Written by Frank
Edited on
7 October 2025
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08:11
The best projector for outdoors
Can you imagine yourself watching a movie outside with your friends in the warm summer air? If you want to do that with a projector, you have to keep some factors in mind. For example, think about the ambient light, light output of your projector, and weather. You can read what to keep in mind in this article, and we'll highlight 3 suitable outdoor projectors.
Light output
If you want to use a projector outside, you can do that when the sun is down. The light output of a projector can never compete against the 120,000 ANSI lumens that the sun puts out. A projector has to have at least 4000 ANSI lumens to project a nice image in the dark. Don't forget to take the projector inside when you're done. Projectors aren't water-resistant.
Optoma UHZ65LV: sharp images and realistic colors
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a projector with a light output of 5000 ANSI lumens. This way, the projector can project a clear image in lit rooms, which makes the projector is suitable for in a dark outdoor place. Thanks to the 4K resolution and HDR support, you can enjoy razor-sharp projections with a realistic color representation with this projector.
3.829,-
No longer available
Specifications
| ANSI lumens: | 5000 |
|---|---|
| Perfect for you thanks to: | 4K, HDR support |
| Distance to the wall for 2m wide projection: | 2.78 to 4.44m |
Optoma ZH461: sharp resolution and a smart platform
The Optoma ZH461 has a smart platform, which you can use to watch videos on apps like YouTube and Netflix. This way, you only need a WiFi connection to watch your favorite movies and series in the garden. Thanks to the Full HD resolution and the high light output of 5000 ANSI lumens, the projector can easily project razor-sharp images in both natural and artificial light.
Specifications
| ANSI lumens: | 5000 |
|---|---|
| Perfect for you thanks to: | The Full HD resolution and high contrast |
| Distance to the wall for 2m wide projection: | 2.8 to 4.48m |
Optoma EH401: Full HD resolution
The Optoma EH401 is a more affordable option than the 2 projectors above. The projector has a 4000-ANSI lumen light output and a Full HD resolution. The light output is lower than the 2 previous projectors, but it still meets the minimum for an outdoor projection in the dark. It does have to be really dark for this. And thanks to the Full HD resolution, details are clearly visible.
799,-
Temporarily sold out
Specifications
| ANSI lumens: | 4000 |
|---|---|
| Perfect for you thanks to: | Bright projections outside in the dark |
| Distance to the wall for 2m wide projection: | 3m |
Article by Frank
Projector Expert.
