BenQ has quietly added a new ultra-short-throw laser projector to its pro lineup, and it’s a bit of a standout. The LU895UST packs 5,000 ANSI lumens into a body that’s noticeably smaller than most projectors in the same brightness class.
The basics: it’s a WUXGA laser model with a 0.253:1 throw ratio, so you can blow up an image to around 200 inches while keeping the unit just a few centimeters from the wall. BenQ is pitching it at simulation setups, immersive exhibits, and higher-end education spaces, where big, bright visuals matter but there’s no room for a long-throw projector.
Color coverage hits 93% of Rec.709, and there are dedicated picture modes for Simulation, HDR10, and sRGB. BenQ also claims a 3,000,000:1 FOFO contrast ratio — standard marketing math, but typical for laser projectors in this range.
Because many of the use cases involve multi-projector blends, the LU895UST comes “blending ready,” with 2D Keystone correction and extra alignment tools to help stitch images together cleanly. Connectivity is what you’d expect: two HDMI 2.0b ports (HDCP 2.2), RJ45 for network control, USB-A, and a basic 10W speaker for when you don’t want to hook up an external setup.
The footprint is one of the more interesting bits. At 327 × 328.3 × 131.6 mm, it’s compact enough that installers won’t have to fight for ceiling space or wall clearance — no small thing in museums or small simulators. The LU895UST is already listed for €3,999 or $4,799.
For venues that need a huge picture in a bright room without sacrificing space, this model looks like one of BenQ’s more practical launches in a while — and possibly the new reference point for compact, high-lumen UST projectors.
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(Source: BenQ)
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