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Projector brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) by year
Median brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) of projectors released in 2018 — 3,250 lm, in 2026 — 1,350 lm.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,350 lm | 323 lm – 4,000 lm | 160 |
| 2025 | 1,000 lm | 450 lm – 3,200 lm | 137 |
| 2024 | 1,800 lm | 450 lm – 3,000 lm | 115 |
| 2023 | 3,000 lm | 950 lm – 3,700 lm | 75 |
| 2022 | 3,000 lm | 2,000 lm – 4,000 lm | 57 |
| 2021 | 2,200 lm | 600 lm – 3,500 lm | 39 |
| 2020 | 3,300 lm | 2,000 lm – 3,550 lm | 27 |
| 2019 | 2,650 lm | 1,525 lm – 3,000 lm | 18 |
| 2018 | 3,250 lm | 2,000 lm – 3,525 lm | 20 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.
