Buying Guide

The Best Green Screens for Streaming

Five streaming devices compared, from the Emart T-stand kit to the EMART collapsible, with the trade-offs of each named.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
Illustrative image

A green screen lets streaming software replace the background cleanly. Every pick is a chroma key backdrop, from pop-up panels to pull-down screens.

Our comparison rests on published figures for type, what it does and connection; where a maker leaves a figure out, we say so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    Emart 5 x 6.5ft Green Screen Kit with T-Stand

    The lowest price of the group at our last check.

    Best for: Keeping the cost under $50.

    Check price for Emart 5 x 6.5ft Green Screen Kit with T-Stand on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Also Consider

    NEEWER Double-Sided Green and Blue Screen

    Green on one side and blue on the other.

    Best for: Buyers who want green on one side and blue on the other.

    Check price for NEEWER Double-Sided Green and Blue Screen on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Strong Alternative

    RAUBAY 59.8 x 86.6in Pull-Down Green Screen

    Wall or hanging installation.

    Best for: Buyers who want wall or hanging installation.

    Check price for RAUBAY 59.8 x 86.6in Pull-Down Green Screen on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Worth a Look

    RAUBAY 59.8 x 82.7in Collapsible Green Screen

    Wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric.

    Best for: Buyers who want wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric.

    Check price for RAUBAY 59.8 x 82.7in Collapsible Green Screen on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  5. Solid Runner-Up

    EMART 58 x 74in Collapsible Green Screen

    A pneumatic X-frame that locks height.

    Best for: Buyers who want pneumatic X-frame that locks height.

    Check price for EMART 58 x 74in Collapsible Green Screen on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 5

Emart 5 x 6.5ft Green Screen Kit with T-Stand

The Emart T-stand kit stands out for a height-adjustable T-stand from 4 to 6.5 ft, and it adds washable fabric.

Best for

Keeping the cost under $50.

Skip if

Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Emart 5 x 6.5ft Green Screen Kit with T-Stand

Why we like it

A reverse-folding T-stand extends from 4 to 6.5 feet and packs into a carry bag. It suits a setup you take down after each stream. Without the telescopic pole it drops to 2.7 to 5 feet, which suits a seated streamer.

Its reverse-folding stand packs smaller than a standard T-stand, and the carry bag makes it easy to store between streams. It is the only pick here with a 5 x 6.5 ft key figure; the RAUBAY pull-down has a 59.8 x 86.6 in key figure instead. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the NEEWER pop-up was closest.

Key specs

Type
Green screen
What it does
Chroma key backdrop
Connection
T-shape stand, 6 clamps
Key figure
5 x 6.5 ft

Pros

  • Height-adjustable T-stand from 4 to 6.5 ft
  • Washable fabric
  • Carry bag
  • 5 x 6.5 ft key figure, the only one here

Also Consider2 of 5

NEEWER Double-Sided Green and Blue Screen

The NEEWER pop-up is built around green on one side and blue on the other, with folds to a 25.6-inch disc on top.

Best for

Buyers who want green on one side and blue on the other.

Skip if

If budget leads, the Emart T-stand kit was cheaper at our last price check.
NEEWER Double-Sided Green and Blue Screen

Why we like it

It pops up quickly and folds into a bag. At 5 by 6.5 feet it covers a seated person and chair, and it folds into the included bag. Blue keys better when you wear green, and green keys better with most camera sensors in low light.

It pops open quickly and needs no stand. The carry bag keeps it clean when stored. It can hang from a stand or hook by its top loop, or lean against a wall.

You also get a steel spring frame. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Emart T-stand kit and the pricier RAUBAY pull-down, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Type
Green screen
What it does
Chroma key backdrop
Connection
Pop-up frame, carry bag
Key figure
5 x 6.5 ft, green and blue

Pros

  • Green on one side and blue on the other
  • Folds to a 25.6-inch disc
  • Steel spring frame

Cons

  • Costs more than the Emart T-stand kit at the time of writing

Strong Alternative3 of 5

RAUBAY 59.8 x 86.6in Pull-Down Green Screen

The RAUBAY pull-down stands out for wall or hanging installation, and it adds a pull-down screen that locks at height.

