Lumens Projector Guide
Below is a fast and easy reference for you to use to help determine how bright a projector you need for business, home theater, house of worship and education environments.
Already invested in a projector, but wish it was brighter? Fear not.
Our new Black Diamond SI Screens’ proprietary screen material is able to reflect the light from your projector back with so much potency it actually increases the contrast ratio of your projector by more than 300%, enabling you to use the projector in a well-lit space.
Key
* Controlled Lighting: If you plan to use your projector in a room where there are no windows, such as a basement, or if you use your projector primarily at night, any of today’s projectors will provide a bright image.
Low ambient light: Little to no light entering room.
Low ambient light: Little to no light entering room.
Bright ambient light: Windows open during daylight hours, lights that cannot be dimmed like in an open office settings. Bright enough for audience note taking.
Business - 4:3 Screen
| Screen Size | 72″ (43″ x 57″) | 100″ (60″ x 80″) | 120″ (72″ x 96″) | 150″ (87″ x 116″) |
| 2500 lumens | ||||
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| 2700 lumens | ||||
| 3000 lumens | ||||
| 3500 lumens | ||||
| 4000 lumens | ||||
| 4500 lumens | ||||
| 5000 lumens | ||||
| 5500 lumens | ||||
| 6000 lumens | ||||
| Quick Tip: For business projectors the actual lumen output may be lower when in video mode, due to the lower luminance output from video signals. Variations differ from projector to projector, so contact a Projector People representative to find out more. | ||||
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Home Theater - 16:9 Screen
| Screen Size | 92″ (45″ x 80″) | 100″ (49″ x 87″) | 106″ (52″ x 92″) | 119″ (58″ x 104″) |
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| 1300 lumens | ||||
| 1500 lumens | ||||
| 2000 lumens | ||||
| 2500 lumens | ||||
| 3000 lumens | ||||
| 3500 lumens | ||||
| 4000 lumens | ||||
| 4500 lumens | ||||
| Quick Tip: Home Theater projectors are typically measured in video mode for a more accurate specification for brightness. Projectors for home theater also offer better video scaling and contrast ratios than business projectors. Please note that 3D mode drops the lumens in half. | ||||
House of Worship - 4:3
| Screen Size | 100″ (up to 100 seats) | 150″ (100-200 seats) | 180″ (200-400 seats) | 200″ (400 + seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 lumens | ||||
| 3000 lumens | ||||
| 3500 lumens | ||||
| 4000 lumens | ||||
| 4500 lumens | ||||
| 5000 lumens | ||||
| 5500 lumens | ||||
| 6000 lumens | ||||
| Quick Tip: The size of the screen recommended will vary based on the placement of the first and last pew in a sanctuary. For screen size recommendations contact a Projector Expert today. | ||||
Education - 4:3 Screen
| Screen Size | 72″ (43″ x 57″) | 100″ (60″ x 80″) | 120″ (72″ x 96″) | 150″ (87″ x 116″) |
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| 2500 lumens | ||||
| 2700 lumens | ||||
| 3000 lumens | ||||
| 3500 lumens | ||||
| 4000 lumens | ||||
| 4500 lumens | ||||
| 5000 lumens | ||||
| 5500 lumens | ||||
| 6000 lumens | ||||
| Quick Tip: Our education customers are totally in love with our new short throw projectors. These can be placed close to the screen, eliminating concerns of light shining in the presenter’s face, or kids making shadow puppets when the teacher’s not looking. | ||||
