Description
Optoma ZH521 Laser Projector
Throw Distance
| Screen Size (16:9) | Installation Distance |
|---|---|
| 92″ (204 × 115cm) | 1.0m |
| 100″ (221 × 125cm) | 1.1m |
| 110″ (244 × 137cm) | 1.2m |
| 120″ (266 × 149cm) | 1.3m |
| 130″ (288 × 161cm) | 1.5m |
Quick Highlights
- Brightness: 5500 lumens
- Contrast: 300,000:1 (Dynamic 2,000,000:1)
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p (accepts 4K input)
- Light Source: DuraCore laser (up to 30,000 hours)
- HDR Support: HDR10 & HLG compatible
- Connectivity: 2 × HDMI, USB-A, RS232, RJ45
- Audio: Built-in 15W speaker
- Keystone: Horizontal & vertical correction
- 360° Installation & Portrait Mode
- Dust Resistant: IP6X certified
- Warranty: 3 Years Optoma Australia
The Optoma ZH521 is a 5,500-lumen Full HD 1080p laser projector engineered for 24/7 reliability in business or education spaces. This compact, maintenance-free laser solution features a 30,000-hour lifespan, 1.3x optical zoom, smart control, and centralized IT management via Optoma Management Suite (OMS™) to support sustainable and efficient operation
- 5,500-lumen brightness - Clear projection for spaces with ambient light
- 30,000h laser life - DuraCore laser ensures long-term reliability and low TCO
- Sustainable design - 50% recycled metal and PCR materials
- Optoma Management Suite (OMS) - Enables centralized IT monitoring and control across multiple networked devices
- Optoma Smart Control App - Intelligent screen alignment and remote control directly from your mobile device (coming soon)
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.
Key Features
Over-the-air Update
Compact Size
Low Maintenance
Eco-Friendly DuraCore Laser
High Brightness for Ambient Light

Flexible Configuration
Optoma Management Suite
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Long Lifespan
Clear, Shadow-Free Projection for Ambient Light Environments
With 5,500 lumens of high brightness, this projector delivers Full HD visuals even in ambient light. Its short-throw design reduces shadows even in limited spaces, making it ideal for meetings, classrooms, and commercial environments.

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.

Immersive Golf Simulation
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Manage, Monitor, and Diagnose—All from One Place
Optoma Management Suite (OMS™) is an intuitive cloud-based or local networking display management solution, designed to streamline operations by monitoring, diagnosing and controlling audio visual displays from anywhere via a single platform. With an easy-to-use interface and 24/7 real-time monitoring, OMS enables users to check the status of display devices and make configurations to optimise performance.


Always Stay Updated
This product supports over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, keeping your projector up to date without the need for USB drives. Updates are delivered automatically, and users simply click Download to install them. Updates may include new features, performance enhancements, and security improvements. This helps reduce IT workload and ensures reliable operation.

Flexible Setup for Any Spaces
With ±30° keystone correction, and support for 360-degree or portrait mode projection, this projector offers flexible installation in any space.
H/V Keystone Correction

Four-Corner Adjustment

Vertical Lens Shift

Designed for Sustainability
Aligned with Optoma’s Green Promise, this projector features an energy-efficient, mercury-free DuraCore laser light source. Built with over 50% recycled metal and PCR materials and packaged in 100% recyclable packaging, it is designed to reduce material waste and power consumption in support of sustainability.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Eco-friendly packaging produced with FSC-certified paper and made with recycled and reusable materials.

Sustainable Materials
Use of environmentally friendly materials for product chassis and during production.

| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Technology | DLP® |
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD (1920 × 1080) | |
| Brightness | 5,500 Lumens | |
| Contrast Ratio | 300,000:1 | |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 | |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Compatible Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, Full, Squeeze, Native | |
| Horizontal Keystone | ±30° | |
| Vertical Keystone | ±30° | |
| Scan Rate | Horizontal: 15–135 kHz, Vertical: 24–120 Hz | |
| Screen Size | 30" – 306" | |
| Light Source | Type | Laser |
| Life (Eco Mode) | 30,000 Hours | |
| Optical | Throw Ratio | 1.13:1 – 1.47:1 |
| Projection Distance | 1m – 10m (Mechanism Travel); 1.3m – 3m (Optical Travel) | |
| Zoom | 1.3x | |
| Zoom Type | Manual | |
| Focal Length | 16.90mm – 21.60mm | |
| Native Offset | 116% ±5% | |
| Connectivity | Inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × VGA In, 1 × 3.5mm Audio In |
| Outputs | 2 × USB-A 2.0, 1 × 3D Sync Out, 1 × 3.5mm Audio Out | |
| Control | RJ45 ×1, RS232 ×1, 12V Trigger ×1 | |
| General | Noise Level | 29 dB(A) |
| PC Compatibility | VGA, SVGA, XGA, 720p, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA, 1080p, WUXGA | |
| 2D Compatibility | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV, HDTV, UHD | |
| 3D Compatibility | Supports all HDMI 1.4a mandatory 3D formats (Frame Packing, Side-by-Side, Top-and-Bottom); converts 60Hz to 120Hz and 24Hz to 144Hz | |
| Security | Security Bar, Kensington Lock, Password-Protected Interface | |
| OSD Languages | 27 languages including English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and more | |
| 24/7 Operation | Yes | |
| 360° Operation | Yes | |
| Operating Conditions | 0–40°C (±2°C), Max Altitude 10,000 ft (0–30°C), Max Humidity 80% RH (Non-condensing) | |
| Remote Control | Business Remote Control | |
| Speaker | 1 × 15W | |
| Input Lag | 4K @ 60Hz: 16.7ms; 1080p @ 60Hz: 16.7ms; 1080p @ 120Hz: 8.6ms | |
| Included Accessories | AC Power Cord, Remote Control, Quick Start User Manual | |
| LAN Control | Yes | |
| Power | Power Supply | AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Standby Power | ≤0.5W | |
| Eco Mode Power | 150W @110VAC; 147W @220VAC | |
| Bright Mode Power | 210W @110VAC; 205W @220VAC | |
| Dimensions & Weight | Dimensions | Without Feet: 216 × 274 × 108.5mm (10.8 × 8.5 × 4.3"); With Feet: 216 × 274 × 114mm (10.8 × 8.5 × 4.5") |
| Net Weight | 2.9kg (6.4 lbs) | |
| Gross Weight | 4.3kg (9.5 lbs) |