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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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