What are the best video projectors (ultra) short focal length in 2023

To meet the specific constraints of the projection “at the foot of the wall” in a domestic environment lit or plunged in the dark but generator of light pollution, several manufacturers offer projection screens with a specifically suitable canvas. We generally speak of canvases exploiting an ALR (Ambient Light rejecting = rejection of ambient light) technology. This is the case for example of the manufacturer Lumene with the projection screen Lumene Movie Palace UHD 4K Extra Bright.

Ultra short focal video projectors

Ultra short focal video projectors: our selection

DLP, 1080p, ultra short focal length, RGB LED, 1000 lumens, contrast 150,000: 1, 2xhdmi, Bluetooth.

DLP, 1080p 4K HDR compatible, RGB LED, 850 Lumens, 2x HDMI, USB, Bluetooth.

DLP, UHD 4K, Laser, 2200 lumens, contrasts 2,000,000: 1, 3x HDMI, 1x USB, Disney+, Netflix, OSC, My Canal, Son 2.2.

Shortly focal and TV laser video projectors use a very large angle type allowing them to position them as close as possible to the projection wall. These spotlights are a growing success and easily replace a television that has become imposing. More than 1.5 meters of image diagonal only 40 cm from the wall and for certain ultra short focal video projectors an image of 3 meters only 30 cm ! They will be associated with a specific projection screen.

• Picoprojectors
• Video projectors
• 4K UHD video projectors

Ultra short focal lecturers use a large angular type lens, which allows them to position them close to the screen or projection wall. These models have been very successful in business for years, where they allow you to display a large image in a small meeting room. Another significant advantage: the speaker is no longer between the screen and the projector. It is therefore no longer dazzled when it is addressed to its audience and does not cut the light beam while moving, which would obviously bother viewing. These spotlights are leaving elsewhere very bright, allowing projection in the middle of the day on a white wall or better, on an ultra short focal projection screen specifically designed to alleviate light pollution and preserve the contrast of the projected image.

The Optoma Cinemax Uhz65ust Optoma projector is capable of projecting an image of 2.5 m diagonal just 25 cm away from the screen.

It is very recently that the manufacturers of video projectors have become aware of the interest of transforming their “meeting models” into domestic devices, thanks to technological progress made in image deformation correction, unacceptable for use movie theater. The use of an ultra short focal length causes, as in photography, important deformations of the image, which can be bombed in the center and displays distorted lines on the edges. Mastering these optical deformities has so far passed through the use of very high quality, extremely expensive glasses. Progress in terms of computing processing power on -board processors in ultra short focal video projectors allow you to support these corrections by software route.

Ultra short focal video projector: an alternative to the TV

An ultra short focal video projector is practically positioned as a TV and on an audio-video furniture. It can therefore take place alongside your electronics: Blu-ray player, amplifier, satellite decoder, etc. If it is used in a weakly bright room, it can replace a television, provided you acquire a TNT HD decoder for example. Note that most ultra short focal lectors are equipped with a speaker and therefore do not force to invest in an amplifier and speakers.

Ideal replacement for a living room television, the 4K ultra short 4K laser projector Benq V7000i has an HDMI Android TV module to access many services and online games.

Focal ultra short video projector: an immersive image

Placed less than 50 cm from the projection surface, the ultra -short focal video projector offers an image of about 1.5 m to 2 m diagonal. Far from one meter, the diagonal easily exceeds 3 m. Mirror models are those that offer the greatest proximity to the projection surface, less than 50 cm.

The best display technologies

Apart from the optical block and the very different bright path, the video projecting technologies of ultra short focal projectors are rigorously identical to classic devices. There are video projectors equipped with tri-lcd or DLP 1080p, 4K matrices. In the last two cases, the projected image is respectively composed of more than 2 million and 8.3 million pixels.

In addition to its ability to display the images of a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, the Optoma Cinemax P2 video projector is HDR10 compatible with its strong light.

Ultra short focal video projector: simplified installation

An ultra short focal projector makes it possible to display an image of about 1.5 m diagonal while being positioned less than 50 cm from the projection surface. In your living room, the profits are multiple. You save an installation several meters from your Blu-ray player and your amplifier, which involves passing cables in the parts of the room, or even placing PVC strips to hide them. You also save a long HDMI cable, or even an ethernet or wireless video transmission system. It is also easier to test several HDMI cables to assess their performance.

The ultra short focal projector Samsung the Premiere LSP9T has a digital trapezius correction device to adjust the image if the video projector is placed too high, too low or if it is not centered.

This type of video projector makes it possible to circulate freely in the projection part, without raised shadows giving the image. Finally, using a ceiling support saves even more space. Some models are optimized for ultra short focal video projectors, such as the Norstone Projet-W.

Ultra short focal video projector: less loss of brightness

Closer to the projection surface, the ultra short focal projector offers better yield. Light lights viewing is perfectly possible.

Recommended ultra short projection screen

Projection screens for ultra short focal video projectors are optimized for projection in the middle of the day and in living rooms in which light pollution is often important. They thus have a treated surface to limit the effects of this light pollution on the image and improve its contrast. These are most often fixed screens, the only solution to have a perfectly flat projection surface thanks to the uniform tension of the canvas fixed to the frame.

