Alternatives to Asus ProArt A1

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the ProArt A1 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Asus · 2022

ProArt A1

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3,000 lmLED5.7 kg

approx. price≈ US$970

4.8

Cheaper

BenQ GP500 4% cheaper Higher score

Dangbei DBX3 Pro +4.4 score Newest

Optoma Photon Beam PK52 2025

Alternatives to the ProArt A1

Epson · 2022EH-TW6250

6.2

5% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 35,000:1 vs 800:1
Weight 4.1 kg vs 5.7 kg

Light source life 4,500 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,800 lm vs 3,000 lm

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Acer · 2022Predator GD711

6.9

Same price ≈ US$950

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 vs 800:1
Fan noise 27 dB vs 32 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,450 lm vs 3,000 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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BenQ · 2022TK700

5.6

Same price ≈ US$970

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 800:1

Light source life 4,000 h vs 30,000 h
Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 10 W

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BenQ · 2023GP500

5.2

4% cheaper ≈ US$930

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Fan noise 30 dB vs 32 dB
Weight 5.4 kg vs 5.7 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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ViewSonic · 2023V52HD

7.2

5% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 3,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 vs 800:1

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
Audio output

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BenQ · 2024GP520

9.0

5% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 200,000:1 vs 800:1
Fan noise 26 dB vs 32 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 3,000 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Optoma · 2022UHD38x

6.1

23% pricier ≈ US$1,200

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000,000:1 vs 800:1

Light source life 4,000 h vs 30,000 h
Ethernet (LAN)

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Dangbei · 2023DBX3 Pro

9.2

Same price ≈ US$1,000

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,000 lm

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Optoma · 2025Photon Beam PK52

6.9

Same price ≈ US$980

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 3,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W

Ethernet (LAN)
Fan noise 33 dB vs 32 dB

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ViewSonic · 2023LS740HD

7.0

11% pricier ≈ US$1,100

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 3,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 10 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 300,000:1 vs 800:1

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
Audio output

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