We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Optoma W306ST 240W projector lamp module in black housing

OPTOMA

OPTOMA W306ST 240W projector lamp

SKU CH-H94Z-SQS5F

A 240 watt replacement lamp module with 3,500 to 6,000 hour life, supplied as a complete bulb-and-housing unit for straightforward installation

  • Power rating240 W
  • Lamp lifespan3,500 (Normal) - 6,000 (Economy) Hrs.
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • Ready to install with pre-assembled bulb and housing
  • Bright 240W P-VIP lamp for clear projection
  • Up to 3500 hours normal lamp life
  • Extended 6000 hours in economy mode
  • Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards

Optoma W306ST 240W replacement lamp

This replacement lamp module fits the Optoma W306ST projector. It arrives as a complete 240W P-VIP bulb inside its housing, so no assembly is required. The unit is intended for schools, offices or home users who need a direct swap for a dim or failed original lamp.

Lamp life and operating modes

In Normal mode the lamp is rated for 3,500 hours of use. Switching to Economy mode extends the rating to 6,000 hours at reduced brightness. The projector itself controls the mode selection; the lamp provides the specified output for whichever setting is chosen.

Tool-free installation and common issues

The housing slides into the projector’s lamp compartment and locks without tools. Most problems arise when the lamp cover is not fully closed, preventing the safety switch from engaging, or when the usage timer is not reset after fitting the new module.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Replacement Projector Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $71.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 240 W
Higher than about 65% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan3,500 (Normal) - 6,000 (Economy) Hrs.
Power
Power rating240 W

Questions about this item

Which version of the Optoma W306ST lamp should I choose among the OEM and compatible options?

Three OEM versions are available — direct from the original bulb maker, the same lamp sold by Optoma, and an OEM compatible from a different bulb manufacturer — plus a lower-cost compatible version built with genuine OEM parts; all meet ISO9001 quality checks.

What does the 240W rating mean for brightness and heat in my projector?

The 240W P-VIP bulb delivers the light output the projector was designed for, so image brightness matches the original specification and the cooling system handles the thermal load without modification.

How do the 3,500-hour normal and 6,000-hour economy ratings translate to actual use?

In normal mode expect about 3,500 hours of operation; switching to economy mode extends usable life to roughly 6,000 hours by reducing lamp power and brightness.

More in Replacement Projector Bulbs

Similar items