BudgetProjector

Optoma

GT2400HDR

$1,299

Optoma's 2026 successor to the GT2100HDR — same DLP form factor with a refined 0.496:1 short-throw lens, 4,200 ISO lumens, 1080p resolution, HDR10/HLG, and laser phosphor light source. The +$200 premium over the GT2100HDR buys an incremental refresh, not a generational leap: same role in a build, slightly newer chassis, broader availability as Optoma phases the prior model out across retailers.

Buy from

Released 2026

Who this is for

Honest match per persona.

Good for

  • Cost-Effective Buyer

    Best brightness-per-dollar in the budget tier now that GT2100HDR is being phased out — same 4,200-lumen laser short-throw at $1,299, with current-model retailer availability and warranty.

  • Space-Constrained

    0.496:1 fixed throw fills a 100" screen from 3.6 ft. Same tight-room geometry as the GT2100HDR with the assurance the model will stay carried by retailers for the next few years.

  • Recreational Player

    1080p but bright enough for daytime garage play; laser life makes it set-and-forget. The right pick if you're choosing the budget Optoma today rather than chasing GT2100HDR closeout stock.

Not for

  • Performance Seeker

    1080p not 4K; no dedicated golf color preset. Serious-practice builds belong on AK700ST or TK710STi.

  • Showroom

    Entry-tier housing and no zoom; reads as functional rather than featured. Showroom builds should look at LK936ST or BU53RG.

  • Family Setup

    If movies and gaming matter alongside golf, step up to 4K — TK710STi covers multi-use far better.

Specifications

The numbers, plainly stated.

Image

Resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)
Lumens4,200 ISO
HDRHDR10 + Hybrid Log Gamma
Projection Size36–300 inches

Hardware

Light SourceLaser Phosphor
Throw Ratio0.496:1 (100" @ 3.6 ft)
InputsHDMI, VGA, 3.5 mm audio

Builds that include this product

Where this fits in a full simulator.

Same category, different tradeoff

Other projectors we considered.

  • BenQMid-tier
    TK700STi

    True 4K with HDR — the cheaper 4K option vs. the laser TK710STi. Still a community favorite when budget caps at $1,500.

  • OptomaBudget
    GT2100HDR

    Laser short-throw at $1,099. Brighter and longer-lived than the lamp it replaces. Being phased out by the GT2400HDR successor — existing stock may discount.

  • BenQMid-tier
    AH500ST

    0.499 throw, 4,000 lumens, golf-dedicated. The right answer when ceiling depth is the constraint.