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Pyle Pyle PRJWiFi90 Pocket Projector

Battery pocket projector with phone mirroring

Pyle lists the PRJWiFi90 as a pocket DLP projector with native 854 × 480 imaging, a 4,000 mAh battery rated for about two hours, Wi-Fi mirroring, and manual focus. It accepts higher-resolution input and lists 250 lumens at one metre, but that figure is not identified as ANSI and the reviewed page does not establish installed streaming apps.

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Vivitek Vivitek D510 SVGA Projector

ANSI-rated SVGA presentation projector with legacy connections

Vivitek documents the D510 as an SVGA 800 × 600 presentation projector with 2,600 ANSI lumens, a 4:3 native image, a 1.92–2.14:1 throw ratio, and 1.1× manual zoom. Its lamp and VGA, composite, S-Video, audio, HDMI, and serial connections make exact source compatibility and lamp condition important checks.

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FAVI FAVI J7-LED-PICO Portable Projector

Battery pico projector with Android apps and local playback

FAVI's J7 manual specifies a native 854 × 480 DLP image, 100 ANSI lumens, a 1.6:1 throw ratio, and a two-hour battery rating. The Android 4.2.2 system, app store, browser, Wi-Fi, USB and microSD playback provide several source paths, but the old software platform does not guarantee current app compatibility.

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Casio Casio XJ-M251 Laser & LED Projector

Lamp-free WXGA presentation projector with hybrid light source

Casio describes the discontinued XJ-M251 as a meeting and presentation projector with a WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP image and a laser-plus-LED light source rated for about 20,000 hours. Its page lists 3,000 lumens under a JIS measurement method rather than ANSI, a 1.5× optical zoom, and conventional placement; no battery or smart-app platform is documented.

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InFocus InFocus IN2112

Legacy meeting projector with SVGA imaging

The IN2112 is a business-oriented projector with native 800 × 600 imaging and a broad analog connection panel. Its guide establishes meeting and home-video use but does not establish an ANSI brightness rating or throw ratio.

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Epson Epson Pro Cinema 6040UB

Lens-shift home cinema with 4K enhancement

A discontinued three-chip 3LCD home-theater projector with native 1920 × 1080 imaging, pixel-shifted 4K Enhancement, 2,500 color and white lumens, and powered lens placement. Its output figures use IDMS and ISO methods, not an ANSI label.

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Mitsubishi Mitsubishi HC3000U

Legacy DLP home theater with a stated ANSI rating

A dated Mitsubishi home-theater DLP model with native 1280 × 768 imaging, 1,000 ANSI lumens, manual zoom and focus, and conventional 1.59–1.97 placement. Lamp status and the condition of any used unit need direct checking.

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Beam Labs Beam V1 smart projector

Socket-powered projector and light with legacy Android

Beam V1 combines an E26/E27 socket-powered LED projector and light with an Android 4.2 computer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and local storage. The manufacturer lists 854 × 480 output and 100 lumens without specifying ANSI measurement.

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Acer Acer P1303W

WXGA presentation projector with manual zoom

Acer's exact-model series manual identifies the P1303W as native WXGA 1280 × 800, with a 1.1× manual zoom lens and lamp-based projection. The reviewed material does not establish a comparable ANSI rating.

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Epson Epson Home Cinema 4010

Powered lens shift for pixel-shifted home cinema

The Home Cinema 4010 uses native 1920 × 1080 imaging with Epson 4K Enhancement, a 2.1× powered zoom, lens shift, and 2,400 color and white lumens measured by IDMS and ISO methods. The historic candidate bundle is not verified.

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InFocus InFocus IN126

WXGA business projector with HDMI

The InFocus IN126 is an exact model in the IN120 family, with native 1280 × 800 WXGA imaging and HDMI 1.4. Its series brochure gives a 3,200-lumen figure without labeling it ANSI.

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Pyle Pyle PRJG95

Entry-level LED projector with local USB playback

Pyle specifies the PRJG95 as an 800 × 480 LCD/LED projector with an unqualified 1,200-lumen claim, HDMI, VGA, AV, USB playback, and a built-in stereo speaker. Its office and classroom positioning does not make its lumen figure ANSI.

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BenQ BenQ MX525A

XGA meeting projector with HDMI and analog inputs

BenQ's exact manual identifies the MX525A as native XGA 1024 × 768, with HDMI, dual VGA, S-video, composite video, and a 190 W lamp. The reviewed official manual does not establish an ANSI-lumen figure.

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Aiptek Aiptek PocketCinema V20

Pocket-size battery projector for local media

The V20 pairs a native 640 × 480 LCoS image with RGB LEDs, local memory and card playback, a small speaker, and a rechargeable 1,700 mAh battery rated up to 70 minutes. Its lumen figures are not ANSI.

