Optoma ZW521

Brand	Optoma · DuraCore laser
Type	Business
Released	April 2026
Resolution	WXGA
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	6,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio	1.18–1.54:1

A compact WXGA (1280x800) single-chip DLP laser projector rated at 6,000 ISO lumens, aimed at meeting rooms and classrooms. It has a manual 1.3x zoom lens with no lens shift, two HDMI 1.4 inputs plus VGA, RJ45, RS232 and 12V trigger control, a 15 W mono speaker and a rated 30,000-hour laser source.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	6,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity	75%
Imaging technology	DLP
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast	300,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bitDerived
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life	30,000 h eco

Optics

Throw ratio	1.18–1.54:1100″ · 2.54–3.32 m
Image size	30–300 in
Projection offset	112%
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.31×Derived
Focal length	16.9–21.6 mm
Vertical keystone	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°
Corner correction	4-corner

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs	VGA
Audio inputs	3.5 mm
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger

Audio

Speaker power	15 W
Speakers	1
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	274 × 216 × 114 mmDerived
Weight	2,900 g
Orientations	Portrait, 360°

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Altitude	3,048 m
Power draw	Max 210 W · Eco 150 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)

Safety & support

Risk group	RG2
User manual	region-resource.optoma.com

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide

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Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ZW521 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.18–1.54:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	UPC	796435448448
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	ZW521