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Epson Pro EX9210

WUXGA 3LCD portable presentation projector

Epson specifies native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 3400 color and white lumens, 1.38–1.68:1 throw, and 1.2× optical zoom. The lamp projector supports wired and wireless presentation sources but has no documented built-in app platform.

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Optoma UHD60

4K UHD XPR home theater projector with lens shift

Optoma documents UHD output through XPR, a 3000-lumen figure, 1.39–2.22:1 conventional throw, 1.6× zoom, and vertical lens shift. The product page does not establish the physical native pixel matrix; its lumen number is not labeled ANSI.

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BenQ MX511

XGA DLP projector for basic office and classroom slides

BenQ's exact MX511 manual identifies native XGA 1024 × 768 DLP imaging, a replaceable lamp, manual zoom and focus, and external-source connections. The available primary material reviewed does not establish an ANSI brightness figure or an exact matching throw ratio.

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Sony BRAVIA VPL-AW15

Older 3LCD home-cinema projector with AW15-only lens shift

Sony's VPL-AW15 manual documents a three-panel 3LCD home projector, a 1.6× manual zoom, HDMI input, and lens-shift dials specific to the AW15. Native horizontal pixels and ANSI output are not stated in the reviewed exact-model documentation.

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FATORK Pocket Monster Mini Projector

Battery-powered pocket projector with screen mirroring

The D042 manual identifies a portable projector with an internal rechargeable battery, wireless screen mirroring, and wired source connections. Its accessible exact-model text does not establish native resolution, ANSI brightness, or an optical throw ratio, so image-detail and close-placement claims remain open.

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OSQ O-410 HD Outdoor Movie Projector

Full HD home projector with an ANSI-labeled output

The O-410 manual names the exact model and specifies native Full HD, 800 ANSI lumens, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, external inputs, and digital geometry adjustments. Its recommended projection distance is conventional; it does not establish a built-in streaming app system or a rechargeable battery.

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Optoma HD37

Full HD lamp projector with vertical optical lens shift

Optoma's HD37 specifications document native Full HD, 2600 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.5× manual zoom, conventional placement, and vertical lens shift. This is a lamp-based home projector with external inputs rather than an integrated streaming system.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2

Full HD smart projector with Android TV and autofocus

Xiaomi documents native 1920 × 1080 DLP imaging, 500 ANSI lumens, a 1.2:1 conventional throw, autofocus, automatic keystone, and Android TV. Its integrated platform reduces the need for a separate source, while app and service compatibility should be checked for the exact region and unit.

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Epson VS340 XGA 3LCD Projector

XGA office projector with matching color and white output ratings

The VS340 is an Epson business projector with native XGA 3LCD imaging, 2800 color and white lumens, a 1.48–1.77:1 throw, and manual zoom and focus. Its output figures are not labeled ANSI, and the lamp-based wired design is aimed at presentations rather than smart home viewing.

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Celluon PicoPro Laser Pico Projector

Battery pocket projector with a wide but low-brightness laser image

The PicoPro manual states native 1920 × 720 resolution, 30 ANSI lumens, laser illumination, battery use, and approximately 1.1:1 throw. Micro HDMI/MHL and wireless casting support a portable source workflow, with modest output best suited to dark-room viewing.

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Samsung Pocket Projector

Pocket LED projector with USB media playback

Samsung identifies the SP-P410M as a roughly 950 g pocket projector with a 170 ANSI-lumen LED source, stereo sound, and USB direct playback for stored media. Native resolution, battery operation, and exact throw are not stated in the reviewed official sources.

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BenQ MX723

XGA business projector with a 1.6× manual zoom

BenQ's MX723/MW724 manual distinguishes the MX723 and documents native XGA, a 1.6× zoom, AC operation, a replaceable lamp, HDMI and legacy business inputs, and 10 W mono audio. The readable source set reviewed here does not establish ANSI brightness or exact throw distance.

