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Proxima
UltraLight X350

Portable conference-room XGA with ANSI-rated output. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The Proxima UltraLight X350 is a compact, lamp-based XGA projector whose manufacturer-authored sheet describes conference-room use, travel between locations, and a modular design. Its native 1024 × 768 DLP image, 1,100 ANSI lumens, 1.3× manual zoom, and roughly 3.5 lb base weight point to a portable presentation role. The base unit has computer connections, while the optional video module changes the available video and audio inputs and adds weight. It suits a legacy wired setup better than a widescreen home-cinema installation.

Consider it for

Legacy slides and computer presentations in rooms where a light carry-in body, manual zoom, and a documented 4:3 image are more useful than native widescreen HD.

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It is not a native widescreen or Full HD projector, a battery-powered device, or a modern streaming display. Buyers must also verify whether the offered X350 includes a video module.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The maker's exact model sheet identifies XGA resolution and ANSI-rated light output.
  • A light base body and manual 1.3× zoom help with carry-in presentations and varied room distances.
  • Its DVI and VGA connections support older computers without depending on wireless pairing.

What to weigh up

  • Native 4:3 XGA gives less detail and a less suitable shape for modern widescreen film.
  • The 120 W UHP lamp is old technology and its present hours and condition are unit-specific.
  • Optional video modules affect weight, speaker and source connections, so package details must be confirmed.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredX350
Image formatNative XGA 1024 × 768 single-chip DLP
Rated light output1,100 ANSI lumens, manufacturer rated
Placement1.69–2.20:1 throw with 1.3× manual zoom

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

XGA is a clear limit and a useful legacy match

The product sheet calls the X350 true XGA and specifies 1024 × 768 native pixels in a 4:3 shape. That format can display older presentation files without the wide letterboxing common with contemporary movie sources. It is less suited to Full HD video and fine spreadsheet text than a modern panel. A computer may send a larger signal, but that does not change the projector's native grid. Confirm the output settings of the computer and view the actual slides from the intended seat before choosing this older model for a room that will also host films.

The ANSI figure has a specific basis

Proxima's sheet lists 1,100 ANSI lumens and a 500:1 full-on/full-off contrast ratio. The ANSI label distinguishes this specification from unqualified lumen numbers in many compact projectors, but it still describes the model rather than a particular aged unit. Ambient light, screen size, surface gain, and lamp mode affect the image. A used X350 should be checked for lamp hours, color uniformity, and stable output after warm-up. Its rated output can support a modest presentation screen, but the resolution and age of the lamp remain separate trade-offs.

Manual zoom supports a planned carry-in setup

The X350 includes a 1.3× manual zoom and the documented throw range is about 1.69–2.20:1. That gives the presenter some flexibility to frame a screen without moving the table by inches, while still requiring a normal throw distance. It is not a close-wall design. Measure the width of the screen, calculate the lens position, and leave access to the manual controls. The base body is lighter without the video module; because the module changes weight and adds video connectors, confirm the exact configuration before estimating what goes in the carrying case.

Modularity changes what sources can connect

The base product sheet describes DVI/I, VGA, and USB functions, while the optional video module adds composite and S-Video connections and a small speaker. That modularity can help a user connect older meeting-room equipment, but it also means a seller's phrase such as video-ready is not enough to prove that the module is included. Ask for a clear view of the rear connector panel and confirm the module is present and recognized. No source in the saved packet establishes integrated streaming apps, so an external computer or player remains the appropriate assumption.

Lamp age and accessory completeness decide ownership

Proxima specifies a 120 W UHP lamp with a listed life of 2,000 hours and describes a replaceable lamp. This helps identify the maintenance path but does not reveal remaining life in a used X350. Request the lamp-hour display and ask whether a replacement is original or compatible. Check that the lens zoom, focus ring, input controls, and cooling fan work; older presentation equipment may have spent years in a cart or case. The manual and product sheet explain the design, while the actual package should be judged from photographs and a powered image test.

Compare for your needs

NEC NP100 trades the X350's XGA detail for a higher 2,000 ANSI-lumen rating; both are legacy lamp projectors with wired source needs.

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Before you buy

What is the X350's native resolution?

The manufacturer-authored sheet identifies native XGA at 1024 × 768 pixels.

Does every X350 include the video module?

The product sheet describes modular video options, so confirm whether the offered unit includes the module.

Is this projector battery-powered?

No. The product documentation specifies AC power and a UHP lamp rather than battery operation.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose X350 for light carry-in presentation work when its XGA image, lamp condition, throw distance, and module configuration are acceptable.

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