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Optoma UHD55 4K UHD home projector

4K UHD home projector with smart features and vertical lens shift

Optoma advertises 3840 × 2160 UHD output, 3,600 lumens, manual 1.3× zoom, and vertical lens shift for the UHD55. The US page does not state an ANSI measurement basis or establish a physical native 3840-pixel panel, so those fields remain unranked.

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Epson VS220 SVGA 3LCD projector

SVGA office projector with 3LCD color output and PC-free slides

Epson documents the VS220 as an 800 × 600 SVGA 3LCD projector with 2,700 lumens of both color and white output, HDMI and VGA, and a 200 W lamp. Epson does not call those values ANSI on the cited sheet, and the model depends on conventional throw and AC power.

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ViewSonic PJD5122 SVGA DLP projector

SVGA presentation projector with 1.1× manual optical zoom

ViewSonic lists the PJD5122 as a native 800 × 600 SVGA DLP projector with a 2,700-lumen figure, a 220 W lamp, and 1.1× optical zoom. Its sheet does not label the lumens ANSI; VGA, composite, and S-Video support favor a legacy presentation room.

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InFocus IN116 WXGA DLP projector

WXGA business projector with HDMI and legacy presentation inputs

The InFocus IN116 user guide identifies a native 1280 × 800 WXGA image and HDMI, VGA, composite, and S-Video inputs. The accessible exact-model guide does not establish an ANSI-lumen figure; its lamp, AC supply, and conventional throw suit a measured presentation setup.

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WEWATCH V53 Pro 1080p projector

1080p home projector with wireless features and manual geometry aids

WEWATCH identifies V53 Pro, V53P, and V53S as the same version and lists native 1080p, 350 ANSI lumens, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and HDMI, VGA, and USB. Wireless streaming claims do not establish a built-in app platform; throw geometry and battery status are not specified.

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ViewSonic PX747-4K 4K UHD home projector

Bright 4K UHD home projector with conventional throw

ViewSonic advertises UHD-format output and 3,500 ANSI lumens for the PX747-4K, with a 0.47-inch DLP and XPR processing. Because the source does not establish a physical native 3840-pixel grid, native horizontal pixels remain unknown; its lamp and 1.2× zoom suit a measured home setup.

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ViewSonic PX703HDH Full HD home projector

Full HD home projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens and 1.3× zoom

ViewSonic lists the PX703HDH at native 1920 × 1080, 3,500 ANSI lumens, a 1.3× optical zoom, and 16 ms input lag. Its ±5% vertical lens adjustment is digital rather than optical shift; the lamp, conventional throw, and AC supply suit a fixed room.

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HP VP6310 SVGA DLP projector

Legacy SVGA presentation projector with VGA and S-Video

HP's VP6300-series manual identifies the VP6310 as a native 800 × 600 DLP projector with a 210 W lamp and legacy analog inputs. The manual does not specify ANSI brightness; its 1.7–2:1 throw and 3.5 kg AC-powered body point to a fixed presentation room.

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Optoma PK120 pocket projector

Pocket-size local-playback projector with a rechargeable battery

The Optoma PK120 manual describes rechargeable-battery operation, internal memory, microSD playback, AV input, VGA, microUSB, and audio out. The accessible exact-model source does not establish native resolution or ANSI brightness, so its image performance cannot be ranked from this packet.

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BenQ W1200 Full HD home cinema projector

Full HD home cinema projector with dual HDMI and stereo speakers

BenQ's W1200 manual specifies native 1920 × 1080 DLP, a 230 W lamp, two HDMI inputs, and two 10 W speakers. The reviewed manual does not establish ANSI brightness or a complete throw ratio, so those values remain unknown; lamp condition and room placement require separate checks.

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Anker Nebula Nebula Capsule portable projector

Battery portable, app-enabled SD projector

The D4111 combines an internal battery, Android 7.1 with Nebula Manager, and a 100 ANSI-lumen DLP image. Native resolution is 854 × 480, so it is designed around compact, dark-room viewing rather than detailed Full HD projection.

