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2025 Ultimate Projector Screen Comparison

The Hook Up

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I tested 19 screens to determine their gain, uniformity, laser speckle reduction, ambient light rejection and more.

Standard Throw Projection Screens:
Laser Speckle Reduction - Silver Ticket WAB: https://amzlink.to/az0LU9n2WEI8r
Laser Speckle Reduction ALR - UST PET Lenticular: https://amzlink.to/az0gnrd3zNSXO
Best Overall Performance - Valerion Fresnel: https://amzlink.to/az0fDDSh59U6l
Best Value Screen - AKIA MaxWhite 2: https://amzlink.to/az0KNZ7iv6534

Ultra Short Throw Projection Screens:
Laser Speckle Reduction - Elite/AKIA CineWhite UHD-B: https://amzlink.to/az0hfFSQ4g5Gl
Laser Speckle Reduction ALR - Formovie Fresnel: https://www.projectorscreen.com/formo...
2nd Place Speckle Reduction ALR - Nothing Projector Black Series: https://bit.ly/47uWW6Z
Coupon code: NPBO
Best Overall Performance: F-Screen Fresnel (Choose Any)
Nexigo: https://amzlink.to/az0BIJK8HSikW
AWOL: https://amzlink.to/az0AemsW0bfE7
Spectra: https://www.projectorscreen.com/spect...

Other Screens Tested (in order of price):
Aurzen Portable Spandex: https://amzlink.to/az0cuZjOqIlId
Nothing Projector Standard Throw Lenticular: https://bit.ly/3LdXl61
Coupon code: NPBO
Elite CineGray 5DL: https://amzlink.to/az0aGTRiAEepz
Valerion Standard Throw Lenticular: https://tidd.ly/42GeTgt
Vividstorm Fusion Standard Throw ALR: https://vividstormscreen.com/products...
SI Black Diamond: https://www.projectorscreen.com/scree...

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Color Gamut and Accuracy Testing done with hardware and software from: https://www.portrait.com/

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Music by www.BenSound.com
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Screen Form Factors
03:02 Painted Walls
03:53 Screen Material Testing - Screen Gain
05:10 Ambient Light Rejection
08:08 ALR Issues - Laser Speckle
09:58 ALR Issues - Offset
11:55 ALR Issues - Viewing Angle
13:25 Conclusions and Recommendations

20 Comments

@TheHookUp Creator 1 year ago Pinned

Standard Throw Projection Screens:
Laser Speckle Reduction - Silver Ticket WAB: https://amzn.to/3WuJU4y
Laser Speckle Reduction ALR - UST PET Lenticular: https://amzn.to/4arsaNl
Best Overall Performance - Valerion Fresnel: https://bit.ly/42qybI8
Best Value Screen - AKIA MaxWhite 2: https://amzn.to/4g5KP2o

Ultra Short Throw Projection Screens:
Laser Speckle Reduction - Elite/AKIA CineWhite UHD-B: https://amzn.to/4gdpJzd
Laser Speckle Reduction ALR - Formovie Fresnel: https://www.projectorscreen.com/formovie-fresnel-alr-ultra-short-throw-projector-screen-100-inch-ust?af=hookup-af
2nd Place Speckle Reduction ALR - Nothing Projector Black Series: https://bit.ly/3PIRgxK
10% off coupon code: NPBO
Best Overall Performance: F-Screen Fresnel (Choose Any)
Nexigo:https://amzn.to/3E7E4ji
AWOL: https://amzn.to/3CosWhn
Spectra: https://www.projectorscreen.com/spectra-projection-helios-100-fresnel-alr-projector-screen-for-ultra-short-throw-projectors.html?af=hookup-af

Other Screens Tested (in order of price):
Aurzen Portable Spandex: https://amzn.to/40s0W4v
Nothing Projector Standard Throw Lenticular: https://bit.ly/4jpLe2i 10% off: NPBO
Elite CineGray 5DL: https://amzn.to/4aDGVg8
Valerion Standard Throw Lenticular: https://bit.ly/3PNnBTX
Vividstorm Fusion Standard Throw ALR: https://vividstormscreen.com/products/vividstorm-fusion-alr-fixed-frame-enhanced-long-throw-alr-projector-screen
SI Black Diamond: https://www.projectorscreen.com/screen-innovations-fixed-2-100-39x92-2-35-1-black-diamond-8-fs100bd-8.html?af=hookup-af

@eddiejimenez3283 1 year ago

I'm probably never buying a projector, and I probably don't have the spare change to buy most of the things you review. But I love all the work you put into these videos and always give it a like no matter what. we broke out here tho

@JesseSkwierawski 1 year ago

Love your content. Nobody else is doing it this well in this space.

@M-FIGHTIN9 1 year ago

The Hook Up stands out in the world of reviewing like no one else! You bring something truly unique to the table by not only covering products but also presenting them with unmatched expertise and clarity. Your attention to technical detail, combined with real-life scenarios, makes it so much easier to decide on future purchases. It’s rare to find someone who does it so well, and I deeply appreciate the thought and effort you put into every review. Keep up the phenomenal work!

@r3tr4d 10 months ago

For someone completely new to projectors this video is immensely helpful.

@Relmhaven 10 months ago

I have a brand new Hisense C2 Ultra that’s been sitting in its unopened box for weeks while I endlessly puzzle over the confusing mess of available screen types. Thank you for this informative video!

@dominic-ryan 1 year ago

Well... I know all the info I need is going to be in there, just going to have to watch this a few times at half speed for it to sink in. Thanks for this, there really isn't enough digestable info out there that breaks down screen types, projector pairings and use cases.

@dogbreath6974 10 months ago

I've been using a homemade screen for the past 9 years made from curtain black out cloth (£10) stretched over a wooden frame (9 feet diagonally), it works great, I only watch at night with the lights off. It was meant to be temporary until I could decide what screen type/size to get.😅

@HezekiahD 1 year ago

I love your reivews because they educate on the underlying technology. I'm looking at projectors, not screens, but all your videos are worth a watch just to learn about how it all works together.