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Optoma UHD50

4K UHD output with lens shift for a measured home room

The discontinued UHD50 lists UHD 3840 × 2160 output, 2,400 ANSI lumens, 1.3× manual zoom, vertical lens shift, and a conventional throw range. The checked page does not establish an unshifted native 3,840-pixel imager, so output format and native panel detail remain separate facts.

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Optoma UHD50X

UHD output with a documented 1080p high-refresh gaming mode

The UHD50X is a distinct discontinued model with UHD output and a manufacturer-described 1080p mode up to 240 Hz. Optoma lists 3,400 lumens without an ANSI label in the checked page, plus 1.3× manual zoom and vertical lens shift; native imager pixels remain unestablished.

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Sentrym L1

Mini-projector connections with basic wireless controls

An exact L1 manual copy identifies HDMI, USB 2.0, microSD, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings, and automatic or manual horizontal and vertical keystone. The manual is hosted by a third party, and native detail, ANSI brightness, battery operation, and built-in app support remain unknown.

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BenQ MW526AE

Widescreen legacy inputs with manual zoom

BenQ's support page and combined manual identify the MW526AE as native WXGA 1280 × 800 with 16:10 framing, 1.2× optical zoom, two HDMI inputs, VGA, S-video, and composite video. The manual accepts 1080p signals, but that does not make the panel native Full HD.

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Optoma HD72

Legacy home-theater zoom and 720p-era inputs

Optoma's HD72 brochure describes a home-theater projector with a stated native panel of 1280 × 768, 16:10 format, 1,300 lumens, a 1.58–1.90 throw ratio, and 1.2× manual zoom. The brochure's 720p marketing language does not replace its separate native-pixel specification.

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TENKER T20

Native 800 × 480 with HDMI and local-media inputs

A 19-page manual listing marked TENKER T20 identifies the exact model and specifies native 800 × 480, manual focus, HDMI, VGA, AV, USB, and SD. Its 1080p input compatibility does not establish native Full HD, and the manual's 1,800-lumen figure has no recognized ANSI method.

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NEC NP-P501X

XGA installation optics with wired room connections

Sharp Imaging and Information identifies the NEC NP-P501X as a discontinued installation projector with native XGA 1024 × 768, 4:3 framing, 1.7× zoom, a 1.3–2.2 throw ratio, and 5,000 lumens not labeled ANSI. The page lists HDMI, VGA, composite, S-video, USB, and wired LAN.

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Optoma DW326e

WXGA presentation format with a conventional zoom lens

Optoma's range brochure names the DW326e and specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, 16:10 framing, 3,000 lumens, a 1.55–1.70 throw ratio, and 1.1× manual zoom. It lists HDMI, VGA, S-video, composite, RS-232, and a 2 W speaker; the brightness figure is not ANSI-labeled.

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Optoma DX346

XGA presentation format with a longer conventional throw

Optoma's distance calculator identifies the DX346 as a 4:3 model rated at 3,000 brightness units with a 1.95–2.15 throw ratio. An Optoma-authored range brochure hosted by a distributor lists native XGA 1024 × 768 and 1.1× manual zoom; the brightness method is not specified.

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Groview BL-43

Model-specific wireless and wired inputs with unresolved brightness

A Groview BL-43 manual copy lists native 1920 × 1080 and Wi-Fi mirroring, Bluetooth, HDMI, VGA, USB, and SD. It is hosted by an aggregator rather than a verified manufacturer locator, and conflicting brightness passages leave a comparable output rating unresolved.

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Sony Sony VPL-HW55ES Full HD SXRD Home Theater Projector

Full HD SXRD theater with wide optical lens shift

Sony's VPL-HW55ES combines a Full HD SXRD image, 1.6× manual zoom, broad vertical and horizontal lens shift, RF 3D, and two HDMI inputs. Its 1700-lumen rating is not identified as ANSI, and it has no built-in speakers or documented streaming apps.

