What are the best projector screens?

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Best projector screens	Price	Aspect Ratio	Viewing angles
-- Silver Ticket	$174.99+	16:9 / 16:10 / 21:9	160°
-- Elite Screens Yard Master 2	$180.99	4:3/16:9	180°
-- Best Choice	$58.94	1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9	160°

Silver Ticket

Top Pro

Sturdy construction

The build quality of the frame is very good. The corners are reinforced with corner brackets that prevent swaying. The top and bottom bars are reinforced with slide rods that ensure they don't break in the middle. And the vinyl screen stretched across the frame helps pull the components together. See More

Top Con

The installation can be tricky

Although the process itself is quite straightforward, it does require some physical force and preferably some help from a friend. You can find some helpful tutorials on the internet, for example here. See More

Specs

Aspect Ratio:16:9 / 16:10 / 21:9

Viewing angles:160°

Diagonal size:Variable

Top Pro

One of the best combos of great image and fair price

This screen was originally introduced in 2014, yet it remains one of the best deals in terms of image quality (good light reflection, lack of creases and waves on the fabric, wide viewing angle) and reliability (it's sturdy, as well as water, flame, and mildew-resistant). If the Silver Ticket doesn't meet your needs, you have to be ready to pay over $500 at the least for a real upgrade. See More

Top Con

It doesn't retract

Once you install it, you can't easily hide the screen or retract it while it's not in use. See More

Top Pro

Perfectly smooth screen surface

The vinyl material of the screen is stretched to the edges of the frame from all sides, resulting in a perfectly even surface. There are no waves or wrinkles that deform the image as it sometimes happens with retractable screens. See More

Top Pro

No motor or retracting mechanisms to worry about

It's a fixed-frame screen, which means there is no motor or retraction mechanism that could break. Although this type of screen may be inconvenient for some, it does save the time and money that you would likely have to spend at some point to fix a retractable model. See More

Top Pro

It's easy to adjust the horizontal position

If you place the screen a little bit off during the installation, you can just slide it 6 inches to the left or right to fit the image. See More

Top Pro

No shadows fall on the screen from the frame

The aluminum frame contours down to the screen so that unwanted shadows don't fall on the image. See More

Elite Screens Yard Master 2

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Top Pro

It's portable

If you need to take the screen along, you can easily disassemble and fold all of the parts, which takes about 5 minutes, and fit them in a bag that comes in the package. It's also very lightweight, around 20 lbs. See More

Top Con

Fastening the screen to the frame can be a challenge

To ensure that the screen is perfectly smooth, the frame was designed to be larger than the screen material. As a result, it can be a challenge to stretch the screen and snap the buttons to the frame. Sometimes the corner buttons may even pop off. See More

Specs

Aspect Ratio:4:3/16:9

Viewing angles:180°

Diagonal size:120"

Top Pro

Excellent picture quality

The screen uses a PVC material, CineWhite, that diffuses light uniformly, produces excellent black and white contrast and renders true picture color. See More

Top Con

You can't adjust the height of the legs

In a self-standing setup, you won't be able to adjust the height of the legs. You can, however, purchase extension legs separately. See More

Top Pro

Can be used indoors and outdoors

This is an all-weather screen that you can use outdoors as well as indoors. See More

Top Pro

It's very stable

The detachable legs are already designed as a steady base. For added stability, the Yard Master comes with stakes to help secure it to the ground. See More

Top Pro

No motor or retracting mechanisms to worry about

There is no retracting mechanism or motor that could break and require additional maintenance. See More

Top Pro

Extension legs available for purchase to increase its height

If you need your screen to be even higher, you can get a pair of extension legs. The standard height of the Yard Master 2 is 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); the extension legs increase the maximum height to 3.2 m (10.5 ft.). See More

Top Pro

The maintenance is easy

The screen is mildew-resistant and can be easily cleaned with some soap and water. See More

Top Pro

Can be set up as self-standing or hanging

The detachable legs allow the Yard Master to be set up as a self-standing projector screen or, with the legs removed, hung on a wall or the ceiling. See More

Best Choice

Top Pro

It's one of the cheapest options available

The only real advantage of this screen is its highly competitive price. This will be a good option for a person who is looking for a screen on a tight budget and doesn't mind the inferior image quality. See More

Top Con

You have to take careful note of the measurements

The diagonal size measures 119", but it's taken at an aspect ratio of 1:1 (square; 84" horizontal length). If you retract the screen to fit a 16:9 aspect ratio for example, you will notice that it is much smaller, equivalent to a 96" screen. See More

Specs

Aspect Ratio:1:1 / 4:3 / 16:9

Viewing angles:160°

Diagonal size:119"

Top Pro

It's easy to set up

The steel frame can be mounted on a wall or the ceiling with the brackets included in the package. You can then slide the screen up and down when needed. See More

Top Con

The screen is not perfectly smooth

Some wrinkles stay at the furthermost edges of the screen because it doesn't have a frame that would properly stretch the material. See More

Top Pro

Adjustable screen size/aspect ratio

The screen has a lock that lets you choose the aspect ratio from 1:1, 4:3, and 16:9. See More

Top Con

The steel case easily dents

The steel case is not really sturdy. A few good bumps will leave dents. See More

Top Pro

It blocks the light from behind

The material of the screen does not let the light penetrate from behind. You can install it in front of a window and still get a decent image during the daytime. See More

Top Pro

It's self-retractable

The screen retracts back when you pull it down and release. See More

Top Pro

It's easy to clean

The anti-acid, anti-static fabric prevents dust and mildew from collecting on the screen. You only need to wipe it with a wet cloth occasionally. See More

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