Tri-laser UST projector shows big-screen blockbusters on a budget [Video]

If you’re looking for an alternative to room-dominating black rectangles to serve up audiovisual entertainment, ultra-short-throw projectors can be a great shout. But they can be pricey. Budget-friendly brand Yaber has answered this with its new K300s model.

Aiming for the cheaper end of the market inevitably means that technology sacrifices have to be made. So though the launch price is compelling, the new Yaber UST projector is not going to present much of a challenge to higher-spec models like the PX3 Pro from Hisense or Formovie’s Theater Premium. But it could serve as a gateway to the ultra-short-throw experience.

At the heart of the K300s is a RGB triple-laser light source that puts out 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness – this means viewing in ambient light or during the day will likely be a washout, and a darkened movie space is going to be your best bet for your visual treats. Like the O2S Ultrafrom …