Once You See These Short-Throw Projectors, You'll Never Want to Look at a TV Again

Building your dream home theater can be a daunting and expensive task, especially when you opt for a projector. That’s because traditional (long-throw) projectors require ceiling mounting and a dedicated screen in order to deliver an optimal experience (not to mention the usual 6 feet of space between the projector and the screen required to create a full-sized image). Then if you want surround sound, you'll have to pick up an AV receiver, a speaker set, and potentially pay someone to hook it all up. Sounds complicated, right? Fortunately, if you want to bring the big screen to your living room without the fuss of mounts, wires, and a large space, there's another way.

Short-throw projectors not only require less space than their long-throw counterparts, they’re also typically equipped with more powerful speakers, so you don't have to worry about investing in surround sound systems, receivers, or dealing with wires. Even better, some short-throw projectors have built-in apps that let you stream your favorite shows or control them with your voice.

After comparing more than a dozen options, we found the best short-throw projectors to fit any need and budget. Whether you're finally building your dream home theater or just want a projector for your apartment, classroom, or office, we have you covered!