TH671ST

I have the th671st with a similar screen size. It definitely needs to be mounted at 9ft (2.8m) to fill the screen. I also thought I could get away with mounting it closer and just zoom but did not work out.

Given that you're in an apartment, watch mostly movies/TV/sports, want decent colors and brightness without fuss, and don't need bleeding-edge specs: BenQ TH671ST (\~$700) + a Roku or Fire TV Stick.1080p, simple, bright, gets the job done. XGIMI Horizon 20 (\~$1400). if you have 8–10 feet of throw distance. It punches way above its weight. Hisense PL2 (\~$1,800 on sale) paired with a dedicated UST screen. Sits right against the wall, looks like furniture. Hisense PX3-PRO UST (\~$3,500). Reference color, low-latency gaming, every HDR format, and it looks phenomenal with a matching UST screen. Whatever you choose, a dedicated ALR or CLR screen will dramatically improve your image versus a bare wall. A screen is typically the single biggest bang-for-buck upgrade in any projector setup.

Would be the upper limit and may need to go refurbished or used but check out TH671ST. It is short throw so specifically designed to make a big image in small rooms and also has some gaming features. Not high end gaming but good given your budget.

Benq 671st. 1080 will fill that screen at about 9-10ft https://preview.redd.it/d9lj69rwi5yf1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bfe7eae8d028b82f38f6ef6f208f47be8a063a1 I'm about 8.5 ft from the screen. Projector is pretty much above me. Screen is 7.5x10. projector has adjustable zoom which helps with screen fitting

Dang - that’s my video. That projector has treated me well… for the price. But I do have a BenQ TH671ST - it’s great, but on the expensive side. However, I found the BenQ on Facebook Marketplace for super cheap. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Oh, no worries! Comes with the territory. I would say try Facebook - but the short throw projectors at a great deal are so rare! In my area they are hard to find anytime. I was very lucky and got my short throw BenQ for $325 - but I only see a few good short throw projectors a year in my area for under $500.

https://preview.redd.it/qrld03vcommf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=376d526af222b6388d748a7a07f8a5509fd5380e That’s the one I use and it looks great!

That’s the worst one u could buy. U gotta go on Facebook marketplace and look for a used benq or view sonic. Just make sure its 1080p and 2500+lumens and you’ll love it