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Optoma ZH400UST

Full HD laser ultra-short-throw installation projector

Optoma documents the ZH400UST as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP laser projector rated at 4000 ANSI lumens, with a 100-inch image from 12 inches. It is a fixed AC installation and signage model with conventional external-source inputs; no built-in streaming platform or lens shift is documented.

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Epson PowerLite 825+

XGA business projector with a 10 W speaker

Epson maps code V11H356020 to PowerLite 825+ and lists native XGA 1024 × 768, 3000 color and white lumens, a 1.39–2.26:1 throw range, network presentation options, and a 10 W speaker. Its color/white figures are not ANSI, and it uses a replaceable lamp.

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Emotn H1

Portable Full HD projector with Android 9.0

Dangbei's Emotn comparison lists the H1 with native 1920 × 1080, 250 ANSI lumens, Android 9.0, and 100-inch projection at about 8.86 ft. Its normal throw needs a dark or dim room; the saved primary comparison does not establish built-in battery operation.

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Epson PowerLite S9

Legacy SVGA presentation projector

The PowerLite S9 is an older lamp-based 3LCD projector with native SVGA 800 × 600 and Epson's 2,500-lumen white/color output rating. Its 1.45–1.96:1 throw is conventional, and Epson does not label the output ANSI in the cited brochure.

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Panasonic PT-LB50U

Legacy XGA business projector

The Panasonic PT-LB50U is the XGA U variant, distinct from the SVGA PT-LB50SU. Model documentation lists native 1024 × 768, 2,000 lumens without an ANSI label, and lamp-based conventional projection for presentation rooms.

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LG HX301G

Compact XGA business LED projector

LG's HX301G is a compact business projector with native XGA 1024 × 768 and an LED light source. LG documents HDMI, VGA, USB, and a small-image projection range; the saved exact-model sources do not supply an ANSI brightness figure or built-in streaming platform.

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HOMPOW BL-45

Compact home projector with 1136 × 640 native pixels

The BL-45's model-specific OEM page lists native 1136 × 640, LED projection, 1,300 peak lumens, and a 1.2–4.8 m throw distance. The peak figure is not ANSI, and the historical “native 720P” title is not supported by the exact-model specification.

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Acer H7550STz

Full HD short-throw home projector

Acer's H7550STz manual identifies native Full HD 1920 × 1080 and a 0.69–0.76:1 short-throw range with lamp operation. The title's brightness wording is not used as ANSI output because the exact STz measurement basis is not established.

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Epson BrightLink 595Wi

Interactive ultra-short-throw classroom projector

BrightLink 595Wi is an interactive WXGA 3LCD classroom model. Epson lists 3,300 white/color lumens (not ANSI), 0.27–0.37:1 ultra-short throw, and touch plus interactive pen functions for close-wall teaching or collaboration.

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ASUS P3B

Battery-powered WXGA travel projector

ASUS P3B is a portable LED/DLP projector with native WXGA 1280 × 800, an 0.8:1 projection ratio, and an internal 45 Wh battery rated for up to three hours. ASUS's 800-lumen figure is not asserted as ANSI.

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3M Pocket Projector MP180

Battery-powered SVGA pocket projector

3M's MP180 is a tiny battery-powered LCOS projector with native 800 × 600 resolution, a 0.84:1 throw ratio, and a 30 typical ANSI-lumen rating in its data sheet. It favors close, dark-room sharing over brightness or large-screen use.

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BenQ MH680

Native Full HD presentation and multimedia projector

BenQ MH680 combines a native 1920 × 1080 image, a 3,000 ANSI-lumen rating, and a conventional 1.15–1.5:1 throw with 1.3× zoom. It is a lamp model with HDMI and USB inputs, suited to Full HD video presentation where the room has standard throw distance.