To meet the specific constraints of the projection “at the foot of the wall” in a domestic environment lit or plunged in the dark but generator of light pollution, several manufacturers offer projection screens with a specifically suitable canvas. We generally speak of canvases exploiting an ALR (Ambient Light rejecting = rejection of ambient light) technology. This is the case for example of the manufacturer Lumene with the projection screen Lumene Movie Palace UHD 4K Extra Bright.

Ultra short focal video projector: more economical lamp

The lamp used on ultra short focal video projectors is generally less power that those used for conventional video projectors, proximity to the projection surface allowing better yield. However, some models make the choice of a very powerful lamp to allow viewing with lighting of the light room.

Ultra short focal video projector: Protection for children

Close to the projection surface, the lamp is less likely to be viewed directly by children.

Ultra short focal point projector: less noise

The ventilation of video projectors being often noisy, the placement far ahead of the spectator shelters him from the noise of the fan.

In addition, the short distance between the projection surface and the video projector makes it possible to very often use the ECO mode and therefore to reduce the speed of rotation of the fan.

What are the best video projectors (ultra) short focal length in 2023 ?

Fancy an image several meters wide, but not the courage or the desire to unravel holes in the ceiling to install a video projector ? Short focal models are there for you. We have chosen the best models of short and ultra -short focal length video projectors of the moment.

The top 3 of the best video projectors with ultra -short focal length

• The best of the market
• Very efficient tizenos
• Clear

• His price.

• Good image quality
• Tizenos software
• His silence of use

• Little faithful colors

• Compact format
• An excellent observation
• Android TV

• A cold image

In recent years, a real revolution has taken place with the democratization of Focal ultra-short projectors. The latter do not need, in fact, only a few tens of centimeters of hindsight to display a large image on the wall. They also integrate, for the most part, internal software and speakers, which allows them to be used independently, without having to invest in an amp and a kit 5.1. The short focal projectors will require between 1 and 3 meters of hindsight compared to the wall, where those with an ultra-quilted focal length will be satisfied with less than 50 cm. We will therefore especially advise these in this selection.

If you want to make an informed choice on your future video projector, PP Garcia has discussed it with us in a dedicated video.

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If you are interested in video projectors in general, direction our dedicated guide. You want to improve the sound part ? Read our sound bars comparison and our guide to mount a home cinema. On the other hand, if you prefer to turn to a safer device, our selection of the best TV is available.

And to have good content to broadcast on your wall, the easiest way is to go through a video streaming service.

Samsung the first LSP7 our recommendation

• Good image quality
• Tizenos software
• His silence of use

• Little faithful colors

If he is the leader on TV or smartphones, Samsung is not exactly known for his video projectors. With its laser lighting, this ultra-short focal model, however, deserves to be better known. If its design is relatively classic, it has the advantage of being a passout and will be forgotten in a living room.

On the image side, the video projector offers 120 inches diagonal 60 cm from the wall. The result is more than convincing, with a strong light that does not force to be in full dark to really enjoy it. On the other hand, the colorimetry disappoints by its lack of accuracy. The image is far from unpleasant to the eye, but at this price, we expected at least a well -calibrated cinema mode.

For sources management, in addition to HDMI and an antenna socket, we find Tizen, the operating system used on the manufacturer’s TV. The latter is still as rich in applications, but we regret a small lack of general fluidity. That said, we hold here a completely autonomous projector, in particular thanks to a completely correct 30 W sound system. The video projector can be associated with a projection screen, but also be used alone.

Despite some imperfections and a high price, this ultra -short focal point video projector will delight those who do not want to take the lead. To go more into details, you can read our full test.

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Samsung the Premiere LSP9T The top of the ultra short focal length

• The best of the market
• Very efficient tizenos
• Clear

• His price.

Your budget is unlimited ? So fall for the LSP9T, still at Samsung. If this model of ultra -short focal point video projector looks very much like his little brother from an aesthetic point of view, inside things are very different, starting with the adoption of a triple laser system with a DLP chip.

Once again, we get a large image, with about 60 cm of hindsight for 130 inch. It is far from being ridiculous when placed closer to the screen since 100 inches is obtained 16 cm away ! The laser passage brings a much better brightness, which reaches 2,800 lumens. A use in broad daylight is therefore perfectly possible, not to mention that the contrasts are good, with a rate measured at 1683: 1. On the other hand, colorimetric loyalty is not there at the exit of the box, with too hot tones. Red should therefore be lowered manually.

If the projector has a game mode, the latter offers a Input Lag Enough 56 ms, which will not be much satisfactory for gamers, who will probably pass their way. Do not think of connecting your game console.

On the other hand, to watch films, series and other documentaries, this model is ideal. The image quality is there. The movements compensation engine is very effective, and the audio partition is really good. The projector being very silent, you will not be disturbed. Ideal for enjoying films with a big show !

For the software part, there is a very complete Tizen, which offers all major streaming applications. In addition, a TNT tuner is included, allowing access to TV channels directly. If the Samsung LSP9T is a very good short focal -on -law video projector, its price, however, reflects this excellence: it is generally available around 5,500 euros.