I tested 9 of the newest and most popular ultra short throw (UST) projectors on the market to figure out which one is the best.
Best overall: AWOL LTV-3500 Pro
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/46Im1cg
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/46w02pq
Best Dark Room Performance: Nexigo Aurora Pro
(Expected to go on sale October 15th)
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/3Fei4k7
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/46yzQdN
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/nexigo-pj92-aurora-pro-4k-triple-laser-ultra-short-throw-projector-2400-lumens-ust.html?af=hookup-af
Best Budget (sorta) Daylight Projector: Epson LS800
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/3ttsJ7L
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/3FhXAXM
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/epson-ls800-epiqvision-4k-ultra-short-throw-projector-4000-lumen-with-yamaha-soundbar-laser-tv.html?af=hookup-af
Recommended screen: 100" Formovie Fresnel
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/46Mp82V
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/formovie-fresnel-alr-ultra-short-throw-projector-screen-100-inch-ust?af=hookup-af
Other Projectors Tested (In order of the best value):
Nomvdic P2000: https://amzn.to/45yYCcm Additional Coupon: 05RJOS31
Hisense PX2 Pro: https://amzn.to/493hSls
Formovie Theater: https://amzn.to/3ZYlbpJ
AWOL LTV3000 Pro: https://amzn.to/45tVsqy
Ultimea Thor T60: https://ultimea-thor-t60-triple-laser.kckb.st/a03919b9
LG HU915QB: https://amzn.to/3FeleEv
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 Brightness and Contrast Testing
09:56 Color Accuracy and Color Gamut
13:11 Dark Room Side by Side Comparisons
22:58 Daylight Side by Side Comparisons
26:39 Focus and Sharpness Testing
28:37 Throw Distance and Positioning
29:11 Fan Noise Testing
30:22 Speaker Quality Testing
31:16 Input Lag Testing
32:12 3D Movie Performance
33:14 24p Motion Handling
34:18 Laser Speckle
34:50 DLP Rainbow Effect (RBE) Testing
35:46 Conclusions
Best overall: AWOL LTV-3500 Pro
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/46Im1cg
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/46w02pq
Best Dark Room Performance: Nexigo Aurora Pro
(Expected to go on sale October 15th)
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/3Fei4k7
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/46yzQdN
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/nexigo-pj92-aurora-pro-4k-triple-laser-ultra-short-throw-projector-2400-lumens-ust.html?af=hookup-af
Best Budget (sorta) Daylight Projector: Epson LS800
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/3ttsJ7L
AmazonUK: https://amzn.to/3FhXAXM
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/epson-ls800-epiqvision-4k-ultra-short-throw-projector-4000-lumen-with-yamaha-soundbar-laser-tv.html?af=hookup-af
Recommended screen: 100" Formovie Fresnel
AmazonUS: https://amzn.to/46Mp82V
ProjectorScreen(.)com: https://www.projectorscreen.com/formovie-fresnel-alr-ultra-short-throw-projector-screen-100-inch-ust?af=hookup-af
Other Projectors Tested (In order of the best value):
Nomvdic P2000: https://amzn.to/45yYCcm Additional Coupon: 05RJOS31
Hisense PX2 Pro: https://amzn.to/493hSls
Formovie Theater: https://amzn.to/3ZYlbpJ
AWOL LTV3000 Pro: https://amzn.to/45tVsqy
Ultimea Thor T60: https://ultimea-thor-t60-triple-laser.kckb.st/a03919b9
LG HU915QB: https://amzn.to/3FeleEv
**As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you**
Visit my website: https://www.TheSmartHomeHookUp.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehookup1
Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473812443269387
Support my channel directly:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehookup
Music by www.BenSound.com
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Brightness and Contrast Testing
09:56 Color Accuracy and Color Gamut
13:11 Dark Room Side by Side Comparisons
22:58 Daylight Side by Side Comparisons
26:39 Focus and Sharpness Testing
28:37 Throw Distance and Positioning
29:11 Fan Noise Testing
30:22 Speaker Quality Testing
31:16 Input Lag Testing
32:12 3D Movie Performance
33:14 24p Motion Handling
34:18 Laser Speckle
34:50 DLP Rainbow Effect (RBE) Testing
35:46 Conclusions