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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cinema projector with 4K UHD output, ANSI-rated brightness, and two-axis lens shift
BenQ specifies the HT5550 at 1800 ANSI lumens with 4K UHD output using XPR pixel shifting, a 1.36–2.18 throw range, 1.6× zoom, and vertical and horizontal lens shift. Its lamp-based AC chassis suits a planned cinema room; the source does not establish a streaming platform or a physical native pixel array of 3840 pixels across.
Compact basic projector with SVGA native resolution and local media playback
Pyle identifies the PRJG98.5 as a compact digital projector with native 800 × 480 imaging, support for 1080p input, an unqualified 1800-lumen figure, LED illumination, built-in speakers, and HDMI, USB, and VGA connections. Its USB playback is local media support, not a documented streaming-app platform; the source does not establish ANSI output or a throw ratio.
WXGA home projector with an integrated Apple-device dock and stereo speakers
Epson specifies the MegaPlex MG-850HD at native WXGA 1280 × 800 with 2800 color and white lumens under separately stated measurement methods, a 1.30–1.56 throw ratio, and two 10 W speakers. Its dock targets compatible Apple devices, while HDMI and other wired inputs support external sources. It is a lamp-based AC projector, not a built-in streaming platform.
Pocket-size WXGA LED projector for dim-room external-source viewing
Vivitek's Qumi Q2 manual identifies a native 1280 × 800 LED projector rated at up to 300 lumens without an ANSI label, with a fixed 1.55:1 throw, manual focus, and AC power. Mini-HDMI, USB, and card inputs support external and local media. The Q2 is compact, but its manual does not establish an internal battery or streaming-app platform.
Short-throw Full HD projector with 3000 ANSI lumens and low input lag
BenQ specifies native 1920 × 1080, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 0.69–0.83 throw ratio, 1.2× zoom, and a lamp light source for the TH671ST. The short-throw lens can make a large image from closer to the screen than a conventional projector, but it is not an ultra-short-throw model. It uses AC power, has a 5 W speaker, and lacks built-in streaming apps.
WXGA home projector with 2800-lumen ratings and manual 1.2× zoom
Epson's model-specific manual identifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 2800 color lumens under IDMS 15.4 and 2800 white lumens under ISO 21118, a manual-focus lens with 1.2× zoom, and a 2 W speaker. Despite 720p marketing language, the native panel is WXGA. It is an AC lamp projector with no built-in streaming platform.
Ultra-short-throw WXGA classroom projector rated at 3500 ANSI lumens
NEC specifies the NP-UM351W as a native WXGA 1280 × 800 ultra-short-throw projector rated at 3500 ANSI lumens, producing a 100-inch image from about 77.6 cm. The 20 W mono speaker and wired classroom connections support room use. Interactive pen and touch functions require optional kits; the base candidate is not assumed to include them.
WXGA business projector with HDMI and broad legacy input support
BenQ's MW526A manual identifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, manual focus and zoom, HDMI, VGA, S-video and composite inputs, a 2 W speaker, and a 190 W lamp. The exact primary source reviewed here does not establish an ANSI brightness figure. It is an AC conventional-throw presentation model without built-in streaming apps.
Short-throw XGA classroom projector with a 3200 ANSI-lumen rating
ViewSonic specifies the PJD5353LS as a native XGA 1024 × 768 DLP projector rated at 3200 ANSI lumens with a 0.61:1 short-throw lens. It is lamp-based and AC-powered. A compatible vTouch module is optional, so this model is not treated as having built-in interactive pen support; its fixed short-throw optics are not ultra-short throw.
WXGA business projector with a stated 3200 ANSI-lumen output
BenQ's MW665 manual identifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, a lamp source, a conventional projection range, 2 W speaker, HDMI and legacy inputs, and LAN control. BenQ's launch announcement rates the model at 3200 ANSI lumens. Optional wireless presentation accessories and software are not equivalent to built-in streaming apps.
Legacy Full HD home-theater DLP with conventional throw
Optoma documents the HD80 as a native 1920 × 1080 home projector with a conventional 1.85–2.22:1 throw and one HDMI input. Its brochure calls the 1300-lumen rating video-optimized, not ANSI; this older UHP-lamp model needs careful used-unit checks.
High-output WUXGA installation projector with lens-dependent placement
Sharp/NEC documents native WUXGA, 8000 lumens under its stated measurement basis, and an interchangeable-lens system. The exact lens and renewed offer configuration are not established, so room fit must be confirmed before selection.
Lightweight legacy XGA presentation projector with USB presentation
Epson maps part V11H268220 to the PowerLite 1716 and documents native XGA, separate ISO/IDMS lumen figures, optical zoom, and USB presentation. Its lamp and optional wireless hardware call for model and package checks on a used unit.