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EZCast Beam H3

Full HD home projector with several external media inputs

The Beam H3 manual identifies native 1920 × 1080, 200 ANSI lumens, a 1.3:1 throw, manual focus, and USB, HDMI, USB-C, microSD, and audio connections. EZCast's mirroring and media functions are useful sources, but do not establish integrated protected streaming apps.

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LG CineBeam PH550

Battery-powered 720p projector with a TV tuner and wireless screen sharing

LG documents native 1280 × 720 DLP, RGB LED illumination, a built-in battery rated up to 2.5 hours, a digital TV tuner, and screen sharing. Its up-to-550-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, so it cannot be compared as an ANSI rating.

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Brookstone Wireless Mobile Projector Pro

720p pocket projector with a rechargeable battery and wireless mirroring

Brookstone's manual specifies a native 1280 × 720 DLP image, LED lighting, a 1.66:1 throw, a 7500 mAh battery rated up to 1.5 hours, and 200 lumens on AC or 150 on battery. Those output figures are not labeled ANSI.

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InFocus IN134

XGA presentation projector with conventional placement and legacy inputs

InFocus's family manual identifies IN134 as the standard-throw XGA model, distinct from IN134ST. It supports native 1024 × 768 and a conventional 100-inch projection distance of roughly 3.95–4.40 m; the reviewed exact source does not establish ANSI output.

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Acer H6517ST

Home-theater Full HD projector with an ANSI rating and short-throw lens

Acer identifies H6517ST part MR.JLA11.001 with native 1920 × 1080, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 0.5:1 short-throw lens, and a 210 W lamp. Its 0.5 ratio is short throw, not ultra-short throw.

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Epson PowerLite 98

XGA classroom projector with a flexible conventional throw range

Epson's exact 97/98/99W sheet distinguishes PowerLite 98 from the WXGA 99W: native XGA 1024 × 768, 3000 color and white lumens, a 1.48–1.77:1 throw, 1.2× manual zoom, and a 200 W UHE lamp. Epson does not label its output figures ANSI.

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Optoma EH320UST

Full HD ultra-short-throw projector with a fixed 0.25:1 lens

Optoma's exact EH320UST sources identify native 1920 × 1080, 4000 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.25:1 throw, UHE lamp, and presentation connections. The interactive EH320USTi is a distinct model and its pen function is not attributed to EH320UST.

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RCA RPJ143 Portable Theater Projector

Entry-level projector with native 480p imaging, Bluetooth audio, and dual HDMI

RCA identifies the RPJ143 as a native 800 × 480 LCD projector that accepts higher-resolution HDMI input. It has dual HDMI, Bluetooth 5.0, and LED illumination; the manual's brightness subfigures are ambiguous, so no ANSI rating is assigned.

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Epson Pro EX10000

Full HD business projector with 3LCD, laser illumination, and Miracast

Epson identifies the Pro EX10000 as model V11H990120 with Full HD 1080p output, 4500 color and white lumens by separate methods, a 20,000-hour laser source, Miracast, and two HDMI ports. Epson's output figures are not ANSI.

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BenQ LW500

WXGA LED business projector with 2000 ANSI lumens and dual HDMI

BenQ's exact LW500 specifications list native 1280 × 800 WXGA, 2000 ANSI lumens, LED illumination, 1.55–1.70:1 throw, and 1.1× zoom. Its native panel is WXGA, despite the historical listing's Full HD wording.

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Philips PicoPix PPX3410/F7

Pocket projector with built-in battery, media player, and office-file viewer

Philips identifies PPX3410/F7 with native 854 × 480 DLP/RGB LED, local media and office-file playback, and a built-in battery rated up to two hours. Brightness is listed as up to 100 lumens on AC and 60 on battery, not ANSI.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD

Home-theater 3LCD projector with native WXGA and flexible manual zoom

Epson identifies V11H475020 with native 1280 × 800 WXGA, 2800 color and white lumens, a 1.30–1.56:1 throw, 1.2× manual zoom, and a UHE lamp. Its '720p' product title does not change the listed native pixel matrix, and output is not stated as ANSI.

