As a new face in the projection market in recent years, many people do not know much about the category of laser TV, which leads to certain doubts when purchasing. What is the difference between a laser TV and a projector? Should I buy a laser TV or a projector for home use?
In this issue, we will talk to you about the differences between projectors and laser TVs from three aspects: light source and light resistance, composition and installation distance.
Three major differences between projectors and laser TVs
Despite the name Laser TV, it's not a TV. In essence, laser TV belongs to a sub-category of projectors, also known as ultra-short-throw laser projection.
Light source and light resistance
Light sources are an integral part of projectors and laser TVs. The light source of projectors is generally divided into two types: traditional light bulbs and LED light sources; the light source of laser TVs is traditional solid-state lasers. The advantages and disadvantages of different light sources are also very obvious: "laser light sources" have higher brightness, longer life, and of course more expensive prices; "traditional light bulbs" are very cheap, but have a short lifespan; "LED light sources" are moderately priced. Moderate lifespan.
Therefore, most smart micro-projectors now use LED light sources. In addition, most of the projectors use the diffuse reflection imaging principle, so the light resistance performance is very weak.
composition
Most projectors only have one host, and then the matching remote control and power cord, which can be directly projected onto the white wall. If you want to have a better picture effect, you need to buy suitable accessories such as curtains; and the laser TV already includes The host, speakers and screen, so the volume of the laser TV is generally relatively large, and a certain space needs to be reserved for the screen before installation.
installation distance
Home projectors are basically medium-telephoto projections, which require a lot of space. The projection ratio of common projectors is 1.2:1. It takes about 2.6 meters to project a 100-inch screen. If you want to project a larger size The screen may need a distance of about 3 meters, which is very unfriendly to small-sized families.
However, the current home projectors can basically be side-projected, which can be more flexibly adapted to different types of families. The laser TV is an ultra-short-focus projection. It only needs about half a meter to project a 100-inch screen. What's more, the projection distance is shortened to twenty or thirty centimeters. You only need to place the laser TV close to the wall. There is a large screen, which is very space-saving, but the laser TV must be projected.
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How to choose laser TV and projector?
In fact, both projectors and laser TVs are modern screenless projection technologies. Projectors are accepted by more and more people because of their portability and intelligence. Laser TVs have become a The first choice for many home decoration.
Overall, if you don't consider portability, then choose a laser TV, otherwise it is more convenient to use a portable and smart projector.