Projectors for Work and Home

These five projectors are compared on listed ANSI lumen rating, resolution, zoom, contrast ratio where stated, 3D capability and throw type. The range spans a Full HD business projector through to large venue and ultra short throw models, with prices rising accordingly. Throw type and resolution vary across the group, so buyers should check these listed specifications carefully against their intended setup before choosing.

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Winner

Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wirele

The Acer Business P1558i at £476.94 is the lowest priced option here and a practical starting point for basic setups, rather than a pick for every room.

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Product	Brand	Price	Retailers	Listed product details	Resolution
Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wirele	Acer	£476.94	PCHub	Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wireless Casting. 1.3x Zoom. 10.000 1 Contrast	Not listed
Viewsonic LSC601WU-ST data projector Standard throw projector 6000 ANS	Viewsonic	£1,544.98	PCHub	Viewsonic LSC601WU-ST data projector Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black. White	1920x1200
Optoma ZU500USTe data projector Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI	Optoma	£2,372.58	PCHub	Optoma ZU500USTe data projector Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D White	1920x1200
Vivitek DU7099Z data projector Large venue projector 7600 ANSI lumens	Vivitek	£3,936.41	PCHub	Vivitek DU7099Z data projector Large venue projector 7600 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black. Silver	1920x1200
Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ data projector Ultra short throw projector 7500	Panasonic	£4,282.81	PCHub	Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ data projector Ultra short throw projector 7500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black	1920x1200

1. Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wirele

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Price shown £476.94

A DLP business projector rated at 5200 ANSI lumens with Full HD resolution, wireless casting and a 1.3x zoom.

The Acer Business P1558i is a DLP projector rated at 5200 ANSI lumens, with Full HD resolution and wireless casting listed.

A 1.3x zoom and a stated 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio are included, the only projector in this roundup to list a contrast ratio figure.

Benchmark

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A comparable third-party result for Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wirele is not included here. See ISO projector brightness measurement standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £476.94 this is the cheapest projector in the roundup by a wide margin.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Acer
Price	£476.94
Listed product details	Acer Business P1558i DLP Projector 5200 ANSI Lumens. Full HD. Wireless Casting. 1.3x Zoom. 10.000 1 Contrast

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What we like

Lowest price in the roundup
Wireless casting included
Stated 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio

What we don't like

Full HD rather than WUXGA resolution
No 3D capability listed

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2. Viewsonic LSC601WU-ST data projector Standard throw projector 6000 ANS

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Price shown £1,544.98

A standard throw 3LCD projector rated at 6000 ANSI lumens with WUXGA resolution.

The ViewSonic LSC601WU-ST uses 3LCD technology with a standard throw design, the only standard throw model in this roundup, rated at 6000 ANSI lumens.

WUXGA resolution at 1920 x 1200 is listed, matching the resolution of three other projectors in this group.

Benchmark

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Projector image output testing

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A comparable third-party result for Viewsonic LSC601WU-ST data projector Standard throw projector 6000 ANS is not included here. See ISO projector brightness measurement standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £1,544.98 this sits above the Acer but below the three highest priced projectors in this roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Viewsonic
Price	£1,544.98
Resolution	1920x1200
Listed product details	Viewsonic LSC601WU-ST data projector Standard throw projector 6000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black. White

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What we like

Only standard throw projector in the roundup
WUXGA resolution
3LCD technology

What we don't like

No contrast ratio stated
No 3D capability listed

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3. Optoma ZU500USTe data projector Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI

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Price shown £2,372.58

An ultra short throw DLP projector rated at 5000 ANSI lumens with WUXGA resolution and 3D capability listed.

The Optoma ZU500USTe is an ultra short throw DLP projector rated at 5000 ANSI lumens, with 3D capability listed alongside WUXGA resolution.

Its ultra short throw design is shared with the Panasonic model in this roundup, though the two differ in projection technology and brightness rating.

Benchmark

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Projector image output testing

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A comparable third-party result for Optoma ZU500USTe data projector Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI is not included here. See ISO projector brightness measurement standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £2,372.58 this sits in the middle of the roundup on price.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Optoma
Price	£2,372.58
Resolution	1920x1200
Listed product details	Optoma ZU500USTe data projector Ultra short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D White

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What we like

Ultra short throw design
3D capability listed
WUXGA resolution

What we don't like

No contrast ratio stated
Lowest ANSI lumen rating among the ultra short throw models here

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4. Vivitek DU7099Z data projector Large venue projector 7600 ANSI lumens

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Price shown £3,936.41

A large venue DLP projector rated at 7600 ANSI lumens with WUXGA resolution and 3D capability listed.

The Vivitek DU7099Z is a large venue DLP projector with a listed rating of 7600 ANSI lumens, the highest figure in this roundup.

WUXGA resolution and 3D capability are included, matching the Optoma model on both counts.

Benchmark

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Projector image output testing

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A comparable third-party result for Vivitek DU7099Z data projector Large venue projector 7600 ANSI lumens is not included here. See ISO projector brightness measurement standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £3,936.41 this is the second most expensive projector in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Vivitek
Price	£3,936.41
Resolution	1920x1200
Listed product details	Vivitek DU7099Z data projector Large venue projector 7600 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black. Silver

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What we like

Highest stated ANSI lumen rating in the roundup
3D capability listed
WUXGA resolution

What we don't like

Second highest price in the roundup
No contrast ratio stated

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5. Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ data projector Ultra short throw projector 7500

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Price shown £4,282.81

An ultra short throw LCD projector rated at 7500 ANSI lumens with WUXGA resolution.

The Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ is an ultra short throw LCD projector rated at 7500 ANSI lumens, the only LCD model among the ultra short throw options here.

WUXGA resolution is listed. Its 7500 ANSI lumen rating is below the Vivitek at 7600 and above the Optoma at 5000.

Benchmark

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Projector image output testing

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A comparable third-party result for Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ data projector Ultra short throw projector 7500 is not included here. See ISO projector brightness measurement standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £4,282.81 this is the most expensive projector in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Panasonic
Price	£4,282.81
Resolution	1920x1200
Listed product details	Panasonic PT-MZ782BEJ data projector Ultra short throw projector 7500 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

Compatible hardware

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What we like

Ultra short throw LCD design
High stated ANSI lumen rating
WUXGA resolution

What we don't like

Highest price in the roundup
No 3D capability listed

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