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InFocus IN3118HD

Native Full HD DLP with conventional zoom placement

InFocus documents the IN3118HD as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP model with a 1.2× manual zoom and a conventional 1.6–1.92:1 throw. Its 3600-lumen claim is not labeled ANSI, so it is not compared as an ANSI rating.

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AAXA Technologies LED Pico

Pocket 720p projector with an 80-minute battery rating

AAXA identifies the KP-101-01 with native 1280 × 720 DLP, RGB LEDs, local media playback, and a built-in battery rated up to 80 minutes. Its 25-lumen figure is not stated as ANSI.

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NEC LT380

XGA 3LCD with a documented 3000 ANSI-lumen rating

NEC documents the LT380 with a native 1024 × 768 XGA panel, 3000 ANSI lumens, 1.5–1.8:1 throw, and a 200 W lamp. The lens is conventional throw and the model uses AC power.

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XGODY SAIL 1

Native 1080p LCD with Android TV 11

XGODY identifies SAIL 1 as a native 1920 × 1080 LCD projector with Android TV 11 and a manufacturer-stated 600–700 ANSI-lumen range. The profile uses 600 as the range's lower bound and preserves the range in the copy.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720

Native 720p 3LCD home projector with optical lens shift

Epson documents model V11H289020 with native 1280 × 720 3LCD, up to 1600 lumens (not labeled ANSI), a 170 W UHE lamp, and vertical/horizontal lens shift. The 100-inch placement range spans 10.5–22 feet.

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Optoma GT770

Short-throw WXGA gaming projector rated at 3600 ANSI lumens

Optoma identifies the GT770 as a short-throw gaming projector with a 0.65-inch WXGA DLP device, 3600 ANSI lumens, AC power, HDMI/MHL, network control, and a 10 W speaker. Short throw is not treated as ultra-short throw.

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iLive Pop-up Movie Theater Kit

800 × 480 projector bundled with a 120-inch screen and speaker

iLive's exact THE2021BDL page confirms a projector, foldable 120-inch screen, and Bluetooth party speaker. The projector is native 800 × 480 and rated 65 ANSI lumens; its separate 2000-peak-lumen figure is not used as ANSI output.

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Acer X113PH

SVGA presentation projector with manual zoom

Acer identifies the X113PH model; its exact family guide gives native SVGA 800 × 600 DLP and a 1.1× manual zoom. ProjectorCentral's exact model specification reports 3000 ANSI lumens, attributed there to Acer.

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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

Native 4K laser projector designed for ultra-short placement

Sony documents a native 4096 × 2160 SXRD home-theater projector with laser illumination, 2500 lumens (not labeled ANSI), powered lens shift, and a wall-adjacent ultra-short-throw design.

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Optoma UHD51ALV

4K UHD output with 3000 ANSI lumens and vertical lens shift

Optoma documents UHD51ALV 4K UHD output using XPR, 3000 ANSI lumens, a lamp, conventional 1.21–1.59:1 throw, vertical lens shift, and Alexa/mirroring support through a Wi-Fi adapter. The underlying native DMD pixel count is not established.

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Epson PowerLite 1730W

Under-four-pound WXGA 3LCD presentation projector

Epson documents model V11H271020 with native 1280 × 800 WXGA, up to 3000 color and white lumens (white output is ISO 21118, not ANSI), a 1.2× zoom, and AC power.

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ViewSonic PJD5234L

XGA DLP presentation projector rated at 3000 ANSI lumens

ViewSonic documents the PJD5234L with native 1024 × 768 XGA, 3000 ANSI lumens, 1.1× optical zoom, and a 1–12 m projection distance. It is designed for office and campus use with a lamp and AC power.

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Optoma EH1020

Full HD business projector with 3000 ANSI lumens

Optoma specifies native 1920 × 1080, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 1.5–1.8:1 conventional lens with 1.2× zoom, lamp illumination, and an 8 W speaker for EH1020.

