| Specification | PET Crystal Classic | Formovie Fresnel Ultra-thin |
|---|---|---|
| Format / material | Fixed frame lenticular PET Crystal | Fixed frame Fresnel |
| Gain | 0.6 | 1.0 peak |
| Viewing angle | 160° | 50° |
| Published light rejection | 85% | ≥85% ambient occlusion |
| Sizes | 100–150 in (merchant lists 100/110/120/150 options) | 100 in |
| Notable point | 1 cm bezel; UST only; 4K/8K/3D support claimed by merchant | 25 mm overall thickness; UST-oriented optical screen |
The practical difference
The headline contrast is 160° versus 50° viewing and 0.6 versus 1.0 peak gain. The Formovie Fresnel screen concentrates its usable viewing cone much more tightly, while PET Crystal is designed to accommodate wider seating.
Choose based on the room, not the logo
Fresnel can make sense when viewers sit relatively centered and the room benefits from directional light control from more than just overhead. PET Crystal is easier to justify for wider sofas, off-axis seats and a more forgiving social viewing layout.
Installation and ownership
Both require wall mounting. Formovie’s current 100-inch screen lists a 25 mm product thickness and 12.4 kg net weight. PET Crystal’s merchant lists a 1 cm bezel and a 100-inch package weight of 22 kg, which is shipping weight rather than installed screen weight.
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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Is Formovie Fresnel Ultra-thin the same type of screen as the PET Crystal Classic?
No. Both are fixed-frame UST-oriented ALR screens, but Formovie uses a Fresnel optical structure while the PET Crystal Classic uses a lenticular PET Crystal structure.
Which screen has the wider published viewing angle?
PET Crystal Classic is listed at 160°. Formovie Fresnel Ultra-thin is listed at 50°.
Can I buy the competitor from Screen Signal?
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