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Hitachi Hitachi CP-DX250 XGA DLP Projector

XGA presentation projector with HDMI and conventional zoom

The CP-DX250 is a 4:3 XGA DLP projector rated at 2500 ANSI lumens, with a 1.1× manual zoom, 1.86–2.04:1 throw ratio, HDMI, VGA, and legacy video inputs. Its older lamp and low-resolution panel suit basic slides better than detailed widescreen video.

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Hitachi Hitachi CP-X5022WN XGA Network Projector

High-output XGA presentation projector with lens shift

Hitachi specifies 5000 ANSI lumens, native XGA 4:3, a 1.7× manual zoom, lens shift, wired LAN, and a 16 W speaker. The higher rated output and physical placement controls suit a fixed meeting or classroom room, while its older XGA format and lamp age deserve attention.

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ASUS ASUS B1M WXGA Portable LED Projector

WXGA portable projector with short-throw optics and battery pack

ASUS B1M pairs native WXGA 1280 × 800, a 0.9:1 fixed lens, a built-in battery pack, and media playback with HDMI, VGA, and an SD reader. Its 700-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and Wi-Fi projection uses a dongle rather than a built-in app platform.

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LG LG PV150G WVGA Battery-Powered Minibeam Projector

Pocket WVGA projector with embedded two-hour battery rating

The LG PV150G is a 0.6-pound WVGA projector with an embedded battery rated for up to two hours, HDMI/MHL, USB media playback, and Miracast/WiDi. Its 100-lumen figure is not ANSI and limits the image size and room light it can handle comfortably.

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BenQ BenQ TK800 4K UHD Home Theater Projector

4K UHD lamp projector with 3000 ANSI lumens

The TK800 outputs 4K UHD 3840 × 2160, with a 0.47-inch DLP device, 3000 ANSI lumens, a 1.2× manual zoom, and a conventional 1.47–1.76:1 throw. Its lamp, room-distance needs, and lack of integrated streaming should shape a fixed theater plan.

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NEC NEC VT700 XGA LCD Projector

XGA meeting projector with a manual lens and 5 W speaker

The NEC VT700 is a 4:3 XGA projector with manual zoom and focus, a 3000-lumen high-bright rating, DVI-I and VGA, and a 5 W mono speaker. The output is not labeled ANSI, and its older lamp and connectors suit legacy presentations more than modern home video.

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Epson Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2045 Full HD 3LCD Projector

Full HD home projector with Miracast and MHL

Epson's Home Cinema 2045 pairs native 1080p 3LCD imaging with 2200 color and white lumens under Epson's stated methods, two HDMI inputs, Miracast/WiDi, and 3D. Its figures are not ANSI, its throw is conventional, and the source paths are not an integrated app platform.

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Optoma Optoma ML800 WXGA LED Portable Projector

Compact WXGA LED projector with an ANSI rating and media playback

The ML800 combines native WXGA 1280 × 800, 800 ANSI lumens, an LED light source, fixed 1.4:1 optics, and a 1.4 kg body. HDMI, VGA, SD, USB media playback, and stereo speakers suit mobile presentations, but it needs AC power and has no documented app platform.

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InFocus InFocus LP600 XGA Meeting Room Projector

XGA meeting projector with PC-free USB LitePort playback

The InFocus LP600 is a native XGA meeting-room projector rated at 2000 lumens in standard mode and 1500 in whisper mode. LitePort supports PC-free USB playback, while M1-DA, VESA, S-Video, and component connections cover older presentation systems; the brightness figure is not ANSI.

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Panasonic PT-D4000U

Dual-lamp XGA installation projector with optical shift

Panasonic documents native XGA, 4,000 lumens in dual-lamp high-power mode, powered zoom and optical-axis adjustment. Its 4:3 format and two aging lamps make it a fixed-room choice whose output is not labeled ANSI.

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Optoma GT750

Short-throw WXGA projector with 3D support

Optoma documents a native 1280 × 800 image, 3,500 ANSI lumens, two HDMI inputs, and short-throw placement for its GT750. It is a lamp-based home and gaming option whose 720p-class raster and used condition need careful comparison.

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WiMiUS S4

Verified S4 identity with a corrected brightness range

WiMiUS identifies model S4 and corrects an earlier advertised 8,000-lux value to a 250–280 ANSI-lumen range. The checked source does not map the candidate revision or verify native resolution, lens, connections, or smart features.

