Portable Screens

Projection Screen Buying Guide 2026 - Portable Screens

Which portable screen suits you? The designs at a glance

Design	Ideal for	Size	Transport (pack size · weight)	Set-up	Go to category
Pull-up / Ultramobil (here)	One room or on the move, ready in no time	up to 120″ (266 × 149 cm)	Case ≈ image width 5.5–15 kg	Free-standing, up in seconds
Tripod screen	Schools, seminars, free-standing set-up	up to 136″ (244 × 244 cm)	Tripod tube ≈ image width 8–14 kg	Tripod, height-adjustable	Tripod screens
Folding frame	Professionals, rental & public viewing	92–200″ (up to 406 × 305 cm)	Case ~90–116 cm 23–45 kg	Aluminium folding frame, tool-free	Folding & event screens
Inflatable screen	Garden, public viewing, outdoor	100–140″ (up to 310 × 174 cm)	Carry bag 7–12 kg	Air pump, no poles	Outdoor screens
Floor-rising scissor screen	Ultra short throw / laser TV projectors only	80–130″ (up to 288 × 162 cm)	fixed installation 19–30 kg	Motorised, special case (see below)	Floor-rising scissor screens

The portable designs in detail

Pull-up / Ultramobil – the most portable solution

The pull-up screen combines everything in one free-standing case: the fabric extends upwards out of a closed aluminium case that stands on the floor by itself. No tripod, no wall, no tools. The celexon Ultramobil Professional screen weighs from 5.5 kg, measures just 5.5 cm in height when folded and has an integrated carrying handle. The Ultramobil Professional Plus unfolds via a scissor mechanism with a gas spring and then stands without any support, in sizes up to 266 × 149 cm (120″). With the Professional, the image height can be adjusted flexibly via the telescopic extension; the Professional Plus unfolds fully via the scissor mechanism for optimal flatness. Both work with a front gain of 1.2 and a black, light-blocking back. Fabric and accessories stay in the screen case, so there is no need for a separate carry bag. Because of its roll-up fabric, the pull-up screen is often also called a portable roller screen. You can see the available sizes and formats in the product section at the top of this page.

Strength: free-standing and set up in seconds; fabric and accessories disappear completely into the case, so there's no separate luggage to carry (from 5.5 kg). Limit: up to around 120″ and for indoor use – larger surfaces are covered by the folding frame, outdoor use by the inflatable screen.

Tripod screen – height-adjustable for presentations and teaching

The tripod screen stands on three legs and is infinitely height-adjustable, with no need for a wall or ceiling. The celexon Economy tripod screen comes with a pre-assembled tripod and an integrated keystone bracket that keeps the top of the picture straight. In formats up to 244 × 244 cm (136″) and weighing 8 to 14 kg, it covers large surfaces for which a pull-up screen would be too wide. You'll find the range in our tripod screen category; a soft-case carry bag is available as an accessory.

Strength: height-adjustable and free-standing without a wall or ceiling, formats up to 244 cm. Limit: needs floor space for the tripod and has a pack size as long as the tube – where you need to manage without a tripod and with less floor space, the pull-up screen has the edge.

Folding frame – large surfaces for professionals and rental

The folding frame is the portable choice when image size and flatness matter. A one-piece aluminium frame is unfolded without tools and tensions the fabric over two feet. Because the fabric is tightly tensioned, the surface stays crease-free even at large image widths, so the picture is sharp right into the corners. The celexon Mobil Expert folding frame screen comes in two lines: as front projection for training and presentations, and as rear projection for shop windows, trade fairs and stages, where the projector stands out of sight behind the surface. Sizes range from 92″ to 200″, and a sturdy transport case with castors is included. Its own weight also gives it a secure stand for public viewing outdoors. You'll find the models for stage and events in our folding and event screen category.

Strength: the largest, flattest surface up to 200″, front and rear projection, sturdy enough for continuous use. Limit: heavy at 23–45 kg and set up in several steps – for quickly moving between rooms, pull-up or tripod screens are easier.

Inflatable screen – garden cinema and public viewing

For garden cinema and public viewing, the inflatable screen is the typical portable solution: an inflated frame stands free in the garden without any poles. What makes the celexon inflatable outdoor screen special is its closed air system: inflate once, close the valve, done – no constantly running blower disturbs the film soundtrack. The Economy version uses a hand pump and a translucent fabric for front and rear projection, the Professional version an electric pump (230 V) and a 4K front projection fabric up to 140″. Guy anchors and a carry bag are included, and it is designed for use up to wind force 2 (Beaufort).

Strength: XXL picture for outdoors, free-standing without poles, lightweight (7–12 kg), quiet operation thanks to the closed air system. Limit: designed for up to wind force 2 – in bright daylight, a bright projector also makes all the difference.