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Epson EX7200 multimedia projector

WXGA business projector with USB slides

Epson documents a native WXGA 3LCD projector with HDMI, USB presentation functions, and a 1.2× zoom lens. Its 2,600 color and white lumens are Epson output figures, not an ANSI-lumen rating; it uses a replaceable UHE lamp and mains power.

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Casio Slim XJ-A247 projector

Slim WXGA laser-LED presentation projector

Casio's XJ-A247 specifications identify native WXGA 1280 × 800, a laser-and-LED hybrid source, and 2× powered zoom and focus. The 2,500-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI in the reviewed model-specific materials; its optional wireless adapter is for computer mirroring, not documented streaming apps.

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InFocus IN112a presentation projector

SVGA lamp projector for wired presentations

The IN112a datasheet specifies native SVGA 800 × 600, a 190 W lamp, and HDMI alongside VGA and legacy video inputs. InFocus lists 3,000 lumens without an ANSI label, so treat brightness as unqualified and plan around the lower native resolution.

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Optoma TX612 presentation projector

Bright XGA projector for legacy presentations

The Optoma TX612 datasheet specifies native 4:3 XGA, 3,500 ANSI lumens, a 1.1× manual zoom, and analog/computer inputs. It is the TX612 model without the 3D suffix; confirm lamp condition and conventional throw placement for an older presentation setup.

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AAXA M4 mobile projector

Battery WXGA projector with local media playback

AAXA's M4 guide documents native WXGA, an internal battery, and USB and microSD media playback. It is an older portable LED model with modest, unqualified brightness figures; the model is identified as M4 only, without assigning the unconfirmed MP-400-01 code.

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ETOE E2 Pro smart projector

Full HD smart projector with automatic correction

ETOE's A1192 specification identifies native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 500 ANSI lumens, and Android TV 10. A 1.22:1 throw and automatic vertical plus electric multi-point correction support a flexible home setup, but the mains-powered projector still needs a measured screen position.

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Hitachi CP-WX3014WN business projector

WXGA classroom projector with network control

Hitachi's family brochure identifies the CP-WX3014WN as a native WXGA 3LCD projector with a 16 W speaker and wired network control. Its stated 3,000-lumen output is not labeled ANSI in the reviewed materials; use exact-model documentation for placement rather than transferring sibling optics.

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Acer H6810 4K home projector

Native 4K lamp projector with conventional zoom

Acer's US H6810 page specifies native 3840 × 2160 resolution, up to 3,500 lumens without an ANSI label, and a 240 W UHP lamp. A 1.2× zoom and conventional throw make it a measured home installation; regional part numbers should be checked against the exact listing.

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ViewSonic PJD6683ws short-throw projector

WXGA short-throw presentation projector

ViewSonic's manufacturer-authored sheet identifies the PJD6683ws as a WXGA short-throw model with HDMI, wired LAN, and a 10 W speaker. Its 3,000-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI in the reviewed sheet; a 0.5:1 throw and lamp age matter for room planning.

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Hitachi PJ-TX100 home-theater projector

720p LCD home-theater projector

Hitachi's PJ-TX100 manual specifies a 1280 × 720 LCD image, a 150 W UHB lamp, zoom and focus controls, and DVI-D plus legacy video inputs. The manual does not establish an ANSI brightness figure or built-in apps, so assess this older model around its native resolution, source connections, and lamp condition.

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Epson PowerLite D6250 XGA projector

XGA business projector with wired networking

Epson identifies the PowerLite D6250 as product code V11H397020 and specifies native XGA 1024 × 768, HDMI, dual VGA, USB, LAN, and a 5 W speaker. Its 4,000 color and white-lumen measurements use IDMS and ISO methods, not an ANSI rating. The 275 W UHE lamp and optional wireless module suit a fixed presentation setup more than a current smart-TV replacement.

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Acer X1240 XGA projector

XGA DLP presentation projector

Acer's X1240 sheet identifies a native XGA DLP projector rated at 2,700 ANSI lumens in standard mode and 2,160 ANSI in ECO, with manual 1.1× zoom and VGA, composite, and S-Video inputs. This is a lamp-based wired presentation model; the resolution and age make it a poor fit for high-detail widescreen cinema.

