Best Projector for Home Entertainment Right Now

By Editorial Team | April 2026

The KODAK Luma 350 is the pick if you want a projector you can actually carry, set up fast, and use without turning your bag into a cable drawer. It wins on convenience first, with enough flexibility for movie nights, travel, and casual presentations.

Our picks at a glance

Pick	Product	Price	Best for
Best overall	KODAK Luma 350	£318.98	Dark-room movie nights, travel, and quick presentations
Best upgrade	Nebula Cosmos 4K SE	£849	Bigger rooms, better brightness, and 4K streaming with less fuss
Best budget	TCL C1	£259.99	Cheap streaming in a dark bedroom with Netflix built in

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

Best overall: KODAK Luma 350

KODAK Luma 350 — £318.98

This is the projector that makes sense when portability matters more than brute force. It scores 6.7/10 because it solves the annoying parts of ownership: it is tiny, battery-powered, and flexible enough to work with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, and screen mirroring.

Why we picked it:

• At about 0.4 kg, it is genuinely bag-friendly, not “portable” in the marketing sense.
• The built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 2 hours, which is enough for a film or a meeting without hunting for a socket.
• Android 6.0 onboard means you can install apps and stream directly, so it does not force you to travel with extra hardware.

The trade-off: 350 ANSI lumens is the ceiling for dark rooms, not bright living rooms, offices, or daytime use. If you want a projector for ambient light, this is the wrong buy.

If that trade-off works for you, buy the KODAK Luma 350.

Best upgrade: Nebula Cosmos 4K SE

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE — £849

This is the sensible step up when you want a projector that can stay useful in mixed light and give you a much more polished image. The extra money buys 1,800 ANSI lumens, 4K UHD, Dolby Vision, Google TV, and proper auto-setup tools, which makes it a far better living-room machine than the Luma 350.

Worth it if: you want one portable projector to handle movie nights in a real room, not just a dark one.

Best budget pick: TCL C1

TCL C1 — £259.99

The TCL C1 gets the basics right for less money: Google TV, officially licensed Netflix, auto focus, auto keystone, and a rotating stand that makes awkward placement easier. It is still dim, so this is not a daylight projector, but it is the cheapest option here that feels properly modern.

Worth it if: you mainly want a simple streaming projector for bedroom use and do not care about premium image quality.

How we chose

We focused on the things that matter for portable projectors: real-world brightness, battery life, setup friction, connectivity, and how often you can use them without adding extra devices. We also checked current expert roundups from RTINGS, Wirecutter, PCMag, and UK review sites to make sure the upgrade and budget picks are still relevant and available.

Frequently asked questions

Can you use the KODAK Luma 350 in a bright room? Not really. At 350 ANSI lumens, it is built for evening viewing or a properly dark room, and daylight will wash it out fast.

Is the KODAK Luma 350 worth £318.98? Yes, if portability is the priority. If you care more about brightness than size, spend more on the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE instead.

How long does the battery last on a full charge? Up to two hours, which is enough for a movie or a presentation, but not a long binge session.