Elite Screens Manual Series M100UWH
A low cost 100 inch pull-down screen that works well if slight waves are acceptable.
The short version
- Home theaters, basements and living rooms where the screen should disappear when not in use
- Classrooms and meeting rooms that need a large screen on a budget
- Anyone with a standard long-throw projector
- You need a perfectly flat surface, since this screen has no side tension
- You use an ultra short throw projector, which needs a special screen
- You want a screen that lowers at the push of a button
What owners like
- Clear, bright image for movies and gaming with a standard projector
- Simple to hang with basic hardware
- Controlled return when the screen goes back up, so it does not snap into the case
- Good value next to motorized and fixed-frame screens
Common complaints
- Slight creasing or waves in the material on some units
- A chemical smell from a new screen that fades over a few days
- Isolated reports of the spring mechanism failing, handled under warranty
- Pulling it down takes a firm, even tug
Based on Elite Screens product page, the AVI-SPL listing, the maker's installation manual and Best Buy owner reviews.
Research scores
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Ownership
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What it does
A 100 inch 16:9 pull-down projector screen in a steel case that mounts on a wall or ceiling and locks at any height.
- Auto-locking pull-down mechanism that holds the screen at any height, in steps of about 2 cm
- Black backing on the screen material to stop light passing through from behind
- Black masking borders on all four sides of the image area
- Steel case protects the rolled-up material
- Pull lanyard included for screens mounted out of reach
- Elite lists it as 4K, active 3D and HDR ready
A sensible pick for a home theater, game room or meeting room that needs a big screen which rolls away when not in use. The trade-off is the non-tensioned design: owners mostly report a flat surface, but some see slight creasing or waves, and a tab-tensioned screen stays flatter.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 100 inch diagonal, 16:9
- Viewable area
- 87.2 x 49.0 inches
- Material
- MaxWhite 2, black backed
- Gain
- 1.1
- Viewing angle
- 180 degrees
- Mounting
- Wall or ceiling
- Warranty
- 2 years limited (3 years for education and nonprofit buyers)
Worth knowing
- Elite's manual says to unpack the screen carefully and always handle it in a level position on a clean surface
Questions
Can the Elite Screens M100UWH mount on the ceiling?
Yes. Elite designs the Manual Series for both wall and ceiling installation.
Does the screen lock at any height?
Yes. The auto-lock holds the screen at variable heights, and Elite says it engages in about 2 cm steps.
What is the gain of the MaxWhite 2 material?
1.1, with a 180 degree viewing angle according to Elite.
Will a pull-down screen wrinkle?
Most owners report a flat surface, but some see slight creases or waves, which is common with non-tensioned screens.
How big is the image area on the 100 inch model?
About 87.2 inches wide by 49.0 inches tall.
Sources
- Elite Screens: Manual Series
- AVI-SPL Shop: Elite Manual Pull Down Series 100 Inch Diagonal Manual Screen
- Manua.ls: Elite Screens M100UWH user manual
- Best Buy: Elite Screens Manual Series 100 inch Pull-Down Projector Screen M100UWH reviews
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
