Optoma ZH521ST Short Throw Laser Projector 5500 Lumens Full Hd

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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 ZH521ST short throw projector delivers 5,500 lumens of brilliant Full HD 1080p visuals in a compact short-throw design, enabling large, shadow-free projections even in limited spaces. Engineered for 24/7 reliability, it offers a low-maintenance, energy-efficient laser solution with centralized IT management and smart control for corporate, education, or commercial uses.

• 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

Short Throw

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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.

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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.

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