Black Friday projector deals 2023: what to expect

Black Friday projectors deals 2023
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Black Friday projector deals are always going to be the best opportunity of the year to save money on the biggest of screen givers - and 2023 won't be any different. 

As with all other tech, if you know where to look, you're sure to find a deal that suits you, whether that's something small for occasional 'big screen on the wall' moments, or a high-quality home cinema experience. 

To help prepare you and to get a lay of the land, we're putting our expertise down here and thinking about what we can expect from this year's Black Friday projector deals, what happened last year, and, as a result, help you work out whether its worth waiting or not.

And we know what we're talking about here too, having updated our best home projectors guide for years. That list is about the best things out there rather than deals though, so while you should probably take a look to get an idea of the playing field, features, and prices of what to look for, it's always going to be Black Friday which will have the best prices of the year.

When will the Black Friday projector deals start?

Luckily we know the answer to this every year: as tradition dictates, Black Friday itself is November the 24th this year - always the Friday after Thanksgiving.

However, remember that this day is not the be-all and end-all of the Black Friday projector deals: retailers go earlier and earlier now so be ready to peruse and potentially pull the trigger come mid-October.

Where will the best Black Friday projector deals be?

We've all seen this movie before when it comes to the location of the deals too: the below retailers are the ones we're noting down to check out as the usual suspects, and the below links are the usual pages to check out.

US:
Amazon:
the best choice for first visits on a projector hunt
Best Buy:
regularly price matches and has a great range
Dell: stockists of primarily Epson projectors but good for parts too
Samsung: the maker of the Premier line of projectors will offer price cuts
Newegg:
known for its PC-focus but stocks well on projectors
Walmart:
often price matches and has brick-and-mortar stores for collection

UK:
Amazon:
should always be your first port of call for projector deals
Samsung: go straight to the source of the Premiere projector maker
Very: always a solid retailer option, and should have great deals this winter
Currys:
the favourite UK tech retailer often has a great range
Argos: with the possibility of same-day delivery, Argos' stock can be hot
John Lewis: bag a generous warranty with your projector from John Lewis
Box:
offers a wide range from a whole host of brands
Ebuyer: the PC specialist has a great stock list of projectors right now

Black Friday projector deals 2023: what to expect

Trying to pick out specifics can get tricky given the projector market's size and diversity now, but the flip side of this means that there is likely to be something for everyone, no matter what you're looking for. However, when highlighting a few models or brands, we can see the price cuts we're likely to get this year (hopefully).

At the premium end of the market, the most famous and well-known name in projector land is likely to be the Samsung Premiere range. This only consists of two models (the LSP9T and LSP7T), but both have made waves in the home projector market since their 2020 release. The slightly more affordable model, the LSP7T, regularly stays around its list price of $3,500 but could see at least an equal lowest-ever price when the Black Friday projector deals start - it has seen a $500 discount multiple times. Given some more time between now and the projector's release, and the general trend of electronic items' prices, matching this price, at least, seems a decent shout.

In terms of some of our other favourites, definitely look out for the likes of the BenQ X1300i, BenQ X3000i, and TK700 projectors, all of which could see new record lows. If the X3000i drops below the $1,500 mark then that'd be superb; if the X1300i and TK700 went below the four-figure mark then both would be insta-recommendations from us - and all would represent new record low prices.

Last year's deals

LG 1080p Wireless Smart Portable Projector | $699.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - The MiniBeam LED lamp inside this smart little projector provides 600 lumens of power to a 1080p image that can create a viewable screen size of 25" - 100" with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. With $200 off, this was a real tempter last year.

LG 1080p Wireless Smart Portable Projector | $699.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $200
- The MiniBeam LED lamp inside this smart little projector provides 600 lumens of power to a 1080p image that can create a viewable screen size of 25" - 100" with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. With $200 off, this was a real tempter last year.

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector | $2,499 $1,699 at Amazon
Save $800 - This is an exquisite 4K projector and was at a great price point last year. While it still demands an investment, this got you that sweet, sweet UHD resolution.