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ViewSonic PJD6210-3D XGA projector

XGA DLP projector with PC 3D-ready support

ViewSonic's PJD6210-3D sheet specifies native XGA 1024 × 768, 2,200 lumens without an ANSI label, a 180 W lamp, manual 1.1× zoom and focus, and PC 3D-ready operation. It has a wired presentation profile and older inputs; the 3D-ready designation is not interactive pen support or a built-in streaming feature.

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Epson PowerLite 96W WXGA projector

WXGA classroom projector with network presentation

Epson's product code V11H384020 identifies the PowerLite 96W, a 3LCD native WXGA 1280 × 800 projector with HDMI, network presentation, optional wireless LAN, and a 16 W speaker. Epson's 2,700 color and white outputs use IDMS and ISO methods rather than an ANSI rating. Treat it as a wired classroom model with a lamp to maintain.

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Pyle PRJLE55 LED widescreen projector

Low-resolution LED home projector

B&H identifies the exact Pyle PRJLE55 and lists native 800 × 480, LED illumination, manual focus, 60–100-inch image sizing, analog and HDMI inputs, and 110–220 VAC power. The listed 1,800 lumens are not ANSI-labeled; a separate source uses ANSI wording, so the profile keeps ANSI output unknown. 1080p input acceptance does not change its native resolution.

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Sanyo PLV-Z4 720p home-theater projector

720p LCD projector with lens shift

Sanyo's PLV-Z4 sheet specifies a 3LCD native 1280 × 720 home-cinema image, 1,000 ANSI lumens, 2× manual zoom, and substantial vertical and horizontal lens shift. HDMI and component inputs support an older dedicated theater chain. Its 145 W UHP lamp and 720p resolution put lamp condition and native detail ahead of any assumption that it is a current 4K-class option.

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Acer K138ST short-throw portable projector

WXGA LED short-throw portable projector

Acer's K138ST sheet documents a native WXGA 1280 × 800 image, 800 ANSI lumens, RGB LED illumination, and a 0.8:1 short-throw ratio. Its 1.7 lb weight and two 3 W speakers help with portable placement, but it uses AC power and is not ultra-short-throw. WirelessCAST and WirelessHD are optional accessories rather than included app platforms.

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NEC NP610S short-throw classroom projector

XGA 3LCD short-throw classroom projector

Sharp/NEC documents the NP610S as a native XGA 1024 × 768 projector rated at 2,600 ANSI lumens, with a 0.74:1 short-throw ratio, 60–110-inch image range, and 230 W lamp. Its education and corporate positioning supports a classroom role; it is short-throw, not UST, and no interactive pen system is established.

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BenQ MX819ST short-throw classroom projector

XGA classroom projector with fixed short-throw lens

BenQ specifies the MX819ST as native XGA 1024 × 768 with 3,000 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.61:1 short-throw lens, HDMI 1.4, dual VGA, LAN control, and a 10 W speaker. It is PointWrite-ready, but the PW02 kit and touch module are separate. Its short throw is not UST, and interactive pen support remains unconfirmed for the offered unit.

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BenQ SP840

Bright Full HD DLP with a conventional lens

BenQ specifies native 1920 × 1080 DLP, 4,000 ANSI lumens, dual HDMI, and a manual 1.2× zoom. Its 300 W lamp and conventional 1.62–1.92:1 throw call for room and lamp-condition checks.

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Proxima UltraLight X350

Portable conference-room XGA with ANSI-rated output

The manufacturer-authored X350 sheet lists native XGA 1024 × 768, 1,100 ANSI lumens, a 120 W UHP lamp, and modular source connections. It weighs about 3.5 lb without the video module.

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NEC NP100

SVGA office projector with ANSI-labeled light output

NEC specifies an 800 × 600 DLP image, 2,000 ANSI lumens, manual focus, a conventional 1.95–2.15:1 ratio, and legacy VGA/composite/S-Video connections.

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Sony VPL-HW30AES

Full HD SXRD home cinema with manual lens adjustment

Sony's HW30ES specification lists a 1920 × 1080 SXRD panel, a 1,300-lumen non-ANSI rating, 3D support, and a 200 W UHP lamp. The AES bundle contents vary by region.