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Miroir M1200S

Portable Full HD DLP projector with a two-hour battery

Miroir's M1200S support and model-specific specifications identify native 1920 × 1080 DLP, LED illumination, a 1.2:1 throw, and up to two hours of battery operation. Its 1000 LED-lumen figure is not an ANSI rating, and protected-app support is unconfirmed.

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Brookstone Wireless Mobile Projector MP130

WVGA mobile projector with a rated 1.5-hour battery

Brookstone's MP130 manual specifies native 854 × 480, up to 100 lumens without an ANSI method, a 1.3:1 throw, and a rechargeable 3800 mAh battery rated up to 1.5 hours.

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LG PH150B

Battery-powered 720p portable projection

LG's discontinued PH150B combines a native 1280 × 720 LCOS image, an internal battery rated for up to 2.5 hours, and HDMI/MHL, USB, and screen-share inputs. LG lists 130 ANSI lumens on its product page, while a specification-sheet footnote qualifies its brightness basis, so this review leaves comparable ANSI output unassigned.

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Optoma HD28HDR

Native Full HD with a conventional lamp lens

The discontinued HD28HDR pairs native 1920 × 1080 DLP imaging with a 1.47–1.62:1 throw range, 1.1× manual zoom, and a replaceable lamp. Optoma lists 3,600 lumens without labeling that output ANSI; its 4K/HDR input compatibility and 120 Hz claims do not change its native resolution.

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Optoma HD71

Legacy 720p projector with manual zoom

Optoma's HD71 is a discontinued lamp projector with native 1280 × 720 DLP imaging, a 1.1× manual zoom lens, and legacy video inputs including HDMI, DVI-D, component, VGA, S-video, and composite. Its 2,400-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, so the profile does not treat it as a comparable ANSI rating.

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Philips PicoPix Micro 2

Battery-powered pocket projector with external sources

Philips describes the PPX340/INT PicoPix Micro 2 as a mobile projector with battery playback up to five hours, USB-C video, HDMI, and a USB port that can power an external streaming device. The reviewed product material does not give a native horizontal pixel count or a comparable ANSI rating, so both remain unknown.

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Vivitek D855ST

Short-throw XGA for a presentation room

Vivitek documents the D855ST as a native XGA DLP projector with 3,000 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.66:1 short-throw lens, and a 220 W lamp. Its 4:3 image, manual focus, and legacy HDMI/DVI/VGA connections suit a measured presentation setup; short throw should not be confused with ultra-short throw.

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ETOE D2 Pro

Native Full HD with built-in Android TV

ETOE maps the D2 Pro to model A1172 and lists native 1920 × 1080 imaging, 300 ANSI lumens, a 1.22:1 throw, LED illumination, AC power, and Android TV. The built-in platform reduces source equipment, but service availability and software version should be checked on the exact unit.

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AAXA Technologies HP2 Halloween Special FX

Dedicated seasonal effects projector

AAXA's HP2 is a small special-effects projector with five preloaded Spectral Illusions films, USB-C/OTG and microSD local playback, Bluetooth audio output, and a 1.65:1 throw. Its 100 LED-lumen claim is not ANSI-labeled, native pixel count is unstated, and it has no internal battery; its role is seasonal display rather than home cinema.

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AAXA Technologies LED Pico+

Pocket 720p projector with an Eco battery mode

The non-MAX AAXA LED Pico+ has native 1280 × 720 imaging, a two-hour Eco-mode battery claim, manual focus, wireless mirroring, and USB/TF local playback. Its 30-lumen output is not labeled ANSI, and the brochure does not establish ultra-short-throw placement or built-in streaming apps.

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Optoma TX700

XGA presentation projector with a UHP lamp

Optoma's TX700 data sheet identifies native 1024 × 768 XGA resolution, 2,200 ANSI lumens, a 1.93–2.13:1 throw range, and 1.2× manual zoom. The UHP lamp and legacy DVI, VGA, component, S-video, and composite inputs suit a measured business or school setup when the source equipment and lamp condition are checked.

