Because we don't take Amazon's word for it. Our system records each projector's price every day, so the "was" price on this page is what the model recently sold for in our tracking — not a list price inflated before a sale event. If a "deal" is just a returned-to-normal price, it doesn't appear here.

Depends on the calendar. Models missing from this list are selling at or near their list price. If it's within ~6 weeks of Prime Day, October Prime Big Deal Days, or Black Friday, waiting is usually worth it. Otherwise, normal price on the right projector beats a discount on the wrong one.

Some models — Epson's 5050UB historically — hold price for months and then drop hard once or twice a year. When those rare drops happen, they show up at the top of this page.

Massive discounts on unknown brands are manufactured: the list price was fiction, and often the specs ("10,000 lumens 4K, $89") are too. We track established brands with verifiable specs — see our guide to reading real lumen ratings for how those listings mislead.