ARTSEA Mini Projector vs RCA 720P HD Roku Smart Home Theater Projector

What separates them

Price history

• ARTSEA Mini Projector: lowest $46.09 on Nov 1 at Walmart; $46.09 on Nov 2.
• RCA 720P HD Roku Smart Home Theater Projector: lowest $39.99 on Nov 2 at Walmart.

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Specs compared

What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Which has the sharper picture?

The ARTSEA. It is native 1080p against the RCA's native 720p, so text and detail look cleaner on a large screen.

Which is brighter?

The RCA's 150 ANSI lumens is a measured figure. The ARTSEA's 8,000-lumen claim is not an ANSI measurement and is likely inflated, so compare them in a dark room before deciding.

Do I need a streaming stick with either?

Only with the ARTSEA. The RCA runs Roku apps directly; the ARTSEA needs a stick, console, or casting from a phone over Wi-Fi.

Which lasts longer?

The RCA publishes a 30,000-hour lamp rating. ARTSEA does not publish lamp life, so the RCA is the safer long-term bet on paper.

Is the RCA worth more than the ARTSEA?

The ARTSEA was $46.09 as of November 1, 2026, and the RCA costs more. Pay the difference only if built-in Roku and the published lamp life matter to you.

Which is better for outdoor movie nights?

Neither is very bright. The RCA's measured 150 ANSI lumens is dim for daylight; both work best after dark, and the ARTSEA's larger 200-inch maximum helps if you have the space.