Sometimes you just need a simple, portable display solution which is easy to move from room-to-room.

If you’re after an image size which is sufficient for a small meeting space of 10- to 15-people, 2500 lumens will deliver an impactful image for the space. However, if you’re dealing with challenging ambient light conditions, you will require a higher lumen projector to compete with the lighting. That’s where ultra-short throw projection comes in. Just 16 inches from the display, our Ultra-Short Throw Series is capable of producing a 100-inch image at 3,500 lumens, easy work even in daylight and ideal for discreet installations in rooms short on space.

Larger spaces call for, (you’ve guessed it), more lumens. We’ve all been in meetings where we you have to keep swaying your head from side to side to get a good glimpse of the screen, so for spaces for 15-25 people, screen size really starts to matter. 3,000 to 3,500 lumens is enough to produce a bright, crisp image, large enough for the whole audience to see. Producing a very large image, visible to everyone in a crowd greater than 30 or more requires around 5,000 lumens which is enough to ensure brilliant colour representation at scale.

Keeping costs low

It’s important to think about how many lumens you need, as typically with projectors, price and power correlate. A 5,000 lumen projector is wasted in a small meeting space and will come in at both a higher price point and will incur more operating costs than a lower-power projector which meets the requirements of the room. Regardless of lumen count, it’s key to make sure you choose a lampfree projector, as lampfree technology can deliver far more brightness at a much lower wattage.

Don't be high maintenance 

Another significant factor which should be taken into account is maintenance. Projectors in large spaces often imply a ceiling installation, and if ceilings are high, safely removing projectors for maintenance is a hassle. Traditional lamp-based projectors dim over time, which means a 4,000 lumen lamp might be just 2,000 after a few months of regular usage. This incurs cost through regular replacement lamps and filters, as well as labour costs to carry out the necessary maintenance.

Opting for lampfree technology means that not only are you guaranteed a sustained level of brightness for the entire lifetime of the projector but also slashes maintenance requirements so you can simply fit and forget.