Black Friday 4K projector deals 2024: early discounts available now

Black Friday 4K projector deals

Black Friday 4K projector deals 2022

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This year's early Black Friday 4K projector deals are off to an excellent start, with record-low prices on a number of top-name brands like BenQ, Hisense, and even Sony's flagship monsters coming into play. With Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart now all in full deals-swing mode, those discounts are starting to pile up.

That means anyone looking to upgrade their home theatre with some super crisp UHD pictures is having a great time at the moment. Between $1,000 savings on the Sony VPLXW5000ES and XGIMI models now starting from just $998, this year's Black Friday 4K projector deals are spanning the entire price range. Some of the best projectors on the market are taking part in this year's sale, and we're here for all of it.

I've spent the last year price-checking all the best 4K projectors on the market, and now all those numbers are finally being put to good use. You'll find the biggest discounts I've weeded out from the shelves just below, as well as all my top tips for the making the most of the sale further down the page.

Today's best 4K projector deals ahead of Black Friday

UK

Epson Home Cinema 2350 Pro 4K projector | $1,299.99 $899.99 at Best BuySave $400 -

Epson Home Cinema 2350 Pro 4K projector | $1,299.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - This Epson 4K projector is back down to a record-low price that's only started to appear over the last few months, and has only been spotted a handful of times during that period. This is a record-low on the UHD device, with previous sales only ever hitting $1,000 in the past.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't have a lot of shelf space
✅ You need a built in speaker
✅ You need multiple inputs

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need easier powered focus / zoom

Price check: Amazon: $899.99 | Walmart: OOS

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector | $1,699.99 $998.99 at AmazonSave $700 -

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector | $1,699.99 $998.99 at Amazon
Save $700 - The older XGIMI Horizon Pro has been cheaper in the past, by around $100. This is one to watch, though, as it's rare to find 4K projectors of this caliber at under $1,000. That $899 record low was last spotted in July, so could make a reappearance as we get closer to official Black Friday 4K projector deals.

Buy it if:

✅ You watch in low light conditions
✅ You need built in speakers
✅ You want HDR10 support

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to stream Netflix direct from the projector

Price check: Best Buy: $999.99 | Walmart: $1,699.99

UK: £1,499 £1,129 at Amazon

BenQ TK700 4K projector | $1,499 $999 at AmazonSave $500 -

BenQ TK700 4K projector | $1,499 $999 at Amazon
Save $500 - While it's spent more time on the shelves than some options on this list, the BenQ TK700 has never been cheaper than today's $999 sale price. Amazon has dropped a brand new record-low on this device this week, with a full $500 off the final cost. That's impressive considering this device is usually found for around $1,300 day to day.

Buy it if:

✅ You need gaming friendly latencies
✅ You have a current generation console
✅ You want to watch at up to 120-inches

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more modern setup features

Price check: Best Buy: $999 | Walmart: OOS

UK: £1,099 £881 at Amazon

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector | $1,299.99 $1,199.99 at AmazonSave $100 -

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE projector | $1,299.99 $1,199.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - The Nebula Cosmos projector is just $35 away from a record-low price at Amazon right now, so this is certainly one to watch. Considering this is such a recent release, it hit the shelves in September, this week's discount is still looking particularly strong.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a portable device
✅ You need Netflix support
✅ You want to use your projector in different rooms

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to watch outside in daylight

Price check: Walmart: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £1,299.99 £1,199.99 at Amazon

BenQ X300G 4K gaming projector | $1,399 $1,299 at AmazonSave $100 -

BenQ X300G 4K gaming projector | $1,399 $1,299 at Amazon
Save $100 - The BenQ X300G is a fantastic short throw UHD gaming projector that actually started out at a $1,799 MSRP. While those numbers have trickled down since the March 2024 release date, this $1,299 sales price is still a record low.

Buy it if:

✅ You play PS5 or Xbox Series X
✅ You only have a smaller space
✅ You want built in streaming

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prioritize streaming 4K quality

Price check: Walmart: $1,299 | Best Buy: $1,299

UK: £1,399 at Amazon

Hisense C1 4K projector | $1,747.97 $1,397.97 at AmazonSave $350 -

Hisense C1 4K projector | $1,747.97 $1,397.97 at Amazon
Save $350 - The Hisense C1 has just dropped a further $350 away from its previous $1,747 price - and that rate was already discounted from the full $2,299.99 cost. That means we're now just $50 away from a record-low price I've only ever seen once before.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a high quality sound system
✅ Dolby Vision HDR is a must
✅ You want an easy setup process

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have a smaller shelf space

Price check: Walmart: $1,499.99 | Best Buy: $1,749.99

UK: £1,999 £1,297.98 at Amazon

AWOL Vision LTV-2500 4K projector | $2,999 $2,099 at AmazonSave $900 -

AWOL Vision LTV-2500 4K projector | $2,999 $2,099 at Amazon
Save $900 - The AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is $100 away from a record-low price this week, but this $900 discount is pretty rare in itself. We haven't seen a cheaper rate since December last year, so this is certainly one to watch over the next few weeks.

