Optoma ZH401e

MSRP$1,499

Brand	Optoma · DuraCore
Type	Business
Released	March 2026
Resolution	1080p
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	4,600 lm
Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1

A compact 1080p DLP laser projector rated at 4,600 lumens, with a 1.1x manual zoom, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, VGA, RS232 and RJ45 control. It targets classrooms, training rooms and small conference rooms, with 24/7 operation and 360-degree installation.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Technology brand	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
3D support	Yes
3D sync method	DLP-Link
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom

Optics

Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.98–1.08 m · 40″: 1.31–1.43 m · 50″: 1.63–1.79 m · 60″: 1.96–2.15 m · 70″: 2.29–2.51 m · 80″: 2.61–2.87 m · 90″: 2.94–3.23 m · 100″: 3.27–3.58 m · 120″: 3.92–4.3 m · 150″: 4.9–5.38 m · 180″: 5.88–6.45 m · 200″: 6.54–7.17 m · 250″: 8.17–8.96 m · 300″: 9.8–10.75 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.1×
Focus	Manual
Fixed offset	116%
Focal length	21.86–24 mm
F-number	2.5–2.67
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser (DuraCore)
Light source life	Normal: 30,000 h
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
ISO light output	4,600 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	75%

Audio

Speaker power	15 W
Speaker count	1
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–120 Hz
VGA input	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
12 V trigger	Yes
PJLink class	Class 1
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Operating orientations	360°, Portrait
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	170 W
Power consumption by mode	Eco: 120 W · Bright: 170 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Power supply	External brick
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Min: 29 dB(A) · Max: 31 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	274 mm
Depth	216 mm
Height	114 mm
Weight	2.9 kg
Ingress protection	IP6X
Colours / finishes	White
Sealed optical engine	Yes

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇫🇷 FR 5 yr Retailer listings only; Optoma's US warranty page was unreadable (403). Almo also lists 'Limited Warranty 1 Year'. LDLC's own commercial warranty is 'Seller 2 years'
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/amVEXNMY0TqA9e6pFYo8iyCWQCiLznAEwmaBKoWh.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1 laser product, Risk Group 2
Safety & market certifications	FCC

In the box

Box contents	Power cord, Remote control, 2xAAA battery, Quick start user manual
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ZH401e needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.48–1.62:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.