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector | $2,499 $1,699 at Amazon
Save $800 - This is an exquisite 4K projector and was at a great price point last year. While it still demands an investment, this got you that sweet, sweet UHD resolution.

Epson EF-100 | $999.99 $799.99 at Dell
Save $150 - This was a chunky 20% discount on a great projector. It's stylish with a black and copper finish, and that Epson MicroLaser Array Technology offers bright and punchy pictures - a great deal in every sense.

Epson EF-100 | $999.99 $799.99 at Dell
Save $150 - This was a chunky 20% discount on a great projector. It's stylish with a black and copper finish, and that Epson MicroLaser Array Technology offers bright and punchy pictures - a great deal in every sense.

Optoma UHD38 4K projector | $1,449 $1,301.35 at Amazon
Save $148 - Not quite a lowest ever price, but this was the unit's lowest since the previous.

Optoma UHD38 4K projector | $1,449 $1,301.35 at Amazon
Save $148 - Not quite a lowest ever price, but this was the unit's lowest since the previous.

Anker Nebula Capsule portable projector | $299.99 $249.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - This was a great price on one of the best portable projectors of the last few years. From what we can tell it did have a lowest price on record, but this still offered excellent value.

Anker Nebula Capsule portable projector | $299.99 $249.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - This was a great price on one of the best portable projectors of the last few years. From what we can tell it did have a lowest price on record, but this still offered excellent value.

XGIMI MoGo Pro Portable Projector | $499 $399 at Amazon
Save $100 - A coupon allowed you to get a sizeable $100 off this excellent and compact portable projector from XGIMI last year.

XGIMI MoGo Pro Portable Projector | $499 $399 at Amazon
Save $100 - A coupon allowed you to get a sizeable $100 off this excellent and compact portable projector from XGIMI last year.

Hisense L9 series projector | $5,999.99 $4,499.99 at Best Buy
Save $1,500 - This was a massive saving on a seriously impressive and massive 4K projector. Something like this, with a discount of this size, was the perfect deal for those wanting to go big last winter.

Hisense L9 series projector | $5,999.99 $4,499.99 at Best Buy
Save $1,500 - This was a massive saving on a seriously impressive and massive 4K projector. Something like this, with a discount of this size, was the perfect deal for those wanting to go big last winter.

BenQ TK700 | $1,399 at B&H Photo
While there was no discount listed here, this projector was going for 100 dollars more only a matter of days before the Black Friday sales, plus it was one of our favorites from last year. Period. A great deal.

BenQ TK700 | $1,399 at B&H Photo
While there was no discount listed here, this projector was going for 100 dollars more only a matter of days before the Black Friday sales, plus it was one of our favorites from last year. Period. A great deal.

Samsung The Freestyle portable projector | $799.99 $599.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - If ever there was a perfect projector release last year for sports and socialising then this was it. And you could get Samsung's new flagship portable projector for a record lowest-ever price with this deal last year.

Samsung The Freestyle portable projector | $799.99 $599.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - If ever there was a perfect projector release last year for sports and socialising then this was it. And you could get Samsung's new flagship portable projector for a record lowest-ever price with this deal last year.

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | $629.99 $549.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - The mid-range projector market was perhaps where the most action happened in the sales season - and this Epson demonstrated that perfectly. You could get this wonderful Full HD projector for what we believe was its lowest-ever price.

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | $629.99 $549.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - The mid-range projector market was perhaps where the most action happened in the sales season - and this Epson demonstrated that perfectly. You could get this wonderful Full HD projector for what we believe was its lowest-ever price.

ViewSonic M2 1080p portable projector | $709.99 $670.99 at Amazon
Save $39 - This was only a small saving but if you were after a quick, stylish-looking fix in time for the world cup or the holidays then you could count on this unit and ViewSonic's pedigree.

ViewSonic M2 1080p portable projector | $709.99 $670.99 at Amazon
Save $39 - This was only a small saving but if you were after a quick, stylish-looking fix in time for the world cup or the holidays then you could count on this unit and ViewSonic's pedigree.

