Best Projector Screens 2022: The Perfect Screen to Master Movie Night

How to choose the best projector screen for you?

Before you bite the bullet and shell out on a fancy projector screen, you’ll want to consider exactly which type of screen will best suit your needs. Consider your answers to the questions below, and you’ll be prepared to choose the perfect screen for your living room.

What aspect ratio do you need?

16:9 is the industry standard projectors and projector screens, and most of your viewing materials will look perfectly fine in that style. However, if you’re a fan of wide-screen entertainment, you might want to consider picking a projector that can also do its business in 2.35:1 – the widescreen Cinemascope format. Alternatively, if you need a projector screen for business presentations, not just TV games and movies, then the 4:3 aspect ratio gives you the flexibility you need to cover meeting rooms and offices.

How big a projector screen do you have space for?

It may seem obvious, but it’s always worth a reminder: don’t forget to measure up the space that you’re looking to fill with a projector screen before you purchase one. As much as we all like to think we can expertly estimate the size of a space, it would be infuriating if your mental maths went a bit off-kilter and left you with a screen that’s too big for the space available.

Should you go for wall-mounted or roll-away?

There are two main types of projector screens: the roll-away sort that can be compactly hidden inside a tube-like casing when it isn’t being used, or the wall-mounted variety that is always on display. It’s absolutely a case of convenience and personal preference. Will you be using the wall space for anything else? Do you want a screen that hides away or are you happy to have it on the show?

Do you have a projector?

Again, this might seem obvious, but most projector screens don’t come with a projector included. If you haven’t yet bought a projector, a screen to go with it won’t do you much good. So, if you need to buy a projector, click the link below to see our suggestions.