EasyMapper StudioBest projector for projection mapping
Pick one you will not regret. You can ignore most of the spec sheet: four numbers decide how a projector behaves in your room, and a 30-second survey narrows it to one category.
Lumens
Brighter is not always better. Match brightness to the ambient light in your space, not the size of your ambition.
Dark room 1,500+ · Lit room 3,000+Throw ratio
How far the projector sits from the surface to fill it. Short-throw for tight rooms and windows; standard throw for events.
Short < 1.0 · Standard 1.2–2.0Inputs
HDMI is how your phone connects through an adapter. USB-C or AirPlay is a bonus. Turn keystone off and map in the app instead.
HDMI requiredPortability
Battery units are great for popups and yards. AC-only is fine for a fixed spot behind a window.
Battery · ACWant the full breakdown with model picks? Read the 2026 projector guide.
Find your projector in 30 seconds
Four questions about your room, your setup and your budget. One category worth buying, no email required.
The four categories, at a glance
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Portable LED projector
Battery-friendly and pocketable for popups and dark rooms.
- Brightness
- ~450–1,100 lumens
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Throw
- Standard throw
- Price
- $300–450
Mid-range 1080p projector
The best all-round pick for home and small-event mapping.
- Brightness
- ~3,000–3,500 lumens
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Throw
- Standard throw
- Price
- $429–550
Short-throw 1080p projector
Fills a big image from close up — tight rooms and windows.
- Brightness
- ~3,000–4,200 lumens
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Throw
- Short throw (~0.5–0.8)
- Price
- $650–1,500
Bright installation projector
Cuts through ambient light in lit rooms and storefronts.
- Brightness
- 4,000–5,000 lumens
- Resolution
- 1080p / WUXGA
- Throw
- Standard throw
- Price
- $1,000–1,550