'Transformed movie night': This top-notch projector and screen set is $40 — save 50%

Ah, summer nights. The temp's balmy, the stars are atwinkle, and the air is filled with the sound of crickets serenading. The message? It's time to take your entertainment outside. "But how?" you ask. "How??" Easy: Set up this Nisoo movie projector and watch your favorite flicks in the yard with a comfortable chair, a nice glass of something special and some popcorn. Right now, this projector is just $40 — oh, and did I mention it also includes a 100-inch screen? Lights, camera ... fun!

Why is this a good deal? 💰

The current price point is one of the least expensive options anywhere on the web, but the real value comes from the 100-inch projector screen that comes with it. That's easily a $90 value in and of itself, and it's bundled as part of the overall price of this device. Not bad, huh?

Why do I need this? 🤔

This projector is built from the ground up to be user-friendly. It features an improved brightness mode over earlier models that makes it easier to see in direct light, but it also has a wide range of compatibility with different resolutions. You can easily display content in 1080p, 720p and 480p, and it has a throw distance of up to 16.4 feet.

Of course, any projector requires a screen to make the most of it. Sure, you can throw it up on the side of your house, but let's face it ... siding does not a good picture make. While purchasing a great screen can be added expense, it doesn't have to be — in fact, it can be absolutely free, as with this deal.

What's that? 100 inches isn't big enough for you? Well, okay, Mr. Spielberg, you can always get another screen ... but know that this Nisoo projector can produce an image up to 176 inches.

You don't have to worry about anything going wrong, either. Every purchase includes a three-year warranty and a money-back guarantee. What's more, the projector works with a surprising range of connectors, including VGA, HDMI, USB and AV. It makes it possible to use this projector with nearly everything, up to and including video games. Can you say Mario Kart on the big screen?

What reviewers say 💬

How good is this projector? Good enough that over 2,800 users have given it a five-star rating on Amazon.

Pros 👍

"This tiny projector punches well above its weight!" praised one excited user. "The image quality is surprisingly great – crisp, clear, and vibrant, making movie nights a joy. For such a small profile, the built-in sound is also remarkably good. Setting it up was a breeze, and the multiple input options offer excellent versatility."

Echoed another fan: "This projector is perfect for a home cinema or camping setup. It is small and easy to use. It is very useful and you can connect to your phone wirelessly..."

This shopper chimed in: "My family backyard movie nights are totally transformed! Beautiful picture quality and good sound. I set this up on the outdoor patio to stream movies from my Fire TV and the quality is excellent! Using a 100” screen, the projector does a beautiful job with streaming apps; the settings are very easily customizable, it has a multitude of options and configurations. Also tried connecting iPad with HDMI dongle to stream and that worked nicely. The speaker is loud enough to turn up high and everyone can hear..."

Cons 👎

"The video quality on the projector is super clear and coming with the screen it makes it super easy to setup anywhere. My only issue with it is if you don’t have an aux cord for a speaker you have to use the projector speakers which I’m not a big fan of. But does come with a remote and can easily connect to phones," one customer said. The kind of aux cord you might need varies, but you can easily get a 25ft long 3.5mm cable for just $11.

"It does need to be in a very dark room," cautioned a four-star customer, who added "at times the menu can be blurry, but bigger pictures like the movie or show are clear. The built-in speaker is nice, but we did buy a Bluetooth speaker to use when we wanted to watch movies at a higher volume, but it's definitely a nice bedroom addition!"

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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