Floor-rising scissor screen – the special case for ultra short throw projectors

All the designs so far work with long-throw and short-throw projectors. If you use an ultra short throw or laser TV projector that projects steeply from below at a distance of just a few centimetres, you need a matching contrast surface – this is where the floor-rising scissor screen with CLR high-contrast fabric comes in, rising motorised out of a floor case. It is also the only screen in this overview with a daylight-optimised fabric: a fine lamella structure and a multi-layer special coating direct the projector's light precisely towards the viewer and reject incoming room light, so the picture stays high in contrast even with ambient light. One point to bear in mind: although the case has a carrying handle, its weight (19 to 30 kg) and power connection mean it is clearly intended for a fixed location. Because of the delicate contrast fabric, it should be moved with care.

Strength: the only design with a daylight-optimised CLR contrast fabric for a high-contrast picture in bright rooms – the right solution for ultra short throw and laser TV projectors. Limit: at 19–30 kg, considerably heavier than the other designs and therefore harder to transport; it also needs a power connection.

Which size and which format? How to choose correctly

The biggest screen is not automatically the best. The right image size is the one that suits your viewing distance, room and projector. Portable screens range from around 130 cm wide to over 4 m (200″) and cover the 16:9, 16:10, 4:3 and 1:1 formats. As a rough guide by application:

• around 60–80″ for individual workstations and small meetings
• around 84–100″ for meeting and training rooms
• around 100–120″ for seminars and larger groups
• from around 120″ for stage, events and garden cinema

The sensible viewing distance depends on the content: for presentations with a lot of text, the AVIXA rule serves as the limit, according to which the furthest viewer should be no more than 6 times the image height away – whether seated or, as is usual at events and roadshows, standing. For home and garden cinema, image width matters more and the distance is considerably shorter. We explain format and size for your specific projector with tables in our screen buying guide.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is a portable screen?

A portable screen is a transportable projection surface that you set up without permanent installation and stow away again after use. The term covers several designs: the free-standing pull-up case, the tripod screen, the collapsible folding frame and the inflatable outdoor screen. What they have in common is quick set-up and dismantling, stability without a wall or ceiling, and a pack size that fits in your car boot.

Tripod screen, pull-up or folding frame – which portable screen is right?

For quickly moving between rooms without separate luggage, the pull-up screen (Ultramobil) is the first choice: it stands by itself and is set up in seconds. The tripod screen scores with its free-standing tripod and formats up to 244 cm, ideal for classrooms and lecture halls. The folding frame delivers the largest, flattest surface up to 200″ and handles rear projection as well as front projection – the design for trade fairs, roadshows and stages.

Which portable screen is suitable for outdoor use and public viewing?

The inflatable outdoor screen is made for outdoor use: it stands free in the garden and stays quiet thanks to its closed air system, with no distracting constant blower. For tougher, continuous outdoor use, the folding frame is also a good choice. For a good picture in bright conditions, though, it's not just the screen that counts but also the projector – a bright daylight projector or a compact projector for on the go really comes into its own here. The folding and event screens also cover large stage formats.

How quickly is a portable screen set up – and does it need power?

Pull-up and tripod screens need no power and are set up in under a minute: open the case and pull up the fabric, or extend the tripod. The folding frame is also tool-free, but as a multi-part system it takes a few minutes longer: unfold the frame, tension the fabric, attach the feet; with large formats this is easier with two people. The inflatable Professional version uses an electric air pump (230 V) that only runs during set-up and then switches off. Only the motorised floor-rising scissor screen is permanently connected to the mains. Portable screens are designed for regular set-up and dismantling; for a long service life, take them down after use and store the fabric dry.

What size and format should a portable screen have?

That depends on the room and the audience: as a rough guide, up to about 100″ suits meeting and training rooms, and from about 120″ stages, events and garden cinemas. Choose the format according to your projector: 16:9 and 16:10 for most current models, 4:3 for older presentation equipment, 1:1 for flexible use with changing aspect ratios. The sensible viewing distance differs between presentations and cinema; you'll find tables on this in our screen buying guide.

Mobile, portable or transportable screen – what's the difference?

At heart, these terms mean the same thing: a screen without permanent installation that you can take with you; retailers use them largely interchangeably. "Portable" emphasises the low weight, "transportable" the easy transport, and "foldable" or "collapsible" the folding mechanism. "Portable projection screen" or "mobile projection screen" are also often used to mean the same thing. The terms don't tell you which design is behind them – which is why it's worth looking at the overview table above, which is sorted by application rather than wording.

Is there a portable screen for ultra short throw and laser TV projectors?

Only to a limited extent. An ultra short throw or laser TV projector needs a CLR contrast surface with excellent flatness. This requirement is met by the floor-rising scissor screen, which extends upwards free-standing. However, at 19 to 30 kg and with a fixed power cable, it is designed for a fixed location rather than constant transport. For classic portable projectors, the four other designs are the better choice.

Buy portable screens at Beamer-Discount

Whether a pull-up for the conference room, a tripod screen for the classroom, a folding frame for trade fairs or an inflatable screen for your garden cinema – at Beamer-Discount you'll find the right portable screen from celexon, plus matching carry bags and cases to get it safely to its next job.