On paper, parts of the VIVIDSTORM Fusion family publish gain and viewing-angle figures that resemble NothingProjector's long-throw material. The bigger practical distinction is form factor: VIVIDSTORM actively sells motorized and floor-rising Fusion variants as well as fixed-frame products.
Specification snapshot
| Attribute | NothingProjector long-throw ALR | VIVIDSTORM Fusion ALR |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | 0.8 listed | 0.8 listed on current Fusion floor-rising variant |
| Viewing angle | 170° listed | 170° listed on current Fusion floor-rising variant |
| Projector type | Standard/long throw | Standard/long throw on Fusion variants |
| Form factors | Full-size fixed-screen line; A4 material sample offered | Fixed frame, floor-rising and motorized Fusion-family options |
| Resolution positioning | 3D/4K/8K listed | 4K/8K positioning on current Fusion listings |
| Primary distinction | Material-first value proposition | Broader motorized hardware/form-factor range |
What actually differs
Hardware can be the deciding factor
If the screen must disappear when not in use, a motorized or floor-rising product solves a different problem from a fixed frame. That can outweigh small optical-spec differences.
Do not generalize one Fusion variant to every variant
VIVIDSTORM publishes several Fusion products. This page labels the 0.8 gain and 170° figures as applying to a current floor-rising Fusion listing rather than pretending every product page publishes identical data.
Sample-first versus finished-hardware-first
NothingProjector's A4 sample supports a material-evaluation workflow. VIVIDSTORM's product ecosystem is more directly segmented by finished hardware format.
Independent-test context
In The Hook Up's 2026 independent long-throw comparison, VIVIDSTORM Fusion measured very high brightness and strong ambient-light rejection in that setup, but the reviewer also reported hotspotting and substantial laser speckle with the RGB-laser projector used. That is an attributed test result, not a blanket claim about every projector.
Why the A4 sample matters here
Specifications cannot tell you exactly how your projector, light sources and seating geometry will interact with a screen. The NothingProjector affiliate offer on this site is the A4 material sample, so the conversion path is intentionally a low-commitment material check rather than pretending you have already chosen the full-size screen.
Compare with your own projector before committing.
Use the NothingProjector A4 sample to check brightness, color, off-axis behavior and speckle in your actual room.
FAQ
Are both compatible with long-throw projectors?
Yes, the compared NothingProjector material and VIVIDSTORM Fusion variants are positioned for standard/long-throw projection.
Which is more relevant for a retractable screen?
VIVIDSTORM's Fusion family has motorized/floor-rising options, so it directly addresses retractable-installation requirements.
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