The 2024 UST Projector Showdown - The Premiere UST Projector Shootout Event

[@chrismonterubio9475]

I went with the Formovie T1 in 2023, and it’s still far better than I expected even after almost 18 months.

[@ProjectorScreen]

No doubt, it’s a great projector.

[@hakujin7137]

We have the Nexigo Aurora Pro in our theater room and absolutely love it. Cool to see some of these judges also thought it would be a worthy choice.

[@ProjectorScreen]

It's a great projector for sure!

[@robl.2846]

Amazing and very informative event!!!

[@ProjectorScreen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kendrelewis5465]

My Xgimi Aura 2 didn't even make the list and it has amazing picture quality.

[@ProjectorScreen]

I was quite impressed with the XGIMI but it fell short on HDR handling and contrast compared to some others. That being said, I would gladly place it in my home and use it everyday.

[@EnriqueReyes]

Why wasn't the AWOL 3500 pro included in the showdown?

[@ProjectorScreen]

AWOL was included in first Showdown in 2022 (while we were their only dealer) and came in 5th out of 6th place. After that they threatened to sue to event organizers and hosts and implicated the judges in some sort of conspiracy. They threatened last year as well if they were included again. Despite that they were contacted about being included again this year but there was no agreement made to “accept the results” so they were not included again this year.

[@angussmall]

Grateful for your integrity on this

[@BornIn82]

​@@ProjectorScreen, thank you for this insight.

[@darroncoates9055]

Which projector is better formovie or hisense?

[@ProjectorScreen]

They are both great options. The Hisense is $500 more expensive so if that is more than your budget allows, the Formovie Theater Premium is an easy choice.

[@James_Baggott]

We have kids so do any of the top USTs turn off if someone walks in front of or looks into the UST while on? I seem to recall Samsung did that but could be mistaken.

[@ProjectorScreen]

Yes, every unit in the Showdown has a setting available to turn down/off the laser when it detects something in the path of the light source to the screen.

[@elliottaigbokhade50]

I am quite disappointed that the Ultimea Thor T60 was not featured. Any special reason for this?

[@ProjectorScreen]

ProjectorReviews opted to not include it due to the general lack of interest surrounding it and its mediocre scoring at last years event. We are limited to the number of items that can be in the shootout at the same time and unfortunately the T60 did not make the cut this year.

[@paulkelley5269]

They can use a meter to adjust the white balance? Since most people don't have such a meter, why allow this?

[@ProjectorScreen]

The iPhone/Android app Kelvin was used. Something available to anyone with a smartphone.

[@WAVMOB]

Will you guys review the Awol 3500 Pro in the near future?

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@WAVMOBContact AWOL and tell them to hit us up if you’d like to see us review any of their projectors.

[@jackserna3440]

Was BenQ too late for the party? Their excellent factory color calibration make them a force to be reckoned with.

[@ProjectorScreen]

The latest model from BenQ was not selected based on lack of availability and interest in the market this year. Hopefully they will have something to enter into the 2025 Showdown.

[@kevinor8811]

The formovie premium does not retail for under 2000 dollars. That’s the inferior edge

[@ProjectorScreen]

Correct, the edge is under $2,000. I am not aware of saying otherwise in this video or anywhere else.

[@kevinor8811]

It’s how you introduce the projector at the 8 minute mark

[@MRSTEEL15]

Elson QL3000 will be up there next comparison

[@ProjectorScreen]

That is not an ultra short throw, but we will be getting our hands on one soon for a review.

[@jdx4174]

The PX3 pro is awesome!

[@ProjectorScreen]

It most certainly is!

[@markmauldin1327]

I was wondering the same thing why were the AWOLs, well AWOL?

[@ProjectorScreen]

AWOL was included in first Showdown in 2022 (while we were their only dealer) and came in 5th out of 6th place. After that they threatened to sue to event organizers and hosts and implicated the judges in some sort of conspiracy. They threatened last year as well if they were included again. Despite that they were contacted about being included again this year but there was no agreement made to “accept the results” so they were not included again this year.

[@ayrtonsenna1134]

@@ProjectorScreen hmmm. so shame. I would like to see it in comparsion with their latest firmware :/

[@ProjectorScreen]

@ Contact AWOL and tell them to hit us up if you’d like to see us review any of their projectors.

[@dasnooksta]

First!

[@ProjectorScreen]

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[@harrypotter-mm1jz]

Well the Goat just refused to participate,not a bad decision considering the big gap between the participant brand projectors and the AWOL 3500 pro

[@kendrelewis5465]

If AWOL 3500 was the 🐐 they wouldn't be scared to put the 3500 up against the others.

[@harrypotter-mm1jz]

@kendrelewis5465 I don't think so that the reason was because scared the competition,just read the answer from the channel uploader,you cannot say best projector and having only few to compare,is like best tv but Sony or Panasonic is not there ,best tv or best projector from what we tested at the competition yes I can get that,and don't tell me that AWOL is not too tier projector now

[@adamhallinoates12]

@@harrypotter-mm1jz AWOL is a chicken, not a goat 🐔. sore losers 🤣

[@harrypotter-mm1jz]

@adamhallinoates12 I am not putting my money at this one don't do it also

[@ProjectorScreen]

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