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AAXA Technologies HP1

Battery-powered decorative animation projector

AAXA's HP1 is a portable 16:9 projector with native 640 × 360, manual focus, 1.5:1 throw, and a 100 LED-lumen claim that is not ANSI. Model-specific data lists media playback and up to four hours of battery use, better suited to decorative images than detailed movies.

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TOPTRO X3

Native Full HD projector with wireless mirroring

The TOPTRO X3 manual names model X3, native LCD resolution 1920 × 1080, a 1.6–6 m projection distance, manual focus, and HDMI/USB/AV inputs. It also describes Wi-Fi screen mirroring and local USB playback, but the historical high lumen claim is not an ANSI rating.

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NexiGo PJ20

Native Full HD with a conventional throw

NexiGo documents the PJ20 as a native 1920 × 1080 LED projector with a 1.56:1 throw, physical HDMI, USB and AV inputs, and Wi-Fi mirroring. The saved model source does not establish ANSI brightness, a streaming-app platform, or built-in battery operation.

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Epson Pro EX7260

WXGA wireless projector for presentations

Epson specifies the Pro EX7260 as a native 1280 × 800 3LCD presentation projector with 3600 white and color lumens, measured under different methods rather than ANSI, and a 1.30–1.56 throw. Its wireless projection is a connection feature, not a built-in streaming-app platform.

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AAXA Technologies P3-X Pico Projector

Pocket-size battery projector with local media playback

AAXA's P3-X manual identifies a WVGA 854 × 480 image, a 1.5:1 throw and an onboard media player. AAXA's model archive lists 70 lumens, not ANSI, and about two hours of battery operation; the small native image and low output call for modest expectations.

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CASIRIS A6 Triple Laser Projector

Triple-laser ultra-short-throw home cinema

CASIRIS documents the A6 as a triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector with a 0.25:1 ratio, a 2200 ANSI-lumen rating, and an Android TV/Google Play streaming path. The page's 3840 × 2160 wording does not establish the native imager array, and its Android version and bundled-dongle descriptions differ.

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Shift3 Light Blast Entertainment Projector

Lamp-based entertainment projector with A/V input

The Light Blast manual names model 16382910042 and lists A/V input, manual focus, a 50W 12V halogen bulb, and an 854 × 480 display resolution that is not expressly identified as native. It gives no ANSI output or throw ratio, so placement and image detail remain limited unknowns.

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Optoma HD26

Full HD home theater with 3200 ANSI lumens

Optoma's HD26 documentation specifies native 1920 × 1080 DLP, 3200 ANSI lumens, a 1.48–1.62 throw range and a 190W UHE lamp. Two HDMI inputs support external sources; the saved product documents no integrated streaming platform.

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ViewSonic PRO9800WUL

High-output WUXGA projector with optical lens shift

ViewSonic documents the PRO9800WUL for venue and installation use with native 1920 × 1200 WUXGA, 5500 ANSI lumens, a 1.25–2.13 throw, 1.7× zoom and horizontal/vertical lens shift. Its conventional lamp design and installation scale are intended for fixed rooms rather than casual portability.

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Vivitek D518

SVGA presentation projector with 3000 ANSI lumens

Vivitek's D518 documentation lists native SVGA 800 × 600, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 1.92–2.14 throw ratio, and HDMI, VGA, S-video and composite connections. The lamp-based model is identified as presentation-ready and needs a conventional room distance.

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NEC VT695

XGA presentation projector with 2500 ANSI lumens

NEC's VT695 documents native XGA 1024 × 768, 2500 ANSI lumens in standard mode, a 1.5–1.8:1 conventional throw and lamp-based AC operation. It is a presentation projector for external computer and video sources, not a smart projector.

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Epson PowerLite 83+

XGA classroom and office projector with optical zoom

Epson documents the PowerLite 83+ as a native XGA 1024 × 768 classroom/office projector with 2200 white and color lumens, a 1.41–1.70 throw and 1.2× optical zoom. Epson's output methods are not ANSI; this lamp-based model depends on an external source.