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Epson PowerLite 4855WU

WUXGA installation projector with two-axis lens shift

Epson's sheet identifies product V11H543120, native WUXGA, separate 4,000-lumen color and white outputs, a broad input panel, and optical lens shift. It is a fixed AC lamp projector whose output should not be treated as ANSI.

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Acer H5382BD

720p home projector with ANSI-rated lamp output

Acer's page identifies the H5382BD as a native 1280 × 720 DLP projector with a 3,300-ANSI-lumen standard rating, a 1.1× manual zoom, and a conventional throw range. Its candidate part number differs from the listed regional code.

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Optoma EP709

Legacy XGA projector with ANSI-rated brightness

Optoma's EP709 brochure documents native XGA, 1,800 ANSI lumens, and DVI-D plus analog video inputs. Its legacy connector panel and lamp design suit older presentation systems better than a modern HDMI-first home setup.

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BenQ HT1070A

Full HD home projector with Rec.709 color coverage

BenQ documents native Full HD, more than 96% Rec.709 color coverage, dual HDMI, and 1.2× optical zoom for the HT1070A. Its brightness method is not established in the checked primary evidence.

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Optoma HD39HDRx

Full HD gaming projector with high-refresh mode

Optoma documents native 1080p, 4K/HDR signal compatibility, a 120 Hz enhanced gaming mode, and 1.3× zoom. Its 4,000-lumen claim is not labeled ANSI, and the model uses a lamp.

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Hitachi CP-WX3015WN

WXGA classroom projector with network and USB presentation

Hitachi documents native WXGA, 3,000 ANSI lumens, a 16 W speaker, LAN control, and PC-free USB slide support. It is a fixed lamp projector for presentation rooms, with optional wireless hardware kept separate.

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Acer X1123H

Meeting-room XGA projector with optical zoom

Acer specifies a native 800 × 600 DLP image, 3,600 ANSI lumens in Standard mode, and a 1.1× zoom lens with a conventional throw. It is a fixed-room presentation choice for older 4:3 material; its original rating does not establish output from a used lamp.

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RCA RPJ264

Portable 480p projector with two HDMI inputs

RCA's indexed RPJ264 page lists native 800 × 480 resolution, a picture up to 100 inches, and two HDMI inputs for external sources. It is a carry-handle projector for dark-room use; the original page now returns 404, and no ANSI output or throw ratio is confirmed.

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Nebula Apollo

Battery-powered 480p projector with Android apps

Nebula documents the Apollo as a 200-ANSI-lumen portable projector with a 9,750 mAh battery, Android 7.1, and native 854 × 480 resolution. Its app access and four-hour battery claim are model-era features; current streaming-service support should be checked before buying.

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InFocus IN124STa

Fixed short-throw XGA projector for classrooms

The InFocus IN124STa pairs native XGA 1024 × 768 with a fixed 0.63:1 short-throw lens and a 3,300-lumen model rating. Its classroom and office features include HDMI, network control, USB media playback, and an optional interactive wand; output is not labeled ANSI.

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ViewSonic PJD5234

Portable XGA presentation projector with 1.1× zoom

ViewSonic's exact PJD5234 sheet lists native XGA, 3,000 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.97–2.17:1 throw ratio, and a 1.1× zoom lens. Its PJD5 family brochure documents HDMI 1.4 and 3D support for this model; the lamp-based design suits a fixed classroom or office more than travel.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB

Discontinued 1080p home theater projector with lens shift

Epson documents the Home Cinema 6500UB as a native 1080p 3LCD projector with 1,600 lumens of color and white output and a 2.1× zoom lens. Its manual lens shift supports a fixed theater installation, but the model is discontinued and its lumen figures are not ANSI ratings.

