Below is a list of projectors that will work great for this kind of project. Click on the titles to purchase. Some links will send you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
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ViewSonic PS502W 4000 Lumen WXGA Short Throw Projector This one is a great value. Short throw ratio of .5:1 so you don’t have to position it too far from your house to cover it. Very bright at 4000 lumens and good WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) resolution for a sharp image. This projector uses a standard bulb for the light source, which is the main reason it is less expensive than the other projectors listed here. About $550
Optoma ZW350ST 3600 Lumen Short Throw WXGA Laser Projector Good WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) resolution for a sharp image and 3600 lumens bright. Short throw ratio of .5:1 so you don’t have to position it too far from your house to cover it. Laser light source never needs replacement. About $900
Optoma GT2000HDR 3500 Lumen 1080p Short Throw Laser Projector Great 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution for a sharp image and 3500 lumens bright. Short throw ratio of .5:1 so you don’t have to position it too far from your house to cover it. Laser light source never needs replacement. About $1,200.
Optoma GT2100HDR 4200 Lumen 1080p Short Throw Laser Projector This is probably the most popular model listed on this page. Great 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) for a sharp image. Very bright at 4200 lumens. Short throw ratio of .5:1 so you don’t have to position it too far from your house to cover it. Laser light source never needs replacement. About $1,500
Optoma ZU607TST 6000 Lumen WUXGA Short Throw Laser Projector Super bright at 6000 lumens and great WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) resolution for a sharp image. Short throw ratio of .5:1 so you don’t have to position it too far from your house to cover it. This is the next step up if you want something brighter than what the best portable projectors offer. This unit is considered a large venue projector. Its dimensions are larger than all of those listed above, but it will still fit in one of our protective boxes. Unfortunately, it comes at a much higher cost at about $4800.