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Optoma EP716

Legacy SVGA DLP projector with an ANSI-rated lamp output

Optoma documents the EP716 as a native 800 × 600 SVGA DLP projector with 1800 ANSI lumens and a conventional 1.9–2.1:1 throw. Its legacy presentation inputs and replaceable UHP lamp make exact room measurements and unit condition important.

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3M MP225a

Battery-powered SVGA pico projector for light portable use

3M's MP225a guide identifies an 800 × 600 LCOS imager, a rechargeable battery rated for up to two hours, and VGA/AV input through specified cables. Its tiny form suits mobile, low-light use, but brightness is not established as ANSI and the legacy connectors need planning.

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ViewSonic PJD5523w

WXGA presentation projector with optical zoom and conventional throw

ViewSonic lists the PJD5523w as native WXGA 1280 × 800 with 2700 lumens (not ANSI), 1.47–1.83:1 throw, 1.2× zoom, and HDMI/VGA connections. It is a room-based presentation option whose measured geometry and legacy lamp condition matter.

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JVC DLA-NX7

Native 4K D-ILA home projector with motorized lens shift

JVC documents three native 4096 × 2160 D-ILA devices, a 1900-lumen non-ANSI rating, a 265 W lamp, and powered vertical/horizontal lens shift. Its home-cinema 2× motorized lens needs conventional room distance and careful used-unit inspection.

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AAXA Technologies M7

Battery-powered native Full HD portable DLP projector

AAXA documents native 1920 × 1080 DLP, 1200 LED lumens (not ANSI), and a 15000 mAh battery rated for up to three hours. Its 1.2:1 conventional throw and external-source connections suit portable sessions, not a built-in app setup.

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BenQ MS616ST

Short-throw SVGA projector for presentation rooms

BenQ documents native SVGA 800 × 600, a 2500-lumen claim without an ANSI label, and a 0.9–1.08:1 short-throw lens with 1.2× zoom. Its lamp and external inputs fit presentation use, while the ratio remains short throw rather than UST.

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Optoma X400LVe

High-output ANSI XGA projector for classrooms and meeting rooms

Optoma documents native XGA 1024 × 768 and 4000 ANSI lumens for the X400LVe, with a 1.94–2.16:1 conventional throw and a 203 W lamp. HDMI, VGA, composite, and a 10 W speaker support external-source presentations.

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InFocus IN122a

SVGA business projector with local playback and long-throw optics

InFocus documentation identifies the IN122a as native SVGA 800 × 600 with a 3500-lumen claim that is not labeled ANSI, a 1.9–2.2:1 throw, and a 240 W lamp. Its external inputs and local USB playback support presentation sources without establishing app streaming.

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Pyle PRJLE83

Wide-format LCD home projector with local USB playback

Pyle documents the PRJLE83 at native 1280 × 800, with a 3200-lumen claim that is not labeled ANSI, an LCD imaging system, LED lamp, and HDMI/VGA/AV/USB connections. Its materials do not establish throw ratio, so room placement must remain an open question.

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ViewSonic PJD5255L

ANSI-rated XGA DLP projector for classroom presentation

ViewSonic specifies native XGA 1024 × 768 and 3300 ANSI lumens for the PJD5255L, with a 1.95–2.15:1 throw and 1.1× zoom. HDMI and VGA support presentation sources, while its lamp-based conventional lens needs room planning and service checks.

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Vamvo S1

Battery-powered DLP projector with WVGA imaging

The Vamvo S1 manual specifies native 854 × 480 DLP imaging, an RGB LED light source, a 5200 mAh battery rated for about two hours, and a 1.4:1 throw. Screen mirroring is documented, but installed streaming apps and an ANSI-lumen figure are not.

