Key Specifications
Prime Delivery • 30-Day ReturnsRCA RPJ136 Home Theater Projector - 1080P Compatible -(Renewed)
The RCA RPJ136 is a budget-oriented home-theatre projector that aims to deliver a “big screen” viewing experience at a very low cost. It uses an LCD panel with LED light source, and is lightweight and portable — easy to move around, use against a wall or screen, and connect to a variety of input devices (laptop, phone with adapter, streaming stick, DVD/Blu-ray, game console, etc.).
Key Features
The RCA RPJ136 is a budget-oriented home-theatre projector that aims to deliver a “big screen” viewing experience at a very low cost. It uses an LCD panel with LED light source, and is lightweight and portable — easy to move around, use against a wall or screen, and connect to a variety of input devices (laptop, phone with adapter, streaming stick, DVD/Blu-ray, game console, etc.).
Available Colors
Key Considerations
Native Resolution vs Input Support — The native output resolution is 800 × 480 (WVGA).While it accepts up to 1080p via HDMI, the projector will still output at 480p resolution — which significantly limits detail and sharpness.
Brightness & Image Quality — Best in Dark Rooms — The projector’s brightness is modest. According to one assessment, its “white-light output ANSI” is around 33 lumens, which is very low compared to dedicated home cinema projectors.
Projection Size and Viewing Distance — It supports projection from ~30″ up to a claimed ~130″.
Connectivity Options — The projector comes with multiple input types: HDMI, VGA, USB, AV, etc., making it flexible to connect laptops, media players, streaming sticks, consoles, etc.
Portability and Lamp Life — The unit is compact and light (~1.5 lb / 0.7 kg), which makes it easy to move or mount temporarily.
The most critical limitation of the RPJ136 is its native resolution: 800 × 480 (WVGA). That means no matter how good your source (1080p, 720p, Blu-ray, streaming) is — the projector will compress/downscale to 480p output.
These factors represent the most critical aspects that will impact your satisfaction with this product.
Customer Reviews
I was honestly surprised by how well this projector performed for the price! It’s super portable and lightweight, so I can move it from room to room or even take it outside for movie nights. The setup was easy, and it connected quickly to my devices using HDMI. The picture quality is clear and vibrant, especially in low-light settings, and the brightness is decent for a refurbished model. The built-in speaker is okay for small spaces, but I recommend using an external speaker for better sound quality. Overall, it’s a great budget-friendly projector that works well and gets the job done!
Are you looking for a cheap projector that will provide you with a decent viewing experience? Especially something where if it were to break, you're not out an arm and a leg? This is a fantastic option for exactly that!