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LG PA75U

Portable WXGA projector with LG Smart TV

LG's PA75U is a portable LED projector with native 1280 × 800 DLP imaging, a stated 700 ANSI lumens, Smart TV/Home Dashboard, Wi-Fi, a digital tuner, and USB media support. It uses an AC adapter rather than a built-in battery; the reviewed specification sheet does not establish an exact throw ratio.

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BenQ SH940

Full HD fixed-installation projector with lens shift

BenQ specifies the SH940 as a 1920 × 1080 DLP installation projector rated at 4000 ANSI lumens. Its 1.5× zoom and horizontal/vertical lens shift help place a 16:9 image without relying only on digital keystone correction.

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InFocus IN5108

SXGA+ installation projector with interchangeable lenses

InFocus documents the IN5108 as a 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 3LCD installation projector rated at 4000 max ANSI lumens. Its horizontal/vertical lens shift and four optional lenses provide more room-placement choices than a fixed-lens presentation model.

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ViewSonic PS501X

Short-throw XGA classroom projector

ViewSonic specifies the PS501X as an XGA DLP projector with a 0.61 short-throw ratio for classroom and meeting use. The regional product pages disagree on the brightness figure, so this guide leaves ANSI output unclaimed.

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Philips Screeneo S4

Full HD LED projector with Android media player

Philips specifies the Screeneo S4 as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP projector with an LED light source, a 1.2:1 throw ratio, Android OS, and 16 GB of internal media storage. Its documented streaming platform distinguishes it from a simple HDMI display projector.

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Optoma CinemaX D2

Laser ultra-short-throw 4K UHD home projector

Optoma documents the non-Smart CinemaX D2 as a laser ultra-short-throw projector with 4K UHD output and a 0.25:1 throw ratio. The source describes UHD resolution support but does not establish the physical native pixel count or an ANSI brightness rating.

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Optoma HD143X

1080p home projector with 3200 ANSI lumens

Optoma specifies the HD143X as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP lamp projector rated at 3200 ANSI lumens, with a 1.47:1–1.62:1 throw range and two HDMI inputs. Its conventional placement suits a measured home room rather than a close-wall UST setup.

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Optoma HD29Darbee

1080p gaming projector with Darbee processing

Optoma's HD29Darbee documents native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 3200 ANSI lumens, a 1.48:1–1.62:1 throw range, Darbee image processing, and a stated 16 ms gaming response. It is an AC lamp model with conventional HDMI source connections.

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Mitsubishi HC3800

Full HD DLP home theater projector

Mitsubishi's HC3800 manual documents a native 1920 × 1080 DLP image, lamp illumination, AC power, and HDMI alongside legacy video inputs. The manufacturer gives a lumen figure but does not label it ANSI, so this guide leaves ANSI output unknown.

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ViewSonic PJ260D

Compact XGA presentation projector

ViewSonic's PJ260D guide specifies a 1024 × 768 XGA DLP image, up to 2000 ANSI lumens, a manual 1.17× zoom, and analog and digital video inputs. It is an older AC lamp projector for presentations rather than a smart home theater device.

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Hitachi CP-X1250W

High-output XGA installation projector with motorized lens shift

Hitachi specifies the CP-X1250W as an XGA 3LCD installation projector rated at 4500 ANSI lumens, with a UHB lamp and motorized vertical lens shift. Optional lenses and legacy connections serve fixed rooms that need placement flexibility and a bright data image.

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ASUS F1

Full HD LED projector with short-throw placement and integrated audio

ASUS specifies a 1920 × 1080 F1 projector with RGB LED illumination, 1200 lumens without an ANSI label, a 0.8:1 throw ratio, autofocus, and built-in 2.1-channel speakers. HDMI, USB, VGA, and wireless projection support connect external sources; wireless display does not establish built-in streaming apps or battery operation.

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