Bring the theater home: This HD projector is just $59 for the next few hours

I used to love going to the movies — the smell of salty popcorn, the oversized soda cups, the collective laughing with the audience. But let's be real: These days, taking my family to see a flick costs about as much as a fancy dinner out, and that's before we hit the concession stand. Thanks to an Amazon Lightning Deal, I can bring the magic home at the same price (or even less) with the Hompow Digital Projector — think cozy couches, unlimited snacks, and no strangers kicking the back of my seat.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

You'd be hard-pressed to find a high-definition TV at this price, let alone a projector that can help your movies reach up to a 300-inch display, with this many five-star reviews. And that extra 35% off moves us firmly into no-brainer territory.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The Hompow Digital Projector is compact and easy to use. Just connect it to your laptop to stream movies or shows. You can also plug in a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or Chromecast. It's that easy.

While it's a natural for thrilling cinema nights outdoors, it's also great for indoor movie nights when you want an extra-large picture. Small yet mighty, with 3,600 lumens of brightness and full high-def resolution, it can project images nearly 15 feet high. (See? Who needs the theater?) Stereo speakers provide sharp audio, but you could also hook up a pair of portable speakers for a little more oomph.

Heck, you can even plug in a video game console like the Xbox, PS5 or Nintendo Switch for gameplay in a big way — no lag or latency either. Now, who's making the popcorn?

What reviewers say 💬

This projector has received over 6,300 ecstatic reviews from fans.

Pros 👍

"Don't second guess buying this! This thing is amazing for such a low price point," said one five-star reviewer, adding, "This has been a dream! I'm always careful to make sure these projectors are actually native 1080p and don't just "support" 1080p, and I've always been skeptical, but this thing is the real deal! The picture is very crisp and bright and the colors are absolutely stunning even in the daytime. ... My setup is still budget, but if you can afford a high-density screen, I have no doubt this will be with you for a long time."

Another pleasantly surprised customer didn't have high hopes, but this projector won them over. "I bought this strictly to be used on warm nights out in the yard. I didn't need amazing quality, just 'good enough for the kids.' Currently, it has been used every night in my office because both the kids and my wife fell in love with it."

A final five-star reviewer paired it with their own speakers for the best experience. "Setup was a breeze — within minutes, I had it connected and streaming my favorite shows. The sound quality is decent for a built-in speaker, but pairing it with my external sound system made the experience even more cinematic."

Cons 👎

One four-star reviewer thought it was fine for the price point, but wishes they had spent more. "Don't get me wrong: As a budget projector, it's great. But if you can swing a little higher price, I would recommend going with a little more lumens, higher contrast ratio, and higher resolution picture — it will just be a better long-term investment and feel like a better value."

Another four-star reviewer wished the speaker was a bit better. "Overall this was lightweight, easy to set up and had a good picture. The speaker, however, was not loud at all. We were watching a movie outside and even though it was quiet, if you weren't essentially sitting on top of the projector, you could barely hear it." (The easy solution? Connect better speakers like the user above.)

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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