Dell 1609WX projector lamp
The Dell 1609WX takes lamp 725-10120 / 311-8943, a 200 W lamp rated for 3,000 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Dell and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the Dell 1609WX take?
The Dell 1609WX uses 725-10120 / 311-8943, also sold as 1209S, 311-8943, 725-10120.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the 1609WX lamp last?
725-10120 is rated for 3,000 hours at 200 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Dell projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Dell 1209S, the Dell 1409X, the Dell 1609HD, the Dell 1609X, the Dell NY353.