![]() ![]() In fact, the UI is just as fluid as the best 4K Android TVs, and that's understandable when you consider how much the Aura costs. The interface itself is fluid and without any lag, and that's down to the internal hardware on offer. The Aura runs Android TV 10 out of the box, and you can install all of your favorite streaming services without any hassle. You get Android TV 10 out of the box and plenty of connectivity options, but Netflix still doesn't work. I used the Aura in my bedroom, so I connected it to my Wi-Fi network, and I didn't have any issues in the two months I used the projector. For wireless connectivity, you're looking at Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0. As for connectivity, you get three HDMI 2.0 ports with one ARC, three USB 2.0 ports, optical and 3.5mm out, and there's also the option of wired Ethernet thanks to the Gigabit RJ45 port. Under the hood, the Aura is powered by MediaTek's MT9629 platform, and you get 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Of course, you'd be hard pressed to find a 4K TV with a 120-inch or even 150-inch image, so that might mean settling for a 65-inch 4K TV or 75-inch 4K TV instead.Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central) If you're planning on placing a projector on a counter, too, you may want to consider opting for a television, as the price point for an ultra short throw projector would net you a pretty fantastic TV (like the LG G1 OLED, for one). UST models are expensive, though, and you may get comparable image quality with a decent lamp model at two-thirds of the price. Ultra short throw (or 'UST') projectors are a boon for those looking for bright pictures, great image quality, and the convenience of a projection that can be summoned and banished at your whim without taking up the space of a large television – all without the inconveniences of a long-throw projector that needs to be placed in a specific place elsewhere in the room. (Image credit: Optoma) Should I buy an ultra short throw projector? It's worth noting, too, that some long-throw projectors can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars or pounds, such as the Sony VPL-GTZ380 that boasts a 10,000 lumens brightness (rather then the 2,500-3,000 brightness of most models listed above) and uses Sony's proprietary SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology. The top-range, triple-laser Samsung LSP9T (note that '9', rather than the '7' of the step-down model) will cost you £6,999 / $6,490 / AU$10,999 for a truly flagship experience though. The Optoma model has quite a basic smart offering, even while it offers some capable audio, while the Vava isn't the best for processing dark scenes, though both offer a great entry point to the technology.Ībove that, you're looking at around $4,000 / £4,000 for a cinephile offering like the LG HU85LA CineBeam (90-120 inch projection), or the single-laser Samsung LSP7T that makes use of the excellent Tizen smart platform and even throws in HDR10+ support. The cheapest models we'd recommend sit at around the $3,000 / £3,000 / AU$5,000 mark, such as the Optoma CinemaX P2 (max 120-inch projection), and the Vava 4K laser projector (max 150-inch) – though you are making some sacrifices at this price point. (If that puts you off, check out our projector deals guide for something on the cheaper side.) Ultra short throw projectors currently sit at the high-end of home cinema projectors, meaning you're going to have to shell out a few thousand dollars or pounds for the privilege of owning one. How much do ultra short throw projectors cost? Short throw vs long throw: what's the difference?. ![]() They cost far more than LCD or DLP projectors, though opting for these alternatives will mean you have to ditch a lot of the perks of laser technology. They tend to be coupled with 4K resolution too.Īnother benefit is built-in audio, which you'll get with most UST models, and will ensure that the sound is coming from the same direction as the picture (something you won't get with short-throw projectors, which may have speakers that are stuck a few feet away from the actual projection). The laser tech also means that these models are quite bright, and should be capable even in moderately bright surroundings, even if a darkened room will still be best for allowing the picture to shine. This ultra short throw distance is made possible by laser projection, with wide-angle lenses and mirrors to display at a steep angle without distorting the image. ![]()
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