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Samsung The Premiere 4K projector | $3499.99 $2499.99 at Best Buy
Save $1000 - This premium projector had a huge Black Friday discount available. If you had been eyeing up the 4K HDR laser, smart technology, and short-throw capabilities of The Premiere, last year's sales was the time to get it.

NexiGo PJ20 Outdoor Projector | $319.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $120 - The NexiGo PJ20 is a nice outdoor projector that outputs a native 1080p image, and at this price, it was also a great affordable unit for entry-level enthusiasts.

NexiGo PJ20 Outdoor Projector | $319.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $120 - The NexiGo PJ20 is a nice outdoor projector that outputs a native 1080p image, and at this price, it was also a great affordable unit for entry-level enthusiasts.

Last year's deals in the UK

ClokoWe Mini projector | £99.99 £79.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - This was a great price on a well-reviewed, neat little projector that would serve as a perfect quick solution. It wouldn't win any prizes for gaming specs, or image quality, but it's useful, compact, and was at a lowest ever price.

ClokoWe Mini projector | £99.99 £79.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - This was a great price on a well-reviewed, neat little projector that would serve as a perfect quick solution. It wouldn't win any prizes for gaming specs, or image quality, but it's useful, compact, and was at a lowest ever price.

Samsung Freestyle projector | £699.00 £499.00 from Samsung
Save £200 - This stylish projector lets you throw a 100" image wherever you want, with a flexible stand that allows you to change the angle by up to 180°. With a massive 200 quid off, this was a standout deal last year.

Samsung Freestyle projector | £699.00 £499.00 from Samsung
Save £200
- This stylish projector lets you throw a 100" image wherever you want, with a flexible stand that allows you to change the angle by up to 180°. With a massive 200 quid off, this was a standout deal last year.

Samsung The Premiere LSP9T projector | £5,999 £4,999 at Samsung
Save £1,000 - This was still one of the best premium projectors money can buy in 2022 (and now, for that matter) and this healthy discount took it down to a more palatable price (relatively speaking of course).

Samsung The Premiere LSP9T projector | £5,999 £4,999 at Samsung
Save £1,000 - This was still one of the best premium projectors money can buy in 2022 (and now, for that matter) and this healthy discount took it down to a more palatable price (relatively speaking of course).

LG Electronics CineBeam PH30N LED Projector | £339 £289 at Amazon
Save £50 - This was a nice compact project from display experts LG that will serve you very well and offer a great at-home cinema experience. It was only a small discount but represented a good option for a quick solution.
 

LG Electronics CineBeam PH30N LED Projector | £339 £289 at Amazon
Save £50 - This was a nice compact project from display experts LG that will serve you very well and offer a great at-home cinema experience. It was only a small discount but represented a good option for a quick solution.
 

EPSON EH-LS500B Android TV Edition 4K projector | £2,599 £2,269 at Amazon
Save £330 - This was a sizeable saving on a quality Epson 4K projector that was also its second lowest-ever price. As a result, it offered exceptional value.

EPSON EH-LS500B Android TV Edition 4K projector | £2,599 £2,269 at Amazon
Save £330 -
This was a sizeable saving on a quality Epson 4K projector that was also its second lowest-ever price. As a result, it offered exceptional value.

Anker Nebula Capsule Max Mini projector | £469.99 £339.99 at Amazon
Save £70 - You could add a coupon to get this saving and get a great price on this wonderful portable projector.

Anker Nebula Capsule Max Mini projector | £469.99 £339.99 at Amazon
Save £70 - You could add a coupon to get this saving and get a great price on this wonderful portable projector.

Epson EH-TW6150 | £999.99 £849 at Amazon
Save £150; lowest ever price - This price represented a very attractive lowest-ever price and meant the EH-TW6150 projector became incredibly tempting in last year's sales.

Epson EH-TW6150 | £999.99 £849 at Amazon
Save £150; lowest ever price - This price represented a very attractive lowest-ever price and meant the EH-TW6150 projector became incredibly tempting in last year's sales.

