X500i

I think so. I went from an Optoma GT1080 Darbee to a BenQ X500i about 4 months ago and it's night and day better. I use it almost daily for video games and movies. As some might point out, it's not going to be as crisp as a 4k tv. But it's definitely better than a 1080 projector (at least in my case).  Also, I was able to save a few hundred dollars by going refurbished. I know there's a risk there, but the optional extended warranty made me feel better about it. 

If you're using a 2.35 screen, then how do you intend to handle 16:9 content? I'd go with the X500i personally, but it isn't designed to handle 21:9/16:9 effectively I believe. It doesn't have the zoom capability to switch between the two.

If this is a permanent installation, look at home theater projectors, or lifestyle models designed to be easily ceiling mounted. A proper 5.1 audio installation with an AV receiver is a must, especially in a dedicated space with a home you actually own. Run wiring in the walls before you paint, and you will have a life long proper surround system. Avoid equipment at the front of the room if possible. Run HDMI to the projector and make it so you can swap out that HDMI cable. Wireless/screen mirroring is generally quite a lousy way to do anything. Use a wired device like an Apple TV or a Chromecast. If you're just streaming, consider a Roku or similar. The lifestyle models, as seen in the video, and as recommended with the X1 are decent solutions for sure, but are trickier to ceiling mount if they don't have a 3-point or 4-point mounting structure as is common with traditional projectors. Plus, they rarely have zoom and lens shift is almost unheard of. These are more common features on traditional projectors. But, the Hisense C2 Pro is a model with good zoom but terrible mounting. The Nexigo Trivision Ultra is well reviewed and has 4-point mounting which is nice for a ceiling setup. No zoom, no lens shift, so positioning must be very accurate for best results, as is common. Super easy to setup are models like the Epson 3800, but they are lamp-based and pretty much past their prime. A shame we haven't seen a laser version of those models yet. The BenQ X500i or X3100i are considerations as is the TK710 (or TK710STi) which are decent traditional models. High end starts around $5000 with Epson, Sony, and JVC models, all worthy in a good theater. Not sure what you're really hoping to spend here. A fixed frame screen from Silver Ticket is a excellent way to go.

I’ve been looking for the right projector for my setup and I can’t seem to find one that works. I want a 4k projector under $2000CAD that has low latency (maybe used for gaming in the future) to be placed on my floating shelf above my couch. I don’t want it on my coffee table because my couch is a sofa bed and I don’t want to keep moving the projector when I have it set up as a bed. The depth of the shelf is around 10in and I have space around 16in for the projectors width so I would need to find a projector that could fit that space including the projector’s power adapter that could stick out the back of the projector once it’s plugged in. There’s a little under 10ft between the shelf and the screen. My screen’s size is around 60in if im using a 16:9 ratio and around 70in if it’s 4:3 ratio. I’m wondering if there are any projectors that could fit these measurements. First, I tried the TCL playcube it fit my screen well and it fit my shelf perfectly since it’s so small but it’s 1080p resolution seems so blurry in certain types of videos/shows/movies that I ended up having to always fiddle with its focus setting and the image quality still didn’t satisfy my eyes. Then afterwards I ended up returning the TCL and I tried the Benq x500i for its low latency, 4k display. It looked really nice but having it set up on my shelf I wasn’t quite able to change the settings to actually fit my screen and I don’t want to get a mount and poke holes on my ceiling to install the projector and the power adapter on the back made it stick out the edge of my shelf. Now I’m looking at the Hisense M2 pro but I haven’t pulled the trigger on it because it says that its smallest screen size is 65in. Are there any better options?

Fair enough, my vote would be for the x500i

Better contrast, color space coverage than the other two listed

Had my BenQ 500i since release. Used almost daily. 60fps 4k and 120 at 1440. Great for single player games. Input lag is not an issue. No issues with the Doom games. I can't even hear fan noise from it. I have a light controlled room and don't have issues with that. If you want larger than 120" screen may have to look at 3000i ben q recommend.

In that group— unless you need to compete with a lot of ambient light the X500i will have the best picture quality. It has one of the highest native contrast specs of any 4K projector and color is excellent. It’s also a true short throw. The TK700STi would be my second choice. It’s very bright so will do better on larger screens or rooms with some lights on. But it’s lamp and the color won’t be as good. See my review here: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-tk700sti-review-owners-thread-4k-hdr-low-lag-short-throw-gaming-projector.3198258/ Of those models the X300G would be my last pic. It’s a great projector for what it is: a small semi-portable with easy setup. It will have better picture quality that the 700 But its lumen output is limiting.

I’d spend a little time researching. The Streammaster is a true lifestyle projector so it has zero zoom or lens shift. Meaning placement of the projector is really important to get the size and position of your screen right. You can use keystone and the digital zoom to correct for mounting errors but doing so will reduce the usable resolution, can introduce artifacts, light border and will introduce input latency in your games. It’s becoming less common, unfortunately, but IMO it’s desirable to get a projector with a bit of zoom and, if possible, a bit of lens shift as well. By having zoom you can resize the image WITHOUT having to physically move the projector or rely on the digital image manipulation. Lens shift essentially allows you to move the projected image up/down or even left/right also. Vertical lens shift is the most common on budget models while more expensive projectors have both V/H. While both are good to have I find when mounting a projector it easier to line up the projector left/right but harder to get the height exact as most mounts simply don’t offer a fine enough adjustment. If you’re wanting to mount the projector I am also not a fan of the single threaded insert. You probably always should have a security harness for a hanging projector but IDK I just feel better when there are 3 or 4 mounting holes to hang from. That single threaded mount was more intended to stick this thing on a tripod as in China and other parts of Asia it’s far more common to use a tripod or simply stick the projector on a table. The Valerians have garnered a great reputation for their bright, punchy image. But these tri-laser models are also known to exhibit laser sparkle and IME they also display rainbow effect (RBE) pretty noticeably, laser sparkle is unique to tri laser projectors while RBE is an artifact that impacts ALL consumer DLPs. Sensitivity to these artifacts varies from person to person and, indeed, projector to projector. So you might not see either but if you do and it bothers you it would be good to have a generous return policy to send the unit back. The good news is there has never been a better time to get into projectors with the breadth and variety of models available. There is something to meet just about every budget and use case. I would spend some more time researching and investigate some alternatives in your price range. For rooms like yours I’ve recommended the following models: Under $2K I really like the following models: For budget solid state DLP: BenQ TK710 (single laser), Viewsonic X2-4K (4LED) For short throw DLP: BenQ X500i (4LED) If you want to avoid DLP because you’re sensitive to RBE or just need more lens placement then: Epson Home Cinema 3800 This one is a killer deal right now. It’s 3LCD and lamp but to get a solids state projector with a similar lens you’d need to spend $3000-4000.

For a 60-inch screen with the BenQ GP500 (500i), the projector is designed to sit level with the bottom edge of your screen. Because it has a 100% offset, if you place the projector on a table, the image starts right at the lens height and projects upward. If your table is significantly lower than the screen, you will have to tilt the projector and use Auto Keystone, which can slightly reduce image quality and create a faint "glow" around the edges of the frame. Recommendation: For the best results, try to get the projector lens as close to the height of the screen's bottom edge as possible. If gaming is your priority, the BenQ TK700STi is a superior alternative under $1,600 CAD due to its much lower input lag.