WEMAX S5
MSRP$1,099
| Brand | WEMAX |
| Type | Portable |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) |
| ISO light output | 500 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 |
A compact 1080p single-chip DLP projector with an ALPD laser-phosphor light source, rated by the maker at 500 ISO lumens. It runs its own Linux-based system with licensed Netflix, has two 5 W Dolby Audio speakers, one HDMI input, autofocus and automatic keystone correction, and is powered over USB-C from the supplied adaptor or a 65 W power bank.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Rec.709 gamut | 100% | |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | |
| Zoom type | Digital | |
| Focus | Auto | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | |
| Image size range | 60–120 in |
Light source
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light source detail | ALPD laser | |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | |
| ISO light output | 500 lm ISO 21118 | ISO 21118 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speaker count | 2 | |
| Audio partner | Dolby Audio | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | |
| HDMI port count | 1 | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | |
| Autofocus | When moved | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 30–85%RH | |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 5,000 m | |
| Power consumption by mode | Rated: 65 W | |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External brick | |
| USB-C PD input | 65 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 30 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 175 mm | |
| Depth | 175 mm | |
| Height | 48 mm | |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | |
| Tripod socket | Yes | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr The store's general warranty policy (https://wemax.com/pages/product-warranty) says '1-year warranty ... on all brand new WEMAX products'; the S5 product page and ProjectorCentral say 2 years. Product page followed. | |
| User manual | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417 | |
| Photobiological risk group | RG1 | |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC |
In the box
| Box contents | Projector, Remote control, Power adapter, Batteries |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the S5 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.21:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B0DRWY85WG |
| MPN | FMM4101 |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Test projecteur laser WEMAX S5 et écran ALR lenticulaire Nothing Projector : combo gagnant ? | Techno-Science |
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| WEMAX S5 Smart Laser Projector | All regions | Marketing name |