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Naxa NVP-1000

Compact home-theater LCD projector

Naxa documents an 800 × 480 LCD/LED projector with local USB/card playback and HDMI inputs. Its product page says 45 ANSI lumens while its catalog says 100, so comparable ANSI output remains unknown.

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Epson EX6210

Portable WXGA 3LCD work projector

Epson identifies EX6210 as a native 1280 × 800 3LCD projector for work and presentations. Its 2,700 color and white lumen values use IDMS and ISO methods, not ANSI.

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Samsung The Premiere LSP9T

Triple-laser ultra-short-throw smart theater

Samsung documents the LSP9T with 2,800 ANSI lumens, a 0.189:1 UST ratio, triple lasers, Tizen smart features, and 4K UHD output. Its native imaging-device pixel width is not established.

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YOWHICK DP02W

Portable native 1080p mini projector

YOWHICK names DP02W and claims native 1920 × 1080 resolution, manual focus, and vertical keystone. Battery operation, ANSI output, and throw ratio are not established; mirroring is not an app platform.

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LG HU80KS CineBeam

Laser smart cinema with XPR UHD output

LG lists 4K UHD output, 2,500 ANSI lumens, laser DLP, webOS, and conventional 1.3–1.56:1 optics. Its German technical sheet identifies a 1920 × 1080 DLP device with XPR, so UHD is not treated as native-imager 4K.

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InFocus IN138HDST

Short throw Full HD classroom projector

InFocus specifies a 1920 × 1080 DLP image and 0.499:1 short-throw projection factor for the IN138HDST. Its 4000-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and the lamp is UHP rather than laser.

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Epson VS250

Portable SVGA business projector

Epson identifies the VS250 as a portable 3LCD projector for everyday business presentations. It has native 800 × 600 resolution and 3200 color and white lumens measured by IDMS and ISO methods, not ANSI.

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JMGO J6S

Full HD portable smart projector

JMGO's J6S product page lists Full HD 1920 × 1080, 1100 ANSI lumens, LED illumination, Android-based JMGO OS, and autofocus. Throw ratio, lens shift, and app-service support are not established by the saved primary-source packet.

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Pyle PRJWIFI70

Pocket DLP projector with internal battery

Pyle's PRJWIFI70 manual identifies an 854 × 480 DLP image, RGB LED source, 5000 mAh internal battery, and projection use up to 120 minutes. It supports HDMI, USB, microSD, and wireless screen display.

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Samsung The Freestyle

Portable Full HD smart projector

Samsung names model SP-LSP3BLAXZA as The Freestyle, with Full HD output, a Tizen smart-TV platform, autofocus, 180-degree projection adjustment, and a stated 550 LED-lumen figure. External battery packs are supported; a built-in battery is not documented.

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XOPPOX X-901

Portable native Full HD projector

XOPPOX identifies the X-901 as a native 1920 × 1080 LCD projector with wireless screen mirroring. Its 7500-lumen claim has no ANSI basis, and the manufacturer says protected streaming services should use an external source.

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Miroir M75 Micro Projector

Pocket projector with two-hour battery

Miroir identifies the M75 as a pocket DLP projector with native 640 × 360 resolution, an internal battery rated up to two hours, HDMI input, and USB power output. The maker recommends a 50-inch screen in darker rooms.

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InFocus IN2116

WXGA portable presentation DLP

The InFocus IN2100-series brochure identifies the IN2116 as native WXGA 1280 × 800 with 3000 ANSI lumens, DLP, a lamp, and network and presentation features. It is a source-connected work projector rather than a current smart home unit.

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Vivitek D803W-3D

WXGA DLP projector with 3D inputs

Vivitek documents native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 3600 ANSI lumens, a 1.54–1.70:1 throw range, and HDMI, VGA, S-Video, composite, and RS-232 connections for the D803W-3D.

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YOTON Y7

Full HD home projector with phone mirroring

YOTON's Y7 page states native 1920 × 1080 output, 9000 lumens without an ANSI method, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, Bluetooth audio, and HDMI/USB/AV inputs. The maker recommends home-cinema use and an external source for protected streaming services.