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Philips Philips PicoPix PPX3610/F7

Battery pico projector with historical Wi-Fi media features

The PPX3610/F7 is a portable 854 × 480 DLP projector with an internal battery, Wi-Fi and DLNA, USB and SD playback, and a legacy Android environment. Philips lists 100 lumens on AC, not ANSI.

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AAXA AAXA P7 LED Mini Projector

Portable Full HD with local media and optional battery

AAXA's P7 sheet identifies a native 1920 × 1080 DLP image, 600 lumen output, LED source, and onboard microSD/USB media playback. Its rechargeable battery is optional, so the projector is not treated as having a built-in battery.

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Optoma TW610STi

Short-throw interactive classroom

A 1280 × 800 classroom projector with a 0.52:1 short-throw lens, an included PointBlank pen, and 3,100 ANSI lumens. The manufacturer sheet does not establish simultaneous two-user pen support.

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Acer H6530BD

WUXGA with measured placement details

A DLP projector whose Acer guide lists native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, a 1.50–1.65:1 throw range, and manual zoom and focus. The checked guide does not verify an ANSI brightness figure for this exact model.

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Vivitek DH559

Full HD with 3,200 ANSI lumens

A legacy DLP projector with native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 3,200 ANSI lumens, and a 1.22–1.46:1 manual zoom lens. HDMI/MHL accepts an external mobile source; the old MHL feature is not a built-in streaming platform.

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NOMVDIC X300

Battery-powered Full HD portable

A native Full HD LED projector with a built-in battery, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and two 8-watt Harman Kardon speakers. NOMVDIC rates battery video use by light mode, while the checked guide does not give an ANSI brightness figure or establish a streaming-app platform.

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InFocus Play Big IN72

Legacy home cinema with a placement chart

An older Play Big home projector with a documented 854 × 480 WVGA panel, IN72-specific screen-distance chart, and 128% image offset. The checked manual does not establish ANSI brightness, so that value remains unknown.

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BenQ GV1 Portable LED Projector

Battery portable projector with USB-C and Android

BenQ lists an 854 × 480 WVGA DLP image, 200 ANSI lumens, a fixed 1.3:1 throw, and a 7.4 V battery pack. Android 7.1.2 is documented, but runtime and current support for particular streaming apps are not established.

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XGIMI CC Aurora Projector

720p DLP projector with 3D and Android

XGIMI's shared CC Aurora and CC-Dark Knight guide lists a native 1280 × 720 DMD, 350 ANSI lumens, 3D, and a 1.1:1 throw. The shared document does not resolve every model variation or establish battery runtime or current app support.

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DBPOWER X5 Mini LCD Projector

Basic SVGA LCD projector with wired inputs

The DBPOWER basic-version X5 manual copy gives native 800 × 480 resolution, manual focus, and a 37–100-inch image range. Its 1500-lumen figure is not identified as ANSI, and the manual cautions that it is a general reference across DBPOWER models.

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AAXA Technologies P2 Jr Pico Projector

Battery pico projector with onboard local media playback

AAXA documents a rechargeable battery, onboard media player, and 10–50-inch image range for the P2 Jr. Its 55-lumen output is not ANSI, native imager resolution is unstated, and the published throw-ratio values conflict.

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Optoma HD33 Full HD 3D Projector

Full HD 3D home projector with conventional throw

Optoma's HD33 brochure specifies native 1920 × 1080, 1800 ANSI lumens, 3D, and a 1.5–1.8:1 throw ratio. Its 4000-hour lamp-life figure is an Eco-mode manufacturer rating, not a measure of any used lamp's remaining life.

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Vivitek D825MS DLP Projector

SVGA presentation projector with manual focus

Vivitek's manual gives D825MS-specific SVGA 800 × 600 resolution, manual focus, vertical keystone, and a projection-distance table. It lists a 180 W normal / 150 W Eco lamp but does not establish ANSI brightness.

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Optoma W501

Bright WXGA installation with lens shift

An older lamp-based DLP projector with native WXGA, a stated 5,000 ANSI lumens in Bright mode, manual zoom, and vertical lens shift. Treat the brochure as model specifications, not a condition report for a used unit.

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WiMiUS W2

720p home viewing with manual setup

A compact LCD projector manual identifies native 1280 × 720 resolution, wired source inputs, and wireless screen mirroring. The saved manual does not establish ANSI output, a streaming-app platform, or battery operation.

