Best Outdoor Projectors
Top outdoor projectors ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
BenQ GV50 Portable Projector
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Excellent built-in 2.1 sound
- Excellent built-in 2.1 sound
- Android TV with streaming apps
Cons
- Expensive for a portable unit
- Expensive for a portable unit
- 500 lumens struggles in ambient light
Don't buy this if…
- The 500 ANSI lumen rating requires near-total darkness for a watchable image outdoors; any ambient light washes it out.
- The 500 ANSI lumen rating requires near-total darkness for a watchable image outdoors; any ambient light washes it out.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Bright 1000 ANSI lumens
- Bright 1000 ANSI lumens
- Google TV with voice control
Cons
- Heavy for a portable at 4.4 lbs
- Heavy for a portable at 4.4 lbs
- Fan noise noticeable in quiet scenes
Don't buy this if…
- Google TV requires Wi-Fi for streaming apps so you will need a mobile hotspot for remote outdoor locations.
- Google TV requires Wi-Fi for streaming apps so you will need a mobile hotspot for remote outdoor locations.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Built-in battery for up to 2 hours untethered projection
- Harman Kardon audio quality
- Harman Kardon audio quality
Cons
- 900 ANSI lumens requires a dark room — not outdoor daytime use
- No built-in battery
- No built-in battery
Don't buy this if…
- Battery-powered mode reduces brightness — expect 700 ANSI lumens effective on battery vs. 900 on AC
- Requires an AC power outlet at all times which limits truly portable outdoor setups without a power station.
- Requires an AC power outlet at all times which limits truly portable outdoor setups without a power station.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Very affordable 1080p option
- Very affordable 1080p option
- Multiple input ports
Cons
- Only 250 lumens
- Only 250 lumens
- Poor contrast ratio
Don't buy this if…
- At 250 lumens this projector absolutely requires complete darkness outdoors and even then the image will look washed out beyond 80 inches.
- At 250 lumens this projector absolutely requires complete darkness outdoors and even then the image will look washed out beyond 80 inches.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Samsung Smart TV platform
- 360-degree rotating design
- 360-degree rotating design
Cons
- Battery sold separately
- Battery sold separately
- Battery sold separately
Don't buy this if…
- The battery base is sold separately for around $100—without it, the projector requires wall power.
- The optional battery base is a separate $200 purchase; without it you are tethered to an outlet defeating the portability.
- The optional battery base is a separate $200 purchase; without it you are tethered to an outlet defeating the portability.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Laser light source lasts 20,000 hours
- Laser light source lasts 20,000 hours
- Yamaha audio system
Cons
- No built-in battery
- No built-in battery
- Large for a mini projector
Don't buy this if…
- The laser light source should never be pointed at eyes or reflective surfaces as it can cause serious eye damage.
- The laser light source should never be pointed at eyes or reflective surfaces as it can cause serious eye damage.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-compact 2-pound design
- Ultra-compact 2-pound design
- WiFi 6 screen mirroring
Cons
- 400 lumens limits outdoor use
- 400 lumens limits outdoor use
- Speaker quality is mediocre
Don't buy this if…
- WiFi mirroring introduces 1-2 seconds of latency making it unsuitable for gaming or live sports viewing.
- WiFi mirroring introduces 1-2 seconds of latency making it unsuitable for gaming or live sports viewing.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 3600 lumens cuts through ambient light
- 3600 lumens cuts through ambient light
- 16ms gaming mode
Cons
- Not portable without a power source
- Not portable without a power source
- Fan noise is noticeable
Don't buy this if…
- This is a full-size projector requiring an outlet and generates significant heat; do not enclose it in tight outdoor setups.
- This is a full-size projector requiring an outlet and generates significant heat; do not enclose it in tight outdoor setups.
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