When it comes to purchasing a projector, you’ll come across many options. The projector itself might be one of them. Other than that, you need to think about several other things as well. For example, whether the projector is for home use or professional use, if the projector is meant for playing videos or for use in educational institutions and so on and so forth. Luckily, if you’re reading this article, you’ll have no trouble figuring out which type of projector lamp you need to buy as well as what a good brand sells at a reasonable price. These two aspects of a projector will influence your choice: The quality of the projected image and how much money you want to spend on it respectively. To help guide you in your purchase, we’ve compiled a list of the different types of projector lamp available today with descriptions and advantages/disadvantages of each type when compared to others.

Cold- Cathode Lamp

The cold- cathode lamps are the most common type of projector lamp. It was the first type of projector lamp to be used in schools and homes across the world. The cold- cathode lamp provides a brighter, more natural-looking projection than other types. Cold- cathode lamps last much longer than other types of lamps, and they also offer better contrast ratios when compared to other types of lamps. These lamps tend to be more expensive, but for those who want a high quality image, it’s worth the price. Advantages: Better contrast ratio Longer life span Less expensive Disadvantages: Brighter, but not as natural-looking

Warm- Cathode Lamp

A warm-cathode lamp is the most common type of lamp used in projectors. It’s also the cheapest and most commonly available type of projector lamp. The advantage of this type is that it’s very cheap and easy to find, making them the perfect option for people who don’t want to spend too much on a new projector. The disadvantage is that it projects an image with less contrast than other types of lamp.

Fluorescent Lamp

Fluorescent lamps are the most common type of projector lamp. On average, they last up to 10,000 hours. Because of its high brightness, it’s ideal for use in a variety of settings such as classrooms and offices. It’s also the type of projector lamp that often comes with the cheapest price tag. Advantages: Very bright. Disadvantages: If the light gets too bright or you can’t keep up with its power usage, it can be dangerous to your eyes and skin. In comparison to others, fluorescent lamps offer less contrast than other types of projector lamps and are also not good for color images because they lack in saturation levels.

LED Lamp

vs. Fluorescent Lamp If you’re looking for a low-cost, long-lasting projector lamp that emits a high-quality projected image, you’ll need to consider which type of lamp is more appropriate for your needs. LED lamps have become the most common choice amongst projector owners today as they offer outstanding brightness and color accuracy. However, the downside of LED lamps is that they are not capable of projecting colors the way fluorescent lamps can. In comparison, fluorescent lamps produce an image with a deep blue hue due to their ability to project deep colors such as purples and reds with ease. This comparison guide also includes information about both types of lamp in relation to sound projection, size and weight and bulb/lamp life.

High Lumen LED Lamp

This type of projector lamp is the most expensive one but is also the most powerful. As a result, it helps produce the clearest and brightest pictures with sharper lines and edges. High Lumen LED lamps take up a lot of power, which means they drain off more energy than other types of lamps. The high-lumen LED lamps can cost anywhere from $400 to $800 per bulb in retail stores.

Xenon Lamp

Comparison Xenon lamps are the most common type of projector lamp. They can be seen in many different projection systems, whether it’s a digital or analog system. The xenon lamp emits light with a wavelength of about 2.8 mm that is visible to humans as well as an invisible infrared wavelength of about 10 µm and ultraviolet radiation from about 400 nm to 400 nm. This type of lamp is easily available at any local store or online, but there are some low-end lamps out there with bad quality that may not be suitable for your needs. The advantage with the xenons is their ability to project natural colors and their relatively long life span (up to 10,000 hours).

Ultraviolet lamp

Ultraviolet lamps are also called germicidal lamps or germicidal ultraviolet A (G-UV) lamps. They are used in places where it’s necessary to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses like hospitals, restrooms, and laboratories. Advantages As mentioned before, there are many advantages to these types of lamps. For example, the UV lamp can be used for disinfecting surfaces that might otherwise need to be washed with hot water and soap. Also, these lamps can provide a more intense light than an incandescent bulb can when turned on. They last longer as well. Disadvantages One of the disadvantages of these types of lamps is that they tend to give out a blue light which is not recommended for most indoor uses. Furthermore, it’s difficult to find a replacement lamp for this type if you break one since not many companies sell them in stores.