Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screens
At a glance
Three things tell you if it fits
- What it is
The large black frame fills with air, the removable white sheet attaches by hook-and-loop, and the blower stays on for the whole movie.
- Best fit
A family that wants the larger picture, has room to store it, and prefers a model with thousands of customer ratings.
- Know this first
The “20-foot” name is not a 20-foot-wide white picture. Measure the 13 × 8 ft viewing area and the larger frame footprint.
LARGE AND ESTABLISHED · SMALLER AND CHEAPER
Compare the white picture, not the number in the name
Marketing size often describes the inflatable structure. The white area is the part that becomes your movie.
01BIGGER PICTURE
KHOMO: 13 × 8 ft viewing surface
KHOMO GEAR GER-1161- Price checked
- $179.95
- Customer ratings
- About 3,805 ratings
- Setup
- Two people or a ladder can help
Pay more for the larger picture and many more customer ratings.
See the full product details below
02BUDGET
VEVOR: about a 129-inch white diagonal
VEVOR 16FT Inflatable Screen- Amazon snapshot
- $72.99 new
- Review history
- 71 ratings
- Blower
- About 70 dB stated
The value choice when a smaller real picture is enough.
See the full product details belowPrices and rating counts checked September 5, 2026. Listings can change.
Open the full guideHow it works · checked reviews · important limits
A normal Friday night suddenly feels like an event
A black bundle becomes a backyard movie wall in a few minutes. That transformation is why people buy it. The box includes the screen and blower, but you still need a projector, darkness, sound, outdoor power, and firm anchors.
Children can spread blankets on the lawn, adults can sit behind them, and everyone watches one enormous picture. Unlike a permanent outdoor TV, the whole screen folds into a bag when the night is over.
The honest shopping list is longer than the screen: projector, streaming device or laptop, speaker, outdoor-rated power, enough throw distance, and a night without strong wind.
The blower stays on for the whole film
These frames are not sealed like a beach ball. Air escapes slowly, so the blower replaces it continuously. Put the blower behind the screen, add a separate speaker in front, and test both before guests arrive.
Real darkness beats a bigger screen
A white fabric screen does not create TV brightness. Even a useful projector can look washed out at sunset and come alive after dark. Plan the start time around the sky, not just the movie length.
Anchor first, then worry about the picture
Lay out the frame, close the zipper, connect the blower, attach the white sheet, and tie every rope. VEVOR times only the air step, so full setup takes longer. If rain or strong wind is coming, move movie night indoors.
The useful choice depends on how often the yard becomes a theater
KHOMO makes sense for repeated parties and the largest picture. VEVOR makes sense for a few summer nights and a much lower entry price. If storing a 23-pound bundle, running a blower, and anchoring ropes sounds worse than hanging a simple screen, choose the simple screen.
Models to compare
The large event screen and the lower-cost occasional screen
THE ESTABLISHED LARGE-SCREEN PICK
KHOMO GEAR GER-1161
20-foot product class · 13 × 8 ft white surfaceThe large black frame fills with air, the removable white sheet attaches by hook-and-loop, and the blower stays on for the whole movie.
A family that wants the larger picture, has room to store it, and prefers a model with thousands of customer ratings.
See details · price, real-world use, and reviews
Price on September 5
Amazon offered the GER-1161 from $179.95; KHOMO displayed $189.95. Amazon prices can change.
Review highlights
Owners repeatedly like the huge picture and quick inflation. One detailed 3,300-lumen setup became usable shortly before full darkness and looked much better after dark.
A ladder or second person can help attach the sheet. Stakes, tie-downs, folding it back into the bag, and enough separate speaker volume are the recurring practical issues.
Key features
- Actual white picture
- 13 × 8 ft · about 15.5-ft diagonal
- Whole frame
- About 16.1 ft wide × 10.5 ft high
- Projection
- Front or rear
- In the box
- 120V blower, white screen, bag, 6 stakes, 6 ropes
Before you buy
- The “20-foot” name is not a 20-foot-wide white picture. Measure the 13 × 8 ft viewing area and the larger frame footprint.
- A frame this large becomes a sail. Anchor every rope, avoid strong wind and rain, and dry it completely before storage.
THE LOWER-COST BACKYARD PICK
VEVOR 16FT Inflatable Screen
QC-ZJ-16FTD · 120V blowerIt costs much less than KHOMO and still creates a big backyard screen. The white viewing area is smaller, and VEVOR lists the blower at about 70 dB.
Occasional movie nights where price matters more than maximum picture size or a long review history.
See details · price, real-world use, and reviews
New price on September 5
The new one was $72.99. The $66.42 choice was an Amazon Resale return or open-box item; VEVOR displayed $89.90.
Review highlights
The large-looking result for the low price and easy inflation are the recurring positives.
Several owners say two people make tie-down easier. Some add weights in wind, one occasionally had to stand the frame back up, and the pump is audible.
Key features
- Actual white picture
- 113.39 × 61.02 in · about 129-in diagonal
- Whole frame
- About 148.8 in wide × 124.8 in high
- Air timing
- Page: about 1 min to inflate, 2 min to deflate · manual: about 2 min to inflate
- Blower
- 120V / 250W · runs continuously · maker states about 70 dB
Before you buy
- The lower $66.42 offer was Amazon Resale/open-box. The regular new offer was $72.99 when checked.
- The manual and Amazon depth figures disagree. Use the larger footprint when deciding whether it fits your yard.
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