RCA 1080P Home Theater Projector
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$64.99last seen Oct 31
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Our take on the RCA 1080P Home Theater Projector
The RCA RPJ280 is a small, light 1080p LCD projector for casual home theater use. It weighs about 2 lb and has a 1.20:1 throw ratio, so it fills a big screen from close range. Its 250-lumen rating is very low, so it works best in a dark room. No current price was provided, so check the latest price against its recent range before buying.
Best forDark bedrooms and basementsPortable movie nightsFirst-time projector buyers on a tight budgetKids' rooms and casual gaming
Pros
- Native 1080p resolution
- Very light at about 2 lb
- Long 50,000-hour lamp life
- Short 1.20:1 throw ratio fills a large screen from close up
- Simple HDMI input
Cons
- 250 lumens is dim; washes out with any ambient light
- 2000:1 contrast is low, so blacks look gray
RCA 1080P Home Theater Projector price history
Lowest price we've seen: $64.99 on Oct 31. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.
What reviewers say
Owner feedback on budget RCA projectors like this one is mixed. People like the low price and easy setup for dark-room movie nights, but many complain about dim output and soft picture.
Pros
- Easy setup for beginners
- Good value for the price
- Quiet enough for a bedroom
Cons
- Dim image, even in a dark room
- Picture looks soft and washed out
- Built-in speaker is weak
Specifications
- Resolution
- 1980 X 1080Source
Questions and answers
- Is 250 lumens bright enough?
- Only in a fully dark room. Any lamp or window light will wash out the picture, so plan on blackout conditions.
- What screen size can it project?
- RCA lists 32 to 200 inches. At the 1.20:1 throw ratio, a 100-inch image needs roughly 10 feet of distance.
- Does it have built-in streaming apps?
- No apps are listed. You plug a streaming stick or laptop into the HDMI input.
- What comes in the box?
- An AC adapter and a remote control. No HDMI cable or screen is included.
- Can I mount it on the ceiling?
- It is listed as free-standing only. Ceiling mounting is not supported out of the box.
- When is it cheapest?
- Budget projectors usually drop around Black Friday and back-to-school sales. Check the price history before buying.