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DIVCRE H5

Native 1080p home projector with Android interface

The H5 manual identifies a native Full HD LCD projector for home use with HDMI, USB, AV, screen mirroring, and an Android-based interface. It does not establish ANSI brightness or a verified throw ratio, so room fit and daylight suitability need separate checking.

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Acer EV-833H

Full HD DLP projector with manual zoom and 3D readiness

Acer specifies native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 3000 unqualified lumens, a 1.5–1.8:1 throw, and 1.2× manual zoom for the EV-833H. Two HDMI inputs and 3D readiness are documented; this is a conventional UHP-lamp design without built-in streaming.

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Epson PowerLite 84

Discontinued XGA 3LCD classroom and office projector

Epson identifies the PowerLite 84 as a discontinued 3LCD presentation projector with native XGA 1024 × 768 and 2600 lumens. Epson does not label that figure ANSI on the exact page; the model is best judged as a legacy presentation source with condition-dependent lamp output.

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Optoma DU380

WUXGA business projector with vertical lens shift

Optoma specifies native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 3800 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.4–2.24:1 throw, 1.6× zoom, and 15.4% vertical lens shift. Two HDMI/MHL ports, VGA, network control connections, and a lamp-based light source support fixed presentation use.

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ViewSonic PJ513DB

Legacy SVGA DLP projector with an ANSI-listed output

The PJ513DB guide identifies a native SVGA 800 × 600, 180 W lamp projector with VGA, S-video, and composite inputs. An exact-model reference lists 2200 ANSI lumens and a 1.82–2.00:1 throw; its 4:3 format and age suit carefully matched presentation use.

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LG HU80KA CineBeam

Native 4K laser home projector with webOS

LG documents native 4K UHD 3840 × 2160, 2500 ANSI lumens, laser illumination, 1.3–1.56:1 conventional throw, and webOS smart-TV functions for the HU80KA. Its upright, 40–150-inch setup calls for measured placement and service-app verification on older hardware.

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AKASO WT50

Battery DLP pico projector with Android apps

The AKASO WT50 manual specifies native WVGA 854 × 480, 50 ANSI lumens, a 1.19:1 throw, Android 7.1.2, and a 5000 mAh battery rated for about two hours. Its internal platform and HDMI/microSD routes make it self-contained for small, dim-room viewing, with modest output and resolution.

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AKIYO O1

Native 720p mini projector with wireless mirroring

AKIYO specifies native 1280 × 720, a compact 0.92 lb design, HDMI/USB, and Wi-Fi screen mirroring for the O1. The user manual lists a roughly 1:1 conventional ratio; exact throw ranges differ across manual copies, so measure the specific unit. No ANSI rating or internal battery is documented.

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Toshiba TDP-ET10U

Mobile WVGA projector with short-throw lens and surround audio

Toshiba's exact TDP-ET10U material describes a mobile DLP projector with native WVGA 854 × 480, 1100 ANSI lumens, and a 0.65:1 short-throw lens. It is a heavy, AC-powered lamp unit rather than a battery projector, and its short throw should not be mistaken for UST.

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ViewSonic PS501W

ANSI-rated WXGA education projector with short throw

ViewSonic specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 3600 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.49:1 short-throw lens, and an UHP lamp for the PS501W. Its education role is documented; an optional multi-touch module does not establish two-user interactive-pen support.

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ViewSonic M2e

Portable Full HD LED projector with auto focus and stereo speakers

ViewSonic documents native Full HD 1920 × 1080, 1000 LED lumens, a 1.21:1 fixed lens, and a 2.2 lb portable body for the M2e. Its speakers, Wi-Fi mirroring, HDMI, and USB-C support mixed use; Netflix and Disney+ require an external dongle, and no internal battery is documented.

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Epson Home Cinema 1040

3LCD home projector with native WUXGA and two HDMI inputs

Epson markets the Home Cinema 1040 as 1080p, while its exact technical block specifies native 1920 × 1200. Epson lists 3000 color and white lumens, two HDMI inputs, MHL compatibility, 3LCD imaging, and conventional 1.38–1.68:1 placement; the brightness is not an ANSI rating.

