5 Best Christmas Light Projectors for the Easiest Display Ever

Pros:
✓ 4 color and design options
✓ Easy setup
✓ Available corded or battery powered

Cons:
✗ Doesn’t work as well on dark surfaces

This projector makes it super simple to transform your home’s facade into a winter wonderland. It’s available in four options, each with its own unique patterns, color options, and price point, which means that no matter what type of look you’re going for, you’ll find a version of this projector to fit your needs. Choose from patterns ranging from Santas and bells to stars, twinkles, and Christmas trees. There are even corded and battery-operated options to satisfy your specific setup. “This light projector is great!” comments one Amazon user. “It lights up a huge side of our house with rotating scenes. It is a great item for the price. I see these for double the price at local retailers. I’m buying a second one for the other side of our house.”

This laser projector covers up to 3,800 square feet of surface area from as far as 33 feet away. More than 2,800 Amazon users rate it 5 stars, with many citing its rugged durability and bright output. “This laser projector is excellent. I bought it for this Christmas and it has been through rain and cold and still works like a champ,” says one buyer. “The laser light is so bright that even with plenty of light pollution around it the images it casts on the wall are quite bright!” In addition, the remote control makes it easy to set the speed and duration of your display, and you can also set timers for when you want the projector to turn on and off.

Pros:
✓ Anti-theft technology
✓ Remote-control operated
✓ For indoor and outdoor use

Cons:
✗ More expensive than others on our list
✗ Projector must be locked to a tree, pole, or structure
✗ Projects only one design

No one wants to purchase a pricey piece of Christmas decor just to have it stolen right out of the yard. If security is a concern, then consider investing in a light projector with a lock. This Amazon product includes a built-in mechanism that locks and unlocks via a unique key included with the projector kit. You can stake it outside or set the base on flat floors, ground, or carpet. However, keep in mind that if you’re using the lock, you’ll need to place the projector close to a tree, pole, or other structure.

But Poeland’s Christmas Laser Projector makes our list for more than its security; it gets top accolades for its stellar performance, too. “When I tried it out, I was totally blown away. The wide spread of the lights amazed me,” comments one Amazon buyer. “It reaches a huge area even without being placed a long distance away. The lights are bright, and I really like the Auto mode, which alternates colors and color combinations.” Reviewers also love the remote control that lets you adjust the colors and speed, or set a timer for anywhere from two to eight hours.

This projector displays in your choice of red, green, and/or blue in a firefly pattern. If you’re not looking for novelty Santas or reindeer in your Christmas light display, then this is a solid, high-quality pick. “This projector light is the best I’ve seen,” says another reviewer, who rated the product 5 stars. “The neighbor has a different projection system and side by side you can see a huge difference…I’m so impressed, I might just keep it up the whole year instead of just bringing it out for Christmas. Absolutely beautiful!!!”

Pros:
✓ Festive gift-wrapped design
✓ Convertible tripod-stake mount
✓ 6 interchangeable slides

Cons:
✗ Must be plugged into an outlet or extension cord

Not only does this light projector have outstanding reviews, it’s also designed to look like a wrapped present with a ribbon tied in a bow. More than 780 users rate this holiday light projector 5 stars, and the kit includes six slides with festive seasonal images in holiday colors. Shares one reviewer, “We are pretty obsessed with this! It has multiple screens, so you can choose the pattern and change it out very easily. Definitely one of our favorite additions to our outdoor decor!” The energy-efficient LED light projects a scene that covers 15 square feet, and it works best from less than 20 feet away.  

With two stabilizing options (stake or tripod) this adorable light projector is easy to use on surfaces from grass to gravel to carpet—since it’s designed for indoor use, too. The swivel feature lets you change the direction as you wish. “We call this the ‘old people’s lights’ because we don’t have to go up on ladders or do anything physically demanding to get our house looking Christmasy,” comments another user. “Love how easy it is to set up and use. Looks great.” One thing to note: Be sure to have an extension cord handy if you plan to use this projector outside; it must be plugged into an outlet, and the cord isn’t very long.

Pros:
✓ Most affordable on our list
✓ Available with a wall plug or USB connection

Cons:
✗ Only displays one design and one color
✗ No remote control

If you’re looking for a Christmas light projector that won’t break the bank, this affordable find from Walmart is a fabulous pick. Rather than displaying multiple colors and patterns, this projector emits only white light in the shape of snowflakes. The snowflakes float and swirl, creating an elegant three-dimensional effect of illustrative snow falling from the night sky.

You can set up this projector indoors or outdoors, and since winter stretches way past Christmas, you can keep the “snow” falling for months after Santa heads back to the North Pole. Walmart also conveniently offers two varieties of this LED projector: one with a USB cable, and one that plugs into the wall. No matter which one you choose, however, you won’t spend more than $10.