TOP 10 Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projectors

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UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023 - An Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector has a very wide angle lens with a throw ratio of less than 0.4, letting you place the projector just under or just above the screen. The main benefit is that it is easy to install and saves the cost and hassle of a ceiling mount.
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TOP 10 Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projectors
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2800 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-8"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 3LCD
- Brightness: 4000 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-2"
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- Resolution: 1920x1080 3LCD
- Brightness: 3600 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0'-11"
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- Resolution: 4096x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2500 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-7"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2400 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-10"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 3LCD
- Brightness: 4000 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-2"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2800 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0'-4"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2200 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-10"
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- Resolution: 1920x1080 3LCD
- Brightness: 5000 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 1'-2"
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- Resolution: 3840x2160 DLP
- Brightness: 2200 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0'-12"