Best for this need

The best ultra-short-throw projector

Our pick

Hisense PX4 Pro

Hisense PX4 Pro

The Hisense PX4 Pro is the strongest current UST starting point for a large premium setup because it combines 3,500 ANSI lumens, an adjustable iris, an 80 to 200-inch range and fast gaming support. Choose the PX3-PRO when Google TV matters more, or the compact JMGO O2S Ultra when cabinet depth is tight.

Why it fits this need

  • Exact throw and furniture geometry
  • UST ALR screen compatibility
Main trade-off
Its 0.2:1 fixed lens still needs careful cabinet and screen geometry.
Choose Hisense PX3-PRO instead when
A polished all-in-one UST system
More reasons behind this pick
  • Contrast versus ambient-light brightness
  • Gaming latency and fixed-lens alignment

UST picks for dark theaters, brighter living rooms and gaming, with screen and furniture constraints included.

Analysis updated , Catalog updated , Amazon.com / United States

What the facts say

What the comparison shows

Useful conclusions from the current home projectors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.

Compared set

Only 4 of 90 models checked match every need here: “It has to sit right below the screen”, “Some lights will stay on while I watch”, “I play fast or competitive games”, and “Movies are my main use”.

4 matching models from 90 checked

Why it helps

Hisense PX4 Pro's published ANSI brightness is 13% above the 3,100 ANSI lm median at 3,500 ANSI lm.

Hisense PX4 Pro
3,500 ANSI lm
Category median
3,100 ANSI lm
Comparable models
36 of 90
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Compared set
90 models
Source records
4 for the products shown
Catalog updated

Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “It has to sit right below the screen”, “Some lights will stay on while I watch”, “I play fast or competitive games”, and “Movies are my main use”. A need with no documented match does not count.

Calculation noteOnly ANSI-lumen figures are included. ISO and unqualified manufacturer lumen labels are excluded. The median covers 36 of 90 models with comparable published figures.

Facts and source records used for the products in this recommendation
ProductNeeds matchedChecked factsSource records
Hisense PX4 Pro
  • Sits right by the wall
  • Some lights stay on
  • Fast or competitive games
  • Movies are my main use
  • 3,500 ANSI-lumen triple-laser 4K light engine with adjustable iris
  • 0.2:1 UST ratio for 80–200-inch images
  • Dolby Vision, 1080p VRR up to 240Hz and a six-speaker audio system
Hisense PX3-PRO
  • Sits right by the wall
  • Some lights stay on
  • Fast or competitive games
  • Movies are my main use
  • 3,000 ANSI-lumen RGB triple-laser 4K light engine
  • Variable-focus UST optics for 80–150-inch images
  • Google TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and up to 240Hz gaming support
JMGO O2S Ultra
  • Sits right by the wall
  • Some lights stay on
  • Movies are my main use
  • 3,600 ISO-lumen triple-laser 4K light engine
  • 0.16:1 UST ratio for 80–150-inch images
  • Google TV with native Netflix, Dolby Vision and Dynaudio audio
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus
  • Sits right by the wall
  • Some lights stay on
  • Movies are my main use
  • 4,000 ISO lumens of white brightness with 4,000 IDMS lumens of color brightness
  • 3LCD UST optics for images up to 150 inches
  • Google TV, EpiqSense setup and a Bose 2.1-channel speaker system

4 options

Our pick and alternatives

01
Hisense PX4 Pro

Hisense, PX4 Pro

PX4 Pro

Hisense's 2026 premium UST adds an adjustable iris, a larger 200-inch ceiling and fast gaming to a bright triple-laser platform.

Winner whenPremium UST movies and fast gaming

Decisive facts

  • 3,500 ANSI-lumen triple-laser 4K light engine with adjustable iris
  • 0.2:1 UST ratio for 80–200-inch images

Trade-off

Its 0.2:1 fixed lens still needs careful cabinet and screen geometry.

02
Hisense PX3-PRO

Hisense, PX3-PRO

PX3-PRO

A mainstream variable-focus UST with triple-laser color, Google TV, strong onboard sound and high-refresh gaming support.

Best forA polished all-in-one UST system

Decisive facts

  • 3,000 ANSI-lumen RGB triple-laser 4K light engine
  • Variable-focus UST optics for 80–150-inch images

Trade-off

UST geometry remains furniture-sensitive even with its variable focus.

03
JMGO O2S Ultra

JMGO, O2S Ultra

O2S Ultra

A compact high-output UST that needs only a few inches of wall clearance for a 100-inch image and includes licensed Google TV.

Best forThe smallest practical UST footprint

Decisive facts

  • 3,600 ISO-lumen triple-laser 4K light engine
  • 0.16:1 UST ratio for 80–150-inch images

Trade-off

The fixed UST lens still requires exact cabinet height and physical alignment.

04
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus

Epson, LS970 / V11HB83020

Lifestudio Grand Plus

A bright 3LCD UST with equal color and white output, Google TV and Bose audio for viewers who want to avoid DLP rainbows.

Best forBright UST viewing without DLP rainbows

Decisive facts

  • 4,000 ISO lumens of white brightness with 4,000 IDMS lumens of color brightness
  • 3LCD UST optics for images up to 150 inches

Trade-off

The fixed UST lens still needs a compatible cabinet and careful screen alignment.

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