Short throw

LG CINEBEAM HU915QE

Ultra short throw (UST) makers talk a good talk about replacing your TV but most simple aren’t bright enough. Enter this 3700 ANSI lumens new boy from LG, which should be dazzling enough to watch on the sun. The superb webOS smart platform means proper usability and all the apps you’ll need, including Netflix which many machines neglect to tell you they don’t support. $5,500, lg.com

FORMOVIE THEATER

This is the first and only 4K UST projector to support Dolby Vision and that’s reason enough to have it on your shortlist. Need another? The Chinese manufacturer has partnered with Bowers & Wilkins for Atmosenabled sound. The three HDMI 2.1-certified sockets should keep gamers satisfied, as should the auto low latency mode and 150inch maximum screen size. $3,499, formovie.com

XGIMI MAGIC LAMP

You’ve been waiting all your life for a ceiling light that doubles as a short-throw projector, we know. Sorry, but you’ll have to wait a little longer: it’s only in China for now but expected in Europe soon. A built-in Harman Kardon speaker system keeps things neat, and the 32-degree lens shift lets you move the picture by one metre, so no fussy installation required. $1,170, xgimi.com

LEICA CINE 1

When Leica gets involved, pay attention. This ultra-short throw collaboration with Hisense is actually for two UST models. Both will offer 4K resolution with either 80-inch or 100-inch maximum screen sizes. With a Dolby Atmos speaker system, a built-in TV tuner, a smart platform from one manufacturer and the lens assembly from the other, expect a complete package. £TBC, leica-camera.com