Key Takeaways:
- PMA Research published its April 2026 best-selling projector lists.
- Epson dominated the B2B laser segment with four of the top five spots.
- Sony took the top spot in the installation projector category.
- The tracking service relies on more than 30 years of data collection from U.S. resellers and distributors.
What is the PMA Research Projector Tracking Service?
The PMA Research Projector Tracking Service is a monthly report providing sell-through data from U.S. projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. For more than 30 years, the organization has collected market information on unit sales, street prices and inventories to identify industry trends. On May 28, 2026, PMA Research posted its top five selling projectors for April across three key market segments.
Which projectors led the B2B laser segment?
Epson nearly swept the B2B laser segment by securing four of the five top spots for normal and semi-throw projectors with 5,000 or more lumens. The list relies on data from a panel of pro AV dealers and systems integrators. Sony secured the final spot in this category.
The top five models from April in this segment are:
- Epson PowerLite L690SU
- Epson PowerLite L695SU
- Epson PowerLite L795SE
- Epson PowerLite L690U
- Sony VPL-PHZ61
What were the top installation projectors with interchangeable lenses?
Sony led the installation projector category with two models on the list while Sharp/NEC, Epson and Panasonic each secured one spot. This tracking panel consists of IT, Pro AV and CEDIA distributors.
The top five models from April in this segment are:
- Sony VPL-FHZ85
- Sharp/NEC XP-A824U
- Epson EB-PU1008
- Sony VPL-FHZ80
- Panasonic PT-MZ882
Which models topped the consumer ultra-short-throw category?
Epson captured two spots in the consumer ultra-short-throw category while LG, YABER and Optoma rounded out the list with one entry each. This consumer-focused panel tracks data from U.S. retailers, web resellers and custom installers.
The top five models from April in this segment are:
- Epson EpiqVision LS800
- LG PU615U CineBeam S
- Epson Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670
- YABER K300s
- Optoma GT3500HDR
