Best ALR Projector Screens
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AWOL VISION ALR Projector Screen for UST, 100 inch Fixed Frame, 95% Ceiling Light Rejecting, C100
AWOL VISION's C100 100 inch fixed frame ALR screen for UST projectors, rated to reject 95% of ceiling light.
SCREENPRO 120 inch Ambient Light Rejecting ALR Projector Screen, 16:9 4K/8K Edge Free Fixed Frame
Another SCREENPRO 120 inch 16:9 ALR fixed frame variant with an edge free design for 4K and 8K home cinema.
Ambient light rejecting screens are built for rooms you cannot fully darken, using specialized surfaces that soak up stray light while reflecting your projector's image back at you. For apartments and living rooms with windows and lamps, an ALR screen can be the difference between a washed-out picture and one with real contrast and punch during daytime viewing. This guide compares ALR projector screens for challenging lighting, including options matched to standard long-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors. We explain how gain, viewing angle, and screen type affect the result, so you can keep your big-screen image looking bold in a room that was never designed to be a dark home theater.
The short version
We compared 7 picks. Our scores range from 6.8 to 9.0 out of 10.
- Best overall:AWOL VISION ALR Projector Screen for UST, 100 inch Fixed Frame, 95% Ceiling Light Rejecting, C100. Highest overall score in this guide at 9.0/10.
- Also great value:Projector Screen with Stand, 80 Inch Portable Projector Screen Outdoor Indoor, 1.5 Gain ALR Projection Screen, Anti Light, 4K Ultra HD 16:9 Outdoor Movie PVC Screen for Movie Night (Grey Screen). Value score of 9/10, overall 7.2/10.
- Solid build:SCREENPRO 120 inch Ambient Light Rejecting ALR Projector Screen, 16:9 4K/8K Edge Free Fixed Frame. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Feature-rich:VeezuJoyz ALR Projector Screen 120" VJ-BW3 for Ultra Short Throw Projectors | 95% Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Wall Mount Projection Screen, 16:9 4K/8K UHD 3D, Ideal for UST in Home Theater Office. Features score of 8/10, overall 7.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.AWOL VISION ALR Projector Screen for UST, 100 inch Fixed Frame, 95% Ceiling Light Rejecting, C1009.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.SCREENPRO 120 inch Ambient Light Rejecting ALR Projector Screen, 16:9 4K/8K Edge Free Fixed Frame7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.VeezuJoyz ALR Projector Screen 120" VJ-BW3 for Ultra Short Throw Projectors | 95% Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Wall Mount Projection Screen, 16:9 4K/8K UHD 3D, Ideal for UST in Home Theater Office7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.NothingProjector ALR Screen for Ultra Short Throw Projector, 100 inch | 85% Ambient Ceiling Light Rejecting, 4K/8K UHD Active 3D, Fixed Frame 16:9, Wall Mount Anti Daylight UST, Classic NothPJ7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.NothingProjector ALR Screen for Ultra Short Throw Projector, 120 inch | 85% Ambient Ceiling Light Rejecting, 4K/8K UHD Active 3D, Fixed Frame 16:9, Wall Mount Anti Daylight UST, Classic NothPJ7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Projector Screen with Stand, 80 Inch Portable Projector Screen Outdoor Indoor, 1.5 Gain ALR Projection Screen, Anti Light, 4K Ultra HD 16:9 Outdoor Movie PVC Screen for Movie Night (Grey Screen)7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.100" Fresnel ALR Floor Rising Projector Screen Motorized for Long/Standard Shrow Projector,Movie Screen for Home Theater,Motorized Projector Screen 4K/8K Ultra HD, Active 3D6.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1AWOL VISION's C100 100 inch fixed frame ALR screen for UST projectors, rated to reject 95% of ceiling light.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10
- + 95% ceiling light rejection keeps blacks deep under overhead lights
- + Made by a UST projector brand, so the surface suits that throw angle
- + 100 inch fixed frame is a sweet spot size for most living rooms
- - Premium price is well above generic ALR screens of the same size
- - Built for UST only, so a ceiling-mounted projector will look dim
#2Another SCREENPRO 120 inch 16:9 ALR fixed frame variant with an edge free design for 4K and 8K home cinema.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Thin edge free border makes the image look like it floats on the wall
- + ALR coating helps in rooms where full blackout is not possible
- + Wide 120 inch picture gives an immersive cinema experience
- - Same size as its sibling listing, so compare surface type before buying
- - Large screen reveals low resolution flaws in cheaper projectors
#3VeezuJoyz 120-inch ALR fixed-frame screen for ultra short throw projectors, with 95% ambient light rejection, 0.8 gain and a 170 degree viewing angle.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Black-grid ALR surface rejects up to 95% of ambient light, aimed at bright living rooms and UST projectors.
