6 portable projector deals you can't miss in the Memorial Day sales - with up to $700 off my favorite 4K models

My top pick for most people, Samsung’s The Freestyle 2nd Gen delivers good all-round image and audio for both movies and gaming. Resolution is capped at 1080p, with support for screen sizes between 30in and 100in. There’s also a built-in gaming hub for cloud-based gaming, including support for Xbox, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Utomik. In our review, we were impressed with the color accuracy in Movie mode, support for HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG, and really liked the compact design and excellent feature set.

The LG CineBeam Q is my top pick for those looking for a 4K portable projector without breaking the bank. The design is stylish, with a stand that doubles as a carrying handle, the picture quality is great, with HDR10 and HLG high dynamic range support. In our review, we also noted the colors are excellent, and you’ll find the darks are deep, bright images are vibrant, and skin tones look natural. With 500 ANSI lumens brightness and support for screens between 50in and 120in, it’s ideal for indoor use.

Shaped and sized like a beer can, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is about as portable a projector as you can get. It's my favorite pocket-sized unit, with some decent specs considering the size. You can use it on screens ranging between 20in and 120in, has a 1080p resolution, and the 300 ANSI lumens brightness makes it ideal for use in darker environments. You'll get around two to two-and-a-half hours before the built-in battery needs a charge, so plenty of time to watch a movie.

No two ways about it, this is one of the best 4K units around, boasting a gimbal system, screen size support 60in and 300in, and an impressively bright 3000 ANSI lumens. In our review, we really liked the way it delivered a clear, crisp image and excellent sound. I’ve ranked this high for presentations, talks, and lectures, but it’s more than capable of going beyond business and academic use and streaming movies. A good pick for those using it in day-lit rooms.

For anyone looking for an outdoor projector, the Anker Nebula Mars 3 needs to be on your shortlist. This 1080p projector is literally designed for outdoor use, with a built-in battery that, during our review, lasted over two hours on full brightness. This unit also has an IP3X rating (so there’s water-proofing), a camping lamp, power delivery for charging your devices, and a Bluetooth speaker. You can use it on screen sizes between 30in and 200in.

This is a stripped back version of the Cosmos 4K (there's no laser), but otherwise, it's a great pick for anyone looking for an affordable, stationary 4K home theater set-up. During our review, we loved the beautiful visuals and impressive sound. Colors were incredibly vivid considering the cost and size, and it delivered a fully immersive cinema experience with support for screens ranging between 20in and 200in.