LCOS Projector TV Review
Combining the best of LCD and DLP technologies, LCoS projectors provide an unsurpassed viewing experience.
Versatility. Have the benefits of both LCD and DLP technologies in one projector. Now you can display your presentation with clear, readable text one day, and watch a movie in stunning detail the next. The absence of “screen-door” and “rainbow” effects in an LCoS projector makes it the clear winner over both LCD and DLP projectors.
All that performance comes at a price: there are only a few LCoS projector manufacturers to choose from and prices are slightly higher than that LCD and DLP projectors.
In this site, you’ll find articles, news stories and comprehensive reviews on the best LCoS projectors that will help you make an informed decision on which projector is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS — We do the research so you don’t have to.™
What to Look for in an LCoS Projector?Whether for your home or business, LCoS projectors offer a great picture. Of the many needs they can fulfill, not all LCoS projectors are created equal.
Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate LCoS projectors.

Combining the best of LCD and DLP technologies, LCoS projectors provide an unsurpassed viewing experience.
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Sony VPL-VW100 | Canon Realis SX60 | JVC DLA-HD100 | Canon Realis SX6 | Sony VPL VW60 | Sony VPL-VW200 | Sony VPL-VW50 | Canon Realis X600 | Canon Realis SX7 | JVC DLA-HD1 |
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| Lowest Price |
$4,999.00 |
$2,399.00 |
$4,333.99 |
$3,599.00 |
$3,379.00 |
$10,795.00 |
$2,932.99 |
$1,896.00 |
$4,299.00 |
$3,595.00 |
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| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1400 x 1050 | 1920 x 1080 | 1400 x 1050 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1024 x 768 | 1400 x 1050 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | 1050 lumens | 2500 lumens | 700 lumens | 3500 lumens | 1000 lumens | 800 lumens | 900 lumens | 3500 lumens | 4000 lumens | 700 lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 15000:1 | 2000:1 | 30000:1 | 1000:1 | 35000:1 | 35000:1 | 15000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 15000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 4:3 | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Image Size | 40 - 200 in. | 3.3 - 25 ft | 5 - 16.7 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 3.3 - 25 ft | 5 - 16.7 ft |
| Projector Warranty | 1 Year | 3 years | 1 Year | 3 years | 1 Year | 3 years | 3 years | |||
| Fan Noise | 22 dB | 30 dB | 25 dB | 35 dBA | 22 dB | 22 dB | 22 dB | 31 dB | 25 dB | |
| Lamp Life | 3000 Hours | 4000 hour(s) | 2000 Hours | 2000 hour(s) | 2000 Hours | 3000 hour(s) | 1500 hour(s | 2000 hour(s) | ||
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| Power Consumption | 610 Watt | 250 Watt | 280 Watt | 355 Watt | 300 Watt | 650 Watt | 300 Watt | 355 Watt | 360 Watt | 280 Watt |
| Projector Depth | 22.6 in | 13.2 in | 6.8 in | 13.2 in | 15.6 in | 22.6 in | 18.5 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Projector Height | 6.9 in | 4.5 in | 16.5 in | 4.5 in | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 4.5 in | 4.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Projector Weight | 41.9 lbs | 10.1 lbs | 25.6 lbs | 10.4 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 44.1 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 10.4 lbs | 10.6 lbs | 25.6 lbs |
| Projector Width | 19.5 in | 8.9 in | 17.9 in | 8.9 in | 18.5 in | 19.5 in | 15.6 in | 8.9 in | 8.9 in | 17.9 in |
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| Lowest Price |
$4,999.00 |
$2,399.00 |
$4,333.99 |
$3,599.00 |
$3,379.00 |
$10,795.00 |
$2,932.99 |
$1,896.00 |
$4,299.00 |
$3,595.00 |
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