Buy it if:

✅ Picture quality is a priority
✅ You stream during the day
✅ You want a premium streaming stick

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need gaming-friendly latencies

Price check: Walmart: $2,099 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £2,999 £2,499 at Amazon

Sony VPLXW5000ES 4K projector | $5,999.99 $4,998 at AmazonSave $1,000 -

Sony VPLXW5000ES 4K projector | $5,999.99 $4,998 at Amazon
Save $1,000 - The Sony VPLXW5000ES is an investment, but if you're building a high-end home theatre it's an incredibly well placed one. Amazon has the native 4K projector for $1,000 off right now, dropping that $5,999.99 MSRP down to a record-low $4,998.

Buy it if:

✅ You're spending big on the big screen
✅ You don't want to rely on pixel shifting
✅ Image quality is a priority

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're just dabbling in projectors

Price check: Walmart: $4,998 | Best Buy: $4,999.99

Black Friday 4K projector deals: what we expect to see in 2024

BenQ TK700 4K projector

(Image credit: Future/Will Donovan)

These kinds of offers will sit at the very top of this year's Black Friday projector deals price range. Projectors in the 4K realm are, indeed, some of the most expensive by default. It's no accident that we're seeing the same price differences in projectors as we were once used to in TVs: the higher the resolution the more money you need to spend. And while that's still the case, generally, the tech is getting more affordable. The fact remains that Black Friday 4K projector deals are the best placed to get the most for your money, year in, year out.

We will be seeing some great 4K models from the top table drop to record low prices this year, and offer immense bang for buck value. The likes of Epson, XGIMI, BenQ, ViewSonic, and Optoma will all likely get in on the act with their most premium models having their time in the deals sun.

BenQ X3100i projector with a DualSense controller on a wooden desk

BenQ X3100i (Image credit: Future)

2024's offerings are already looking well-primed for some Black Friday 4K projector deals. There are three models in particular we'd recommend keeping a close eye on; the BenQ X3100i, XGIMI Horizon Ultra, and LG Cinebeam Q.

The first is a gaming projector but it can still tussle with the best of them when it comes to everyday entertainment. The 4K pixel-shifting projector initially hit the at $2,399 right at the end of last year, but has since dropped to $2,199 fairly regularly over the last few months. At the very least, we would expect to see it at this position come Black Friday, but if things go particularly well those numbers could drop to $1,999.

The XGIMI Horizon Ultra is for those going all-in on their home cinema. It's a recent release that nails its setup, extra features, and overall brightness, offering excellent 4K picture with a design that won't break up a living room decor. This is slightly cheaper as well, starting life at $1,699.99. We generally see discounts of $100 on this model when sales hit, but it's dropped as low as $1,444 in recent sales, giving us hope for a sub-$1,400 position in November.

The LG Cinebeam Q has a prestige to it that few 4K projectors manage to boast. The latest model hit the shelves in March 2024, sporting a unique metallic look and a tiny portable form factor. This is among the cheapest 4K models on the market, occupying a $1,299.99 MSRP but regularly dropping below four figures. We've seen it go as low as $896.99 over the summer this year, but is generally found for between $900 and $950 day to day. We're optimistic for a return to that $899 price point over Black Friday.

FAQ

When will Black Friday 4K projector deals begin?

Black Friday 4K projector deals will take place on November 29 this year, with the majority of retailers launching their official sales from the start of Thanksgiving week. However, as we saw last year, these annual discounts really start to kick off from the beginning of October.

Where will the best Black Friday 4K projector deals be?

As ever, it's the big boys in the retail and e-tail (sorry) games that you'll want to keep an eye on now - these will have the best Black Friday 4K projector deals.

US:
Amazon:
always the starting point for a tech search
Best Buy: well-stocked, and often price matches
Samsung: go straight to the makers of the Premiere 4K projectors
Newegg: decent stock and will have good deals when the time comes
Walmart:
a good selection, and has bricks and mortar stores to visit

UK:
Amazon:
regular discounts and speedy delivery
Samsung: go direct and check out the Premiere from the maker itself
Very: a smaller selection, but always worth a look at this retailer
Currys:
a reliable seller, and one with a decent range of stock
Box: an underrated tech retailer but always worth a look

Do 4K projectors go on sale for Black Friday?

Acer Predator GD711 projector

(Image credit: Future/Will Donovan)

They absolutely do. And not only can we be really certain in saying that - we've been doing this for years at this point - but Black Friday 4K projector deals are some of the biggest and best out there when the deals start flooding in properly.

This is because, as the phrase goes, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Meaning that those products and tech items with the highest starting points and largest price tags are often the ones to get the biggest and deepest price cuts - certainly be percentages anyway. And, by extension of that, as 4K projectors are the units in the field that demand the higher price tags by default, these are the ones we often see the most exciting deals on.

Is 4K worth it for a projector?

4K is definitely worth it for those after a high quality picture from their projector. Whether you're gaming or streaming UHD content, you'll find sharper picture, greater detailing, and a crisper overall effect if you opt for a 4K projector.


Of course, we're also taking a look to the screen industry this year. You'll find everything we expect from 2023's Black Friday OLED TV deals and Black Friday QLED TV deals - as well as the Black Friday QD-OLED deals we're anticipating as well.

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at 12DOVE, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.