Best for

Buyers who want wall or hanging installation.

Skip if

If budget leads, the Emart T-stand kit was cheaper at our last price check.
RAUBAY 59.8 x 86.6in Pull-Down Green Screen

Why we like it

It pulls down from a case like a roller blind and retracts after use. The polyester fabric resists wrinkles, which keeps keying clean. It is the only pick here with a wall or ceiling mount connection; the RAUBAY standard has a floor stand in a hard case connection instead.

A 59.8 x 86.6 in key figure is unique to it among these picks, while the RAUBAY standard uses a 59.8 x 82.7 in key figure. You also get this: retracts when not in use. Its price falls between the NEEWER pop-up and the RAUBAY standard, based on our last check.

Key specs

Type
Green screen
What it does
Chroma key backdrop
Connection
Wall or ceiling mount
Key figure
59.8 x 86.6 in

Pros

  • Wall or hanging installation
  • Pull-down screen that locks at height
  • Retracts when not in use
  • Wall or ceiling mount connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Emart T-stand kit at the time of writing

Worth a Look4 of 5

RAUBAY 59.8 x 82.7in Collapsible Green Screen

The RAUBAY standard stands out for wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric, and it adds retracts into a hard case.

Best for

Buyers who want wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric.

Skip if

If budget leads, the Emart T-stand kit was cheaper at our last price check.
RAUBAY 59.8 x 82.7in Collapsible Green Screen

Why we like it

Its wrinkle-resistant polyester stays smooth for clean keying, and it collapses for storage. At 59.8 by 82.7 inches it covers a seated streamer. It shares a floor stand in a hard case connection with the EMART collapsible; the RAUBAY pull-down goes with a wall or ceiling mount connection.

No other pick in this guide offers a 59.8 x 82.7 in key figure; compare the Emart T-stand kit, which has a 5 x 6.5 ft key figure. It also comes with set up in seconds. It was priced above the RAUBAY pull-down and below the EMART collapsible at the time of writing.

Key specs

Type
Green screen
What it does
Chroma key backdrop
Connection
Floor stand in a hard case
Key figure
59.8 x 82.7 in

Pros

  • Wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric
  • Retracts into a hard case
  • Set up in seconds
  • 59.8 x 82.7 in key figure, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Emart T-stand kit at the time of writing

Solid Runner-Up5 of 5

EMART 58 x 74in Collapsible Green Screen

The EMART collapsible is built around a pneumatic X-frame that locks height, with wrinkle-resistant fabric on top.

Best for

Buyers who want pneumatic X-frame that locks height.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the Emart T-stand kit cost less when we checked.
EMART 58 x 74in Collapsible Green Screen

Why we like it

It sets up in seconds with a pneumatic lift, and the wrinkle-resistant fabric keys cleanly. It sits behind a chair and stores flat. Its latches lock the frame in place once raised, so it stays taut during a stream.

Its fabric is wrinkle resistant and optimised for keying, which keeps edges around you clean. Like the RAUBAY standard, it has a floor stand in a hard case connection, while the RAUBAY pull-down uses a wall or ceiling mount connection. A 58 x 74 in key figure is unique to it among these picks, while the Emart T-stand kit uses a 5 x 6.5 ft key figure.

Key specs

Type
Green screen
What it does
Chroma key backdrop
Connection
Floor stand in a hard case
Key figure
58 x 74 in

Pros

  • Pneumatic X-frame that locks height
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabric
  • Retracts into a hard case
  • 58 x 74 in key figure, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Emart T-stand kit at the time of writing

How We Chose These Green Screens for Streaming

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A streaming desk with a ring light, a mic arm and monitors
A streaming desk with a ring light, a mic arm and monitors
What we compared
We set side by side five streaming gear on type, what it does, connection and key figure as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 4 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the Emart T-stand kit to the EMART collapsible, state type, what it does and connection.
Who each pick suits
The Emart T-stand kit for the lowest price of the group at our last check; the NEEWER pop-up for green on one side and blue on the other; the RAUBAY pull-down for wall or hanging installation.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the Emart T-stand kit (under $50) to the EMART collapsible ($150 to $250).