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Kodak FLIK X10

Compact Full HD multimedia projector with portable accessories

The FLIK X10 manual identifies native 1920 × 1080, HDMI and USB inputs, manual focus, AC power, and a compact 7.7-inch body with included carry accessories. The manual does not establish an ANSI rating, internal battery, or optical throw ratio; use an external source for streaming.

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Epson VS230

SVGA 3LCD projector for slides and meetings

Epson specifies native SVGA 800 × 600, 2800 color and white lumens, a conventional zoom lens, and HDMI/VGA inputs. It is a basic external-source presentation projector; Epson does not label those light-output figures ANSI.

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NEC NP-V260

Portable SVGA DLP for business presentations

The V Series brochure identifies the NP-V260 as an SVGA DLP projector rated at 2600 ANSI lumens, with 1.1× manual zoom and a conventional throw range. It is designed around external presentation sources, not integrated apps.

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AAXA Technologies 4K1

Native 4K laser-phosphor home projector

AAXA identifies the 4K1 as a native 3840 × 2160 projector with a 1500-lumen optical engine and electric focus. The saved model sources do not establish an ANSI rating, integrated streaming platform, or built-in battery.

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Sony VPL-EW575

WXGA 3LCD projector for classrooms and meeting rooms

Sony specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, up to 4300 lumens, a 1.6× manual zoom, and a conventional throw range. Its 4300-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and the lamp-based projector expects an external source.

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Panasonic PT-VX600U

High-output XGA projector with optical lens shift

Panasonic's VX600 specification gives the PT-VX600 family native XGA 1024 × 768, 5500 ANSI lumens, 1.6× zoom, and vertical optical-axis shift. The candidate suffix is retained; the source sheet names the base PT-VX600 model.

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Epson PowerLite 1965

High-output XGA projector for business and education

Epson identifies a native XGA 3LCD projector with 5000 color and white lumens, a 1.0–1.6× manual zoom, and 1.38–2.24:1 conventional throw. The output figures are not labeled ANSI.

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Ricoh PJ X2240

XGA DLP projector for small business presentations

Ricoh identifies the PJ X2240 as a compact DLP presentation projector with native XGA 1024 × 768, 3000 lumens of white light output, a 1.1× zoom, and manual focus. Its exact ratio and ANSI output are not established in the saved source.

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LG PB60G

Portable WXGA LED projector with 500 ANSI lumens

LG documents a native WXGA DLP image, RGB LED illumination, up to 500 ANSI lumens, a fixed 1.5:1 lens, and manual focus. PB60G is compact but requires external power; no built-in battery or streaming platform is established.

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Optoma CinemaX D2 Smart

Laser ultra-short-throw home theater with streaming package

The D2 Smart combines UHD output through Optoma's 4K system, a 0.25:1 ultra-short-throw lens, laser illumination, and an included Android TV streaming package. Its 3000-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and the source does not establish the physical native pixel matrix.

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Goiaey GO1

1080p projector with Wi-Fi 6 and external streaming support

The exact GO1 manual describes native 1920 × 1080, 490 ANSI lumens, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and HDMI/USB connections. It warns that protected streaming services need an external compatible player; throw ratio and battery operation remain unverified.

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BIGASUO B509

Native Full HD home projector with external streaming

BIGASUO identifies the B-509 as a home theater projector with native 1920 × 1080 resolution, HDMI/AV/USB connections, Bluetooth, and digital zoom. Brightness figures vary between reviewed materials and lack a comparable ANSI basis, so no lumen rating is used.

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BenQ TH685

1080p gaming and home theater projector

BenQ documents native Full HD DLP, 3500 ANSI lumens, a 1.127–1.46:1 conventional throw, 1.3× manual zoom, and a lamp source. It targets gaming and home entertainment with an external source.

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