InfoComm is the most important American trade show of the year for the projector industry, even with the continued incursion of ever-larger panel displays and more affordable LED wall solutions into the spaces once wholly reserved for projectors. In this context, InfoComm provides an opportunity for projector makers to show off their responsiveness to market and technology trends and prove, for at least another year, that they continue to innovate and provide cost-effective solutions for an ever-evolving market.

This year's award-winning products follow trends that have emerged in recent years. The first of these is the movement toward higher brightness out of smaller and more energy efficient boxes, which continues in a variety of single-chip DLP and 3LCD models that offer impressively high lumen output for their specific imaging technology classes. Another trend for this year is a broader push toward delivering higher resolutions to customers. As is typical, the few screen entries in this year's awards represent new materials or design advancements and even a projector lens and warping/blending software tool receive recognition.

Here are the 2025 ProjectorCentral InfoComm Best of Show Award honorees. —Jeremy Glowacki

Barco QDX-4K45 3DLP Projector

With the QDX-4K45, Barco built a 3-chip DLP laser phosphor projector promising superior image quality with improved color accuracy, brightness (from 33,000 to 41,000 lumens), and contrasts (promised up to 20.000:1). It can be tailored by resolution and color space to meet customer needs, covering 99% of all applications and remote fleet management by mobile network was added for more effective troubleshooting and prompt remote assistance. A motorized frame makes it easier to adjust the projector in the mounting frame and allows adjustment when not next to the projector. Also, an external cooler features liquid to liquid, which connects to the building HVAC, or L2A when no building HVAC is available. This makes it easier to build multiple projectors in a closed space, reduces fan noise and local heat dissipation, and improves color and brightness stability for better longevity.

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Christie Sapphire 4K40-RGBH Projector

The live events, performing arts, museums, corporate, and rental and staging markets will appreciate the Christie Sapphire 4K40-RGBH's 2D and 3D front and rear projection capabilities on all screen types, DCI-P3+ color, 4K native resolution, and spec'd 40,000 ISO lumens of brightness. Sapphire's Infitec color comb 3D solution promises more light efficiency than lamp-based or laser phosphor systems, which results in brighter, more vibrant visuals. This projector's hybrid system consists of two dual-pump laser phosphor light engines and an RGB illumination system with red, green, and blue lasers. The output of these two light sources is combined in the optical system that feeds the integrator rod and the native 4K light engine. Christie even partnered with Infitec to develop an all-new 3D glasses technology that maximizes the broad color spectrum of Sapphire's unique hybrid illumination technology by "notching out" red, green, and blue for each eye.

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Da-Lite Parallax Thin Wall-Mounted Projector Screen

Parallax Thin from Legrand AV's Da-Lite projector screen brand combines advanced ambient light rejection technology with an ultra-compact shipping design to solve two of the biggest challenges in high-performance projection: maintaining image integrity in bright rooms and reducing installation complexity. Da-Lite's use of the Parallax Pure UST 0.6 surface promises improved clarity, brightness, and contrast with UST projectors, thanks to a layered optical lens structure that rejects ambient light while preserving on-axis brightness. Equally innovative is the reimagined form factor—rather than shipping pre-assembled in bulky crates, Parallax Thin ships disassembled via standard parcel delivery, reducing both shipping costs and the labor required for installation. Combined with Da-Lite's clean half-inch bezel and expanded ultrawide format options, the Parallax Thin provides a compelling display solution that balances form, function, and logistics.

