Best-of · 11 qualified

4K simulator projectors

4K UHD projectors ranked by lumens per dollar.

How this list works

Brightness per dollar among 4K models. 11 products in our catalog meet the rule; the top 8 are shown.

#1 · 2.28 lm/$

Optoma ZK431ST-B

The Optoma ZK431ST-B is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 4,100 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

#2 · 1.85 lm/$

Optoma ZK521ST-B

The Optoma ZK521ST-B is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.79:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

#3 · 1.75 lm/$

Optoma 4K400STx

The Optoma 4K400STx is a 4K UHD lamp projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

#4 · 1.60 lm/$

BenQ LK830ST

The BenQ LK830ST is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

#5 · 1.59 lm/$

Optoma UHZ35ST

The Optoma UHZ35ST is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 3,500 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

#6 · 1.46 lm/$

BenQ TK710STi

The BenQ TK710STi is a 4K UHD lamp projector rated at 3,200 ANSI lumens with a 0.9–1.08:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

#7 · 1.38 lm/$

BenQ AK700ST

The BenQ AK700ST is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio.

Watch: One retailer lists a lamp light source; the manufacturer-supplied table at another retailer and every listing title say laser.

#8 · 1.32 lm/$

LG ProBeam BU53RG

The LG ProBeam BU53RG is a 4K UHD laser projector rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.94–1.14:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Mount, cables and screen are not included.

Method

  • Qualifying rule: Listed as 4K UHD.
  • Ranking: Lumens per dollar — rated lumens ÷ listed price, highest first.
  • No lab claims. Rankings use sellers' published specifications and the prices we observed; FOREference has not tested these products.
  • Prices change. Price-based rankings reflect the date shown on each product page.

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