Rent or buy a projector?
Rent a projector if you will use it for fewer than about 71 days. On Lumo Bazaar in Bengaluru it rents for about ₹500–1,200 a day, while a new Epson CO-FH02 smart projector costs about ₹59,999. A weekend costs ₹1,000–2,400, and the deposit is held by Lumo and settled after the return.
- Rent per day
- ₹500–1,200
- Buy new (about)
- ₹59,999
- Renting costs less until
- 50–120 days
- Deposit (held by Lumo)
- About ₹5,400
Rent, if 8 days a year sounds like you
8 days of renting at a typical ₹850 a day comes to about ₹6,800 a year, against about ₹59,999 to buy projector new. A screen or painted wall, a streaming device, speakers (built-in ones are weak), and a lamp or light source that dims with use.
Prices: Lumo catalogue, typical Bengaluru rent per day and an estimated price new; owners set their own prices.
Rent if
- You want it for match nights and the odd movie night
- You are hosting a screening in a clubhouse or on a terrace
- You want to test brightness in your room before buying
Buy if
- You would watch on it several times a week
- You are setting up a home theatre
- You have a dark room and a permanent screen
Projectors to rent in Bengaluru
None listed right now
Own one? Listing it on Lumo Bazaar is free.
Questions
How many days of renting a projector cost the same as buying one?
About 50–120 days, at ₹500–1,200 a day against about ₹59,999 new. Below that, renting costs less.
How much does it cost to rent a projector in Bengaluru?
Typically ₹500–1,200 a day on Lumo Bazaar, set by each owner, plus a security deposit of about ₹5,400 held by Lumo.
What brightness should I rent for an evening screening?
About 3,000 lumens for a terrace after sunset; less is fine in a dark room.
Do I need speakers with a rented projector?
For more than a few people, yes. Rent a party speaker on Lumo Bazaar too.