Projector Buying Comparison Guide

If you are looking to purchase, we recommend investing in laser projectors.

Lamp (DLP, LCD, LCoS)

LED and Laser

Maintenance

1,500-6,000 hours/lamp = ~ 13 lamp changes

20,000 hours life expectancy, low maintenance

Power consumption

Always runs at 100%. High heat and noise output from fan. Requires power up and down time

Power consumption depends on content needs. Heat sink allows operation at lower temperature Instant on/off. ~63% carbon consumption compared to conventional projectors 1

Cost

Low upfront cost, requires lamp and filter replacement

High upfront cost

Other notes

  • Higher lumens require dual-lamp system
  • Lack of lamp replacements for older models
  • Bulbs have hazardous waste like mercury
  • Newer models have “Eco” mode for lamp longevity

LED projectors tend to have lower lumen output compared to Laser

1 Panasonic Laser-LED Projector white paper