✨ Head-to-Head Comparison
The Boston AV Hub Difference
Cheaper. Simpler. Stress-free. See how movie night at home compares.
| Staffed outdoor AV services | Renting individual items | Boston AV Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
✕$399 – $749*
per event
|
✕Often $300+ per day*
projector, screen & speaker rented separately
|
✓$195 – $275
weekend $275 · midweek $195
|
| Length of rental |
✕One event
a single evening
|
✕One day
priced per day
|
✓All weekend or midweek
Fri – Mon · Tue – Thu
|
| Plug and play |
~Crew sets it up
for their one event
|
✕Pair it all yourself
separate projector, screen, speaker
|
✓One pre-paired kit
about 15-minute setup
|
| Booking |
✕Request a quote
some advise booking 4–8 weeks ahead
|
✕Request a quote
wait for a reply
|
✓Book instantly
confirmed right away · start in as little as 48hr
|
Free delivery and pickup
Nothing extra to pay
Set up in minutes
*Comparison prices are published starting prices from Greater Boston staffed outdoor AV providers (screens of roughly 12 to 16 feet, technician on site, priced per event) and a conservative reading of per-day starting rates from a national rental provider for a projector, screen and speaker system rented separately, checked in September 2026. Prices, sizes, inclusions and booking lead times vary and may change. Boston AV Hub prices are before 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours before the rental begins. Free delivery and pickup applies within our Greater Boston courier service area.