If you are looking to purchase a projector, there are different questions that you need to answer. There are various critical aspects that one must consider before purchasing a projector, be it an ultra-throw projector or a traditional projector. This guide is targeted at the average buyer that is not aware of the jargon associated with buying a projector. So, here are the key factors that you should remember when choosing a projector:

Projection Technology

Projection technology refers to the imaging technology that is used for projecting the image. There are a few options, but the most common technologies used are DLP, LCD, and LCoS. DLP stands for Digital Light Processing, LCD is Liquid Crystal Display, and LCoS stands for Liquid Crystal on Silicon. There are upsides and downsides to each of the technology. For example, DLP projectors offer better contrast in terms of image quality, the LCD on the other hand delivers better colour accuracy and saturation. If you have to go by a brand, Epson short throw projectors are the best in the market.

Projector Resolution

All projectors have a native resolution. Resolution is the fixed number of pixels that the projector can use to define image. Most manufacturers mention the maximum resolution, be it an ultra-short throw projector or a normal one. The maximum resolution indicates that the limit of resolution the projector can process and display. The projector uses a scaling process to convert signals to its native resolution.

Projector Brightness (Lumens Capacity)

Many people consider the projector brightness to be the most important feature of a projector. But that is not the case. Projector lumen capacity does have a role to play, especially if the projector is being used in a large space or in the presence of ambient light. Projector brightness will be stated in ANSI lumens. An average user can be easily served by projectors of 2700 lumens, 3000 lumens, 3200 lumens, 3500 lumens, and 3600 lumens. Again, we would recommend that you purchase Epson interactive projectors, as they are best in the market.

Projector Contrast Ratio

Most people tend to focus on the lumens capacity, but there are various other factors on which picture quality depends. One of them is colour contrast. To get good image quality, excellent colour contrast is important. Lack of good contrast can lead to an image that is flat and uninspiring. Good contrast defines the depths as well as the heights of the image projected, i.e. the whiteness and darkness of the image. The image contrast ratio statement of the projector, ultra-short throw or otherwise, is a statement that defines the relationship between the whitest of the white and darkest of the dark of the image displayed.

Projector Aspect Ratio

We have already talked about resolution above, but do you know that resolutions are associated with aspect ratio and different levels of resolution have different aspect ratios? Aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the image that is being projected.  So, the aspect ratio defines the shape of the projected image and the resolution tells the number of pixels that are being projected to display the image. Projectors can display multiple aspect ratios, but the native resolution will dictate it.

Input Options

A projector will need to be connected to a source so that it can project an image. There are multiple ways in which projectors can be connected to a source; and when buying a projector, you should choose the one that has the most options.

Just keep in mind the above mentioned tips and you will able to purchase good quality projectors with ease.