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Compare SMX 4800–7500 lumen 3LCD laser short throw projectors for education, meeting rooms, golf simulators, immersive projection, training and professional AV. Choose the right model by image width, projection distance, throw ratio, native resolution and installation requirements.
A short throw projector creates a relatively large image from a shorter lens-to-screen distance than a conventional projector. The key specification is throw ratio, not the physical size of the projector or brightness alone.
A 3-meter-wide image requires approximately 1.32 meters of projection distance.
A 3-meter-wide image requires approximately 1.44 meters of projection distance.
A 3-meter-wide image requires approximately 2.04–2.46 meters depending on zoom position.
Do not start by asking which projector has the most lumens. Start by confirming the image geometry, then choose brightness and resolution around the actual installation.
These six 3LCD laser models form the core SMX short throw range. Compare native resolution, throw ratio and optical installation characteristics before selecting by brightness.
| Model | Brightness | Resolution | Throw Ratio | Main Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-ST4800W | 4800 lm | WXGA | 0.48:1 | Education / meeting / training |
| MX-ST4800U | 4800 lm | WUXGA | 0.44:1 | Professional education / business |
| MX-SL6000W | 6000 lm | WXGA | 0.44:1 | Bright education / business |
| MX-SL6000U | 6000 lm | WUXGA | 0.44:1 | Golf / immersive / professional AV |
| MX-SL7000U | 7000 lm | WUXGA | 0.68–0.82:1 | Golf / simulation / large training |
| MX-SL7500U | 7500 lm | WUXGA | 0.68–0.82:1 | High-brightness professional applications |
WXGA 0.48:1 or WUXGA 0.44:1 depending on installation depth and content detail.
More brightness while preserving compact optical geometry.
WUXGA with 0.68–0.82:1, zoom and lens shift for applications requiring greater optical adjustment.
Higher brightness becomes increasingly valuable as projected image area and ambient light increase. However, brightness should always be evaluated together with the optical platform.
Education, meeting rooms and controlled professional environments.
Bright classrooms, golf, immersive and larger images.
Larger professional installations with more available projection depth.
Demanding golf, training, immersive and simulation environments.
Resolution determines how much native image detail the projector can display. SMX offers both WXGA and WUXGA options in its 4800 and 6000 lumen core short throw range.
Practical for standard presentations, training material and general education or business use.
MX-ST4800W / MX-SL6000WBetter suited to detailed content, spreadsheets, simulation, golf graphics and professional AV.
4800U / 6000U / 7000U / 7500UThe shortest throw ratio is not automatically the most flexible solution. Different optical systems solve different installation problems.
Used by MX-ST4800W. A straightforward short throw solution when installation geometry is known.
Used by 4800U and 6000W/U platforms where compact front projection depth is important.
7000U and 7500U provide a wider optical range and lens shift, useful when projector position requires more adjustment.
Short throw projection is valuable wherever large images must be created without using a long projection path.
Reduce front-of-room projection distance and support teacher movement.
Useful where conference tables limit available projector placement.
Reduce projector-to-screen depth while considering golfer position and shadows.
Useful for compact multi-surface projection environments.
WUXGA models suit detailed simulation and professional visual content.
Short projection distances help where visitor circulation limits projector placement.
No. Ultra short throw projectors operate much closer to the screen. Short throw projectors provide a balance between compact projection distance and installation flexibility.
Not automatically. 0.44:1 requires slightly less projection distance, but the correct choice depends on available space, resolution and projector platform.
The 7000U and 7500U platform provides zoom and lens shift, giving more optical positioning flexibility when the installation has enough depth.
Multiply horizontal image width by throw ratio. A 4-meter-wide image with a 0.44:1 projector requires approximately 1.76 meters of lens-to-screen distance.
Start with image width and available distance, determine the required throw ratio, then compare brightness, resolution and installation features.
SMX supports distributors, AV integrators, projector brands and professional project buyers with short throw product selection, optical planning, production and private-label supply.
Send us your required image size, available projection distance and application. SMX can help compare 0.44:1, 0.48:1 and 0.68–0.82:1 short throw platforms.
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