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Sony VPL-VW600ES

Native 4K SXRD home cinema with powered optics

Sony specifies three native 4096 × 2160 SXRD panels, a 1,700-lumen non-ANSI lamp rating, powered zoom/focus and lens shift, two HDMI inputs, and 3D.

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Epson Home Cinema LS11000

Laser home cinema with pixel-shifted on-screen 4K

Epson's LS11000 uses Full HD 3LCD panels with 4K PRO-UHD pixel shifting, a laser array, powered lens controls, and separate 2,500-lumen color and white ratings.

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BenQ MW529E

WXGA presentation projector with dual HDMI

BenQ separates the MW529E from sibling models and specifies native 1280 × 800 DLP, 3,300 Colorific lumens, a 210 W lamp, and two HDMI inputs.

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Optoma EP7155

Legacy XGA presentation projector with manual lens

Optoma lists native XGA 1024 × 768, 2,500 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.15× manual lens, a 4:3 image, and legacy wired inputs.

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AAXA P300 Pico Projector

Battery-capable WXGA pico projector with local playback

AAXA specifies a native 1280 × 800 DLP/LED image, 60+ minutes of battery life, and 500 DC or 200 battery lumens; the figures are not ANSI ratings.

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Canon REALiS WUX5000

WUXGA Pro AV projector sold without a lens

Canon specifies native 1920 × 1200 LCOS and 5,000 lumens, but the chassis ships without a lens; confirm the included interchangeable lens before planning placement.

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Sony VPL-VW885ES

Native 4K SXRD home cinema with laser lighting

Sony specifies three effective 4096 × 2160 SXRD imagers, a laser-diode source, a 2,000-lumen non-ANSI rating, and powered zoom, focus, and lens shift.

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Epson Home Cinema 2040

Full HD 3LCD for a fixed movie room

Epson specifies native 1920 × 1080 3LCD imaging, 2,200 color and white lumens under IDMS and ISO methods, and a conventional 1.22–1.47:1 throw range. It uses a replaceable lamp and needs an external source for streaming.

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NEC NP60

Bright XGA presentation projector with legacy inputs

The NP60 is a single-chip DLP presentation model with native 1024 × 768 XGA resolution and a 3,000 ANSI-lumen rating. Its manual documents VGA and legacy analog video connections rather than HDMI.

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Epson EX9200 Pro Wireless WUXGA Projector

Wireless WUXGA for presentation detail

Epson specifies a native 1920 × 1200 3LCD image, 3,200 color and white lumens under IDMS/ISO methods, wireless projection, and a 1.38–1.68:1 throw range. It uses a replaceable lamp and does not have documented streaming apps.

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Vivitek H1080FD

Full HD lamp projector with legacy inputs

Vivitek documents native 1920 × 1080 DLP imaging, a conventional 1.6–1.92:1 throw range, and a 230 W lamp. Its sources disagree on whether the 1,800-lumen brightness figure is ANSI, so the ANSI attribute is left unknown.

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Optoma GT5600 Ultra Short Throw Projector

Fixed 0.25:1 Full HD ultra-short throw

Optoma specifies native 1920 × 1080 resolution, 3,600 ANSI lumens, and a fixed 0.25:1 throw ratio. The lamp projector targets an 80–100-inch screen from roughly 6–9 inches and uses an external source for streaming.

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InFocus X1A DLP Multimedia Projector

Legacy SVGA presentation projector

The manufacturer-authored brochure identifies an SVGA 800 × 600 DLP projector with up to 1,100 ANSI lumens, a 1.51–2.27:1 throw range, and a 150 W lamp. Its listed sources are VGA and analog video, without HDMI.

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Pyle PRJAND805 Android Multimedia Projector

Compact projector with an older Android platform

Pyle specifies native 1280 × 800 imaging, Android 4.2, Wi-Fi, and HDMI, VGA, AV, USB, and SD inputs. Its 1,200-lumen claim is not ANSI-labeled, and the saved manual does not promise current app compatibility.

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AAXA OEM250 Micro Handheld Projector

Compact SVGA projector for local media

AAXA's OEM250 manual specifies native 800 × 600 resolution, 250 ANSI lumens, and a triple-LED light source. It supports HDMI and legacy video plus USB and SD-HC local playback; battery operation is not established.

