ViewSonicSpec score 7.8
1080p, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+Short throw lens for placement close to the screen
+Laser light source with long light life
+3000 to 5999 lumens for bright images
$1,082.00-13%List: $1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Short throw lens for placement close to the screen
+Laser light source with long light life
+3000 to 5999 lumens for bright images
+1080p Full HD resolution
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
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Optoma
1080p, Laser, Short throw
+Ultra-compact design for easy portability
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
$1,046.52-13%List: $1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
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OptomaSpec score 7.7
720p or lower, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Bright at 3600 lumens for mid-size rooms
+Short throw design for placement close to the screen
−WXGA 720p resolution is lower than full HD models
$814.99-10%List: $909.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Bright at 3600 lumens for mid-size rooms
+Short throw design for placement close to the screen
+IP6X dust resistant body
Cons−WXGA 720p resolution is lower than full HD models
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
−720p or lower: 17 of the 23 here have a higher resolution
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BenQSpec score 9.1
4K, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+Short throw projects large images from close range
+Laser light source for long life and low maintenance
+4K HDR support for detailed images
$1,999.00-6%Was: $2,128.50
as of 11/04/2026 12:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Short throw projects large images from close range
+Laser light source for long life and low maintenance
+4K HDR support for detailed images
+Built-in smart features
+4ms input lag for responsive viewing
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+4K: the highest resolution of the 23 here
+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
+Apps built in: only 6 of 29 here have one
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BenQ
1080p, Laser, Short throw
+Short throw lens for placement close to the wall
+Laser light source for long lamp life
+HDR support for richer contrast
$1,998.94-5%List: $2,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
OptomaSpec score 7.8
1080p, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Low input lag for gaming
$1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Low input lag for gaming
+Golf simulation ready
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
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OptomaSpec score 7.8
1080p, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Low input lag for gaming
$1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Low input lag for gaming
+Golf simulation ready
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
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PanasonicSpec score 8.3
WUXGA, 6000 or more, Laser, Short throw
+Short throw design for projecting from close range
+WUXGA resolution for sharp detail
+Rated at up to 7000 lumens for bright rooms
$10,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Short throw design for projecting from close range
+WUXGA resolution for sharp detail
+Rated at up to 7000 lumens for bright rooms
+Laser light source for long-lasting brightness
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+6000 or more: the highest brightness of the 16 here
+WUXGA: only 4 of 23 here have a higher resolution
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BenQ
WUXGA, Laser, Short throw
+Short throw lets it project large images from close range
+Laser light source for a long-lasting, low-maintenance light
+WUXGA resolution for sharp detail
$3,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Short throw lets it project large images from close range
+Laser light source for a long-lasting, low-maintenance light
+WUXGA resolution for sharp detail
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+WUXGA: only 4 of 23 here have a higher resolution
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Optoma
Laser, Short throw
+Short throw design projects a large image from close range
+Laser light source for its light output
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OptomaSpec score 8.3
4K, 3000 to 5999, Laser, Short throw
+True 4K UHD resolution for fine detail
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Golf simulator ready
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Spec score8.3
Pros+True 4K UHD resolution for fine detail
+Short throw design suits placement close to the screen
+Golf simulator ready
+HDR compatible for high dynamic range content
+Low input lag for gaming
Compared with the 11 projectors on this page+4K: the highest resolution of the 23 here
+3000 to 5999: only 2 of 16 here have a higher brightness
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