Should you choose a television or a projector?

Currently, 4K and HDR are 2 of the best image technologies. With these, you can look at the sharpest and most colorful images. Many affordable models have 4K, while HDR is being built in more often.

• Large 4K assortment, reasonable HDR supply
• Only reflection by ambient light

Only the most expensive projectors have 4K and HDR. Keep in mind that a projector light is sensitive to ambient light. The brightness and contrast can be affected in a bright room.

• Limited and expensive 4K and HDR supply
• Poorer image due to ambient light

The size of a television ranges from about 24 to 85 inches. The larger the size, the more expensive the TV. For a 75-inch TV, you pay more or less € 1000.

• It has a small to average size.
• The largest TVs are more expensi.ve than a projector.

With a projector, you get more images for your money. The average affordable projector can already project a300-inch image size. This way, you can create a real home theater.

• Large size
• More affordable than the largest TVs

The integrated speakers of a TV produce a reasonable sound, so you can clearly understand TV programs. You do need a soundbar for a realistic movie experience.

• Clear enough for TV programs
• We recommended a soundbar for movies

Not all projectors have built-in speakers. If they do, the sound usually sounds unclear or distorted. That's why a separate speaker set is always good to have.

• No speakers, or bad ones
• We always recommend separate speakers

Unless you mount your TV to the wall, it's not difficult to install your TV. You can place the device wherever you like. After that, you connect it to all your devices and go through the setup with the remote. Choose the Coolblue installation service if you want to make things easier for yourself.

• Flexible placement
• Easy installation

A projector has to be placed at a certain distance from the wall to project the desired screen size. After that, you have to adjust the shape or position of the image with functions like lens shift or keystone correction. With a projector mount, you can mount the projector to the wall or ceiling, for example.

• Requires specific placement.
• The image has to be adjusted with extra functions.

Televisions have connectors for Blu-ray players or consoles. In addition to a built-in tuner that allows you to watch TV shows, many televisions have smart TV functions for online apps like YouTube.

• Integrated tuner for TV programs
• Usually have smart functions for online apps

Just like TVs, projectors have connectors for your playback sources. You need a digital decoder for TV reception. Most projectors don't have smart functions. You can use a WiFi receiver for this, such as a Chromecast.

• Digital decoder needed to watch TV
• Separate adapter required for smart functions

A television needs little maintenance. As soon as dust gets on the screen, simply wipe it off with a microfiber cloth and a special cleaner.

• Low maintenance
• Sometimes you have to clean the screen

You have to remove dust from the filters of most projectors regularly. If you don't the projector will break. The light has to be replaced after long-term use.

• Regular maintenance of filters
• The light has to be replaced after long-term use

Want to get a television after reading this comparison? View our assortment and find the best TV for you.

Will you choose a projector because you want a cinematic screen size? View our complete projector assortment.