Digital projectors are hot for summer movie nights outside — and these epic Prime Day deals start at $45!

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Make this the Summer of Outdoor Movies — by taking advantage of one of these epic Prime Day deals right now. (Photo: Amazon)
Make this the Summer of Outdoor Movies — by taking advantage of one of these epic Prime Day deals right now. (Photo: Amazon)

How excited are we for summer? After the ordeal of the last year and a half, the sunny season is shaping up to be a great time for gathering and celebration — and one that we'll appreciate more than ever before. Know how to make it extra special? Hang a sheet in the yard or unfurl an actual screen, and watch movies or favorite TV shows under the stars.

Prime Day makes it a no-brainer, with deals that can save you a whopping 50 percent on digital projectors. Show movies, stream shows, share slide shows. A digital projector combines old-school fun with modern tech, for an easy, breezy free experience. This Prime Day sale on projectors is also the perfect place to grab some unexpected — and delightful — graduation gifts for teens and tweens.

Amazon will give you free shipping on these items. But if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get so much more—from access to new movies to two-day shipping on many items. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here.

We scoured Amazon to find the best Prime Day deals on projectors. Prices start at just $45. Scroll to take advantage of these discounts before it's too late.

Yaber V2 Wi-Fi Mini Projector

More than 60 percent off for Prime Day! (Photo: Amazon)
A steal for Prime Day! (Photo: Amazon)

On sale from $130 to just $86(!) with the on-page coupon, the Yabar V2 Digital Projector is compact and easy to use. Just connect it to your laptop to stream movies or TV shows. You can also plug in a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or Chromecast. The Yabar V2 Digital Projector is small but mighty, packing 5,500 lumens of brightness and Full HD resolution at 1080p—and it can project images up to 15 feet high.

"This projector is amazing," said one savvy Amazon shopper. "...Images are bright and crisp! Volume can go high! Feels like the theater."

Shop it: Yaber V2 Wi-Fi Mini Projector, $86 with on-page coupon (was $130), amazon.com

Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector

Get this Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector on sale for $90! (Photo: Walmart)
Get this Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector on sale for $90! (Photo: Walmart)

On sale for $90 (was $110), the Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector delivers 80ANSI Lumens of brightness and Full HD resolution at 1080p. It can project movies up to 18 feet high on a flat surface, like a projection screen, a wall, a ceiling or even a big bed sheet.

Dual speakers turn out superb audio — though you might want to connect portable speakers for a little more power when watching outside. Its cooling fan is nearly silent, and shoppers are raving about the sharp picture quality.

"This was definitely worth the money. The picture is so clear," raved a delighted Walmart shopper. "And it shows pretty decent even in the daytime with a little too much light. I connected it to a Roku streamer and it works perfectly. The set up was pretty easy. I like that...I was worried it would be a little complicated to use. If I need one for a second room, I'll definitely get this one again."

The Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector even comes with a handy carrying case.

Shop it: Vankyo Leisure 410 Mini HD Digital Projector, $90 (was $110), walmart.com

Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector

Save $30 on this Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector. (Photo: Walmart)
Save $30 on this Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector. (Photo: Walmart)

The Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector — which is on sale for $59, or $30 off at Walmart — is small, but mighty, and easy to use. Just connect the projector 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 simple. With 4,500 lumens of brightness and Full HD resolution at 1080p, the Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector can project images up to nearly 13 feet high.

"This is an absolute must have for family movie nights," shared a savvy shopper. "We tried it out on a living room wall until we got a screen. It worked great and the picture was surprisingly clear! It was super easy to use and hook a Roku up to! Highly recommended!"

Its included built-in stereo speakers provide sharp and detailed audio, but you could also hook up a pair of portable speakers for more power.

Shop it: Core Innovations CJR600 LCD Home Theater Projector, $59 (was $89), walmart.com

QKK Mini Projector

Save $38 on this projector, which comes with its own tripod stand. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $38 on this projector, which comes with its own tripod stand. (Photo: Amazon)

For Prime Day, Amazon has this QKK Mini Projector on sale for $59! It’s so popular that it's earned a flawless five-star rating from 6,200 reviewers.

And with good reason — it projects with a very powerful 5,000 Lumens of brightness. It has an assortment of ports, including HDMI and USB. Just plug in a Chromecast, Roku or Fire TV Stick and you’re ready to go. It even comes with a tripod. And it's not just for summer.

“This projector is great! I use these during Halloween to project images in the house windows,” raved a happy Amazon reviewer. “The sound is really good. It has an HDMI cable that plugs into a DVD player, laptop or cable box.... I like the small size and the fact it has a remote.”

Shop it: QKK Mini Projector, $59 with on-page coupon (was $90), amazon.com

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

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