The 8 Best Floor Rising Projector Screens of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 120 inch motorized ALR screen with USB sync, built for ultra short throw projectors.

The AWOL VISION is a 120 inch motorized floor-rising screen with an ambient-light-rejecting surface for ultra short throw projectors. The listing highlights premium HD screen material, control without manual adjustments and USB synchronization with the projector.

It ranks first because it combines the three things that matter in a living room: an ALR surface that fights ceiling and window light, motorization, and sync so the screen rises when the projector powers on. The NothingProjector offers similar features but a less detailed listing. The matte white screens below are cheaper but only suit dark rooms.

Buy it for a bright living room with an ultra short throw projector. The caveat is the $500 and up price, and USB sync needs a compatible projector.

Size

120 inch

Surface

ALR (ambient light rejecting)

Lift

Motorized, USB sync

Throw

Ultra short throw

Our verdict: An ALR motorized screen with wireless auto sync and adjustable height.

NothingProjector offers a motorized ALR screen for ultra short throw projectors, with wireless auto sync and smart control and an adjustable height. The listing says it needs zero installation.

It ranks second because it matches the AWOL on surface and motorization but does not state its size in the spec lines we reviewed. The wireless sync is the more flexible approach, since it does not rely on a cable run, while the AWOL's USB sync is more positive but needs a cable.

Choose it if you want ALR performance and a no-fuss setup. The caveat is price at $500 and up, and the unstated size means checking the exact dimensions before ordering.

Surface

ALR

Lift

Motorized, wireless sync

Height

Adjustable

Throw

Ultra short throw

Our verdict: A 120 inch matte white motorized screen that disappears into the floor when not in use.

Acmejm is a 120 inch matte white motorized screen designed for long ultra-short throw projectors. The listing promises a space-saving motorized floor rise that disappears, plus crisp, wrinkle-free viewing and wide compatibility.

It ranks third because matte white is a basic surface compared with the ALR models above. Matte white reflects light evenly, which gives accurate color in a dark room but washes out in a bright one. Against the IN&VI at 100 inches, the Acmejm gives a larger image.

Buy it for a dedicated or darkened room where 120 inches and a tidy retract matter. The caveat is the missing ambient light rejection, so daytime viewing needs curtains.

Size

120 inch

Surface

Matte white

Lift

Motorized floor rise

Throw

Long ultra short throw

Our verdict: A 100 inch motorized matte white screen with a true matte white surface for ultra short throw.

IN&VI sells a 100 inch motorized floor-rising screen with a true matte white surface, positioned as a solution to a common problem with motorized floor screens. The floor-rising design is its convenience feature.

It ranks fourth because it is smaller than the Acmejm's 120 inches while sharing the same matte white surface limits. Its advantage is a more modest size, which suits a smaller living room or bedroom where 120 inches would overwhelm the wall.

Choose it for a modest room with controlled light. The caveat is that the description does not detail the lift mechanism or the sync options, so verify them before buying.

Size

100 inch

Surface

True matte white

Lift

Motorized floor rise

Throw

Ultra short throw

Our verdict: A Fresnel ALR screen for standard and long throw projectors only.

This 100 inch motorized floor-rising screen uses a Fresnel ambient-light-rejecting surface that enhances brightness and contrast. The listing says it is for standard and long throw projectors only.

It ranks fifth because it is the only screen here for standard throw, which makes it a niche answer. Fresnel surfaces focus light back toward the viewer, which can look excellent from the right seat, but it is not interchangeable with the ultra short throw ALR screens above.

Buy it if your projector is a standard or long throw model and you want ALR in a floor-rising format. The caveat is that it will not work with an ultra short throw projector.

Size

100 inch

Surface

Fresnel ALR

Lift

Motorized floor rise

Throw

Standard and long throw only

Our verdict: A 120 inch 16:9 auto screen pitched at backyard parties and drive-ins.

YODOLLA is a 120 inch 16:9 floor-rising auto screen, with a detailed instruction booklet in the package and an easy pull-cord lift system. The listing points at big backyard parties and drive-ins.

It ranks sixth because it is aimed at events rather than a permanent living-room install, and the listing gives no surface type or throw rating. Its pull-cord lift is simple, but the combination of motorized and pull-cord wording is unclear, so check how it actually raises.

Buy it for a movable backyard screen at 120 inches. The caveat is the vague specification, which leaves surface and projector compatibility to be confirmed.

Size

120 inch, 16:9

Lift

Easy pull-cord lift system

Use

Backyard parties, drive-ins

Package

Detailed instructions included

Our verdict: A portable 100 inch manual pull-up in the $200 to $500 range.

LIHONG's 100 inch 16:9 screen is a portable manual pull-up floor-rising model. There is no motor, so you pull the screen up by hand and it stands on its own base.

It ranks seventh because manual operation drops the convenience of the motorized screens above, and the listing gives few specifics beyond size and format. It is much cheaper, in the $200 to $500 bucket against $500 and up, and the portable design means it can move from room to room.

Buy it if you want a movable 100 inch screen on a lower budget. The caveat is that a manual pull-up can show waves in the surface, and the surface type is not stated.

Size

100 inch, 16:9

Lift

Manual pull-up

Format

Portable

Price tier

$200 to $500

Our verdict: An 80 inch manual pull-up for small rooms and the lowest spend on this list.

This LIHONG is the 80 inch version of the manual pull-up floor-rising screen, in 16:9. The listing is the same as the 100 inch model, with a broad viewing angle and high-quality image claims.

It ranks last because 80 inches is the smallest picture here and the listing gives no surface or throw details. Against the 100 inch LIHONG, the only difference is size, so choose by wall space and viewing distance.

Buy it for a small room or a bedroom where 100 inches would overwhelm the space. The caveat is that, like the larger model, it is manual and its surface material is not specified.

Size

80 inch, 16:9

Lift

Manual pull-up

Viewing

Broad viewing angle claimed

Price tier

$200 to $500