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Ultra short throw projectors

An ultra short throw projector sits on a cabinet against the wall and throws a large picture upward from centimetres away. Nobody walks through the beam, there is no ceiling mount and no cable run across the room. The trade is that placement becomes exact rather than approximate: move the cabinet a centimetre and the image moves several, so these work best on a flat wall or a properly tensioned screen. They also tend to be the brightest projectors here, which is why they suit living rooms where the lights stay on, and they are priced accordingly.

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How close to the wall do they actually go?

A projector with a 0.25 throw ratio makes a 100 inch picture from about 55 centimetres of cabinet depth, measured from the wall to the back of the projector. Each product page gives the exact distances for 80, 100, 120 and 150 inches, because the figure varies more between models than the category name suggests.

Do I need a special screen?

You need either a very flat wall or a screen made for ultra short throw, and the two are not interchangeable. Because the light arrives from below at a steep angle, an ordinary screen scatters it badly and a standard light rejecting screen can make it worse. A screen sold specifically for ultra short throw is the one to look for.

Are these better than a large television?

At 100 inches and above they are usually far cheaper, and the picture is reflected rather than emitted, which many people find easier to watch for long periods. A television still wins on absolute brightness and on black levels in a lit room. The honest answer depends on your room more than on the hardware.