Optoma ES521 projector lamp
The Optoma ES521 takes lamp SP.8LG01GC01 / CHSP8CS01GC01, a 180 W lamp rated for 5,000 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. Optoma 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 Optoma ES521 take?
The Optoma ES521 uses SP.8LG01GC01 / CHSP8CS01GC01, also sold as SP.8LG01GC01, POA-LMP133.
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 ES521 lamp last?
SP.8LG01GC01 is rated for 5,000 hours at 180 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Optoma projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Optoma DB2401, the Optoma DB3401, the Optoma DS211, the Optoma DT2401, the Optoma DT3401, the Optoma DX211 and other Optoma models listed on this page.