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Digital Projection TITAN Luma 35000 4K-UHD Projector

Digital Projection's TITAN Luma 35000 4K-UHD was designed for house of worship, higher education, corporate, hospitality, and other commercial environments that demand the power and precision of a 3-chip projector but may lack the space, structural support, or design flexibility to accommodate the typical size and weight of traditional models. The Luma 35,000 4K-UHD (like its sister Luma 37,000 WU) deliver the performance of the TITAN series in a chassis that's 35% smaller and weighs just 125 pounds. The reduced size and weight make the Luma projectors ideal for integration in commercial environments such as corporate lobbies, auditoriums, retail spaces, and entertainment venues, where ceiling loads, ventilation, and aesthetic considerations often dictate AV decisions. Despite the smaller footprint, the 35,000 4K-UHD model outputs 31,500 ANSI lumens, with a 1600:1 contrast ratio and Rec.709 color accuracy. This next-generation platform not only simplifies installation and upgrade paths—thanks to compatibility with existing TITAN lenses—but also ensures long-term value with the durability and reliability integrators expect from Digital Projection.

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Elite ProAV Floor Riser Pro DarkUST 3 Projector Screen

The Elite ProAV Floor Riser Pro DarkUST 3 Projector Screen answers the call to produce a portable floor-rising projector screen for ultra-short throw projectors that have ceiling ambient light rejecting technology in diagonal sizes that exceed the common flat panel displays. With the growing line up of ultra-short throw projectors, most customers rely on conventional matte white screens for their presentations. Elite ProAV introduces a portable and convenient floor-rising alternative utilizing its new DarkUST 3 ultra-short throw front projection surface. It is a PVC based fabric with a special lenticular microstructure that is designed to accept light from bottom placed ultra-short throw projectors while absorbing up to 85% of overhead light. Portable large retractable floor-rising ultra-short throw screen with ceiling light rejecting technology. Built-in tensioning mechanism to ensure screen is flat and taut for ripple-free presentations.

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Epson PixAlign Projector Camera

Adding powerful, time-saving features to select Epson interchangeable lens projectors and new PowerLite L-Series, the Epson PixAlign ELPEC01 camera (V12HA46010) attaches without tools or angle of view adjustment needed to enable seamless displays across various projection experiences. The PixAlign ELPEC01 camera helps adapt projector installations to various applications, accounting for factors like lighting, architecture, and environmental conditions. Tool-free, the camera easily attaches to select Epson projectors and ultra short throw lenses, enabling fast projector color calibration, geometric correction adjustment for stacking and edge blending, and remote monitoring, reducing labor that comes with the manual adjustment process and minimizing downtime. The screen matching capabilities across networked projectors automatically adjust the picture for seamless color accuracy and brightness between multiple projectors, without the need for manual fine-tuning. The camera also enables quick and easy blending or stacking of two projectors for multi-display presentations or edge-blended super-wide displays with a remote control instead of conventional setup with a PC and router.

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Epson PowerLite L890E 3-Chip 3LCD Laser Projector

Ultra-bright and compact, the Epson PowerLite L890E adds 8,000 lumens of brightness brightness and pro features to the PowerLite L-Series family of projectors. Designed for areas with high ambient light, such as classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, hybrid workspaces, it displays double HD resolution on-screen with 4K Enhancement Technology for sharp, detailed images - even up close - and produces vibrant, high-resolution images up to 500 inches. Plus, it's capable of projecting in a variety of aspect ratios, including 16:10 and ultra-wide 16:6 and 21:9. The PowerLite L890E offers a variety of features for simple, seamless installation, such as optical zoom, wide lens shift and geometric correction tools. Designed with convenience in mind, it features an up to 30,000-hour virtually maintenance-free laser light source and air filter in Extended Mode. It also touts built-in wireless communication to enable monitoring and controlling of projector fleets remotely from a web browser using the Epson Projector Management Connected app and allows advanced screen casting tools like Epson iProjection and Miracast.

