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Education Projector Buyer's Guide

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Use our buyer's guide to find the right interactive classroom projector, short-throw classroom projector, or auditorium/lecture-hall projector for your district's or university's needs.

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Education Projector Specs & Features: What You Need to Know

There's much to consider when purchasing a projector for a classroom or lecture hall environment. Here are the key features and specifications that will help you bring your buying decision into focus.


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How Interactive Projectors Help Teachers and Students

Interactive classroom projectors can increase student engagement and aid learning. Here are five different ways they positively impact teaching.


CASE STUDY

Sony Projectors Transform Visual Learning at University of Rhode Island

Since 2018, the University of Rhode Island has updated their projector arsenal with close to 120 Sony laser projectors, including the 7,000-lumen VPL-PHZ61.


CASE STUDY

Sony's VPL-PHZ60 Projector Provides Peak Performance for Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College in Garner, Massachusetts turned to Sony and its VPL-PHZ60 projector to enhance students' learning experiences with accurate color and visuals.

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Popular Classroom Projectors for Schools

The best projector for a classroom needs to be cheap enough for districts to buy in quantity, and make an image that's bright enough to overcome ambient light and big enough for students in the back of the room.

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Epson PowerLite L695SU
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 6200 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$4,661
Jun 2025 Model
Optoma ZK420UST
 
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
  • Brightness: 4200 Lumens (ANSI)1
  • Light Source: Laser
$3,839
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite L790U
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 7300 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$4,328
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite 994F
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1080 3LCD
  • Brightness: 4100 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Bulb
$1,238
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite L890U
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 8000 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$4,803
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite L690U
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 6500 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$3,515
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite L890E
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 8000 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$5,402
May 2025 Model
Epson PowerLite L895E
 
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 3LCD
  • Brightness: 8000 Lumens (ISO)2
  • Light Source: Laser
$5,587
May 2025 Model