What to Look for in a Green Screen for Streaming

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Features beyond the spec table

    The RAUBAY pull-down: a pull-down screen that locks at height. The RAUBAY standard: retracts into a hard case. The EMART collapsible: wrinkle-resistant fabric.

  2. Budget

    Under $50 buys the Emart T-stand kit; $50 to $100 buys the NEEWER pop-up; $100 to $150 buys the RAUBAY pull-down; $150 to $250 buys the RAUBAY standard and the EMART collapsible at our last check.

    A gaming room with a lit desk, a monitor and shelves of collectibles
    A gaming room with a lit desk, a monitor and shelves of collectibles
  3. Do you need a capture card

    Streaming a PC game from the same PC needs no capture card. A capture card is for consoles, a second PC or a camera.

  4. Audio first

    Viewers forgive a soft image sooner than bad audio. A decent mic on an arm is often the best first upgrade.

    A desk with a microphone arm, a ring light and two monitors
    A desk with a microphone arm, a ring light and two monitors
  5. USB bandwidth

    Capture cards and 4K cameras use a lot of USB bandwidth. Give them their own port rather than a shared hub.

How to Choose a Green Screen for Streaming

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Keeping the cost under $50Emart T-stand kitThe lowest price of the group at our last check
Buyers who want green on one side and blue on the otherNEEWER pop-upGreen on one side and blue on the other
Buyers who want wall or hanging installationRAUBAY pull-downWall or hanging installation
Buyers who want wrinkle-resistant polyester fabricRAUBAY standardWrinkle-resistant polyester fabric
Buyers who want pneumatic X-frame that locks heightEMART collapsibleA pneumatic X-frame that locks height

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Key specs side by side

The Emart T-stand kit, the NEEWER pop-up and the rest, as their makers list them.

Streaming gearTypeWhat it doesConnectionKey figure
Emart T-stand kitGreen screenChroma key backdropT-shape stand, 6 clamps5 x 6.5 ft
NEEWER pop-upGreen screenChroma key backdropPop-up frame, carry bag5 x 6.5 ft, green and blue
RAUBAY pull-downGreen screenChroma key backdropWall or ceiling mount59.8 x 86.6 in
RAUBAY standardGreen screenChroma key backdropFloor stand in a hard case59.8 x 82.7 in
EMART collapsibleGreen screenChroma key backdropFloor stand in a hard case58 x 74 in

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the Emart T-stand kit, sat in the under $50 tier, 4 tiers in all up to the EMART collapsible at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierStreaming gear
Under $50Emart T-stand kit
About $50 to $100NEEWER pop-up
About $100 to $150RAUBAY pull-down
About $150 to $250RAUBAY standard, EMART collapsible

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Emart T-stand kit the Lowest Price Here?

It earns the label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It makes sense for keeping the cost under $50.

Beyond the specs, what sets the Emart T-stand kit and the NEEWER pop-up apart?

The Emart T-stand kit: a height-adjustable T-stand from 4 to 6.5 ft. The NEEWER pop-up: green on one side and blue on the other. The RAUBAY pull-down: wall or hanging installation.

Should I pick the Emart T-stand kit or the EMART collapsible?

The Emart T-stand kit suits keeping the cost under $50; the EMART collapsible suits buyers who want pneumatic X-frame that locks height.

What else do the RAUBAY standard and the EMART collapsible offer?

The RAUBAY standard: set up in seconds. The EMART collapsible: retracts into a hard case.

Do I need HDR capture?

Only if you record HDR footage. Most live streams are SDR.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the Emart T-stand kit, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the NEEWER pop-up for green on one side and blue on the other, the RAUBAY pull-down for wall or hanging installation and the RAUBAY standard for wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric if those matter more to you.

Light the screen evenly and sit a few feet in front of it to avoid green spill.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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