10 Ways to Make Your Projector Brighter

Table of Contents:

• Why is projector brightness important?
• How to make a projector brighter
• WEMAX Projectors: The Best Projectors for Home Theater, Business, Gaming, and Camping
• Wrapping It Up

Have you ever wondered why your projector brightness seems low? Well, the issue in most cases is caused by the longtime usage of the projector which might require some routine maintenance to solve.

On the other hand, carrying out some simple tasks ranging from cleaning the vent to changing the bulb can significantly impact the projector’s brightness.

In this article, you’ll find several actionable activities you can do immediately to increase your projector’s brightness. Here are 10 ways to make your projector brighter.

Why is projector brightness important?

Imagine watching a movie or sitting through a presentation done with a dull or poorly lit projector. The frustration it brings can leave you with an unpleasant feeling. However, getting to the root of the problem of why the projector is not bright can be critical.

READ MORE: Why Brightness or Lumens Matters to Projectors

What are the factors that affect projector brightness?

Three big factors remain critical to the brightness of a projector. Firstly, the room's ambient light can significantly affect the brightness of your projector especially if it is in a direct impact with the screen. You find yourself straining your eyes to see the text projected on the screen and might have to reduce or switch the room light completely to get a better result. 

Secondly, the distance between the projector and the screen can also contribute immensely to the brightness of the projection on the screen. Ensure that the projector’s throw option is suitable for the room size.

Screen size is the third factor with a significant impact on the projector's brightness. Ensure you match the projector lumen with the size of the screen.

What is the optimum brightness for a projector?

The optimum brightness of a projector often depends on the room size, ambient light, as well as screen size. So, for average room size, a projector's lumen size should range from 2,000 to about 3,000 lumens. However, for outdoor or well-lit big rooms, an optimum brightness of 3,000 to 5,000 lumens is appropriate.

READ MORE: Lumens vs. ANSI Lumens: How Bright Should My Projector Be?

How many lumens is good for a projector?

The best projectors are often optimized for the space size and the level of ambient light within that space. Hence, 3,000 lumens is good for an indoor projector while 5,000 lumens is suitable for outdoor purposes where the space is larger and the ambient light is more.

How to make a projector brighter

The key to making your projector brighter is found in carrying out specific but often simple tasks. The tasks highlighted below are some of the most important but often overlooked tasks to increase your projector’s brightness.

1. Use a projector screen

You might have totally missed the fact that using a wall, especially a gray-painted one can reduce the brightness of the images displayed by the projector. Simply changing to a white projector screen can significantly increase the projector’s brightness as this often reflect light instead of absorbing it.

2. Projector lens adjustments

While it might not be immediately obvious, a quick adjustment to the projector’s lens has the possibility of increasing the brightness sometimes by twice the previous brightness. However, you need to do this a few times to ascertain the best lens position before closing the lens cover.

3. Clean the lens

Projectors are often not airtight and as such will accumulate particles, grime, and dust. This accumulation over time can affect the brightness of your projector especially if you don’t take out time to clean your projector periodically. So, start by cleaning the lens if you notice a dimness in the image quality of your projector and see the brightness increase.

4. Dim the lights

The fact is external lights from the sun will always affect the brightness of your projector especially if it is directly in the projector’s display view. It turns out that simply dimming the ambient light in a room can significantly reduce competing light sources and increases the brightness of your projector.

5. Turn off eco-mode

The eco-mode is often used to reduce the power consumption of the projector and to reduce the cost of power. This mode is usually effective if the room is dark without external competing lights. Sadly, eco-mode reduces the brightness of the projector and can be counterproductive in a well-lit room. In other words, turning off the eco-mode will immensely increase the projector’s brightness.

6. Manually increase the brightness

You can manually increase the brightness on some projectors by simply accessing the display function on the menu and selecting brightness in the submenu. Simply increase the brightness by pressing the "+" sign or the increase arrow presented on the menu.

7. Clean the vent

The vent is often designed with the air cleaner on the projector to keep it cool while working. However, dust and particles might have reduced its efficiency and ultimately reduced the performance of the projector. Simply cleaning the vent can increase the cooling efficiency and the projector’s brightness.

8. Change the bulb

It is an effective way to increase a projector’s brightness by changing its bulb as they become weak over time. but a note of warning here. Ensure you can distinguish between a projector and a light bulb as it is easy to mistake one for the other. Also, ensure the bulb is properly aligned before closing the projector.

9. High gain screen

High gain screen improves the brightness of images displayed on it by optimizing its surface to better reflect the image lights from its surface. Still, you’ll have to be positioned directly in front of this screen to view it without straining your eyes as views from angles are often very strenuous to the eyes.

10. Check the manual for proper maintenance

Sometimes, incorrect maintenance routines can reduce the brightness of the projector. In this case, you can refer to the projector’s manual to ascertain the proper maintenance procedure for the projector.

WEMAX Projectors: The Best Projectors for Home Theater, Business, Gaming, and Camping

The first step in ensuring the optimal projector brightness is getting one with high quality, durability, and reliability in which case you wouldn’t have to worry about dwindling projector brightness. Here are some WEMAX projectors that guarantee long-term projector brightness.

WEMAX Go Ultra-Portable ALPD TI DLP Laser Projector for Camping and Travel

WEMAX Go Ultra projector is not just easy to carry around but also boasts very sharp and striking images that are remarkable considering its size. But that’s not all. You can easily project images on screens between 30 and 100 inches with a throw ratio of 1.2:1.

WEMAX Nova 4K UHD HDR Ultra Short-Throw Laser Projector

With an exceptional resolution using its 4K UHD feature and its 5,000-lumen brightness, the WEMAX Nova laser projector gives you an immersive viewing experience with realistic pictures to engage your senses. Additionally, its compatibility with a variety of wireless devices coupled with its impactful sound makes this projector impressive.

WEMAX Go Advanced

If portability is your most cherished feature, WEMAX Go Advanced aligns well with your portability requirements as it is less than one inch in thickness and weighs just 1.7 pounds. It is also easy to connect with smart devices including phones and other wireless devices reducing your worries about entangling cables.

Wrapping It Up

Finally, you might not have to replace your projector after all as there are several factors that can cause a reduction in your projector’s brightness. Simply cleaning the vent, changing the bulb, or adjusting the lens takes care of the issue in most cases.

Still, the best way to ensure your projector isn’t losing its brightness after just a couple of uses is by getting a reliable and high-quality projector from a leading brand like WEMAX. Delivering a one-stop solution for visual applications including LED, laser, and portable projectors these many years gives WEMAX the experience to meet your projector needs.

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