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Turn your campsite into an amazing moonlight cinema with a portable projector
I’m all for getting outdoors and I am definitely not afraid to rough it to experience the best of Australia. But we live in a modern world and being able to watch a movie back at the campsite once the sun goes down just makes a great day even better.
It’s a bit hard to watch movies on my small phone screen once hubby and the kids cotton on to what I’m doing and insist on watching with me. So last Christmas, Santa delivered me a solution in the form of a small portable projector. Now we can enjoy an amazing moonlight cinema experience at our campsite!
Check out these six portable projectors (from least to most expensive) and create your own moonlight movie night on your next getaway.
Kogan 4000 Lumens FHD Wi-Fi Mini Projector (M700) – $219
Weight: 1kg
Dimensions: 142 x 142 x 170mm
Projection size: 50″ – 100″
1920 x 1080 resolution
4000 lumens lamp
Stereoscopic surround sound
Supports USB, Wi-Fi, AV, HDMI and Micro SD
Wireless screen mirroring (excluding Apple devices)
Power outlet required
BenQ GV1 Mini Portable Video Projector – $549
Weight: 708g
Dimensions: 80 x 155 x 80mm
Projection size: 30″ – 100″
854 x 480 resolution
200 ANSI lumens
Wire-free connectivity with Wi-Fi and direct hotspot
Streaming apps
Compatible with Android (Google Cast) and iOS (Airplay)
Bluetooth speaker mode
Tilt hinge to project anywhere
Battery (3 hours) or power outlet
Anker Nebula Apollo Wi-Fi Mini Projector – $849
Weight: 470g
Dimensions: 132 x 66 x 66mm
Projection size: up to 100″
Up to 1080 resolution
200 ANSI lumens DLP lamp
Supports HDMI, USB, Airplay, Miracast or Bluetooth
Streaming apps
Bluetooth speaker mode
Battery (up to 40 hours) or power outlet
Xiaomi Fengmi Formovie Dice FHD Mini Smart Projector – $879
Weight: 2.2kg
Dimensions: 155 x 125 x 160mm
Projection size: 40″ – 200″
1920 x 1080 resolution
700 ANSI lumens
Supports HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Chromecast, Bluetooth
Dolby sound
AI voice remote control
Battery (100 minutes) or power outlet
BenQ GV30 Mini Portable Projector with Extra Bass – $999
Weight: 1.6kg
Dimensions: 120 x 196 x 185mm
Projection size: 30″ – 100″
1280 x 720 resolution
300 ANSI lumens
Wire-free connectivity for multiple OS and devices
Supports Bluetooth, streaming, HDMI and USB-C
Extra bass
Portable bluetooth speaker mode
Tilt hinge
Battery (2.5 hours) or power outlet
BenQ GS2 Wireless Portable LED Projector – $1299
Weight: 1.6kg
Dimensions: 139 x 144 x 139mm
Projection size: 30″ – 100″
1280 x 720 resolution
500 ANSI lumens
Splash and drop resistant
Supports HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Streaming apps
Compatible with Mac/iOS, Android and Windows
Bluetooth speaker mode
Tilt hinge to project anywhere
Battery (3 hours) or power outlet
What to project your moonlit cinema on
Wondering what to project your moonlit cinema on? Well, you can get creative with this one! Use your awning as the screen, hang up a white sheet, point it towards the back wall of the amenities block, or watch a movie on the back of your tent.
