Recommended Projectors

Below is a list of projectors that will work great for this kind of project. Click on the titles to purchase. Some links will send you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

If you are on a tight budget, you might also check out the auction sites like eBay for good deals on used projectors. For specific info about the type of projector you should be looking for, check out this page.


ViewSonic PS502W 4000 Lumens WXGA Short Throw Projector This one is a great value. Short throw, 4000 lumens bright with 1280 x 800 resolution. About $550


Optoma EH412ST Short Throw 1080P HDR Professional Projector Short Throw, 4000 lumens bright and 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution. Accepts 4K input if you want to use it for other purposes. We currently have overstocked this projector and we are selling them for $999.


Optoma GT2000HDR Short Throw Laser Projector 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution and 3500 lumens. Short throw so you don’t have to move it back too far to cover your house. Lasers never need replacement. About $1,200.


Optoma GT2100HDR Short Throw Laser Projector Laser projector has no lamp that needs changing and it will maintain it’s brightness for the life of the projector. 4,200 lumens and 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels). About $1,800