If you mainly watch in the evening with the curtains closed and want a big picture on the wall, a projector suits you. If you also watch during the day, in a bright room, or want to switch on and watch straight away, a television is the easiest choice. You can also combine them: a television for every day and a projector for film night.
When a projector is a good fit
You mainly watch when it is dark. In a darkened room you need much less light output than in a room with daylight, because the projected image is clearly visible in the dark. Film night, series at the weekend or sport on Saturday evening: that is where a projector comes into its own.
You want a big picture. The further you place the projector from the wall, the bigger the picture. The Salora BEAMER4525 projects up to 110 inches, the Salora BEAMER6042 up to 134 inches in Full HD, and the BEAMER5825 up to 200 inches.
You don't want a big screen on the wall. You can put a projector away when you are not using it. The BEAMER4525 weighs 2 kg and the BEAMER6042 2.68 kg, so you can also take it to the bedroom or the garden.
Connecting is easy. All three projectors have an HDMI port for a streaming stick, games console or laptop, and a USB port for playing films and photos from a stick.
When a television is a good fit
You also watch during the day. News at breakfast, an afternoon of sport or the TV as background: a television simply gives a clear picture in a bright room.
You want to switch on and watch. No setting up a projector, no aligning the picture. The Salora 50QLEDTV is a 50-inch television with 4K Ultra HD and a QLED panel. The tuners for cable, satellite and aerial are built in, and the streaming apps are already installed.
You want everything in one place. A television has built-in speakers, a remote control and all connections in one device. The 50QLEDTV has three HDMI ports with ARC and two USB ports, so a games console and a soundbar can both stay connected.
Light output: lumens and ANSI lumens
With projectors you see two kinds of light output. Ordinary lumens often say something about the light source itself. ANSI lumens are measured according to a fixed standard and are therefore considerably lower. So always compare projectors on ANSI lumens.
For our projectors, both values are listed in the specifications, so you can compare fairly. In addition: the bigger you make the picture, the more light is needed to keep it bright. In a well-darkened room you can therefore set the picture larger.
Sound and the wall
Sound. The BEAMER6042 has two speakers with a combined 20 watts, so you can start a film without an extra speaker. On the BEAMER4525 and the BEAMER6042 you can also connect headphones via the headphone output. If you want fuller sound from the television, connect the Salora Soundbar680 via HDMI ARC. You then control the volume with the TV remote.
The wall. A light, smooth wall or a stretched screen is enough to get started.
Combining: television and projector
You don't have to choose. A television in the living room for everyday use and a projector you get out for film night or a weekend with guests complement each other well. The projector stays in the cupboard when you don't need it. If you are unsure about the size of the television, read which TV size suits your viewing distance.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I connect an older DVD player to a projector?
Yes. The BEAMER5825 has an AV input and a component video connection (YPbPr) for older equipment, alongside two HDMI ports and a VGA connection for a laptop.
Can I put my phone on the wall wirelessly?
Yes. The BEAMER4525 and the BEAMER6042 have Wi-Fi with screen mirroring, so you can mirror the screen of your phone or tablet wirelessly.
Does a projector's light source break quickly?
No. The LED light source of the BEAMER4525, the BEAMER5825 and the BEAMER6042 is rated at 50,000 hours.
Can I use a projector outdoors?
Yes. On a summer evening, put up a screen in the garden and project onto it, just like indoors.
How quickly will my order arrive?
Ordered on working days before 21:00, it arrives within 24 hours, and delivery is always free. You get a 24-month manufacturer's warranty and a 30-day cooling-off period.
