Side by Side Comparison of: Camp Chef vs ARKSEN

Screen is great. It's portable, well-built and relatively easy to put together. The frame is steel which makes it hold up in any condition (kit includes stakes in case of windy day). It also includes a couple of travel bags that hold the poles, screen. It may be a little big for small rooms but if you plan to use it outdoors, this screen is perfect. We used it on July 4th and had a great time.

Perfect camping movie screen! pairs perfectly with the Pyle PDA5BU Amplifier Receiver Stereo system set. I had absolutely no issues putting this together and taking it apart. NO PINCHED FINGERS like the other reviews noted. Maybe the company listened to complaints and fixed the locking spring tabs since mine are round. Just a little thumb pressure easily unlocks the pieces and allows easy sliding. Love this screen!!... took about 5 min to assemble and a minute longer to disassemble due to careful folding/packing. Didn't even look at the instructions, not rocket science! BTW .. this is replacing a bigger blowup screen that requires constant power, is twice as heavy and takes almost half hour to setup!

Completely exceeded expectations. Made for a wonderful movie night on the deck with friends. Very easy to set up and take down, and the screen material seems strong enough to last for a very long time. I was expecting something a little flimsy that would get the job done for a few viewings. This feels like it might be the first and last screen I ever have to buy. The only challenge was that due to the humidity, taking it all back apart was a little difficult. Everything fit together so tightly that it was hard to pull the bars apart. That's a sign of good construction, so definitely not the manufacturer's fault.

I needed an outdoor screen because i was hosting a backyard movie for the kids in the neighborhood. I previous was using a king sized white flat sheet that was clamped to my photography backdrop stands. It didn't look the greatest but it got the job done. My only problems aside from the aesthetics was that they way I set it up, it was not stable at all when the wind started to blow. This portable outdoor movie screen is perfect. I actually get more screen area with this then I did with the bed sheet. I also love that it takes about 10 minutes to set up, even less to take down. Best part is that it can be done alone without any assistance. With my previous set up it took a much longer time to set up and take down. I don't know why I waited so long to buy this. It already paid for itself by saving me from headaches. If you host outdoor movies, this is a must buy.

Love it, went up very easy and was perfect for backyard drive in movie

This screen was everything I hoped it would be! It is the perfect size my dad stands 6 feet tall and it is a bit bigger than him. I set it up indoors and it was pretty easy although I pinched my finger... The clips to put the screen on the pole is a bit tough but we got it done. All pieces came nothing was missing and it is very easy to take down. I paired the screen with The Epson HD 3000 lumens in both color and white brightness. I cannot wait to use this outdoors!!! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an outdoor screen.

Good price. Shipped and arrived within 5 days, just in time for Labor Day. Big wide screen. It is portable but heavy. Will be keeping it in the box in the garage. Easy to collapse and put back up

I loved this product. Being a mobile dj the length is a trouble but the advantage is it is so easy to setup and get a stretched screen which is clean.

I have used it a handful of times already and so far I am happy with it. You will notice that the shell/body will get some dents/bends but that doesn't impact the functionality of the product. The screen is beautiful and works great. The stand feels a bit flimsy but it holds the screen up without a problem. I wish the legs on the stand were a bit more sturdy, not that its a problem, they just don't feel like they'll hold up over time, but who knows (I have no evidence to prove they won't hold up). The whole thing is a bit bulky and long so storing it can be a problem, just measure locations where you might store to help with planning its storage. The downside to this product is that it moves with the wind, it will sway left n right a bit. Luckily I have it in a location with minimal wind and I also attach one side of the metal case to the wall with double sided tape (mounting tape).

Superb quality for a product at this price point. The screen arrived promptly and in perfect shape. I was worried it would arrived damaged based on other reviews, but this came in without any issues. The packaging is good but be ware the box is large. I purchase with the sole purpose of having Movie Nights during the summer. Needed something I could move around and store without having to fold the screen. The brightness of the screen is more than i was expecting for this screen. Even with some light in the room or outside, the image comes thru very nice. Don't even think this will ever replace a Plasma/LCD flat screen in terms of image quality. But for the purpose of gathering friends and Family for a night of movies this is the way to go.

