Epson EB-685W Ultra short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White

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The Epson EB-685W is the sort of ultra-short-throw projector that makes sense in meeting rooms where you can’t (or don’t want to) mess around with projector distance. The upside of this model is its “set it up once and it just works” vibe: bright enough for typical office lighting, solid colour from the 3LCD tech, and a WXGA picture that fits slide decks and spreadsheets better than people expect. At £981.82 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but for the space it saves and the hassle it avoids, it can be good value—especially if you’re standardising installs across multiple rooms.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for a purpose where everyone expects a premium home-cinema look or dark-room performance. Ultra-short-throw models can be pickier about placement and alignment, and if your room is variable (people moving, different screen sizes, inconsistent mounting heights), you may spend more time tweaking than you want. It’s best for small-to-medium commercial rooms with moderate ambient light, where quick deployment and reliable day-to-day usability matter more than absolute image “wow” in a fully dark environment. If that’s you, this one’s a sensible, fairly safe bet.