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LG HX300G

Ultra-mobile XGA LED projector with fixed-focus lens

LG documents the HX300G as a compact XGA LED projector with a fixed-focus lens, 1.35:1 throw, HDMI, and a 20–100-inch picture range. Regional brightness pages differ, so the ANSI matching value stays unknown for this candidate's exact variant.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8345

1080p home cinema projector with manual lens shift

Epson specifies the Home Cinema 8345 at native 1080p with 1,800 lumens of color and white output, plus a 2.1× zoom and manual vertical and horizontal lens-shift dials. Its output is not an ANSI rating, and the lamp and condition of a used unit need checking.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3500

1080p home theater projector with lens shift and stereo sound

Epson specifies native 1080p, 2,500 lumens of color and white output, two 10 W speakers, and vertical and horizontal lens-shift dials. Its 1.6× manual zoom supports room setup, but the brightness values are not ANSI and current app support is not documented.

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Epson PowerLite 1975W

High-output WXGA meeting projector with wireless mirroring

Epson specifies native WXGA, 5,000 lumens of color and white output, two HDMI inputs, Miracast/WiDi, and a 1.6× zoom lens. Its broad meeting-room connectivity and 16:10 panel suit presentations, but the output is not ANSI-labeled and it is not a streaming-app projector.

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Optoma DS322

SVGA presentation projector with a published ANSI rating

Optoma specifies native 800 × 600 DLP, 2,600 ANSI lumens, a 1.1× manual zoom lens, and VGA, S-Video, and composite inputs. Its conventional throw and lamp-based design suit a fixed classroom or meeting room that still uses older sources; the dated rating does not establish a used lamp’s present output.

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Epson PowerLite S31+

SVGA classroom projector with USB presentation support

Epson’s guide specifies native 800 × 600 SVGA, up to 3,200 lumens of both white and color output, a fixed-focus-distance lens with no optical zoom, HDMI, and USB projection functions. The light-output figures are not labeled ANSI, and the fixed optics make advance room measurement important.

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ERISAN PDW001W

Retailer-documented compact projector for dark-room viewing

An Allied Tech listing identifies ERISAN PDW001W and claims native 800 × 480, 800 lumens, manual focus, ±15° keystone, and HDMI/USB/SD/AV inputs. The source is a retailer page rather than a manufacturer manual, so its performance claims are kept qualified and the 800-lumen value is not treated as ANSI.

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Optoma EP1690

Legacy WXGA projector with DVI and VGA inputs

Optoma’s EP1690 brochure lists native 1280 × 768 WXGA, 2,500 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.58–1.90:1 conventional throw, and a legacy DVI-D/VGA/S-Video/composite input set. The lamp, format, and connectors fit older presentation systems better than a current smart home setup.

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InFocus IN3116

WXGA business projector with USB, LAN, and legacy inputs

InFocus’s manual distinguishes IN3116 native WXGA 1280 × 800 from the sibling IN3114’s XGA panel. It lists HDMI, dual VGA, LAN control, USB DisplayLink, USB photo playback, S-Video, and composite. The throw table supports conventional placement; the manual does not establish a comparable ANSI output value.

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VIMGO UNO V1

720p Wi-Fi projector with screen mirroring

A Best Buy Canada Marketplace listing names UNO V1 and claims native 1280 × 720, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, HDMI and legacy inputs, and a 3 W speaker. FCC records independently identify a VIMGO-branded LED projector model UNO V1. The retailer’s 6,000-lux wording is not an ANSI rating, and the technical claims remain retailer-sourced.

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Acer H9500BD

Native Full HD home-theater projector with lens shift

Acer’s series guide identifies the H9500BD as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP projector with a 1.5× manual zoom, 1.49–2.28:1 throw range, lens shift, and a user-replaceable 280 W lamp. The manual does not supply the ANSI output used by this finder, and the exact used lamp condition remains unit-specific.

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Pyle PRJ3D79

LED projector with broad analog inputs and unresolved image ratings

Pyle’s page confirms PRJ3D79 and lists LED illumination, manual focus, built-in speaker, earphone output, and AV/HDMI/VGA/S-Video/component connections. The same page conflicts on resolution, brightness, and maximum image size, so native pixels and ANSI lumens remain unknown and no screen-size ceiling is asserted.

