Independent UST screen guides • Specifications checked September 16, 2026
UST screen comparison

NothingProjector PET Crystal Classic vs Elite Screens Aeon CLR 3

Both are fixed-frame UST screens, but their published gain, viewing angle, light-rejection figure and available sizes differ.

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NothingProjector PET Crystal ClassicFixed frame lenticular PET Crystal • 0.6 gain • 160° viewing
Elite Screens Aeon CLR 3Fixed frame CLR 3 • 0.8 gain • 170° viewing
SpecificationPET Crystal ClassicElite Screens Aeon CLR 3
Format / materialFixed frame lenticular PET CrystalFixed frame CLR 3
Gain0.60.8
Viewing angle160°170°
Published light rejection85%90% overhead
Sizes100–150 in (merchant lists 100/110/120/150 options)103 / 123 in
Notable point1 cm bezel; UST only; 4K/8K/3D support claimed by merchantTabletop UST; 4K/8K HDR ready

The practical difference

The PET Crystal Classic is listed at 0.6 gain, 160° viewing and 85% ALR. Elite’s Aeon CLR 3 is listed at 0.8 gain, 170° viewing and 90% overhead-light rejection. That makes the Elite screen the higher-gain and slightly wider-angle specification on paper, while NothingProjector offers a 100-inch option rather than Elite’s current 103-inch entry size.

Choose based on the room, not the logo

If your space is centered on a true 100-inch target, the PET Crystal Classic fits that nominal size directly. If a 103-inch screen fits and you value Elite’s higher listed gain and overhead-light figure, the Aeon CLR 3 becomes a strong comparison. Neither figure by itself replaces a room-light assessment.

Installation and ownership

Both are permanent fixed-frame products. Plan for accurate wall mounting and enough clearance for a UST cabinet. The PET Crystal merchant lists a 1 cm bezel; Elite emphasizes an edge-free fixed-frame design with trim.

What to verify before ordering

  • Your projector is ultra-short-throw and the screen orientation matches tabletop or ceiling placement.
  • The image area fits the wall with room for frame dimensions, cabinet depth and speaker placement.
  • Your seating positions fit the screen’s viewing cone.
  • Your problem light comes from a direction the screen material is designed to reject.
  • The current merchant price, regional shipping and return terms are acceptable.

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FAQ

Is Elite Screens Aeon CLR 3 the same type of screen as the PET Crystal Classic?

Broadly yes: both are fixed-frame, UST-oriented directional screens, though the manufacturers use different material branding and optical descriptions.

Which screen has the wider published viewing angle?

PET Crystal Classic is listed at 160°. Elite Screens Aeon CLR 3 is listed at 170°.

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