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Projectors vs Displays: What’s Best for Your Meeting Room?

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When choosing a display for your meeting or conference room, you may find yourself caught up in the projector vs. display system debate. To make the right decision, you need to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Fortunately, our guide below covers everything you need to know about projectors and display systems, so you can choose the one that’s best for you.

Difference between projectors and displays

While both projectors and displays are used to display visual content, they differ in several key aspects. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most practical differences between the two.

Installation cost and maintenance

Installing a projector is much cheaper than installing a display system. Additionally, projectors can produce a much larger image size than displays.

On the other hand, projectors typically cost more to maintain than display screens. They need to be cleaned of dust, and their lamps need to be periodically replaced. Replacement lamps can cost anywhere from £100 to £400, depending on the lifespan of the lamps. The longer the lifespan, the more expensive the replacement lamps. Fortunately, the cost of changing filters is typically insignificant, and filters are usually changed at the same time as the lamp. More and more projectors now have a laser light source, and LED light sources are also becoming more popular, replacing lamp-based models.

Display screens, on the other hand, are self-sufficient and require minimal maintenance.

Sound Quality

When it comes to sound, display screens seem to have a clear edge over projectors. Display screens typically have good-quality, in-built speakers, unlike projectors. So, if you use a projector in your meeting room, you would need to purchase a standalone sound system for good audio output.

Screen Size

Next up, we have screen size. The largest commercially available display system is roughly 100 inches. So, if you have a significantly large meeting room, 60 to 100 inches of display system just won’t cut it.

On the other hand, high-end projector models are capable of filling up a 300-inch screen without compromising image quality. So, everyone in the meeting room, no matter how far they are sitting from the screen, can view the image without straining their eyes. Additionally, you can adjust the screen size of a projector’s image to meet your particular needs.

It is worth mentioning that a projector with a 300-inch display comes at less than half the price of a comparable display system capable of offering a 100-inch image.

Meeting Room Lighting

If your meeting room has many windows and doors that let in ambient light, a projector may struggle to display a clear image. In such a scenario, a display system would be more reliable, as you would not need to close blinds or turn off lights to see the display.

However, high-end projectors with high ANSI Lumen ratings are available on the market, which produce bright and clear images even in brightly lit rooms. In any case, it is best to use a display system if you cannot make your meeting room dark enough to accommodate a projector’s display.

Eye Comfort

Meetings can often be long and cause eye strain, especially when you have to constantly look at the screen. Since the overall brightness coming from a projector’s image is less than that of a display system, you will experience less eye fatigue with a projector’s screen.

Portability

Once a flat panel display system is fixed, it is challenging to move or transport it to another location. However, unless a projector is mounted to a ceiling, due to its smaller size compared to a display system, it can be easily transported to a different location.

FAQs

What are the advantages of using a projector?

A projector offers a variety of advantages, including:

  • Customizable screen size
  • Comfortable viewing for the eyes
  • Compact size
  • Portability

Is a projector a display?

A projector is not a display itself, but rather projects the display onto a wall or screen.

What are the different types of displays used in projectors?

There are three main types of displays used in projectors: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Liquid-crystal display (LCD), and SXRD (Sony) or DiLA (JVC).

Can a projector be used for daily use?

Yes, a projector can be used for daily use without causing damage. In fact, it can provide a better TV-watching experience at a lower price point than most large televisions. However, you must take into account ambient lighting and ensure that no light is hitting the screen; thus, often more factors have to be taken into consideration if you want to use a projector daily instead of a TV screen.

Summary

In summary, there are key differences between projectors and flat panel display systems. A projector is less expensive, portable, comfortable for the eyes, and has a larger screen size. On the other hand, a display system has better sound quality and displays a clearer image even in the presence of ambient light.

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