Short Throw Projectors

Big-Screen Impact from Just Inches Away

Short throw projectors deliver massive images from minimal distances, eliminating presenter shadows and making wall-mounted installations practical in rooms that traditional long-throw models cannot serve. Models from Epson, Optoma, and ViewSonic cover throw ratios from 0.2:1 ultra-short throw to 1.0:1 short throw across laser and lamp light sources. Browse the full projectors collection for standard throw, short throw, and portable models across every brand.

Short Throw Projectors for Every Use Case

• Classrooms and training rooms — teachers stay out of the beam while presenting, and the short throw distance lets the projector sit on a shelf or ceiling mount close to the screen
• Small conference and huddle rooms — project a 100-inch image from just a few feet away, keeping compact meeting spaces free of shadows and obstructions during presentations
• Home theater and media rooms — ultra-short throw models sit inches from the wall, turning any living room into a cinematic experience without ceiling-mount complexity
• Interactive whiteboard installations — pair a short throw projector with a touch-enabled surface for collaborative brainstorming, annotation, and real-time digital whiteboarding
• Digital art and creative studios — project reference images, mood boards, or full-scale mockups onto a wall or canvas for tracing, review, and client presentations

Choosing the Right Short Throw Projector

Throw ratio, brightness, and light source are the three specifications that determine which short throw projector fits your space. Short throw models (0.4:1 to 1.0:1) project a 100-inch image from roughly three to eight feet away. Ultra-short throw (UST) models drop below 0.4:1 and sit just inches from the wall, ideal for tight spaces and furniture-integrated setups. Epson, Optoma, and ViewSonic each offer laser and lamp-based short throw options across 1080p, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), and 4K UHD resolutions.

Laser vs. Lamp Light Sources

Lamp projectors cost less upfront but require bulb replacements every 3,000 to 5,000 hours. Laser projectors last 20,000+ hours with virtually no maintenance, making them ideal for classrooms and offices where daily use would burn through lamps quickly. The upfront premium for laser often pays for itself within two years of daily operation. For brightness, look for 3,000 lumens or higher in rooms with fluorescent lighting, while dedicated home theater rooms with controlled lighting can use 1,500 to 2,500 lumens effectively.

Complete Your Setup

• Ceiling Mounts — projector ceiling mounts with adjustable drop length for overhead short throw installations
• Commercial Displays — flat-panel alternatives for lobbies, meeting rooms, and digital signage where a projector is impractical
• Mounts and Stands — wall mounts, carts, and floor stands for projectors and displays across every installation scenario
• Video Cables — HDMI and HDBaseT cables for projector-to-source connections at short and long distances