My first projector screen and I am mostly happy with it.Pro:- Pretty good size for a home theater and the cheapest I found for 120 inches.- Not too heavy.- Comes with a tripod stand to make it easy to move around or put away.Con:- Mine was a bit tilted (fixed it by putting extra weight on one side). Not a huge deal.- Aspect ratio is 4:3 so if you use 16:9 or 16:10 you won't hit the 120 inches. I maxed at 113 inches. Still good size but it can be a bit annoying to see unused space on the screen.- The piece when collapsed is a bit long and so you will have to be careful when you move it around.When first setting up it was a bit difficult to figure out how to rotate and extend the tripod correctly. It can also be a bit difficult to tell exactly where to put the projector to get the image to be exactly correct.I use a Benq mw523 (720p projector) and the quality of the image is pretty good.

We purchased this to use as an outdoor projector to watch movies in the backyard. It delivered and then some!!! We coupled it with a projector and streamed the Oregon Ducks game for a party of that theme. It was AWESOME!!!

I bought this as it was recommended by an outdoor theatre guy as his choice of portable screens, to go with an Epson projector. It is gigantic, much bigger than I was expecting, and while one person can assemble it and take it apart, it takes two to move it. Its very solidly made, and popping the frame apart to pack away is much easier if you use a flat knife or some other such poking tool to push down the connecting pins, they are serious business and pushing them in with a finger does not do the trick. The clips that attached the screen material are also tough, and need care to avoid getting your finger flesh trapped (I learned the hard way). I would not say that the screen is something you would want to put up and take down after each movie - unless maybe you were camping - because it is a bit of a hassle -and I have yet to see how it will handle the elements - it got wet, and I noticed some rust water inside the frame when taking it down for the first time. On the whole I am very satisfied with the purchase and think it will work wonderfully for my location and outdoor movie watching needs.

I used this with a projector from behind that was inverted to show the picture correctly from the other side and it did very well. I could see a very clear picture from at least 30 feet away (and probably more but that's where the pool ended). The anchor system is great and the storage bag is perfect. I set it up by myself in about 8 minutes but I'm also pretty tall. This would be tricky to do by yourself if you're shorter but I'm sure it would be possible once you're familiar with it. I wish the push-button clips to connect the pieces were a little easier to operate (would have given 5 stars but for this) - certainly there are better options out there for manufacturing. Light weight, easy to store, good price.

the picture is great, easy to set up....a little harder to take down. You need some sort of a tool to push in the retainer buttons to take apart.

It's hard to put together and take apart. It's great once it's put together.

This was a great product. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because the take down was very hard. I wish they included a small tool to help with the take down. It literally took me 5 mins to put it up. Very sturdy and good quality.

I set my screen up for the first time last night. I am very pleased with this product overall. However, it was much tougher for me to assemble than I'd hoped it would be. The instructions were great. It was just difficult for me to lock the last piece of the frame in place. I won't be disassembling it after each use as I had originally planned. Other than that, I am quite satisfied with my purchase.

A little bit on teh delicate side but it worked and it did not break. You need to treat it gently

The screen is BIG. The frame has a dent in the same spot as others pictured but it doesn't effect the quality of the screen. The tripod attached seems like it might break but with care it will be fine. We do outdoor movie night and this perfect for it

For the price,versatility, and size this screen is Amazing. I purchased it to use during Events that client's need to give & show a Presentation as I am an Event Planner. The Clarity is great when used with a projector slightly less then 3000.I'm only giving it 4 stars because in shipping it arrived damaged in front and back at last minute and although the warehouse worked with me to a resolution I was Happy with I still had to present a product to my client that was very noticeable damaged. Believe when I say 100' is Great for presentations.

I purchased the screen because it would pay for itself after 2 uses. We used in for a planning session with 18 people sitting in a U shape it was perfect. Taking it up and putting it down was very easy. It had a crisp white screen with no wrinkles ( I read reviews of other screen that complained of wrinkles- none here). It is not a heavy duty screen that can be wagged around constantly. For the price and the usage I anticipate, it works great for us.

The screen will be used Saturday at a church conference. We say it up tonight and it has a large dent in the bottom panel. I will send a picture with this review.