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Fujifilm ZUH6000 4K UST DLP Projector

The development of Fujifilm's ZUH6000 was driven by the growing market demand for higher-resolution projection in immersive spaces. A sharper, more detailed image enhances the immersive experience, making it more impactful and engaging for viewers. Additionally, the higher resolution can possibly lead to the reduction in the total number of projectors, streamlining setups and reducing costs. The ZUH6000 also boasts color uniformity across multiple projectors for more seamless image blending and simplifying installation for multi-projector configurations. It features Fujifilm's exclusive Z-Type Ultra Short Throw Lens, offering installation flexibility while delivering 4K resolution. Like other projectors in the Z-Series, the ZUH6000 can be discreetly mounted with only the lens visible, blending more seamlessly into the environment. The ZUH6000 features Fujifilm's exclusive Ultra Short Throw (UST) Z-Type lens, offering a lens shift range of ±82% vertical and ±35% horizontal. Additionally, the overall noise level has been significantly reduced to just 36dB—approximately 50% quieter than previous Z-Series projectors.

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Hisense USA L9Q 3-Laser 4K UST Projector

The L9Q is a 4K UST that offers an expanded array of screen sizes, ranging from 100-200", and simplified setup made possible by auto screen alignment and manual keystone correction tools. The L9Q's triple-laser technology allows it reach up to 5,000 lumens and promises 110% of the BT.2020 color space for color accuracy and vibrancy. Audio is often underserved when it comes to home theater projectors, but the L9Q delivers on that front with a theater-style surround sound chamber that makes audiences feel they're in the center of a sound stage, revealing every audio nuance for immersive sound. The L9Q was also redesigned from the inside out to feature a luxury-inspired aesthetic so that every detail underscores its premium craftsmanship.

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Optoma ZK1320 WQUXGA DLP Projector

Optoma's ZK1320 is a 4K UHD+ 16x10 ratio projector with native WQUXGA resolution (3840x2400) and no pixel shifting. With an impressive 13,500 lumens of brightness, the Optoma ZK1320 delivers dynamic visuals with high resolution, pixel density and contrast ratio, accurate color reproduction with flexible installation features, and is virtually maintenance free with 30,000 hours in Eco mode. Utilizing Texas Instruments' 0.8" HEP (High Efficiency Pixel) DMD, the ZK1320 provides an improved refresh rate, improved color, enhanced contrast, with a greater tilt angle to reflect the light resulting in better black levels, thereby, reducing light leakage. The ZK1320 is easier to install and offers 10 different lens options ranging from 0.34 - 8.64 with full motorized lens-shift, zoom and focus and an ultra-short-throw lens option for constrained spaces in immersive and museums, rear projection display areas and multi-screen projection. In height restricted areas and keeping the aesthetic in mind, the BX-CTA28 features a snorkel design, allowing the projector to be hidden with only the primary optic exposed.

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Panasonic PT VMZ7ST Short Throw Laser LCD Projector

Panasonic's WUXGA-resolution PT-VMZ7ST was designed to serve diverse applications, including sports simulation, higher education, corporate, and museum environments where short-throw projectors can provide flexibility for multi-purpose use cases. Its high-efficiency optical engine delivers up to 7,000lm brightness and 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio boosts the impact of colorful content. It also offers improved sustainability as it is made from nearly 59% recycled resin, packaged with recyclable material. To support flexible applications, the projector features an enhanced Curved Correction, which allows each side of the image to be adjusted independently to support more accurate correction on curved surfaces, ideal for sports simulators, museum exhibits, and corporate displays.

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RICOH UHL3660 4K DLP UST Laser Projector

The RICOH UHL3660 UST projector, which supports display sizes ranging from 85" to 160", was designed to address high ambient-light brightness, ultra-short-throw flexibility, and low-maintenance longevity pain points and challenges among integrators and end users across high impact AV installations across corporate, education, retail, entertainment, and live event sectors. At 6,500?ANSI lumens, the UHL3660 delivers a brightness level previously unattained in the UST segment. With a 0.24:1 throw ratio, this projector can cast an 85-inch image from 0.39 inches away or expand to a 160-inch image from just 15 inches away. UHL3660's sealed twin laser OptiBright engine operates maintenance free for up to 40,000?hours in Long Life mode, eliminating lamp replacements and filter cleaning for years of continuous operation.

