503W
Viewsonic Projector PA503W VS16907 WXGA 1280x800 3600 DLP Only 57 Lamp Hours
$29032% off▲ 16%
Optoma UHD35
Optoma UHD35 4K DLP Theater & Gaming Projector HDR 3D Dual HDMI Bundle W/ Mou…
$960 same 32 days31% offsteady
Optoma UHD50
Optoma UHD50 (VDUHDUZ) 4K Ultra HD Cinema Projector BUNDLE + 180" tripod Scre…
$1,045 same 53 days30% offsteady
ViewSonic PX701-4K
ViewSonic PX701-4K Ultra HD DLP HDR Projector - TESTED!
$663 same 32 days26% offsteady
Optoma HD141X
OPTOMA HD141X Original inside lamp - Replaces SP.8VH01GC01
$128 same 18 dayssteady
ViewSonic PA503X
ViewSonic PA503X DLP Projector XGA Portable 3600 ANSI HD 1080p Full HD 28 Hrs
$149 same 18 dayssteady
Optoma HD27
OPTOMA HD27 Lamp - Manufacturer Part Code BL-FU195C
$202steady
BenQ W1070
BenQ W1070 DLP Projector Full HD 1080p No Remote 2517 Hours **READ** Tested
$225steady
Epson Home Cinema 2000
EPSON EH-DM3 | 2000 Lumen 3LCD Home Cinema Projector – Used – Good Condition
$239steady
Epson Home Cinema 2150
Epson Home Cinema 2150 1080p Wireless 3LCD Projector WORKING
$320▼ 20%
Epson Home Cinema 880
Epson Home Cinema 880 3300-Lumen Full HD 3LCD Projector Working! No remote
$400steady
BenQ HT3050
BenQ HT3050 1080p Home Theater Projector Japan used
$438▼ 2%
Optoma HD146X
Optoma HD146X 1080P Full HD Vibrant Home Theater Projector, 3600 Lumens - Bla…
$479▲ 21%
ViewSonic PX727-4K
ViewSonic PX727-4K Home Theater Projector
$489 same 18 dayssteady
Epson Home Cinema 1080
Epson Home Cinema 1080 3LCD 1080p Projector 3300 lumens Color
$550steady
Epson Home Cinema 4000
Epson Home Cinema 980 4000-Lumen Full HD 3LCD Projector
$650 same 15 dayssteady
Epson Home Cinema 3200
Epson Home Cinema 3200 4K PRO-UHD 3-Chip Projector with HDR 2900 Lumens
$750▲ 11%
Optoma EH412
Optoma EH412 FULL HD Projector 1080P 3D Projection free shipping
$783 same 18 dayssteady
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
Epson 5040UB 4K Home Cinema Projector
$835▼ 2%
Optoma GT1080HDR
Optoma GT1080HDR 3D Ready Short Throw DLP Projector 16:9
$902▼ 3%
Epson Home Cinema 4010
Epson Home Cinema 4010 LCD Projector 1080p HDR 3D Ready 2400 Lumens White
$998▼ 20%
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