100” TV or projector – which is better? We check in practice!

Once the choice was simple — a TV for the living room, a projector for home cinema. Today, when 100-inch TVs have become a reality, and projectors can offer full 4K and HDR, the line between them starts to blur. We checked what really provides a better picture in everyday use.

Dark room? The projector shows class

In complete darkness, the top JVC projector can enchant. The depth of black and contrast are impressive - especially in films where atmosphere matters. Shadows in night scenes, soft tonal transitions, and the cinematic character of the image - no television can reproduce this one hundred percent.

During the day – a crushing advantage of the television

However, just turn on the light and the magic disappears. In a bright room, the television shines – literally. Over 1000 nits of brightness versus 60–250 nits from the projector is a huge gap. HDR effects, contrast, and detail in bright parts of the image perform much better on the television.

There is no single answer here. The projector wins in viewing angles – no matter where you sit, the image looks the same. But sharpness, especially in dynamic scenes, is still the domain of the television. In sports or games, both technologies perform well when we talk about models 120 Hz and above.

Contrary to appearances, projectors are not always less saturated. After proper calibration, they can provide an image that is equally vivid and natural. However, televisions have an advantage in precision and color consistency – their color reproduction in movie modes can be exemplary.

Here, the projector has no competition. Televisions max out at 100 inches – and they cost a fortune. Meanwhile, with a projector, you can create an image 140, or even 150 inches. That's an experience that no screen can replace.

Verdict

The projector delivers cinematic emotions and an impressive size, but it requires the right conditions: darkness, distance, and a well-prepared surface. The 100” television, on the other hand, offers convenience, HDR quality, and sharpness unattainable by most projectors.

And you — do you prefer the realistic quality of a television or the cinematic atmosphere of a projector?