BenQ LH860ST Short throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black

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The BenQ LH860ST is one of those short-throw “put it where you need it, not where physics wants it” projectors. At 5,000 ANSI lumens it’s genuinely suitable for bright rooms (training suites, workplaces with lights on, shared meeting spaces), and short-throw is the big win if you can’t hang a screen at the back or you’re trying to avoid glare and shadows from presenters. It also makes sense if you’re doing a lot of general 1080p content—slides, spreadsheets, demos—where reliability and image stability matter more than cinematic perfection.

That said, I wouldn’t treat it as a bargain at £2,145.56 ex-VAT. If you have control of lighting, a standard throw projector (or even a cheaper short-throw) could deliver similar “daily business” results for less. Also, DLP can be a great choice for sharp text, but if your use is mostly colour-critical video or mixed media in a darkened room, you might find better value elsewhere once you factor in total cost of ownership (lamp lifecycle, replacements, installation/stacking considerations). **Who should buy:** organisations with limited space, bright environments, and lots of day-to-day presentation use who want short-throw convenience. **Who should skip:** buyers with dim rooms, flexible placement, or a tight budget—this is paid for in practicality, not pure cost efficiency.