Projector Lumens vs Nits: How Much Brightness Do You Need to Produce a Great HDR Image?
104How many lumens do you really need for a bright and impactful HDR image on a projector? In this in-depth video podcast, Phil Jones and Phil Boyle break down how projector lumen output translates to on-screen brightness in nits (cd/m²) — the true measure of what your eyes see.
They explore why 200–300 nits is the sweet spot for vibrant HDR, how screen size affects perceived brightness, and why tone mapping and black levels are only part of the story. Whether you're using a 100-inch screen or going big with a 200-inch setup, this conversation will help you understand how much light your projector actually needs to deliver a true HDR experience.
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Nebula X1
https://amzn.to/3ZVOxXd
Epson QL3000
https://www.projectorscreen.com/epson-ql3000b-4k-home-theater-laser-projector-with-up-to-6000-lumens-black.html?af=pjreviews-af
Epson QL7000
https://www.projectorscreen.com/epson-ql7000b-4k-home-theater-laser-projector-with-up-to-10-000-lumens-black.html?af=pjreviews-af?
Sony BRAVIA Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) - https://www.projectorscreen.com/sony-vpl-xw8100es-4k-hdr-home-cinema-laser-projector-with-native-4k-uhd-sxrd-panel-124-3400-lumens.html?af=pjreviews-af?
Sony BRAVIA Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) - https://www.projectorscreen.com/sony-VPLXW6100ES-b-4k-hdr-laser-projector-home-theaters-native-4k-sxrd-panel-2700-lumens-black?af=pjreviews-af
Sony BRAVIA Projector 7
https://www.projectorscreen.com/sony-bravia-7-projector-5100es-2200-lumen-native-4k-home-cinema-projector-vpl-xw5100esb-black.html?af=pjreviews-af
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