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If you only ever read one Claria CLR45 review , here's the short version: this is the projector Claria builds when it stops worrying about price. It sits at the top of the Rhayon Series — 10,000 lumens, a claimed 150,000:1 contrast ratio, intelligent auto focus, an ultra-short 0.65 throw, and a connector panel that looks like it wandered in from a professional control room. The CLR12 and CLR18 are projectors you buy to watch things. The CLR45 is a projector you buy when the install itself is the point. We rate tech so you don't need to do it, so let's figure out whether the flagship earns its $11,500 sticker — or whether it's brilliance you'll never fully use. Quick verdict Rating: 4.7/5 Best for: premium home cinemas, large venues, and pro AV installs where image quality and integration both have to be flawless. Strengths: 10,000 lumens, intelligent auto focus, 0.65 ultra-short throw, 110% DCI-P3 color, eARC, DisplayPort 2.0, XLR, RS-232/LAN/IP control, a...

This Claria CLR18 review looks at the middle child of the Rhayon Series — the one that exists because somebody, somewhere, decided 6,000 lumens wasn't enough and 10,000 was overkill. At 8,000 lumens with a claimed 100,000:1 contrast ratio, the CLR18 is pitched as the "performance" tier: still a short-throw 8K laser projector, but with the brightness headroom to fight ambient light in rooms where the CLR12 would start to look washed out. We rate tech so you don't need to do it, and the CLR18 is one of those products where the spec sheet reads great — the real question is who actually needs this much projector. Quick verdict Rating: 4.5/5 Best for: large rooms, bright spaces, and people who want 8K with brightness to spare. Strengths: 8,000-lumen output, full HDMI 2.1 connectivity (three ports), Wi-Fi 6E, quiet operation, and a laser engine rated for 100,000 hours. Keep in mind: the $8,900 MSRP is a real commitment, the 100,000:1 contrast is a claimed figur...

In this Claria CLR12 review we break down whether this 8K short-throw laser projector earns its $6,950 price tag. The CLR12 is the entry point into Claria's Rhayon Series, pairing 6,000 lumens of laser brightness with a short-throw lens, aimed squarely at home theaters, classrooms, and meeting rooms. Here's our full breakdown. Quick verdict Rating: 4.2 / 5 Best for: Bright rooms where most projectors wash out — classrooms, conference rooms, and living rooms with ambient light. Strengths: High 6,000-lumen output, long 100,000-hour laser life, near-silent 25 dB operation, short-throw flexibility, Android TV built in. Keep in mind: It's a premium price for an entry model, and it's a fixed short-throw setup. Claria CLR12 specifications Specification Value Brightness 6,000 Lumens Contrast ratio 70,000:1 (claimed) Light source Laser (100,000-hour life) Resolution 8K UHD Throw ratio 0.8 (short throw) Screen size 60" – 300" Noise level ≤ 25 ...