All four of these screens are designed for long-throw projectors, but their characteristics and pricing vary. From highest to lowest price: Black Crystal → Grey Crystal → Soft Matte Grey → Soft Matte White.
For clarity, we group them for comparison:
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Group 1: Black Crystal & Grey Crystal
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Group 2: Soft Matte Grey & Soft Matte White
Group 1: Black Crystal vs Grey Crystal
Material Type:
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Both are PVC fabrics with a metallic coating.
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The metallic layer improves light refraction and reflectivity, enhancing contrast and color performance.
Choosing Between Black Crystal and Grey Crystal:
Many customers ask how to pick the right one. Here’s a side-by-side parameter comparison:
| Feature | Black Crystal | Grey Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Color | Dark Grey | Grey |
| Ambient Light Rejection | ALR 70% | None |
| Contrast | Very High | High |
| Gain | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Color Saturation | Rich, Deep Colors | Natural, Slightly softer |
| Highlight |
Ambient Light Rejecting Deeper Black Level Enhanced Contrast |
Highest Gain Boosts Brightness Better 3D Effect |
| Anti Speckle | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Use Case | Rooms with moderate to high ambient light | Slight ambient light or dim environments |
Group 2: Grey Soft vs White Soft
Material Type:
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Both are PVC soft fabrics.
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These screens focus on cost-effectiveness and natural color reproduction rather than extreme contrast.
| Feature | Grey Soft | White Soft |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Color | Slight Grey | White front, black back |
| Ambient Light Rejection | None | None |
| Contrast | Medium | Standard |
| Gain | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Highlight |
Balanced Color Excellent Speckle Supression Slightly Enhanced Contrast |
Natural Color Best Anti Speckle Fabric |
| Anti Speckle | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Use Case | Dim or controlled lighting room | Dim or dark rooms |
| Typical Projector Pairing | Tri-Chroma Laser Projector such as Hisense PX3 Pro, Valerion Series | Tri-Chroma Laser Projector such as Hisense PX3 Pro, Valerion Series |
For a more intuitive comparison, please check out the video showing all 4 screen types.
🛒 Product Corner
Find the screens mentioned above here:
| Fabric | Fixed Frame | Floor Rising | Motorized Drop Down |
| Black Crystal | Gallery; Gallery Evo | LeApex | FlowArc; QuadraArc |
| Grey Crystal | Gallery | FlowArc; QuadraArc | |
| Soft Matte Grey | Gallery | LeApex | FlowArc; QuadraArc |
| Soft Matte White | Gallery | LeApex | FlowArc; QuadraArc |
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