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Nebula Cosmos Max 4K

4K UHD smart home projector

Anker identifies the Cosmos Max as D2150, with 3840 × 2160 output, 1500 ANSI lumens, Android TV 9.0, LED illumination, and a 1.2:1 conventional throw. Its specifications do not resolve native imaging-device pixel width.

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Optoma S365

Bright SVGA business projector

Optoma specifies an SVGA 800 × 600 DLP image, 3600 ANSI lumens, and a conventional 1.95–2.15:1 lens with 1.1× zoom. Its business and PC-free features suit source-connected presentations, while native detail is modest by current standards.

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ASUS ZenBeam S2

Battery-powered 720p portable projector

ASUS documents a 1280 × 720 DLP image, 500-lumen output without an ANSI basis, and a 6000 mAh battery rated up to 3.5 hours. Wireless projection and autofocus add setup convenience, but do not establish streaming apps.

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Philips PicoPix PPX4835

720p battery pocket projector

Philips documents a 1280 × 720 DLP pocket projector with RGB LEDs, up to 350 lumens without ANSI labeling, and a 5200 mAh battery rated about three hours in Eco mode. USB output can also power another device.

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Mitsubishi Electric XL8U

Legacy XGA LCD projector

The original Mitsubishi manual identifies XL8U as an XGA 1024 × 768 lamp projector with conventional lens and AC power. The saved documentation does not provide a comparable ANSI brightness figure or establish lens shift.

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Optoma UHL55

4K UHD LED home projector

Optoma specifies 4K UHD output, 2500 LED lumens without an ANSI basis, autofocus, Wi-Fi, and a 1.2:1 conventional throw. The data sheet does not establish the imaging device's native width or a supported streaming-app platform.

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Acer X1220H

Legacy XGA DLP projector

Acer's model support and X12-series manual identify the X1220H as an XGA 1024 × 768 projector. Acer lists 2700 lumens for the compatible lamp, but the saved source does not establish an ANSI basis.

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Dell 1210S

2500-ANSI SVGA presentation projector

Dell's documentation specifies native SVGA 800 × 600, 2500 ANSI lumens, a conventional 1.95–2.15:1 throw, and a 1.1× manual zoom. It is an AC-powered lamp projector for lectures and meetings.

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BenQ TH585P

1080p home and gaming projector

BenQ specifies native 1920 × 1080, 3500 ANSI lumens, a 1.5–1.65:1 conventional throw, 1.1× optical zoom, and a 16.7 ms input-lag claim at 1080p/60 Hz. Streaming services require an external player.

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Epson Home Cinema 3200

4K PRO-UHD home theater with lens shift

Epson specifies native Full HD 3LCD with 4K PRO-UHD pixel-shift output, 3000 color and white lumens under IDMS/ISO methods, 1.6× optical zoom, and horizontal and vertical lens shift.

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Panasonic PT-AE1000U

1080p home theater with powered lens shift

Panasonic documents native 1920 × 1080 3LCD, 1100 lumens without an ANSI basis, a 165 W lamp, powered 2× zoom/focus, and horizontal and vertical optical lens shift.

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Epson EX5230 Pro

XGA business projector with wireless option

Epson documents native XGA 1024 × 768 3LCD, separate 3500 color and 3500 white lumens by IDMS/ISO methods, and a conventional 1.48–1.77:1 throw. Wireless LAN is an optional module.

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Acer X1261P

2700-ANSI XGA projector

Acer's original manual and model sheet identify native XGA 1024 × 768, 2700 ANSI lumens, 1.1× manual zoom, lamp operation, and conventional throw. The old unit's lamp hours and exact package need checking.

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BenQ HT1070

Full HD home theater with RGBRGB color

BenQ describes native Full HD 1080p, an RGBRGB color wheel, 2000 lumens without an ANSI label, a 100-inch image from 8 feet, and 10 W stereo sound. Its conventional placement and lamp design suit a fixed home room more than a bright portable setup.

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Polaroid U-100

Ultra-short-throw home projector with network streaming

The U-100 release describes a 0.2:1 DLP UST projector with network streaming compatibility, Full HD 3D, HDR, and an LED source. It claims 100 inches from 4.33 inches, while native device resolution and ANSI brightness are not established.

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Acer PD100

Legacy SVGA DLP projector with a documented ANSI rating

Acer's PD100 material identifies native SVGA 800 × 600, 2000 ANSI lumens, 1.1× manual zoom, and a replaceable 200 W lamp. It is a conventional, source-connected presentation projector whose used condition needs checking.