ViewSonic M2e 1080p portable projector | £549 £429 at Amazon
Save £120 - This smart, stylish ViewSonic unit was down to its lowest price in a year! This deal improved a little more for Black Friday and was pretty close to the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon.

ViewSonic M2e 1080p portable projector | £549 £429 at Amazon
Save £120 - This smart, stylish ViewSonic unit was down to its lowest price in a year! This deal improved a little more for Black Friday and was pretty close to the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon.

XGIMI MoGo Pro mini portable projector | £549 £351.20 at Amazon
Save £198 - This was a massive saving on a wonderful XGIMI (who make some of our favourite projectors) unit that's neat portable and packs an audio and visual punch above its weight. A lowest ever price too!

XGIMI MoGo Pro mini portable projector | £549 £351.20 at Amazon
Save £198 - This was a massive saving on a wonderful XGIMI (who make some of our favourite projectors) unit that's neat portable and packs an audio and visual punch above its weight. A lowest ever price too!

Anker Nebula Capsule Mini portable projector | £339.99 £229.99 at Amazon
Save £110 - This was probably the best UK deal on a portable (and quality) projector that we saw last year. Anker's Nebula line has been synonymous with portable projectors for a while now, and getting one for just over 200 quid was a bargain.

Anker Nebula Capsule Mini portable projector | £339.99 £229.99 at Amazon
Save £110 - This was probably the best UK deal on a portable (and quality) projector that we saw last year. Anker's Nebula line has been synonymous with portable projectors for a while now, and getting one for just over 200 quid was a bargain.

Nebula Mars II Pro Portable Projector | £549 $429 at Currys
Save £120 - If you were looking for an HD-ready (720p) and conveniently portable projector, this Nebula Mars II Pro deal was a great option.

Nebula Mars II Pro Portable Projector | £549 $429 at Currys
Save £120 - If you were looking for an HD-ready (720p) and conveniently portable projector, this Nebula Mars II Pro deal was a great option.

Black Friday projector TV deals: FAQs

Should you wait for the Black Friday projector deals?

This question gets a whole hearted 'yes' from us. As we are now leaving October and entering November, the best time of year to buy a projector is just weeks and days away so we really recommend you wait for the Black Friday projector deals.

There's just no real way to warrant committing now when we all know that major price cuts and deals are incoming soon. The only way we can see you going for one now is if you literally need a solution and see a decent price. Otherwise, hold fire, and your wallet will thank you if you wait until the Black Friday projector deals start in earnest.

Also, the reality is, even if your trigger finger is really itchy right now, you won't ave to wait too long, or even to the end of November. As retailers bring out their Black Friday projector deals and prices earlier and earlier (and often guarantee them) you might be able to avoid the madness and find 

Do projectors go on sale for Black Friday?

Like you wouldn't believe! Absolutely, as you can tell from this very page, we're not only versed and experienced in the Black Friday projector deals enough for you to take our word on it, but there are some highlights from last year's projector deals just below this.

These show the kinds of discounts and deals we're likely to get later this month. Remember, the bigger they are, the harder they fall does apply to Black Friday projector deals so if you've got a particular model in mind, it'll be worth thinking about the next one up from that too as you may well find you can stretch further.

Also, it won't only be protectors that go on sale for Black Friday, you should see discounts on all the accessories you need too, from screens to mounting units.

For broader looks at the primary gaming display scene in this year's sales period, then check out the Black Friday QLED TV deals and Black Friday OLED TV deals, as well as the Black Friday PS5 TV deals, along with the Black Friday 4K monitor and Black Friday 1440p monitors deals that will be coming. We'd also recommend keeping a close eye on Black Friday Samsung deals for more. 

Rob Dwiar

I'm the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at GamesRadar+ and have been here since the hardware team's inception in late 2018. I'm also a writer on games and have had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. Day to day, I take care of a whole host of gaming tech reviews, buying guides, and news and deals content that pops up across GamesRadar+. I'm also a qualified landscape and garden designer, so I do that in my spare time. I'm also an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games and love to write about them too, including in an upcoming book on the topic!

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