NothingProjector Fresnel vs Black Series
Both screens target UST projectors and ambient-light control, but they take different optical approaches. The Fresnel model emphasizes directional brightness; the Black Series uses a lenticular-style surface with lower listed gain and a broader seating profile.
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| Factor | Fscreen Fresnel 120" | Black Series 120" |
|---|---|---|
| Surface type | Fresnel PET | UST ALR / lenticular-style optical surface |
| Manufacturer-listed gain | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Manufacturer-listed ALR | 95% | Up to 95% |
| Seating behavior | More directional; strongest use case is a centered seating zone | Lower gain but generally better suited to broader off-axis seating |
| Best-fit room | Bright multipurpose room where on-axis brightness matters | Living room where wide seating coverage matters |
Specifications can change and regional listings are not always identical. Confirm the live product details that apply to your location before ordering.
Choose Fresnel when...
Your room has persistent ambient light, your main seats are fairly central and you want the optical surface to concentrate more projector light toward the viewing zone.
Choose a wider-angle lenticular screen when...
Your room regularly has viewers spread across a broad sofa or multiple seating positions and uniform off-axis viewing matters more than higher on-axis gain.
The decision is mostly geometry
Two screens can both be labeled ALR yet behave very differently. A useful comparison starts with where the projector light arrives, where room light comes from and where people sit. That is why gain and viewing angle should be interpreted as a pair.