BenQ LW855UST Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White

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The BenQ LW855UST is the kind of projector you buy when you *must* have ultra-short throw in a busy commercial room—think classrooms, conference suites, or offices where you can’t (or won’t) put the screen a meaningful distance from the wall. The 3500 ANSI lumen class is realistically aimed at rooms with ambient light, and BenQ’s DLP reliability tends to be good for “day-to-day use” rather than delicate showpiece installs. If you’re doing recurring presentations, training, or signage-style content, this is a sensible “install-and-forget-ish” option.

That said, at £2476.82 ex-VAT it needs a strong reason to exist in your shortlist. WXGA is fine for typical business decks, but if you care about crisp small text, detailed charts, or you’re upgrading from something already bright and decent, the value can feel questionable versus alternatives with higher resolution or more flexible mounting. Also, UST installations are never truly plug-and-play: you still need correct placement, screen choice, and sound planning for the throw and viewing angles—otherwise the “short throw advantage” turns into annoying compromises. Buy it if your space forces UST and your content is standard business; skip it if you have more mounting flexibility or you’re chasing the sharpest possible image for the money.