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Epson PowerLite 755C

Compact XGA presentation projector with wireless presentation

Epson documents a native XGA 3LCD image, 2000 ANSI lumens, wireless presentation using an included wireless card, and PC-free support. It is a lightweight work projector, not a built-in streaming-app model.

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InFocus IN2126a

WXGA network projector for source-connected presentations

The InFocus-authored series sheet specifies native WXGA, LAN/HDMI/VGA, local file playback, and optional wireless and interactive accessories. Its 3500-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, so use it as a presentation model rather than a brightness-ranked purchase.

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Optoma EH460ST

Bright Full HD short-throw projector for work or teaching

Optoma specifies native 1080p, 4200 ANSI lumens, and a 0.5:1 short-throw lens that makes a 100-inch image from just over a metre. It is a fixed-lens lamp projector, not UST, with LAN control and office tools.

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Epson EX5260

XGA 3LCD business projector with optional wireless

Epson specifies native XGA 1024 × 768, separate 3600 color and white lumen methods, a conventional 1.48–1.68:1 throw, and 1.2× zoom. The numbers are not ANSI; wireless depends on an optional module.

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Insignia Reverb NS-PR200

Battery-powered pico projector for small dark-room viewing

The NS-PR200 combines native WVGA 854 × 480 DLP projection with an internal battery and an average 120-minute runtime rating. Its 100 ANSI lumens and compact image target make it a portable convenience model, not a bright-room projector.

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Acer P1173

Legacy SVGA presentation model with conventional zoom

Acer's P1-series manual documents native SVGA 800 × 600, 1.1× manual zoom and focus, a conventional 1.86–2.04:1 throw, and AC lamp operation. The saved Acer source does not confirm the title's brightness number as ANSI.

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Vivitek Qumi Q5

Pocket WXGA DLP with 500 ANSI lumens

Qumi Q5 combines native WXGA 1280 × 800 with a 500-ANSI-lumen LED engine, fixed lens, and 4 GB file-viewing memory. It is portable in size but AC-powered; an optional Wi-Fi dongle is not a built-in app platform.

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InFocus IN3146

High-output WXGA network projector for professional rooms

InFocus documentation identifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 5500 lumens without an ANSI label, lamp illumination, HDMI/LAN, and manual zoom/focus. This is a large AC presentation model, not a standardized brightness comparison or app projector.

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YABER Pro V8

Native Full HD home projector with digital setup aids

YABER specifies native 1920 × 1080, 450 ANSI lumens, a conventional 1.4:1 throw, and digital 4D/4P correction and zoom. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and mirroring serve external sources; no integrated streaming-app platform is documented.

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ASUS S1

Battery pocket projector with fixed short-throw lens

ASUS S1 is a small battery projector with native WVGA 854 × 480, RGB LED, HDMI/MHL, 6000 mAh battery, and a 1.1:1 fixed lens. ASUS's 200-lumen number is not labeled ANSI, so it suits dark, modest-size viewing.

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LG PW800 Minibeam

WXGA LED Minibeam with TV tuner and screen sharing

LG documents native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 800 ANSI lumens, LED illumination, DTV tuner, and WiDi/Miracast wireless sharing. It is a compact AC projector, not battery-powered or a built-in subscription app device.

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InFocus IN119HDx

Native Full HD business projector with conventional zoom

InFocus documentation identifies native 1920 × 1080, lamp illumination, a 1.15–1.5:1 throw range, 1.3× zoom, and HDMI/VGA inputs. Its brightness number is not labeled ANSI in the saved exact-model source.

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Optoma TX631-3D

Bright XGA classroom and meeting projection

Optoma documents a lamp-based XGA business projector with 3500 ANSI lumens, 1.1× zoom, and a conventional throw range. It is suited to fixed presentations where connection options and light output matter more than Full HD detail or built-in apps.

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Optoma HD39HDR

Bright Full HD home projection with a gaming mode

The HD39HDR combines native 1920 × 1080 DLP, a 4000 ANSI-lumen rating, lamp illumination, 1.3× zoom, and HDR input support. Optoma also lists a 120 Hz gaming mode and 8.4 ms response figure, while actual room performance and lamp condition remain unit-specific.

