Optoma has announced two new entry-level projectors on Oct. 4, 2021. They are Optoma ZX300 and ZW350.
The two compact projectors are for educational or commercial use. For example, conference rooms, higher education, auditoriums, exhibitions, entertainment venues, and simulation.
Appearance
The two projectors have a brief and elegant design, which use white as main color and black as embellishment.
Both ZX300 and ZW350 have a dimension of 337 x 265 x 108 (excluded adjustment feet), which are suitable for many occasions.
Brightness
The two projectors use DLP technology and have a same brightness of 3,500 ANSI lumens, which gives high-quality picture during daytime.
Picture Quality
As low-cost projectors, resolution of the two projector is not so high. Optoma ZX300 projector has a standard resolution of XGA (1024×768), while Optoma ZW350 is WXGA (1280×800).
The two projectors have a high contrast ratio of 300,000:1, providing a vivid and colorful image.
Throw Ratio
ZX300 has a changeable throw ratio range of 1.94 – 2.16 while ZW350 has a throw ratio range of 1.187 – 1.544, which means that the two projectors can project a big screen even in narrow space.
Other Specifications
- Light Source: DuraCore laser
- Light Source Life: Up to 30,000 hours
- Optical Engine: IP6X certified optical engine
- Ports: HDMI x2, VGA-in, USB-A(5V/1.5A), Micro USB, Audio in, Audio out, RS-232, RJ-45
- 1.1x optical zoom/ 1.3x optical zoom
- 360-degree and portrait mode operation
Optoma ZX300 and ZW350 are priced as $719 and $799 accordingly.