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ViewSonic PJD7836HDL

1080p presentation with vertical lens shift

A discontinued lamp-based DLP projector with native Full HD, a manufacturer-stated 3,500-lumen output, MHL/HDMI connectivity, and vertical optical lens shift. The source does not label its brightness ANSI.

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Epson EX3240

Portable SVGA work projector

A portable 3LCD lamp model with native 4:3 SVGA resolution, separate 3,200-lumen color and white ratings, HDMI, and an included carrying case in Epson's package list.

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Ematic EPJ590WH

Low-output projector with HDMI and VGA

An Ematic product sheet lists 45 ANSI lumens, an 800 × 480 resolution without calling it native, HDMI and VGA, and manual vertical correction. Native panel resolution remains unknown.

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Optoma HD243X

Bright native Full HD home theater

A lamp-based home-theater DLP model with native 1080p, 3,300 ANSI lumens, two HDMI inputs, and 1.1× optical zoom. Separate DLP-Link glasses are needed for 3D viewing.

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ViewSonic PG701WU

WUXGA presentation with ANSI-rated output

A lamp-based DLP presentation projector with native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 3,500 ANSI lumens, 1.1× zoom, and two HDMI inputs.

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Epson PowerLite W29

WXGA work projector with simple optical zoom

A discontinued 3LCD presentation model with native WXGA resolution, separate 3,000-lumen color and white ratings, 1.2× zoom, HDMI, and a 5 W speaker.

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Epson EH-TW5200

Full HD home theater with manual zoom

A discontinued regional Epson home projector with native 1080p 3LCD, separately listed 2,000-lumen white and color output, 1.2× manual zoom, and two HDMI inputs.

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Epson PowerLite Pro G5350NL

Large-venue XGA with interchangeable-lens support

A network-ready large-venue 3LCD model with native XGA and 5,000-lumen white/color output. The NL designation indicates a lens is not included; the output is ISO-rated, not ANSI-labeled.

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Optoma Optoma HD25e

Full HD home cinema with compatible 3D

A lamp-based Full HD DLP projector with 2,800 ANSI lumens, two HDMI inputs, and a conventional 1.5–1.8:1 throw range. It suits a measured home-theater setup that values native 1080p and compatible 3D more than smart apps or close-wall placement.

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Sony Sony VPL-BW5

Older WXGA home projector with HDMI

A discontinued Sony multi-purpose projector with a 1280 × 800 image, a 2,000-lumen high-lamp rating, and one HDMI input. It accepts HD sources but is not a native Full HD model, and its long conventional throw needs room to place.

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InFocus InFocus IN3916

Interactive WXGA short-throw classroom projector

A 2010-era interactive DLP projector with native WXGA, a 0.52:1 short-throw lens, HDMI, LAN, and a LiteBoard Wand workflow. The manufacturer's standard configuration lists the wand kit, but its presence and software compatibility must be checked on a used unit.

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Optoma Optoma SH360

Bright SVGA projector for presentations

A discontinued lamp DLP projector for meeting rooms and classrooms, with native 800 × 600 resolution, a 3,600 ANSI-lumen rating, HDMI and VGA, and a 10 W speaker. Its brightness is useful for slides, while its low pixel count limits fine text and cinema detail.

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Optoma Optoma H190X

Bright WXGA home-entertainment projector

A discontinued lamp DLP model with native WXGA 1280 × 800, 3,900 ANSI lumens, a 1.55–1.73:1 throw, HDMI, and a 10 W speaker. It is intended for TV, sports, movies, and games in a brighter room, with less native detail than Full HD.

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Philips Philips PicoPix PPX2340/F7

Pocket projector with battery and local playback

A discontinued pocket DLP model with an internal battery, 4 GB storage, USB and microSD playback, and a native 640 × 360 image. Philips lists up to 40 lumens without an ANSI method, making a small dark-room image the realistic use case.

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Epson Epson Home Cinema 5020UB

Native Full HD 3D with lens-shift placement

A discontinued 3LCD home-cinema projector with native 1920 × 1080, 2,400-lumen color and white ratings, 2D/3D playback, and horizontal and vertical lens shift. Epson measures color output by IDMS and white output by ISO 21118, not ANSI.

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Epson Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 Silver Edition

Simple home viewing at native SVGA

A discontinued 3LCD projector marketed for home entertainment with native 800 × 600 SVGA, 2,600-lumen color and white ratings, and HDMI for external sources. It favors casual viewing and a straightforward setup over fine detail.

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NEC NEC NP-PA672W

High-output installation projector with interchangeable lenses

An installation-class 3LCD projector with native WXGA 1280 × 800, a 6,700-lumen manufacturer rating, HDBaseT, DisplayPort, and optional interchangeable lenses. Lens selection and mounting geometry must be confirmed before treating its throw or shift as known.

