- Virtual CIO
Digital Transformation for SMEs: Where to Start
11 Mar, 2026







£3657.14 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
BenQ’s LU935ST is the kind of short-throw, big-brightness projector that makes sense in the real world only if you’ve actually got a fixed space and you need people to see the content clearly. The short-throw design is genuinely useful for classrooms, meeting rooms, and training spaces where you can’t mount a normal projector far back—less fiddling, fewer cable runs, and fewer “we had to move the furniture” moments. If you’re displaying slide decks, diagrams, or PC content all day, the combination of brightness and business-focused output is where it shines, especially in rooms that aren’t fully dark-controlled.
That said, it’s not a bargain just because it’s “only” a projector. At £3,047.62 ex-VAT, you need to be sure you’re buying for the right use case: fixed installation, consistent usage, and a requirement for visibility without blackout curtains. If this is for a one-off demo, a small room that can be darkened, or you mainly need occasional presentations, you’ll usually get more value from a cheaper standard-throw unit or a more modest spec projector. Also, make sure you’re confident about mounting and throw distance requirements—short-throw can reduce hassle, but it doesn’t remove the need to plan the physical setup properly. Overall: a solid fit for professional training/boardroom deployments where clarity matters every day, less so for flexible or budget-driven installs.

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