Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tested 9 highly recommended ultra short throw (UST) projectors from under $1000 to over $6000 from Samsung, AWOL, BENQ, FORMOVIE, XGIMI, Optoma, Nexigo, Epson, and JMGO to figure out which one was the best.
🔥 Best Overall ($4000 and up) - AWOL LTV-3500 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3y5R9Up
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/AWOL-Vision-LTV-3500-Ultra-Short-Throw-Projector-4K-Triple-Laser-3500-Lumens-UST?af=hookup-af
🔥 Top Pick (Under $3500) - Formovie Theater 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3Sug2RU
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/formovie-theater-ultra-short-throw-projector-2800-lumen-triple-laser-ust-fengmi-t1.html?af=hookup-af
Formovie Direct (Non Affiliate Link): formovie.com/pages/theater
🔥 Top Pick (Under $2500) - XGIMI AURA 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3SuuWr8
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/xgimi-aura-ultra-short-throw-projector-2400-lumen-4k-laser-tv?af=hookup-af
XGIMI Direct: shrsl.com/3q9q3
🔥 Best Value (Under $2500) - Nexigo PJ90 Aurora 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3C2682K
🔥 Floor Rising UST Screen 🔥
Vividstorm ALR 100" S-Pro Screen:
Amazon: amzn.to/3SJaZN0
🔥 Other projectors tested 🔥
Samsung Premiere 130 LSP9T: amzn.to/3Vs4Jfk
Samsung Premiere 130 LSP9T: projectorscreen.com/samsung-lsp9t-4k-ultra-short-throw-laser-projector.html?af=hookup-af
BENQ v7050i: amzn.to/3dTkOJJ
BENQ v7050i Direct: https://benqurl.biz/thehookupv7050ius
Epson LS300: amzn.to/3LWRRZK
Optoma P2: projectorscreen.com/optoma-p2-cinemax-4k-uhd-3000-lumen-ultra-short-throw-home-cinema-laser-projector-with-soundbar.html?af=hookup-af
JMGO O1 Pro: amzn.to/3CpH1bq
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Projector Lineup
01:20 Brightness
03:32 Fan Noise
04:25 Size and Positioning
06:50 Input Lag (Gaming)
07:57 Image Quality
10:31 Color Management
10:56 Dolby Vision & HDR10+
12:17 Black Levels
14:23 Focus Uniformity
15:06 Built-In Speakers
15:39 Rainbow Effect
17:08 Conclusions
I tested 9 highly recommended ultra short throw (UST) projectors from under $1000 to over $6000 from Samsung, AWOL, BENQ, FORMOVIE, XGIMI, Optoma, Nexigo, Epson, and JMGO to figure out which one was the best.
🔥 Best Overall ($4000 and up) - AWOL LTV-3500 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3y5R9Up
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/AWOL-Vision-LTV-3500-Ultra-Short-Throw-Projector-4K-Triple-Laser-3500-Lumens-UST?af=hookup-af
🔥 Top Pick (Under $3500) - Formovie Theater 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3Sug2RU
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/formovie-theater-ultra-short-throw-projector-2800-lumen-triple-laser-ust-fengmi-t1.html?af=hookup-af
Formovie Direct (Non Affiliate Link): formovie.com/pages/theater
🔥 Top Pick (Under $2500) - XGIMI AURA 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3SuuWr8
ProjectorScreen.com: projectorscreen.com/xgimi-aura-ultra-short-throw-projector-2400-lumen-4k-laser-tv?af=hookup-af
XGIMI Direct: shrsl.com/3q9q3
🔥 Best Value (Under $2500) - Nexigo PJ90 Aurora 🔥
Amazon: amzn.to/3C2682K
🔥 Floor Rising UST Screen 🔥
Vividstorm ALR 100" S-Pro Screen:
Amazon: amzn.to/3SJaZN0
🔥 Other projectors tested 🔥
Samsung Premiere 130 LSP9T: amzn.to/3Vs4Jfk
Samsung Premiere 130 LSP9T: projectorscreen.com/samsung-lsp9t-4k-ultra-short-throw-laser-projector.html?af=hookup-af
BENQ v7050i: amzn.to/3dTkOJJ
BENQ v7050i Direct: https://benqurl.biz/thehookupv7050ius
Epson LS300: amzn.to/3LWRRZK
Optoma P2: projectorscreen.com/optoma-p2-cinemax-4k-uhd-3000-lumen-ultra-short-throw-home-cinema-laser-projector-with-soundbar.html?af=hookup-af
JMGO O1 Pro: amzn.to/3CpH1bq
**As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you**
Visit my website: TheSmartHomeHookUp.com
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thehookup1
Join me on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/473812443269387
Support my channel directly:
Patreon: patreon.com/thehookup
Music by BenSound.com
Support my channel:
Patreon: patreon.com/thehookup
Music by BenSound.com
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Projector Lineup
01:20 Brightness
03:32 Fan Noise
04:25 Size and Positioning
06:50 Input Lag (Gaming)
07:57 Image Quality
10:31 Color Management
10:56 Dolby Vision & HDR10+
12:17 Black Levels
14:23 Focus Uniformity
15:06 Built-In Speakers
15:39 Rainbow Effect
17:08 Conclusions
