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Optoma ZH551 Projector

1080P Conference Room Projector
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From Optoma — The Optoma ZH551 Full HD laser projector delivers 5,600 lumens of high-brightness performance, featuring wireless screen sharing, centralized control and a compact, energy-efficient design ideal for classrooms, meeting rooms, and simulation environments. Powered by DuraCore laser technology, the ZH551 offers up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation in eco mode, consistent brightness, instant on/off and greater energy efficiency than lamp-based projectors. This makes it an ideal choice for long-term use in business and education environments.

  • Miracast wireless projection for effortless content sharing
  • 5,600 ISO lumens high brightness, perfect for ambient light settings
  • Centralized management with Optoma Management Suite (OMS)
  • Stay-up-to-date automatically with OTA (over-the-air) technology
  • Up to 30,000 hours of operation with energy-efficient DuraCore Laser
  • 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio


Optoma ZH551 Projector Specifications


Street Price
$1,999
MSRP
n/a
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
October 2025
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Brightness
5,600 Lumens (ISO)2
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
20,000 hours  / 30,000 hours

Included Lens
1.6x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +/-0.00%
Throw Distance
4.6' - 14.7'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
28.09" - 144.76"
Throw Ratio
1.40:1 - 2.24:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.49" x 10.79" x 8.50"
Weight
6.4 lbs
Audible Noise
33 dB  / 28 dB
Internal Speakers
15.0 Watts Mono
Power
230 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDMI 2.0 x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Wireless Networking

Features
Operate 24/7
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
Miracast
Crestron RoomView™

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

ISO LUMENS  is a near-ANSI equivalent used by some manufacturers in place of an ANSI measurement. The measuring technique is defined in the ISO 21118 specification.

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BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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