Rankings
The Hisense PX3-PRO is a premium ultra-short-throw laser projector delivering 4K-enhanced images, high brightness and advanced HDR support for immersive home-theater experiences. Its large size, fixed lens and premium cost make it less suitable for users needing flexible placement or a budget-friendly solution. Best for gamers and cinema enthusiasts who want a large, bright screen with integrated smart features in a dedicated living-room setup.
The Optoma GT2100HDR is a compact short-throw laser projector offering 4,200 lumens, HDR support and ultra-low 8.6 ms input lag for gaming. It lacks a smart operating system, has modest built-in audio and no lens shift, which can limit flexibility. Ideal for gamers and bright-room viewers who value performance over integrated smart features.
The NexiGo Aurora Pro is an ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector delivering 2400 lumens, HDR10+ and ultra-low latency gaming. Its fixed optics, heavy build and limited Android TV app selection are trade-offs. Perfect for gamers and cinephiles with limited space who prioritize performance over portability.
The Optoma Photon Go is a portable ultra-short-throw laser projector with strong color accuracy and built-in Google TV. Its low brightness and limited HDMI inputs restrict bright-room and multi-device setups. Ideal for compact spaces and users who value portability and smart features.
The Optoma UHD35STx is a short-throw projector offering true 4K via pixel-shifting, 3,600 lumens brightness and an ultra-low 4 ms input lag, targeting gamers and bright-room installations. Limitations include a native 1080p panel, lack of lens shift and manual focus only, meaning placement must be precise. Best for gamers who prioritize response time and can accommodate a pixel-shifted 4K display.
The BenQ TH671ST is a bright 1080p short-throw projector with ultra-low input lag, suited for gaming and bright-room use. Its lamp-based source and lack of HDR or lens shift limit long-term convenience and image quality. Best for gamers and users needing a compact short-throw solution.
The Samsung Premiere LPU7D is an ultra-short-throw laser projector offering bright 2400 ANSI lumens output, AI upscaling and built-in Dolby Atmos sound, making it a convenient all-in-one home-theater solution. Its manual focus, lack of lens shift and pixel-shift 4K limit flexibility and native sharpness compared with higher-end native-4K models. Best for families wanting a large screen in a small room with integrated smart features.
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3,000 lumens | 2,400 lumens | 3,000 lumens | 4,200 lumensbest | 650 lumens | 2,400 lumens | 3,600 lumens | |
10,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 300,000 | 2,500,000best | 1,000 | — | |
— | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | — | 0.5best | |
— | — | — | — | — | 0.379 metersbest | — | |
15,000 hours | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | 20,000 hours | 20,000 hours | 15,000 hours | |
1.2best | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
5 watts | 60 wattsbest | 50 watts | 15 watts | 20 watts | 30 watts | 10 watts | |
2 | 3best | 3best | 2 | 1 | 3best | — |
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Display(5) | |||||||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Brightness (lumens) | 3000 lumens | 2400 lumens | 3000 lumens | 4200 lumens | 650 lumens | 2400 lumens | 3600 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 10000 | 3000 | 3000 | 300000 | 2500000 | 1000 | — |
HDR Support | false | true | true | true | true | true | — |
Projection Geometry(1) | |||||||
Throw Ratio | 0.69-0.83 | 0.233 | 0.22 | 0.496 | 0.18 | — | 0.5 |
Lighting(2) | |||||||
Lamp Life (hours) | 15000 hours | 25000 hours | 25000 hours | 30000 hours | 20000 hours | 20000 hours | 15000 hours |
Light Source | Metal Halide | laser | Laser | Laser | Triple Laser RGB | Laser | — |
Features(1) | |||||||
Keystone Correction | true | false | true | true | true | — | true |
Audio(1) | |||||||
Speaker Power (watts) | 5 watts | 60 watts | 50 watts | 15 watts | 20 watts | 30 watts | 10 watts |
Connectivity(2) | |||||||
Bluetooth Version | — | — | 5.3 | — | 5.0 | — | — |
HDMI Ports | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
Build & Design(1) | |||||||
Weight (kg) | 2.67 kg | 9.98 kg | 9.0 kg | 3 kg | 1.724 kg | 9.208 kg | 3.98 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | |||||||
Power Consumption (watts) | 355 watts | — | 250 watts | — | 100 watts | 320 watts | — |
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Warranty (years) | 3 years | — | 2 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the TH671ST a strong value proposition for gamers and bright-room home theater setups, emphasizing its short-throw convenience, ultra-low input lag, and auto-brightness system, while noting the limitations of a lamp light source, lack of HDR, modest built-in audio, and the absence of lens shift.
Everyday users generally appreciate the projector's ease of setup, bright image in lit rooms, and low lag for gaming and simulators, but recurring concerns focus on lamp lifespan, basic audio output, and the missing HDR and lens-shift features.
“"picture alone"”
Professional reviewers commend the Aurora Pro for its exceptional color accuracy, high brightness, ultra-low latency and solid built-in audio, positioning it as a strong value proposition for home cinema and gaming. However, they note its modest native contrast, fixed optics and limited Android TV app ecosystem as drawbacks that keep it a step behind premium rivals.
Everyday users consistently praise the projector's vivid colors, smooth 4K@120 Hz gaming experience, and powerful built-in speakers, while repeatedly mentioning the need for dark rooms, occasional app restrictions and the lack of lens shift as pain points.
Professional reviewers praise the PX3-PRO for its immersive 80-150-inch 4K display, Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced certifications, and smooth 240 Hz gaming performance. They highlight the Pro AI processing, 110% BT.2020 color gamut, and quiet operation as standout features, while noting the fixed lens and pixel-shifted 4K as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the projector's vivid colors, massive screen size, low gaming lag, and straightforward Google TV setup, describing it as a cinema-level upgrade for living rooms. Common complaints revolve around the need for precise placement, occasional fan noise, and occasional motion artifacts when not using Filmmaker Mode.
Professional reviewers commend the GT2100HDR for its impressive brightness, vivid HDR colors, and ultra-low gaming latency, emphasizing its suitability for bright-room and gaming scenarios. However, they criticize the lack of a smart OS, modest built-in audio, and the absence of lens shift or native 4K resolution.
Everyday users praise the projector's easy short-throw setup, bright performance in lit environments, and the long-lasting laser light source. The most common complaints revolve around the underpowered built-in speaker and the need for external streaming devices due to the missing smart platform.
Professional reviewers commend the LPU7D for its bright laser output, AI-driven upscaling, and deep integration with Samsung's smart-home ecosystem, positioning it as a convenient all-in-one home-theater solution. However, they note the manual focus, absence of lens shift, and DLP-related color artifacts as notable compromises compared with native-4K competitors.
Everyday users praise the ultra-short-throw convenience, laser brightness and built-in Dolby Atmos audio, but mention the manual focus and occasional rainbow speckles as annoyances.
Professional reviewers note the UHD35STx's ultra-low 4 ms input lag and true 4K via pixel-shifting, positioning it as a strong contender for gaming and bright-room entertainment.