This is a BIG, heavy screen! I have 9' ceilings and it barely fit, so be careful when choosing this size! It is also fairly cumbersome to set up. It would be a good idea to explore the two slide-locks and rehearse your setup before you start. Hint: Be careful of random small objects and furniture before setting it up and also make sure nothing in the room will interfere with your view.Caveats considered, this has a nice, flat viewing area that hasn't shown any ripples or lack of mount balance (bulges). It is very bright, much better than a sheet or white wall, if there is such a thing. They say it has up to a 160 degree viewing angle and I believe that is no exaggeration. It also appears to be wall or ceiling mountable if you want to go that way.I purchased it to try a small, inexpensive LED projector, and while the projector information states it can fill a 130" screen, it's pretty dim at that size. The screen brings out more detail by far than a sheet or wall. I experimented with both.I'm used to two really brilliant 65" 3D Smart TVs, so there is a high bar with projection. Obviously, this was nowhere near that quality. I tend to go for "Next Levels" in most areas, so I had to try this. While it worked, even with the larger size, I'll be sticking with the regular theater systems, although I will probably do more research and see if I can find a more powerful projector at some point.I will also likely purchase a smaller version of this screen for when I'm traveling to project 40-50" screen sizes in motels when I travel to small mountain towns. I work as a nature and wildlife photographer and this sort of setup could be an advantage for previewing photos at poster size.The only real issues I had with the screen were that on unpacking, the pivot-point, where the screen joins to the tripod was not attached. There are two set-screws that had to be tightened after the fitting was positioned. No problem...but, it made me worry about the unit's sturdiness. This isn't a commercial-grade screen, so be prepared to treat it gently and carefully.The other issue was that the casing was noticeably dented during shipment and on a cosmetic level is annoying. Not a big deal, apparently, because I almost forgot to mention it.

Provides a clear image. Easy to put together, did it in under 5 minutes. Needed two people because it is so larger you can't hold one side and connect the other side. The negative is that it is impossible to take it apart. Ended up just leaving it in the garage after about 20 minutes trying to push in one of the buttons.

The screen itself appears to be well made and should prove to be durable. The frame itself is a little thin/light relative to the quality of the screen itself. It isn't cheap so I was expecting a little hardier support system.

Love the screen but the poles get stuck and can be time let do take down

Pops together like a tent .- poles have metal clips that snap into place . One pole was broken upon arrival. Kind of small for a projector . Projector needs to be close to fit .

Very good picture with easy setup but taking it apart is a pain in the a$$! Lots of fingers were hurt in the process. We finally had to use one of the smaller stakes to poke the locking pin back in to pull the poles apart. Family still enjoyed it but definitely wish taking it apart had been less painful.

Screen is very easy to put together (10 mins), sturdy and well built but arrived in a beat up box and screen had stains on it. Returned to amazon for replacement. Hopefully the replacement is in better shape.

This is an excellent screen for what you pay for, I gave it a 3 stars because the tripod locking nut is plastic and the threads were out easy causing the tripod to collapse. The seller quicly responded and and gave me a refund.

Screen tilts to the side, which is an OCD nightmare during a movie.

Received it with dent

made cheap

For the price it's worth the money. I didn't want to pay much for a screen and this suited the bill.

Screen falls out a little when moving it, this is when it is supposed to be able to move using handle. Legs also open up during travel.

For what it's worth the item was well packaged and the materials looked durable. I am a pretty handy gal and have put together most of my own furniture and all sorts of large appliances, even with terrible or no instructions, but this was too much. I spent 30 minutes just trying to get the poles together and gave up after I realized this product wouldn't be suited for my idea of the occasional impromptu outdoor movie night because of all the work required to assemble it. I didn't even make it to the part about attaching the screen. Then I spent another 30 minutes just on pulling the few poles apart. I have a white pvc fence to project on and that works ok, but I tested the difference between screen and no screen and it does make a nice difference projecting on the more uniform surface of course but need a more convenient option.

Lots of wrinkles and very hard to take apart due to design. Returning

This is VERY small

Started off great. The frame snaps together easy and clips make hanging screen quick.Unfortunately 2 issues arose......Screen had a horizontal crease that was very pronounced. Some Ironing helped some but it was still present.The HUGE issue is disassembly. The small metal nubs that hold the pieces of the screen frame together are very hard to depress hard enough to get the frame apart. I had to Mcgyver a tool to help. It was a huge pain and I did return the screen.

Item arrived and the holes didn't match up. Returned item and received another. Second item had one of the pop out buttons wayyyyy down into the tube and was unusable. Returned for the second time.

