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Epson Busts Formovie on Lumens Ratings

Formovie is not alone, Epson catches a number of projector competitors overstating brightness specifications.

Formovie Theater UST Projector Lifestyle Brightness

In a continuing effort by Epson to make sure that video projector companies are truthful regarding their light output (Lumens) ratings, they have just settled a lawsuit against popular upstart projector maker, Formovie.

Epson/Formovie Settlement 

Under the settlement terms, Formovie has to correct previously overstated white brightness specifications worldwide for its Formovie Theater ultra-short throw projector. This means that their stated lumens ratings are being reduced from 2,800 lumens down to 1,800 lumens. In addition, Formovie has to restate the lumens ratings on its P1 projector from 800 lumens down to 250 lumens. Moving forward, Formovie will use ISO 21118 standard for measuring a projector’s White Brightness

Formovie Theater UST Projector
Formovie Theater UST Projector
Formovie P1 Projector
Formovie P1 Pocket Projector

Misleading Projector Brightness Ratings

The initial complaint against Formovie was made as part of Epson’s ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of internationally recognized and accepted brightness standards used by brands to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

In the world of video projector marketing, there has been an influx of projector brands that provide misleading brightness claims. 

Epson cautions shoppers to be wary of misleading metrics listed as “Lux,” “LED lumens,” “CVIA,” or “Lamp Brightness” that fail to follow standardized methods. All of the various unofficial brightness claims make it more confusing for consumers to be able to compare the performance of projectors, especially when shopping on Amazon and other online marketplaces. 

Measuring Projector Brightness: ANSI Lumens are measured across a 9 zone average, using a 2-degree or less light meter.
Credit: BenQ

Correct projector light output measurements should be stated using standards from internationally recognized standards groups. These groups include:

When these standards are followed, there is no ambiguity regarding how projector brightness is measured, advertised, and compared. In other words, everyone is on the same page.

From Mike Isgrig, vice president of consumer sales and marketing, Epson America: “When projector brands use the same, internationally developed and published standards, it protects consumers and establishes trust within the industry… Formovie’s commitment to use internationally published and accepted standards (such as ISO 21118 for white brightness) moving forward for their entire product line will provide accurate white brightness information for consumers.”

Other Epson Lawsuits

Here are some examples of Epson’s history of suing over inaccurate projector light output ratings.

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