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XGIMI H2

Compact Full HD home projector with powered focus

The H2 is documented as a native 1920 × 1080 home projector with a conventional 1.2:1 throw ratio and powered focus. A manufacturer representative lists 1350 ANSI lumens. Its older smart interface and current app certification are not treated as verified streaming access.

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Dell S320wi interactive short-throw projector

Interactive XGA classroom projector with short throw

Dell specifies an XGA lamp projector with 3000 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.626:1 short-throw lens, and pen-based interaction. Several pens can pair, but Dell's guide says they cannot be used simultaneously, so this is not dual-user interactive support.

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Sony VPL-VW365ES

Native 4K SXRD home-cinema projector with lens shift

Sony specifies native 4096 × 2160 SXRD imaging, powered zoom and focus, and horizontal/vertical optical lens shift. The 1500-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI in the saved source, and this model uses a high-pressure mercury lamp.

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Optoma HD131Xw

Full HD home projector with lamp and 3D input support

Optoma documents native Full HD DLP, 2500 ANSI lumens, a 1.5–1.8:1 conventional throw, and manual 1.2× zoom. This lamp projector accepts HDMI and supports 3D formats; unit condition and legacy accessory availability remain unverified.

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ONOAYO ONO1

Full HD home projector with external-source flexibility

The ONO1 manual identifies a native 1920 × 1080 panel, wireless projection and HDMI/USB/AV inputs, with conventional placement near a 1.6:1 ratio. The title's 500 ANSI claim is not substantiated by a standardized measure in the saved manual.

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ViewSonic PJD5353 short-throw projector

Short-throw XGA presentation projector

The PJD5353 is documented as a native XGA DLP projector rated at 2500 ANSI lumens, with 0.68:1 short-throw optics and lamp illumination. It is a presentation model, and its close placement is not classified as UST here.

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BenQ MW705

Bright WXGA meeting-room projector with MHL input

BenQ documents the MW705 as a presentation projector with native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 4000 ANSI lumens, a 1.55–1.70:1 throw range, and 1.1× manual zoom. It is a lamp model for an external-source setup.

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Epson PowerLite 570 XGA 3LCD projector

Classroom ultra-short-throw XGA projector

Epson's PowerLite 570 is a lamp-based 3LCD classroom projector with native XGA and a 0.31–0.42 throw ratio. Epson states 2700 color and white lumens under IDMS/ISO methods; those figures are not relabeled as ANSI.

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Optoma UHD52ALV 4K UHD projector

Bright 4K UHD for a measured home room

A discontinued lamp-based home projector with 4K UHD output through XPR, an ANSI-labeled brightness rating, manual optical zoom, and vertical lens shift. Its conventional throw needs room behind the seating area, and the saved specifications do not establish the imaging device's native pixel count.

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Epson PowerLite 1261W WXGA projector

Portable WXGA presentation projector

A discontinued small-business 3LCD projector with native WXGA, USB slide playback, and HDMI. Epson lists separate color and white output figures using their named methods; neither is labeled ANSI.

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Optoma GT1080 Darbee short-throw gaming projector

Fixed short throw for Full HD gaming

A discontinued Full HD DLP home projector with a fixed 0.49:1 short-throw lens, 3,000 ANSI lumens, and an Enhanced Gaming Mode. It needs careful distance planning because the lens has no optical zoom.

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Optoma TX7156 XGA mobile projector

Bright XGA for legacy presentations

A discontinued, AC-powered Optoma presentation projector with native XGA and an ANSI-labeled output rating. It combines a conventional zoom lens with HDMI 1.3 and legacy analog inputs.

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Philips Screeneo HDP1590/F7 Smart LED projector

Ultra-short-throw WXGA with Android 4.2

A discontinued Philips DLP model that projects a 50–100-inch image from 10–44 cm. Its Android 4.2 and Wi-Fi are documented at model level, but current app compatibility and a comparable ANSI brightness rating are not established.

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Sharp XV-Z17000 Full HD 3D DLP projector

Full HD 3D home cinema

A discontinued single-chip DLP home projector with native 1080p, an ANSI-labeled output rating, and manual zoom. It is a lamp-based conventional-throw design with older source connections.

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