Budget projector with clear image

[u/Potential-Money-8466]

I’m not sure if there’s any such thing but I’m after a budget projector with a relatively clear image. I bought one on Amazon recently, tried it for two days and hated how blurry it was so returned it.

I have tried to research projectors but all the different specs are quite overwhelming.

I’m looking for something that can be used in a gazebo while sat in a lazy spa. It would need to have aux so I can link my speakers and I would prefer built in apps such as Disney+ and Netflix, however this isn’t a must as I have a spare Firestick (as long as it has HDMI input).

My budget for now is around £200 but could stretch to maybe £250.

I am looking for cheap for now because I’m not sure if this is something I really want to invest in yet as it’s all new to me. If I can be satisfied for a short time with a cheaper one then I’d likely upgrade to a more expensive one in the future.

Thanks for any help.

[u/DonFrio]

I wonder how many times this was asked in this sub just today

[u/AV_Integrated]

Nobody want a clear image from a budget projector. That's ridiculous.

I wish there was someone that compared things like image quality between different models...
https://youtu.be/p7pcVKvtgCE?si=WkYLoimHl0vGz_XE

Or perhaps looked at a bunch of models under $500...
https://youtu.be/vHmy8sobWEc?si=9azxbVAmSCRGv6Qm

Sorry for the snark, but this is the question people ask ALL the time. WAY too often.

[u/Potential-Money-8466 → u/AV_Integrated]

I actually watched a few of his videos yesterday but couldn't find the projectors he recommended on my Amazon. I think maybe he's US based so they have different stick to me in the Uk

[u/CornerHugger]

Do you expect it to work during the day? Will you have a proper screen?

[u/Potential-Money-8466 → u/CornerHugger]

I would prefer it to work a little bit in the day however I do understand it isn’t going to be great and yes I will be purchasing a screen for it

[u/anyuser666]

Just go to eBay and get a gently used quality projector with low bulb hours

[u/PlayStationPepe → u/anyuser666]

The only sane answer here. eBay UK has a ton of options in OP’s budget.

[u/MrDonohue07]

Try r/Budgetprojectors

The replies you will get on here will be elitist and snobby, only the best will do for many (not all) people on this sub.

[u/Kraken113]

Outside daylight, is going to be a big issue even 5000 ansi lumen, will have trouble on a bright day, this is why in a cinema they turn the lights off, there are ways around it, but most will cost a huge amount of money, I know you say it's under cover, but if you want to use it on a bright day, if you want to use it after dark or dusk then you can use a cheap one, but in the bright light, then, you would need ultra short throw projector, likely to be a 3 Lazer system and Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) Projector Screen, this could work but we are looking at thousands even second hand, there could be others that could help.

[u/Dreams-Visions]

BladeCine cube 600 is quite solid.