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Screen Innovations Black Diamond Fusion ALR Projector Screen

The Black Diamond Fusion ALR was designed by Screen Innovations to eliminate the flaws found in many previous ALR projector screens. The company worked to eliminate the Achille's heels of ALR screens, such as a narrow viewing cone; texture, sparkle or hot spots; and demands for too much light. Designed from scratch, Fusion ALR was built from scratch to achieve vivid whites and deep blacks simultaneously, a 160-degree viewing cone with zero texture or hot spot, zero laser speckle, and no glare attributes, with 1.0 gain ALR material for up to 130" images at 16:9.

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Sharp XP-P721Q-W 4K DLP Laser Projector

The development of the Sharp XP-P721Q-W native 4K UHD projector was driven by three key market needs identified by the Sharp team. First, there was a demand for high-resolution, ultra-bright projection technology that could perform effectively even in well-lit environments. The Sharp team also identified an increasing preference for low-maintenance solutions. Users were seeking projectors with long-lasting performance and minimal upkeep, leading Sharp to develop a filter-free, laser-based design that offers up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, also reducing the total cost of ownership. Additionally, installers and end-users alike needed greater installation flexibility. The XP-P721Q-W projector includes motorized lens shift, a broad zoom range, tilt-free and roll-free capabilities and HDBaseT connectivity, allowing easy integration into a variety of complex or unconventional setups.

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ViewSonic LX60HD 1080p Smart LED Projector

The ViewSonic LX60HD combines integrated smart streaming (Google TV built in and a native Netflix app) with hassle-free set-up featuring auto-focus, auto H/V keystone, and an auto screen fit for quick and ideal image alignment. When the projector's auto function is enabled, the setup of the projector is automated and essentially seamless. The LX60HD delivers native 1080p Full HD resolution and can project up to 140 inches. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for simple and easy device connection and wireless audio streaming. The projector comes with USB-A 2.0 and HDMI/HDCP 1.4 connectivity options. The dust-proof sealed engine design protects the internal components, ensuring long-term use, maintaining image quality, and reducing maintenance.

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Vioso ProjectionTools 6.0 Projector Auto-Align Software

Many projectors do not have built-in warp and blend or black level uplift capabilities, and even if they do, they are often limited in their flexibility and work on a projector-by-projector basis. ProjectionTools 6.0 helps you out if you have a setup in this scenario and need more than what comes as standard. The software is fully integrated into the VIOSO workflow, but perhaps more importantly, it provides warp-map exports to almost every major media player on the market. This means that users can fully integrate this calibration with their media server of choice or integrate directly with VIOSO's EXAPLAY playback workflow. Whatever option the integrator chooses, VIOSO's ProjectionTools 6.0 brings multi-camera calibration capabilities to integrators. Along with auto-alignment and calibration capabilities, the software handles black-level uplift and color correction, all via the cameras. This means that the integrator doesn't need to go into each projector to "tweak" the settings; it can all be done automatically, and with perfect pixel alignment every time. The software also allows for integration with LED markers, which speeds up the calibration process immensely and allows for one-button re-calibration.

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Zorsika WD 0.38 Throw-Ratio Lens

Guangzhou Zorsika Electronics Co., Ltd. designs its projector lenses with high clarity, low light loss, 4K resolution, and superior uniformity. Additionally, the adoption of high-precision, scientifically designed flange systems ensures quick and easy installation of projector lenses, effectively addressing the current industry challenges of limited lens options for engineering projectors upon factory shipment and incompatibility with original lenses due to spatial constraints. These solutions fully support mainstream LCD and DLP engineering projectors, providing a seamless and flexible upgrade path for professional AV installations. Prior to the development of this lens, there was no throw ratio of 0.38 available on the market for 5,000 to 8,000-lumen projectors. Most of the throw ratios available on the market are around 0.5 or above.