I did my research before purchasing this item. I looked for convince with setting it up, with taking it down, and of course the clarity of the picture. Out of those three things I got only one. The picture on the screen is great. Unfortunately, the set up and break down is horrible!!! The snaps are miserable to push on and pull off. They hurt your fingers and one of the snaps has already broke, due to trying to pull it off without pinching your fingers. The frame is a push button snap thing. I usually have to get my dad or brother to take it apart. They have had to use a tool to push the button in and turn the pole to pull it out. All this to say it's not convenient or easy to set up or break down. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

The screen itself is good, I like it and it works well in the area I bought it for. It's a bit of a pain in the butt to put up and take down but nothing bad really. I really like the tripod because you can put it up anywhere you want and you don't have to worry about where to hang a screen which is super convenient. I took away 3 stars for a couple of reasons.#1. The metal screen housing came damaged much like in the pictures others have posted. Funny thing is that the box it was shipped in was in great condition leading me to believe that they are knowingly selling these screens damaged without telling people. It's still completely functional though so it's not a huge deal to me.#2. The seller sent me an email asking me to email them before I left a review if I had any problems or concerns about the screen so they could have a chance to make whatever problem right. I sent them an email and after about 2 weeks...........no one has emailed me back which tells me that they really don't care.If you get a functional screen and can live with a little cosmetic damage if it happens, I think you may like the screen.

I think the screen will be great, but disappointed box came in open & screen had 2 dents in it.

way to top heavy.

Very cheaply made. Will not stay together when trying to carry. Using Velcro strips to hold together when carrying. Screen works fine. I will use since it will only be used in one location and serves it's purpose. I would only rate one star, but since I'm using, I gave the product two stars.

it tried to tear when i opened it the 1st time. has it gotten hot and made it stick together? the hinge point is not designed well, it has too thin a mount that almost bends just using it, and the screws dig in and don't let it turn well.the screen its self is big, stands tall, the tripod goes up and down easy.

When it first arrived it was great. However after about (3) uses the screws and attachments starting coming loose and breaking. This is a low-cost item, but I think it should have lasted more than (3) setups and take-downs going from a closet to the livingroom.

Plastic clip that holds the screen onto the frame snapped within 30 days

Save your sanity. Do not buy this screen. I bought it in January but haven't put it together because the weather wasn't propitious until now. Today, I tried. The frame consists of shock cord poles that snap together. But more than just snapping together, they have those little buttons on springs on the inside pole section that are supposed to snap into holes on the outside pole section. And snap they do. The springs are very strong and the tops are more squared off than they ought to be. Since they don't slope hardly at all, they have to be pushed absolutely flat. If you do buy this screen, take my advice. Don't snap them all completely in place before the last one. It won't fit together properly. You need to leave two of them partially pushed in and then snap the last two in place. I found out, when I tried to pull one out partially, that taking them apart with your bare hands is an impossibility. At least it was for me. I ended up never getting that last piece in place and never attempted to fasten the screen to the frame. It took me an hour to get the poles apart and I had to used channel lock pliers to hold the buttons in part way while pushing them the rest of the way with a screwdriver and simultaneously pulling them apart. You should have seen that trick! And now the poles are so scratched up from they way I had to take them apart that I can't very well send it back. There's a bunch of money down the drain! I read the reviews on this screen before purchasing it and I never read where anyone else had this problem. Perhaps my fingers are just not strong enough, but if that's the case, I would just warn you that if you don't have strong fingers, don't get this screen.

Arrived today after I paid for expedited shipping one of the poles was bent so that it could not be assembled. Have a little girl that will be disappointed when outside movie doesn't work. Almost looked like I received a used and broken set of poles.

This screen was sent with wrong parts so the screen does not snap onto the pole like it should. The front of the screen has spots on itseveral areas. The four end caps on the movie screen base is cracked.Thank you Brenda

I purchased the product and when it arrived, the top locking tip was broken off and not in the box. In other words, I have to find a way to secure the screen assembly to the stand on my own. Poor QA.....

Cheaply made. Hopefully it will last for a few uses. I pack a screwdriver and pliers with it for emergency repairs.

The legs of the tripod are very thin sheet metal. Mine bent under the weight of the unit. The rivets the legs pivot on popped out of their holes, rendering the whole unit unusable.The screen itself is nice, shows a vibrant picture, and had no problems. But that doesn't mean very much if the unit can't stand up.

Well the STAND is not strong enough to hold the screen a couple of the legs bent