Optoma ZH521 1080p Laser Projector
The Optoma ZH521 is a powerful, low-maintenance workhorse designed to turn any bright room into a vivid, high-impact display. Delivering an impressive 5,500 ANSI lumens of Full HD 1080p clarity, it easily punches through heavy ambient light in boardrooms, classrooms, or venues without forcing you to draw the blinds. Its eco-friendly DuraCore laser engine guarantees up to 30,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation—eliminating costly lamp replacements—while an IP6X dust-resistant rating, 360-degree orientation, and 1.3x optical zoom give you total installation flexibility. Compact yet enterprise-ready, it’s a future-proof investment for anyone needing reliable, crystal-clear projection that works on demand, 24/7.
Key Features & Specifications
- 1080p 1920 x 1080 16:9
- 5500 ANSI Lumens
- 2,000,000:1 Contrast
- 2.9kg Weight
- 29db (eco) Fan Noise
- 3 Year/20,000hr Warranty
- 3 Year/20,000hr Laser Warranty
- Est. Laser Life up to 30,000hrs
- Horizontal & Vertical Keystone
- 4 Corner Correction
- 2x HDMI Connection
- Powerful 15W Speaker
- 360° Installation
- Portrait Projection
Throw Distance Chart
(Throw Ratio: 1.13-1.47:1)
| Image Size | Installation Distance |
|---|---|
| 92" (16:9) 2030x1140mm | From 2.3m to 2.9m |
| 100" (16:9) 2214x1245mm | From 2.5m to 3.2m |
| 110" (16:9) 2435x1370mm | From 2.8m to 3.5m |
| 120" (16:9) 2657x1494mm | From 3.0m to 3.9m |
| 135" (16:9) 2990x1681mm | From 3.4m to 4.3m |
| 150" (16:9) 3320x1867mm | From 3.8m to 4.8m |
- 5,500-lumen brightness - Clear projection for spaces with ambient light
- 30,000h laser life - DuraCore laser ensures long-term reliability and low TCO
- 1.3x optical zoom & geometric correction for versatile mounting
- Sustainable design - 50% recycled metal and PCR materials
- Optoma Management Suite (OMS™) - Enables centralized monitoring and control across multiple devices
Brighter, Greener, and Longer-Lasting Projection
Future-Proofed. Sustainable. Cost-Effective.
Optoma's new generation of lamp-free laser projectors is designed to deliver exceptional visual quality, simplified setup and control, and long-term value across business, education, or simulation environments.
Clear Images in Ambient Light Environments
With 5,500 lumens of high brightness, this projector delivers sharp and readable visuals even in ambient light environments, making it ideal for meetings, classrooms, and commercial spaces.
Reliable for Long-Term Use with DuraCore Laser
Optoma DuraCore Laser technology delivers consistent brightness, vivid colors, and up to 30,000 hours of lamp-free operation. With instant on/off functionality, reduced power consumption, and no lamp replacements, it offers a lower total cost of ownership and long-term, reliable performance—ideal for business and education environments.
Tailored Display Modes for Business and Education
Tailored display modes for business and education. Optoma projectors deliver long-lasting image precision with DLP technology, ensuring accurate, vibrant colors that bring every detail to life.
4K & HDR Compatible
High dynamic range (HDR) technology improves contrast ratio, brightness, and color depth on the display, delivers brighter whites and deeper black levels. It enhances the details and depth of field, making the images clearer and more realistic.
Flexible Setup for Any Spaces
With ±30° keystone correction, 1.3x zoom, and support for 360-degree or portrait mode projection, this projector offers flexible installation in any space.
What's in the Box
- Optoma ZH521 Projector
- Remote Control
- Power Cord & Transformer
What you may need
- HDMI Cable
- Projector Screen
- Projector Mount
- 3D Glasses
| Display Technology | DLP |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1080p Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Brightness | 5,500 Lumens |
| Contrast | 300,000:1 |
| Dynamic Contrast | 2,000,000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 Native, 16:10 & 4:3 Compatible |
| Keystone Correction | ±30° Vertical, ±30° Horizontal |
| Horizontal Scan Rate | 15 ~ 135Khz |
| Vertical Scan Rate | 24 ~ 120Hz |
| Uniformity | 75% |
| Projection Screen Size | 30-306inch |
| Light Source | Laser |
| Light Source Life | 30,000 hours (Eco mode) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.13:1 ~ 1.47:1 |
| Projection Distance | 1m~ 10m (mechanism travel) |
| Zoom | 1.3x |
| Zoom type | Manual |
| Focal Length | 16.90mm~21.60mm |
| Native offset | 116% +/-5% |
| Connections Input | HDMI 2.0 x 2 VGA In x 1 Audio 3.5mm x 1 |
| Connections Output | USB-A 2.0 x 2 3D Sync Out x 1 Audio 3.5mm x 1 |
| Connections Control | RJ45 x 1 RS232 x 1 12V Trigger x 1 |
| Noise Level | 31dB / 29 dB (eco) |
| Computer Compatibility | VGA,SVGA,XGA,720p,WXGA,SXGA,SXGA+,UXGA,1080p,WUXGA |
| 2D compatibilty | NTSC,PAL,SECAM,SDTV,HDTV,UHD |
| 3D compatibilty | Supports all HDMI 1.4a mandatory 3D formats (Frame pack, side-by-side, top-bottom) and up converts frame rate from 60Hz to 120Hz or 24Hz to 144Hz |
| Security | Security bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface |
| OSD/ Display Languages | 27 languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese |
| 24/7 Operation | Yes |
| 360-operation | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | Max Temperature(operating): 0 ~ 40°C; Tolerance +/- 2°C, Max Altitude(operating): 10,000 ft., for 0°C~30°C, Max humidity(operating): 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Speaker (Watts) | 15W |
| Input lag | 4K/ 60Hz: 16.7 ms 1080P/ 60Hz: 16.7 ms 1080P/ 120Hz: 8.6 ms |
| In the box | AC power cord Remote control Quick start user manual |
| Power Supply | External power supply, 100V ~ 240V, 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 0.5W (standby) 147W (min) 205W (max) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) (mm) | 216 x 274 x 114mm |
| Weight (Kg) | Gross weight 4.3 kg, Net weight 2.9 kg |