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Sanyo Sanyo PLV-Z700

Full HD cinema with broad optical placement

An older Sanyo 3LCD home-cinema model with native 1920 × 1080, 1,200 ANSI lumens, two HDMI inputs, 2× manual zoom, and horizontal and vertical lens shift. Its low rated output and lamp age favor a light-controlled room and careful used-unit inspection.

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Epson Epson PowerLite 826W

Widescreen classroom projector with wired network control

A discontinued 3LCD meeting-room projector with native WXGA 1280 × 800, 2,500-lumen white and color ratings, USB plug-and-play projection, wired LAN, and a 10 W speaker. It is presentation-oriented and lacks a documented HDMI input.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100

Native Full HD home cinema with optical lens shift

A discontinued 3LCD home-theater projector with native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 1,800-lumen color and white output, two HDMI inputs, and horizontal and vertical lens shift. Its lamp condition and measurement basis are not established for any used unit.

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TOPTRO TOPTRO X5

Portable source connections with unresolved native resolution

TOPTRO's X5 manual index names model TR23, and its official product page calls the unit portable and says it supports 1080p input. The checked sources do not establish native pixel count, ANSI output, built-in battery operation, or an app platform.

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Epson PowerLite X24+

Bright XGA presentation projector with optical zoom

A lamp-based 4:3 PowerLite with native XGA 1024 × 768 imaging, 3,500 white and color lumens measured by separate ISO and IDMS methods, HDMI, USB, and a 1.2× optical zoom. It is a presentation projector, not a native Full HD or smart-streaming model.

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Pyle Pyle PRJV66 Home Theater Multimedia Projector

Legacy analog home viewing with model-specific specification conflicts

Pyle identifies the PRJV66 as a home-theater projector with AV, S-Video, VGA, and RF inputs and a 1,200-lumen listing. Its page and linked manual conflict on native resolution and several other details, so native pixels and exact setup limits remain unresolved.

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Sony Sony VPL-PHZ60

WUXGA laser installation with broad lens adjustment

A fixed-installation 3LCD laser projector with native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 6,000-lumen standard-mode output, a 1.6× manual zoom, substantial lens shift, and HDMI plus HDBaseT. Its published 4K input support does not make it a native 4K imager.

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Panasonic Panasonic PT-AE2000U

Full HD home theater with 2× zoom and lens shift

A lamp-based 3LCD home-theater model with native 1920 × 1080 panels, a 1,500-lumen manufacturer rating, a 2× manual zoom, lens shift, and HDMI plus analog video inputs. Its original output rating does not establish current lamp condition or ANSI brightness.

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Epson PowerLite 83V+

4:3 XGA presentations with legacy inputs

A lamp-based classroom and office projector with native XGA, a 4:3 frame, modest optical zoom, and VGA-era video connections. Epson's 2,200-lumen white and color figures are not labeled ANSI, so they should not be compared directly with ANSI-rated models.

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Anker Nebula Nebula Mars II

Battery-powered 720p viewing with Android apps

A portable 720p DLP projector with Android 7.1, automatic focus and keystone, HDMI and USB inputs, and a manufacturer-rated battery mode. Anker lists 300 ANSI lumens, so its all-in-one convenience is best weighed against modest light output and the age of its app platform.

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AAXA P300 Neo Smart

Cordless 720p pico projection with local playback

The Smart Android edition of AAXA's P300 Neo combines a native 720p image, a small internal battery, Wi-Fi, and several external and local-media inputs. AAXA rates the battery for 90 minutes in Eco mode and lists up to 400 lumens on DC power, but does not label that output ANSI.

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iCODIS Theater-live T700

HDMI-rich home projection with unresolved native detail

The T700 page lists broad external-source support and a 50–200-inch image range, but the manufacturer's native-resolution evidence is ambiguous: the product page claims 1080p while a grouped FAQ gives a 720p-native answer without tying it to the T700. The profile leaves native pixels and ANSI output unknown.

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HP vp6320

Legacy DVI-D presentation installation

HP's vp6300-series manual gives model-specific throw and offset data for the vp6320 and documents DVI-D, VGA, S-video, and composite-era connections. The checked source passages do not settle a comparable ANSI rating or native pixel count, so those values remain unknown.

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Epson EX7240 Pro

WXGA work presentations with wireless setup options

Epson's 3LCD EX7240 Pro uses a 16:10 WXGA 1280 × 800 panel and lists 3,200 color and white lumens. HDMI with MHL, analog inputs, USB, and quick wireless setup serve presentation use, while the original rating does not establish the condition of a used lamp.

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