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6 projectors under $500. Most cost $430 to $499, and half cost less than $457.

Ricoh

3000 to 5999, Laser

+Bright output of 3000 to 5999 lumens

+Laser light source

+Portable compact design

$454.36

as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

XuanPadSpec score 9.5

4K, 6000 or more

+Smart projector with built-in streaming apps

+6000 or more lumens for brighter images

+4K resolution for sharp detail

$499.99-17%List: ~~$599.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - Details

ElephasSpec score 8.8

4K, 1000 to 2999

+Smart projector with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth

+4K resolution for sharp detailed images

+Portable design for moving between rooms

−Lower 1000 to 2999 lumen output than bright-room projectors

$459.99

as of 11/04/2026 18:37 PST - Details

VopllsSpec score 9.5

4K

+Official Google TV licensed platform

+4K resolution listed in the specifications

+WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

$429.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details

SovboiSpec score 9.5

4K

+Built-in Google TV for streaming apps

+Supports 4K resolution

+180-degree rotatable stand

$419.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details

VissplSpec score 9.5

4K

+4K: the highest resolution of the 8 here

$479.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Resolution	Brightness	Spec score	Price
	3000 to 5999	n/a	$454.36 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
4K	6000 or more	9.5	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - Details
4K	1000 to 2999	8.8	$459.99 as of 11/04/2026 18:37 PST - Details
4K		9.5	$429.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
4K		9.5	$419.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
4K		9.5	$479.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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