My BBQs will never be the same again thanks to this ridiculously large inflatable movie screen that’s on sale for Prime Day

Xmaybang 16ft Inflatable Projector Screen with woman for scale

(Image credit: Xmaybang)

I've been covering Prime Day sales events for years, and I occasionally come across a deal for a product that at first glance seems completely bonkers, but I just can't get it out of my head... and I end up buying it.

This year, I think I've found that deal: a 16ft Inflatable Projector Screen, Outdoor Projector Screen for $99.99 (was $119.99).

Now, if you'd asked me when I woke up this morning if I was interested in buying a massive inflatable projector screen, I'd have laughed in your face (after screaming, 'Why are you in my bedroom?!').

But now... now I really want a massive inflatable projector screen. I have a projector already, but it's been gathering dust for a few years now - mainly because I have a nice large OLED TV to watch my films on.

However, I'd never thought about using it outdoors, which this inflatable screen is designed for. Suddenly, possibilities are popping into my head. Big-screen movie nights in the garden with a BBQ? Sounds pretty awesome. Missed out on tickets for Glastonbury Festival? I could put up live coverage for a mini festival in the garden.

If I liked sports, which I don't, I could also use the screen and projector for that. Of course, I won't, but it's nice to have the option.

It could be a great addition to BBQs, parties, and sleepovers, and at this price, it's an affordable way to make use of my unloved projector as well.

Want more inspiration? Check out our roundup of Amazon Prime Day deals, as well as our Prime Day live blog.

Today's best inflatable projector screen deal

Xmaybang 16ft Inflatable Projector Screen, Outdoor Projector Screen: was $199.99 now $99.99 at Amazon
Turn your backyard into an outdoor theater with this huge 16-foot screen. It comes with a blower that inflates it in around three minutes and shouldn't be too distracting when you're watching stuff on the screen. The 16:9 aspect ratio is perfect for movies and TV shows, and while cinephiles may scoff, this could be great for BBQs, pool parties, and more. The ability to project from both behind and in front of the screen gives you a bit of versatility as well.

I wouldn't suggest people looking for a serious home theater setup should use this, but paired up in the garden with one of the best projectors could be a lot of fun over the summer.

Of course, most projectors struggle in bright light, so this is best used for nighttime viewing. If you live somewhere with warm, dry nights, it's definitely worth thinking about.

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the US

Amazon Devices: Fire TV Stick from $14.99
Apple: AirPods + Apple Watch from $69
Audible: three months free
Back to school: essentials and tech from $5
Cameras: $100 off GoPro bundle
Gaming: free PC games until July 16
Headphones: up to $120 off Bose, Apple + Sony
Health: electric toothbrushes from $14.99
Kitchen: up to 44% off Ninja and Keurig
Kindle: three months Kindle Unlimited
Laptops: record-low prices for MacBook Air
Music Unlimited: five months free
Phones: Samsung and Google Pixel from $249
Smart home: up to 61% off cameras
Tablets: iPads and Samsung from $64.99
Toys: up to 40% off Lego and Toniebox
TVs: cheap TVs from $64.99
Vacuums: Shark and Bissell from $81.99

Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.