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Launches, firmware, and the small industry shifts that change what you should test.
- Launch
Leica Cine Compact 1 brings Leica optics to a smaller 4K laser projector
Leica's Cine Compact 1 is a compact 4K Triple RGB laser projector with Dolby Vision, VIDAA streaming, 360-degree setup and a €1,645 launch price.
- Launch
Acer HL6820GTV brings 4K laser, Google TV and high-refresh gaming to EMEA
Acer's HL6820GTV is a 4K laser projector built around bright living-room use, Google TV, VRR support and fast 1080p gaming modes.
- Launch
BenQ TK705i and TK705STi lean into plug-and-play 4K streaming
BenQ's TK705i and TK705STi pair 4K projection with Google TV, automatic setup tools, HDMI gaming features and two throw-distance choices.
- CES
AWOL Aetherion tries to solve the 200-inch UST sharpness problem
AWOL Vision's Aetherion Max and Pro are built around a PixelLock alignment claim for sharper 4K ultra-short-throw images at very large sizes.
- Market
The 2026 projector market is becoming laser-first
Across consumer, UST, ProAV and classroom launches, 2026 projector announcements are increasingly built around laser light sources and easier placement.
- Market
ProjectorCentral refreshes its 4K UST recommendations for the laser-TV market
ProjectorCentral's May 2026 UST roundup shows how crowded the 4K laser-TV category has become and why screen choice still matters.
- Release Watch
Hisense PX4-PRO is the UST model to watch after the XR10 rollout
Hisense's PX4-PRO remains one of the most important UST models to track after CES, with the XR10 now moving into retail visibility.
- Launch
ViewSonic LX720-4KC Ultra arrives with triple-laser gaming specs
ViewSonic's China-market LX720-4KC Ultra combines a 4K DLP image, triple-laser light source and high-refresh gaming modes.
- Launch
Epson expands PowerLite and BrightLink laser projector lineup
Epson introduced 10 PowerLite and BrightLink laser models across portable, standard-throw and ultra-short-throw education and business categories.
- Review Watch
BenQ TK705i lands in the bright living-room 4K category
Early TK705i coverage frames BenQ's smart 4K projector as a bright living-room option, but contrast and HDR behavior remain the key questions.
- Pro AV
Christie Korus Series adds compact 4K laser options for ProAV
Christie's Korus Series brings compact 4K UHD+ 1DLP laser projectors to corporate, museum, hospitality and installation spaces.
- Launch
JMGO N3 Ultimate focuses on optical setup instead of digital correction
JMGO's N3 Ultimate combines triple-laser brightness with optical zoom, lens shift and an AI gimbal system designed to reduce reliance on keystone.
- Review Watch
Optoma UHZ78LV review coverage will decide whether the badges mean much
The UHZ78LV has the right HDR and brightness badges, but real reviews need to prove contrast, tone mapping and day-to-day usability.
- Crowdfunding
XGIMI Titan Noir campaign points at a brighter long-throw push
XGIMI's Titan Noir family is a three-model 4K projector lineup using Kickstarter pricing to push into brighter, more serious long-throw territory.
- Review Watch
Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 keeps pressure on premium lifestyle projection
Valerion's VisionMaster Pro 2 mixes RGB triple-laser color, 4K projection, broad HDR support and high-refresh gaming claims in a lifestyle chassis.
- Launch
Optoma HCPro-5400 brings triple RGB laser to the pro home-cinema channel
Optoma's HCPro-5400 is a 4K UHD triple RGB laser projector with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced and custom-install ambitions.
- Cinema
Christie CP4420m-RGBH targets smaller cinema screens with hybrid laser
Christie used CinemaCon 2026 to show its RGBH hybrid-laser cinema platform, including models aimed at smaller commercial screens.
- Pro AV
Panasonic's 2026 projector lineup points to more laser and 4K options
Panasonic's 2026 quick reference PDF shows a broad professional projector lineup built around laser light sources, 4K options and installation flexibility.
- Launch
Optoma UHZ78LV targets bright-room flagship home cinema
Optoma's UHZ78LV is a 4K RGB triple-laser home projector with 5,000-lumen class brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced support.
- Launch
Hisense C3 HSN adds AirPlay to a compact 4K laser projector
Hisense's C3 HSN is a compact 4K smart laser projector with AirPlay support, triple-laser color and a living-room-friendly feature set.
- Product
ViewSonic LS901-4K targets bright rooms and golf-simulator style spaces
ViewSonic's LS901-4K is a 5,500 ANSI lumen 4K laser projector built for large images, HDR support and bright non-theater environments.
- Pro AV
Fujifilm FP-ZUH12000 brings interchangeable lenses to bright 4K projection
Fujifilm's FP-ZUH12000 is a 12,000-lumen 4K interchangeable-lens projector aimed at demanding installations and flexible venue layouts.
- Launch
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus adds Google TV with Gemini to a 4K UST design
Epson's Lifestudio Grand Plus is a 4K ultra-short-throw 3LCD laser projector with 4,000 lumens, Sound by Bose and built-in Google TV.
- Spec Watch
AWOL Aetherion spec sheet puts gaming and UST scale in the same package
The Aetherion line mixes 200-inch UST ambition, RGB laser light, HDR format support and gaming features such as VRR and ALLM.
- Software
Epson's 2026 projector software story moves toward Google TV and Gemini
Epson's Lifestudio projectors show how smart TV software, Google TV and Gemini-style search are becoming part of the projector value proposition.
- CES
Acer Vero HL1820 adds a greener angle to 4K gaming projection
Acer's Vero HL1820 combines 4K UHD projection, RGB laser light, 240Hz 1080p support and a chassis story built around recycled plastics.
- CES
Hisense XR10 and PX4-PRO split the laser projector market in two
Hisense used CES 2026 to show a long-throw XR10 and an ultra-short-throw PX4-PRO, covering two very different home-cinema layouts.
- CES
Samsung Freestyle+ refreshes the portable projector idea with AI setup
Samsung's Freestyle+ adds improved brightness, AI OptiScreen setup features, streaming access and portable 180-degree projection.
