Tabletop Screens

Projector Screen Buying Guide 2026 - Table-Top Screen

Small and ready for use at any time!

A table-top screen is also commonly referred to as a mini or pico screen, or simply a small table-top screen.

All these terms are essentially just different ways of describing a space-saving screen the size of a classic PC monitor or slightly larger.

These models are particularly popular in the business sector, but are also commonly used at home as a small TV replacement. However, their main areas of use are offices, conference rooms, public facilities, and small training rooms, but increasingly popular huddle rooms are also a possible location for use. 

•  Affordable to purchase
•  Mobile use - easy and space-saving transport (sometimes so small that it fits in a briefcase)

•  Not suitable for large audiences
•  Limited image size
•  Limited areas of use

What types of table-top screens are there?

 There are two different types of table-top screens whose functions are the same, but they differ in their construction or the way they are designed.

Pull-Up Screen

This screen is made in the same style as a mobile screen, as it consists of a stand that also serves as the screen housing. The screen is mounted on a threaded mechanism inside this stand.

By simply pulling it up, the screen is drawn out of the housing and can be locked in place. In no time, your mini table-top screen is ready to use.

Mobile Table-Top Screen

This table-top screen works differently. With this screen, the pull-out mechanism works similarly to a roll of paper. The screen is mounted between two legs. The roll is located in one of the legs, and the screen can be pulled out by pulling it sideways.

Then the legs are simply unfolded, and the screen is ready for use.

Conclusion

A blanket decision on which screen is better for you cannot be made. Above all, it depends on which handling method you prefer and how you plan to transport the screen.

Both types of screens generally do not necessarily require a carrying bag, as they retract completely into the housing, but the mobile version is recommended for more frequent transport. For a more stationary and above all stable setup, we recommend the pull-up screen.

As with all screens, other factors also come into play here – you can find more information about this in our screen guide.