Key published differences
| Specification | PET Crystal Classic | Black Series floor-rising |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient-light rejection | 85% published | 95% published |
| Gain | 0.85 | 0.6 |
| Viewing angle | 178° | 170° |
| Surface | PET Crystal Pro | ST Carbon Black / HBST PET |
| Format | Motorized floor-rising | Motorized floor-rising |
| Projector type | UST | UST |
Those figures come from current seller-published listings. They are not laboratory measurements by this site and should be treated as manufacturer/seller claims.
What 85% versus 95% ALR changes conceptually
A higher ALR claim is designed to preserve more perceived contrast in the presence of unwanted room light. That can matter in bright living rooms, especially with overhead light. But ALR percentage alone is not a complete performance score: projector brightness, room geometry, light direction, screen gain and coating behavior all influence the image.
The Classic’s higher published gain can be attractive when you value reflected brightness and wider seating, while the Black Series is positioned as the more aggressive ambient-light-control option.
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Choose the Classic side of the decision when the room can be moderately light-controlled, you like the 0.85-gain balance, or you are trying to avoid paying for the stronger ALR specification you may not need. It is also the commercial focus of this site, so our affiliate CTA routes to that model’s current offer rather than pretending to sell both products through the same link.
When to keep researching the Black Series
If your room is bright during the exact hours you watch, especially under ceiling light, the Black Series’ 95% ALR claim deserves consideration. That does not establish an automatic winner; it identifies a different optimization target. Check current price gaps, available sizes and independent measurements where available before deciding.