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Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 1080p Projector

Laser Full HD with regional Android TV bundle

Anker Japan documents native 1920 × 1080 DLP imaging, 1,840 ANSI lumens, a laser source, autofocus, and a 1.5:1 throw ratio. Its checked Japanese package includes an Android TV dongle; regional bundle contents may differ.

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InFocus ScreenPlay SP2080HD

Full HD DLP with legacy 3D and source connections

InFocus specifies native 1920 × 1080 DLP, 1.12–1.47:1 throw, manual zoom, and two HDMI 1.4a inputs. The stated 4,000 lumens are not ANSI-labeled, and streaming requires an external player.

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AAXA HP3 Halloween Projector

720p seasonal effects with local media inputs

AAXA documents a 1280 × 720 effects projector with manual focus, HDMI/composite inputs, and USB or TF-card playback. The manufacturer archive describes six videos; the historical candidate title says eight, so included content count is uncertain. Its 300-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI.

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InFocus IN8606HD Full 3D 1080p Home Theater Projector

Full HD lamp theater with a stated ANSI rating

The manufacturer datasheet lists native 1920 × 1080 DLP, 2500 ANSI lumens in Standard mode, 1.39–2.09:1 throw, 1.5× manual zoom, two HDMI inputs, and Full HD 3D. Lamp condition and current accessories remain unit-specific.

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Epson EX5240 XGA 3LCD Projector

Portable XGA presentation with a broad wired input set

Epson specifies native XGA 1024 × 768 3LCD, 3200 color and white lumens under Epson methods rather than an ANSI label, and 1.48–1.77:1 throw with 1.0–1.2× manual optical zoom. HDMI, VGA, S-Video, and composite support mixed presentation sources.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e 3D Projector

Full HD 3D theater with the 3020e wireless transmitter package

Epson specifies native 1920 × 1080 3LCD, 2300 color and white lumens by Epson methods, 3D, and a 1.32–2.15:1 throw with manual 1.0–1.6× zoom. The e package includes a WirelessHD transmitter; streaming apps and battery operation are not documented.

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Epson EX71 WXGA 3LCD Projector

WXGA presentation with legacy wired inputs

The EX71 is a native WXGA 1280 × 800 Epson 3LCD presentation model. Epson lists 2500 color and white lumens using its stated methods, 1.2× manual optical zoom, HDMI, VGA/component, S-Video, composite, USB, and a 1 W mono speaker.

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Epson PowerLite S3

Legacy SVGA presentation with an ANSI rating

Epson's PowerLite S3 guide specifies SVGA 800 × 600, 4:3, 1600 ANSI lumens in High mode, manual focus, and digital zoom rather than optical zoom. Its source list covers VGA/computer and composite video, with no HDMI listed.

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Optoma WU465 WUXGA Projector

WUXGA presentation with 4800 ANSI lumens

Optoma specifies native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 4800 ANSI lumens, a 1.39–2.09:1 conventional throw, and 1.5× manual optical zoom. HDMI/MHL, VGA, LAN, USB reading, a 10 W speaker, and a 285 W lamp serve meeting and classroom rooms; the optional Wi-Fi adapter is not assumed included.

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Epson PowerLite 1925W Multimedia Projector

WXGA meeting projector with powered zoom and LAN

Epson specifies native WXGA 1280 × 800, a 1.62–2.61:1 conventional throw, powered 1.0–1.6× optical zoom and focus, and 4000 color and white lumens under Epson's methods rather than ANSI. HDMI, analog video, LAN, wireless presentation, and a 10 W speaker support installed meeting rooms.

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Formovie THEATER 4K Laser Projector

4K UHD UST laser with Android TV and Bowers & Wilkins audio

Formovie specifies 4K UHD output, a 0.23:1 ultra-short-throw ratio, ALPD RGB+ laser, Android TV 11, and a 30 W Bowers & Wilkins sound system. The global page lists 1800 ISO lumens, while a regional SKU page gives a different ANSI claim; ANSI output remains unresolved. Formovie says the Netflix app is temporarily unavailable in its Android TV store.

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