- + Slim 0.39 inch aluminum alloy frame keeps the surface tensioned and flat, with a full wall-mount kit included.
- + 120-inch 16:9 viewing area of about 104.6 by 58.8 inches with 4K and 8K support and a 170 degree viewing angle.
- - Made for ultra short throw projectors only, so it will not suit a standard throw projector.
- - A 120-inch frame is large and the listing suggests two people to mount it, and it is priced above many ALR screens.
#4NothingProjector 100-inch fixed-frame ALR screen for ultra short throw projectors, with 85% ambient light rejection, a 160 degree viewing angle and a 10 mm frame.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + PET Crystal surface rejects up to 85% of ambient light, to keep contrast up in rooms with daylight.
- + Wide 160 degree viewing angle and an optimized surface are made for ultra short throw projectors.
- + Slim 10 mm frame, wall-mount system and a PVC-free substrate keep the install simple and the surface flat.
- - Made for UST projectors only, so a standard throw projector will not work with this surface.
- - It rejects 85% of ambient light, less than the 95% screens in this guide, and costs more than the 90 inch screen it replaces.
#5NothingProjector 120 inch ALR screen for ultra short throw projectors, a fixed-frame 16:9 screen with 85% ambient light rejection, PET Crystal material and a 160 degree viewing angle.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Listed to reject up to 85% of ambient light for brighter rooms using PET Crystal material.
- + Fixed 16:9 frame at 120 inches with a slim 10 mm frame and a simple wall mount.
- + Wide 160 degree viewing angle, 4K and 8K support and 3D compatibility, tuned for UST projectors.
- - Only for ultra short throw projectors, so it is not for standard throw projectors.
- - Brand is not widely known, and 85% light rejection is lower than the 95% screens in the same range.
#6VISULAPEX 80-inch portable ALR projector screen with stand, 1.5 gain, a grey surface, a 16:9 ratio and a carry bag, for indoor or outdoor use.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 1.5 gain grey ALR surface is aimed at keeping the picture usable with some ambient light in the room.
- + Tripod stand sets up in about two minutes, adjusts from 45 to 89 inches and also supports wall hanging.
- + Weighs about 10 pounds and packs in a carry bag, which is easy to store when not in use.
- - 80 inches is small next to the 100 and 120 inch screens in this guide, so it suits smaller rooms.
- - It is a portable stand screen, not a fixed-frame screen, so it is less flat than a tensioned frame.
#7Acmejm 100-inch motorized floor-rising screen with a Fresnel ALR surface for standard and long throw projectors, which rises for viewing and retracts after use.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + Fresnel ambient light rejecting surface is aimed at reducing washout and lifting contrast in bright rooms.
- + Motorized floor-rising design retracts after use, so no wall space is taken up when the screen is not needed.
- + For standard and long throw projectors, which is the usual projector type for a home theater room.
- - Not compatible with ultra short throw projectors, as the listing states, so check your projector type first.
- - Motorized floor-rising model priced well above the fixed-frame 100 inch screen it replaces, and Acmejm is a lesser-known brand.
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Premium price is well above generic ALR screens of the same size (AWOL VISION ALR Projector Screen for UST, 100...)
- Same size as its sibling listing, so compare surface type before buying (SCREENPRO 120 inch Ambient Light Rejecting...)
- Made for ultra short throw projectors only, so it will not suit a standard throw projector. (VeezuJoyz ALR Projector Screen 120" VJ-BW3...)
- Made for UST projectors only, so a standard throw projector will not work with this surface. (NothingProjector ALR Screen for Ultra Short...)
- Only for ultra short throw projectors, so it is not for standard throw projectors. (NothingProjector ALR Screen for Ultra Short...)
- 80 inches is small next to the 100 and 120 inch screens in this guide, so it suits smaller rooms. (Projector Screen with Stand, 80 Inch Portable...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among alr projector screens?
AWOL VISION ALR Projector Screen for UST, 100 inch Fixed Frame, 95% Ceiling Light Rejecting, C100 is our top overall pick. AWOL VISION's C100 100 inch fixed frame ALR screen for UST projectors, rated to reject 95% of ceiling light. It earns our score of 9.0/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
SCREENPRO 120 inch Ambient Light Rejecting ALR Projector Screen, 16:9 4K/8K Edge Free Fixed Frame is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Another SCREENPRO 120 inch 16:9 ALR fixed frame variant with an edge free design for 4K and 8K home cinema.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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