Collection: Projectors & Accessories

A home theatre projector gives a far bigger picture than any TV for the money, and a portable projector suits movie nights, sport and backyard screenings. The trade-off is that projectors need controlled light to look their best. Brightness, resolution and throw distance are the specifications that matter, and the screen you project onto matters more than people expect. Start with your room, how dark you can get it, and the distance from the projector to the wall.

What projector specifications matter?

Three numbers decide whether a projector suits your room:

• Brightness (lumens): how well it fights ambient light. A dark room needs far fewer lumens than a lounge with windows.
• Resolution: 1080p is fine for most viewing; 4K gives more detail on very large images.
• Throw distance: how far back the projector must sit for a given image size. A short-throw projector makes a big image from close up, which suits small rooms.

How dark does the room need to be?

Ambient light is a projector's biggest enemy, because a projector adds light to a surface but can't create black — it can only leave areas unlit, so any light in the room lifts the blacks and washes out contrast. A fully dark room makes even a modest projector look impressive, while a bright room defeats an expensive one. Blackout curtains or watching after dark transform results for free. If you must project in some light, prioritise brightness and consider an ambient-light-rejecting screen. Tip: a dark room does more for picture quality than any specification increase.

Do you need a projector screen?

A proper screen makes a real difference over a bare wall, because screen material is designed to reflect light evenly back towards the viewer, and it's a consistent flat white or grey with no texture. A painted wall absorbs and scatters light unevenly, and any texture in the paint shows up in the image. Screens come as fixed frames on a projector mount, pull-down and portable stands, so there's an option for permanent setups and for packing away. If you're on a budget, a smooth matte white wall works as a start, but a screen is the cheapest meaningful improvement you can make.

Common questions

How many lumens does a projector need?
It depends on the room — a fully dark room needs far fewer than a lounge with windows. Ambient light is the deciding factor, so darken the room before spending on brightness.

What is a short throw projector?
One that produces a large image from a short distance, suiting small rooms where you can't place the projector far back. Standard projectors need more distance for the same size.

Is a projector screen better than a wall?
Yes — screen material reflects light evenly back to the viewer and is consistently flat and neutral. A painted wall scatters light unevenly and any texture shows in the image.

Can you use a projector outdoors?
Yes, after dark — outdoor screenings work well once ambient light is gone. Use a portable screen or a smooth light surface, and check the projector's power and audio setup.

Can I pay for a projector with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our projectors and screens start from $19, which is four fortnightly payments of $4.75.

Complete your setup

A projector works with the rest of your AV gear. Add speakers for sound, cables and accessories, and blockout curtains to darken the room.

A $19 projector splits into four fortnightly payments of $4.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.