Best Portable Projector for Travel and Movie Nights: The KODAK Luma 350 Wins on Convenience

By Editorial Team | April 2026

If you want a projector you can actually carry without planning your evening around a power socket, the KODAK Luma 350 is the sensible pick. It wins because it prioritises portability and flexibility over raw brightness, which is exactly the trade most people shopping for a travel projector should make.

Our picks at a glance

Pick	Product	Price	Best for
Best overall	KODAK Luma 350	£318.98	Travel movie nights and casual presentations in dark rooms
Best upgrade	Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12	£799	Bigger, brighter home viewing when you can live with a mains-powered unit
Best budget	Aurzen Eazze D1G	$209.99	Cheap plug-in streaming in a bedroom or small lounge

Based on hands-on research, expert review consensus (RTings, Wirecutter, relevant subreddits), and current pricing.

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Best overall: KODAK Luma 350

KODAK Luma 350 — £318.98

This is a projector for people who value convenience first. At about 0.4 kg, with a built-in rechargeable battery and a tiny footprint, it is easy to pack, set up, and move between home, office, and travel bags. Our score: 6.7/10.

Why we picked it:

• The battery gives you up to 2 hours, which is enough for a film or a meeting without hunting for a plug.
• Android 6.0 built in means you can install apps and stream without carrying a laptop or dongle.
• Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, and screen mirroring cover the common ways people actually use a portable projector.

The trade-off: 350 ANSI lumens is the limiting factor, so this is a dark-room projector, not a bright-living-room one. If your room has ambient light, you will feel the compromise fast.

If that trade makes sense, buy the KODAK Luma 350.

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Best upgrade: Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 — £799

This is what you buy when you want a portable projector that behaves more like a proper home setup. Compared with the Luma 350, the EF12 gives you a much more serious picture for lounge use, with the kind of brightness and image confidence that makes it worth paying for if this will live mostly indoors.

Worth it if: you want a plug-in projector for regular movie nights and you care more about picture quality than battery convenience.

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Best budget pick: Aurzen Eazze D1G

Aurzen Eazze D1G — $209.99

This one gets the basics right for less money. It offers native 1080p, integrated Google TV, and a licensed Netflix app, which makes it a straightforward option if you just want a cheap projector for a bedroom, spare room, or occasional streaming.

Worth it if: you can live without a battery and want the cheapest route into proper big-screen streaming.

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How we chose

We focused on the things that matter for portable projector buyers: carry weight, battery life, brightness, and how easily the projector connects to real-world devices. We also cross-checked current expert roundups from RTINGS, Which?, TechRadar, and other recent buying guides to make sure the upgrade and budget picks are still relevant and available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the KODAK Luma 350 bright enough for daytime use? No. It works best in a dark room or at night, and the 350 ANSI lumen rating is the reason.

Is £318.98 good value for a portable projector? Yes, if portability is the point. You are paying for the battery, small size, and flexibility — not for a high-brightness main projector.

Does it need a laptop or streaming stick? No, Android 6.0 is built in, so you can stream and install apps directly, though HDMI and mirroring are still there when you need them.