TOP 10 Ultra Short Throw Projectors 2025 (UST)
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025 - Check out our hand-picked list of the best ultra-short-throw projectors (UST) currently available. Each of these models has a very wide-angle lens with a throw ratio of less than 0.4, letting you place the projector discreetly under a fixed or retractable screen. They are great home TV replacements because of their 4K video resolution and brightness output of more than 2,000 lumens. They are also easy to install, saving on the cost and hassle of trying to mount a projector from the ceiling or fit an unwieldy flat-panel into your home.
Our Ultimate Guide to 4K Laser TV Projectors will help you to choose a projector.
Check out our Laser TV Showdown where we tested 14 different UST projectors in one room.
Best UST 4K Laser Projectors
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP (3840x2160)
- Brightness: 3000 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
The Hisense PX3-PRO expands on the growing line of Designed for Xbox projectors with the world’s first RGB laser UST with this designation, showing excellent performance for gaming and movies alike. Its good out-of-box color accuracy, gamut coverage and support for DolbyVision, HDR10+ are sure to impress.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP (3840x2160)
- Brightness: 5000 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.4 m
Our hands-on testing revealed the Hisense L9Q to be a very strong projector thanks to its excellent build quality, impressive gamut coverage, accurate color reproduction, substantial audio performance, support for all HDR formats, and solid gaming capabilities. With its high brightness capable of illuminating large screens, we believe that the L9Q has a lot to offer, making it a very appealing choice for users in the market for a UST projector.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP
- Brightness: 2500 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
LG's CineBeam HU715Q is the company's second 4K laser UST, a mature, refined product that shows off LG's design and engineering expertise. Debuting at an attractive 2,999ドル MSRP, it's packed with features—including audio and streaming capabilities—that go beyond what you find in competing models, and delivers a bright, pleasing image right out of the box.
-
- Resolution: 4k Pixel Shifted 3LCD
- Brightness: 4000 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.4 m
Epson's 2nd generation 4K-enhanced UST is a well-polished, super-bright projector that should appeal to its core target audience of everyday TV viewers.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP
- Brightness: 3200 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.4 m
Samsung has released the successor to its Premiere LS9T, originally launched in 2020. Building on the same design, the Samsung Premiere LPU9D delivers similar performance to its predecessor while offering one of the most robust and feature-rich UST projectors available.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP (3840x2160)
- Brightness: 2500 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
The Nomvdic P2000 RGB 4K UST Laser TV is a uniquely designed projector that performs well overall at an attractive price for a triple-laser RGB. Though it misses the mark on some areas, namely its HDR color accuracy, its overall price to performance may be enough to sway some potential buyers.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP (3840x2160)
- Brightness: 2200 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
Formovie has released the successor to the Formovie Theater, which delivered some of the best performance in the ultra-short throw space. However, the new model's performance unfortunately falls short of its predecessor in terms of color accuracy even while it adds some desirable new features.
-
- Resolution: 4k Pixel Shifted 3LCD
- Brightness: 4500 Lumens (ISO)2
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.4 m
The Epson QS100 is a new addition to Epson’s Q Series line of high-lumen output projectors. While it doesn’t replace the LS800 UST and will live alongside it, it does offer greater refinement and enhanced functionality in key areas that were lacking in the LS800 model. This ultimately strengthens the Q Series, which now truly offers something for everyone.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP
- Brightness: 6500 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
With the ability to be set up next to a screen and project large and exceptionally bright 4K images that won’t blind the presenter, Ricoh’s 6,500-lumen UHL3660 takes ultra-short throw (UST) technology into conference rooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and beyond.
-
- Resolution: 4K DLP (3840x2160)
- Brightness: 2000 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Light Source: Laser
- Throw Distance: 0.5 m
The first 4K laser UST projector from ViewSonic is an excellent choice at its price point. It is compact, offers great picture quality, supports 3D, and is easy to use.