Mitsubishi GU-8800 projector lamp
The Mitsubishi GU-8800 takes lamp VLT-XD8000LP, a 330 W lamp rated for 2,000 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. Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi GU-8800 take?
The Mitsubishi GU-8800 uses VLT-XD8000LP.
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 GU-8800 lamp last?
VLT-XD8000LP is rated for 2,000 hours at 330 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Mitsubishi projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Mitsubishi GU-8800(BL), the Mitsubishi GW-8500, the Mitsubishi GW-8500(BL), the Mitsubishi GX-8000, the Mitsubishi GX-8000(BL), the Mitsubishi GX-8100 and other Mitsubishi models listed on this page.