Legacy 720p home-theater DLP with one HDMI input
Optoma documents a native 1280 × 720 home projector with 1.55–1.70 throw, 1.1× manual zoom, and one HDMI 1.3 input. Its 1300-lumen rating is video-optimized, not ANSI-labeled, and the lamp's remaining life is unit-specific.
Classroom short-throw XGA DLP with 3000 ANSI lumens
ViewSonic documents an XGA DLP classroom and meeting-room projector with a 0.61:1 short-throw ratio and 3000 ANSI lumens. It uses a lamp and older VGA/analog inputs, so confirm source adapters and used-unit condition.
Battery-powered native Full HD portable projector
Optoma documents native Full HD, 1300 ANSI lumens, and an internal 12,000 mAh battery. Battery mode is rated for 2.5 hours at 500 lumens in Eco or 1.5 hours at 1000 lumens in Bright mode; built-in streaming apps are not documented.
WXGA 16:10 presentation projector with included wireless LAN module
Epson maps EX7220 to V11H550020 and documents native 1280 × 800 WXGA, separate IDMS/ISO light-output values, optical zoom, and a wireless LAN module in the US box contents. Wireless presentation does not establish built-in streaming apps.
Legacy XGA presentation projector with HDMI and manual zoom
Sharp/NEC's model-separated manual specifies native XGA, 3000 lumens under ISO 21118, a manual zoom/focus lens, and HDMI. The conventional throw and lamp condition must be checked for an older unit.
Compact legacy SVGA projector with 1500 ANSI lumens
ViewSonic documents a portable native-SVGA projector with 1500 ANSI lumens, a 2:1 conventional throw, and VGA/analog inputs. It is light to carry but has low native detail and a lamp that needs condition checks.
Full HD three-panel LCD home-theater projector with powered zoom
Panasonic's brochure describes Full HD three-panel LCD, 2400 lumens, and a 2× powered zoom/focus lens with substantial lens shift. It does not label lumens ANSI; the conventional throw range and used lamp condition call for planning and inspection.
WXGA meeting-room projection with an HDMI input
Optoma's model sheet specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 2200 ANSI lumens, and a 1.55–1.70:1 conventional throw. This lamp projector suits sourced presentations or video when a measured room distance and external source are acceptable.
XGA classroom projection from a 0.61:1 ultra-short-throw lens
Acer documents native XGA, 3000 ANSI lumens, and a 0.61:1 ultra-short-throw lens. Its SmartPen system is a classroom feature, but the historical candidate bundle is not confirmed to include the pen.
Short-throw gaming projection with a stated 3800 ANSI lumens
Optoma documents a 0.52:1 short-throw lens, 3800 ANSI lumens, a lamp, and a 10-watt speaker. Its sheet conflicts between 720p and WXGA native-resolution wording, so exact vertical pixel count remains unresolved.
Native Full HD home projection with a stated 1.5:1 throw
WEWATCH documents native 1920 × 1080, 4K input support, a 1.5:1 throw, and a 10-watt stereo speaker. Its manufacturer brightness claims conflict between 280 and 400 ANSI lumens, so the comparable output field stays unknown.
Native Full HD home projection with 3300 ANSI lumens
BenQ documents native 1920 × 1080, 3300 ANSI lumens, a 1.2× manual zoom, and two HDMI inputs. It is a lamp projector for a measured room and separate source, with no built-in app platform documented.
Full HD home viewing with Smart TV and Bluetooth sound output
LG specifies native Full HD, 1400 ANSI lumens, LED illumination, Smart TV, and Bluetooth audio output. Its integrated platform can reduce extra boxes, while app access and room placement should be checked for the exact unit.
Short-throw XGA presentation with 3000 ANSI lumens
BenQ specifies native XGA, 3000 ANSI lumens, a short-throw lens, and a 10-watt speaker. Its replaceable lamp and wired business inputs suit a measured classroom or meeting room with an external source.
Portable WXGA art projector with 18 built-in grid overlays
Artograph's LED300 sheet specifies WXGA 1280 × 800, 300 lumens, LED illumination, and 18 projectable grids for artwork layout. The lumen figure is not ANSI-labeled, and the specialist use differs from ordinary home cinema or business projection.
WXGA business projection with a 3000 ANSI-lumen rating
InFocus's series brochure specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 1.56–1.72:1 throw, and a replaceable lamp. The broad input set supports wired presentation or video in a measured conventional-throw room.
Compact WXGA media projector that runs from wall power
AAXA's P450 manual specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 450 lumens, a 1.40:1 throw, and local media playback. The manual explicitly says it is not battery-powered; its lumen figure is not ANSI-labeled.
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