BenQ - W1080ST

Skip the PJ40. Pickup the BenQ W1080 or the Optoma HD142X

It’s built better and uses real lens optics. I wouldn’t even bother with the Ultimea unit. Pick the BenQ W1080ST unit.

To be fair you should be looking more like $1500. I picked up my BenQ W1080ST (short throw version of the W1070 essentially) 12 years ago for just under $1000, which was a good price at the time. Inflation has eaten a good chunk of value in the last 10+ years.

https://preview.redd.it/nu9m7s7kj85f1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e799987b0ca300bc28c574dc9b2a8f43812472fa I used benq shorthrow w1080st, it was great for gaming. If there was not a lightning from street lamps it would be much brighter

A good quality 1080 projector that can pass through 4K content is fantastic (especially on a 100 inch). I have a 1080 BenQ and haven't felt the need to upgrade to 4k yet. I get the mastering and bitrate of 4K discs, just not the actual raw resolution. I didn't have to spend over $1000, not even close. In fact I spent $425, which is *insane* for the level of quality. It works out very well. Though I may have to change the bulb soon lol.

Projectors last a long time, so spend the money on a good one now. I picked up a $750 1080p Benq, expecting to replace it within three years. It's been eight. I'm now willing to drop $5000 on an Epson LS12000 because I now know it will last me a decade. Silver Ticket screens are solid. Sure the Steward is better, but there's diminishing returns after a certain price. You can always upgrade your screen at a later date, but I doubt you'll feel the need.

I went from cheaper 70inch 4k Samsung to benq 1080p projector I purchased on eBay. Even though the resolution isn’t as good I prefer the projector by a long shot. I love it

Have a look at Richer Sounds. I picked up a BenQ 1080p projector for £200 and gor a discount for signing up to their newsletter. It was a return / open box. I was projecting almost my full wall height - it was amazing. Room layout change means a smaller projected size now but still great.