Amazon's big July Prime Day sale is now live, and it includes deals across a wide range of categories. Sure, you can save on tons of everyday items and kitchen appliances, but why not use Prime Day to treat yourself to something you've always wanted? I've always wanted to watch movies on a big screen under the stars, but the best outdoor projectors often cost a good chunk of change. Then you need to buy a screen to project the image onto, adding even more expense.
However, Amazon is offering a great deal right now on one of our favorite projector brands, JMGO. Several of its outdoor projectors are discounted by as much as $905. Plus, you can get a free 100-inch projector screen with your purchase, a $129 value. That way, you get everything you need to get the show started.
To get the free screen, first select one of the several outdoor projectors on sale -- I've highlighted several below. Once you've added it to your cart, return to the main page and select "benefit items" to find the outdoor screen, or head directly to the product page. Add the screen to your cart, and the promotional amount of $129 will be automatically discounted when you check out. Simple, right?
The most tempting projector on sale (and the one that's currently hovering in my own cart) is the JMGO N1S Pro triple laser 4K projector for $1,299. Down from $1,999, that's $700 in savings. This is the exact projector CNET reviewer Geoffrey Morrison called one of the best outdoor projectors this year, noting the 2,500 ISO lumens that represent a respectable brightness level. "The JMGO looks good, has better speakers than most projectors of its size and is quite bright," he writes. It isn't battery-powered, though, so that's something to consider if you're hoping for a projector that doesn't require an outlet. It will also have a better quality of viewing after dark or in a darkened room. Again, if you account for the $129 screen, you're saving a total of $829 for the bundle.
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Speaking of the screen, its 100-inch size and easy floor-mount system makes it more than adequate for most outdoor theaters. It's easy to set up, offers 4K, 3D and HDR support, is anti-wrinkle and high contrast. You can also project on either side. You can buy this screen individually for $129 or add it to your cart along with one of the JMGO projectors and you'll get it for free.
There are several other projectors to choose from. You can upgrade to the JMGO N1S Ultra triple laser 4K projector, down from $2,499 to just $1,499. That's $1,000 in savings, and again, when you add the screen, you're saving close to $1,130. The JMGO N1S Ultra offers similar features to the JMGO N1S Pro, but it boasts 2,800 ISO lumens, making it more suitable to project in brighter indoor or darker outdoor environments.
If you're hoping for a projector that is suitable in more light so you can get the film rolling earlier in the evening, the JMGO N1S Ultimate triple laser 4K outdoor projector is $1,994, a $905 price cut from the usual $2,899. This pricier projector offers 3,300 ISO lumens. If that feels way out of reach, there's always the budget-friendly JMGO N1S GTV portable projector for $749, a $50 discount on the $799 list price for this portable projector.
PORTABLE PROJECTOR DEALS OF THE WEEK
- $450 (save $150)
- $550 (save $200)
- $1,000 (save $100)
- $650 (save $350)
- $598 (save $200)
Why this deal matters
If, like me, you've been wanting an outdoor projector for years, any one of the JMGO projectors are well worth considering. While they're still an investment, the fact that you can save hundreds of dollars right now makes it a great time to buy. Plus, the addition of the outdoor screen freebie means you can go from zero to movie marathon in one swoop.
