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8 Projectors That Will Upgrade Your At-Home Movie Nights — All Under $100

Setup on these is a piece of cake

SerenaWilliams

Jan 28, 2025 - 08:04

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8 Projectors That Will Upgrade Your At-Home Movie Nights — All Under $100

Setup on these is a piece of cake

Whether you’re having friends over for the Super Bowl, the Oscars, or a weekly Bachelor viewing sesh, this is truly the season for having a big screen.

Buying a massive TV — we’re talking 80 inches and up — will likely cost you at least $600, and you’ll probably need some help mounting it on the wall. Budget projectors, on the other hand, let you easily beam an image that’s anywhere from 100 to 200 inches in full HD for under $100.

I’ve used several projectors of various price levels and, in my experience, the cheap ones still give you a thrill that few TVs can match. Use it against a projector screen, like this super affordable 120-inch one I use, for the best results. Check out some portable projectors under $100 from across the web that will upgrade your next watch party.

Portable Projectors Under $100

Tmy Smart Portable Projector, $56 with coupon and Prime (orig. $100); amazon.com
Pvo YG300Pro Max Mini Projector, $64 with coupon (orig. $80); amazon.com
Visspl Mini Projector with Tripod, $42 with coupon and Prime (orig. $80); amazon.com
56% Off: Happrun Bluetooth Projector, $48 with coupon (orig. $110); amazon.com
Kodak LED Portable Projector with Tripod and Case, $81 (orig. $150); wayfair.com
RCA 720p Projector with Roku Express, $88; walmart.com
Tmy Mini Projector with Screen, $56 with coupon and Prime (orig. $100); amazon.com
Kodak Flik X2 SD Mini Projector, $70; nordstrom.com

Tmy Smart Portable Projector, $56 with coupon and Prime

~~$100~~

$56

This smart projector has native 1080p resolution but can upscale to support 4K content. Honestly, all that is moot if you’re using it to stream live TV because almost all broadcasts top out at 720p. The 200 ANSI brightness rating is also plenty for a living room-size viewing area and higher than many projectors I’ve seen under $100. If specs bore you, just know you’ll get a clear image that doesn’t differ from what you’re used to seeing on your TV, especially if your room is dark.

This is also one of the most attractively designed projectors I’ve ever seen because of its retro shape and metallic green color. Nearly all projectors are either black, white, or gray, but this one will look decorative in your space.

Pvo YG300Pro Max Mini Projector, $64 with coupon

~~$80~~

$64

This projector weighs less than 2 pounds and measures just 7 inches on its longest side, making it ideal for outdoor viewing nights or temporary setups during big events. It can connect wirelessly to any Bluetooth speaker or headphones, and it can also mirror your phone’s screen without a cable using its built-in Wi-Fi (or with one, via USB C cable, for the most stable link).

“The setup was incredibly easy, and the various input options make it versatile for connecting all my devices,” wrote one buyer who gave one of its 8,400+ five-star ratings. “The brightness and clarity are impressive, even in rooms with some ambient light.”

Visspl Mini Projector with Tripod, $42 with coupon and Prime

~~$80~~

$42

Here’s another mini projector made with portability in mind — it even includes a tabletop tripod. It’s about the size of two cans of soda and weighs just about 1 pound. Those teeny tiny dimensions have made it a huge hit lately, with more than 2,000 being sold in the past month.

“Setup was incredibly easy, and it connects seamlessly to my phone, laptop, and streaming devices,” wrote one buyer. “We used it to host an outdoor bonfire and movie night with friends,” wrote another person who hooked it up to their laptop. “It was perfect. The box it comes in is good for storage for all of its accessories until next time.”

I’ve found having someone over to watch a game, movie, or anything else is always elevated to a minor event when you’re using a projector. Don’t expect cinema-quality clarity with a model under $100, but the sheer size of the image never fails to impress in my experience, and I’ve never been disappointed by the picture I’ve gotten from one, especially while watching live TV.

Check out even more projectors under $100 below, including this highly rated Happrun model that’s $62 off.