The long, chilly nights of autumn are the perfect season to enjoy movies and dramas in a warm room. Recently, more and more people are installing home projectors instead of TVs to easily turn their homes into movie theater-like spaces. However, there are many different types of projectors, and you may be confused as to which one to choose. This time, we will introduce how to choose a projector and recommended models to brighten up the long autumn nights.

First of all, the most important thing when choosing a projector is the brightness (lumens). If you use it in a completely dark room, you can enjoy it with 500 to 1000 lumens, but if you want to watch with some indirect lighting on, you should choose a model with a brightness of 2000 lumens or more. Recently, there are an increasing number of small but high-brightness mobile projectors.

Next is “resolution”. Full HD (1920 x 1080) is the minimum requirement. The number of 4K compatible models is increasing, but the price is high, so if you are installing it for the first time, you can enjoy beautiful images in full HD. You also need to check the “projection distance”. Considering Japan’s housing situation, ``short throw projectors’’ that can project large screens even over short distances are extremely convenient.

What is essential in this day and age is the installation of an OS. If you choose a model with built-in Android TV, you can enjoy video distribution services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video with just the projector. The big advantage is that you don’t have to worry about connecting cables and can operate it with a single remote control.

Recommended brands include Anker’s Nebula series and XGIMI. In particular, “Nebula Capsule 3” is the size of an empty can, but it supports Full HD and is equipped with Android TV, so it can be easily carried into a bedroom and projected onto the ceiling. Please find your favorite projector and enjoy the ultimate relaxing time.