Simulator projectors under $1,500

#1 · 5,000 lm

Panasonic PT-VZ580U

The Panasonic PT-VZ580U is a WUXGA lamp projector rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens., and that screen would see roughly 50 foot-lamberts — good in a dim room.

Watch: Lamp light source: brightness fades and the lamp needs replacing.

$1,399.99View at Shop Indoor GolfFull reference

#2 · 4,200 lm

Optoma GT2400HDR

The Optoma GT2400HDR is a 1080p laser projector rated at 4,200 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$1,299View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#3 · 3,600 lm

Optoma ZW350ST

The Optoma ZW350ST is a WXGA laser projector rated at 3,600 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.521:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$909View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#4 · 3,500 lm

Optoma GT2000HDR

The Optoma GT2000HDR is a 1080p laser projector rated at 3,500 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.496:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$1,199View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#5 · 3,500 lm

Optoma ZH350ST

The Optoma ZH350ST is a 1080p laser projector rated at 3,500 ANSI lumens with a fixed 0.5:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Fixed throw ratio — the projector position is set by the screen size.

$1,499View at Rain or Shine GolfCheck price on AmazonFull reference

#6 · 3,200 lm

BenQ AW30ST

The BenQ AW30ST is a WXGA led projector rated at 3,200 ANSI lumens with a 0.72–0.87:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Mount, cables and screen are not included.

$1,199View at Shop Indoor GolfFull reference

#7 · 3,200 lm

BenQ LW600ST+

The BenQ LW600ST+ is a WXGA led projector rated at 3,200 ANSI lumens with a 0.72–0.87:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Mount, cables and screen are not included.

$1,199View at Rain or Shine GolfFull reference

#8 · 3,000 lm

BenQ AH30ST

The BenQ AH30ST is a 1080p laser projector rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio.

Watch: Mount, cables and screen are not included.

$1,499View at Rain or Shine GolfFull reference

Method

• Qualifying rule: Listed under $1,500.
• Ranking: Rated lumens — highest first.
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