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Pyle PRJD907

Low-resolution LED projector with a USB media reader

Pyle specifies native 800 × 480, 2,000 lumens without an ANSI label, manual focus, 50–140-inch image sizing, USB media playback, HDMI/VGA/component inputs, and dual built-in speakers. Its low native pixel count and conventional AC-powered setup suit simple casual viewing rather than detailed presentations.

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Pericat S20

Model-specific projector manual with a mixed-input panel

Pericat’s support index links an S20 Projector User Manual. The reviewed manual pages identify HDMI, VGA, AV, USB, audio output, manual focus, and keystone controls. Native resolution, ANSI brightness, throw ratio, light source, battery, and streaming platform were not established in the readable pages, so this is a sparse, low-confidence match.

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ARTlii US-H3 Projector

Exact model; technical evidence limited

The ARTlii US-H3 identity is present in a retailer record, but the checked technical claims conflict and no model-specific manufacturer specification was found. Treat resolution, brightness, connections, and placement as unresolved until the exact unit is independently verified.

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ViewSonic PJD5112

4:3 legacy presentation with optical zoom

A native SVGA DLP projector with 1.2× manual optical zoom and analog-era inputs. ViewSonic lists 2700 lumens without an ANSI label, so compare the format and connections rather than treating that figure as an ANSI brightness score.

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ViewSonic PJD6352Ls

Short-throw XGA meeting projector

A fixed-lens XGA projector with a documented 0.61:1 short-throw ratio and 3500 ANSI lumens. Its short-throw design helps in shallow rooms, while native 4:3 detail and a non-zoom lens make exact image geometry important.

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ViewSonic PJD5155L

Bright SVGA presentation with HDMI

A native 4:3 SVGA lamp projector rated at 3300 ANSI lumens, with HDMI, VGA, 1.1× optical zoom, and a conventional 1.95–2.15:1 throw. It favors basic presentations over fine detail or short-room placement.

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EKASN MP02 Projector

Exact model; manufacturer specifications not corroborated

A third-party hosted record identifies EKASN MP02 as a projector model, but accessible primary technical documentation was not found. Do not treat the page's Full HD support wording as native resolution or rely on its other feature claims without manufacturer confirmation.

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Azpen A848 Projector Tablet

Tablet with integrated low-output projector

A tablet with a built-in projector that mirrors the tablet display. Its manual lists 854 × 480 DLP output and 50 lumens, along with a 5500mAh tablet battery; this is a small, dim personal projection device, not a full-size theater or room projector.

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Epson PowerLite 585W

WXGA classroom ultra-short-throw lamp projector

Epson documents a native WXGA 1280 × 800 projector for interactive-whiteboard rooms, including an 80-inch 16:10 image from 7.3 inches. Its 3300 color and white lumen ratings use IDMS and ISO methods, not ANSI; the reviewed guide does not establish interactive pen support or streaming apps.

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AVANTEK MX-P1 Projector

Exact model; technical claims need primary confirmation

A dated independent article identifies the AVANTEK MX-P1, but its embedded listing copy is not a manufacturer specification. The page advertises 800 × 480 RGB and 1000 lumens without establishing a comparable brightness method; native pixels, throw, and exact input configuration remain unverified for matching.

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ViewSonic PG707W

Bright WXGA classroom and corporate lamp projector

ViewSonic documents the PG707W for classroom and corporate rooms, with a native WXGA 1280 × 800 panel, 4000 ANSI lumens, dual HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, and 1.3× optical zoom. Its 1.21–1.57:1 throw is conventional, so check room distance; the lamp rating is not a guarantee of remaining life in a used unit.

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Giaomar C9 Projector

Exact C9 identity; specifications unresolved

A hosted manual record names a Giaomar C9, but its technical claims conflict with separate C9 records and are not tied to a reliable manufacturer revision. Native pixels, ANSI output, optics, ports, battery, and streaming remain unknown; verify the exact model and documentation before choosing it for a required feature.

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MacStein MT-20 Projector

Exact MT-20 identity; technical specifications unverified

An imported retailer record identifies MacStein MT-20 as a mini projector. Its headline says 1080p supported and 1800 lumens, but no primary source establishes native resolution, ANSI output, optics, or inputs; those listing claims are not used for matching.

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