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ZW521

Compact 6,000lm WXGA Laser Business Projector

The Optoma ZW521 is a 6,000l-lumen WXGA 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, energy-efficiency operation in business applications.

● 6,000l-lumen brightness –Clear projection for spaces with ambient light
● 30,000h laser life –DuraCore laser ensures long-term reliability and low TCO
● 1.3x zoom & geometric correction for flexible installation
● Sustainable design –50% recycled metal and PCR materials for sustainability
● Optoma Management Suite (OMS™) –Enables centralized monitoring and control across multiple devices
ZW521
Features Specification

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.
Over-the-air Update
Compact Size
Low Maintenance
Eco-Friendly DuraCore Laser
Clear Images in Ambient Light
Flexible configuration
Optoma Management Suite
1.3x Zoom
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Long Lifespan

Clear Images in Ambient Light Environments

With 6,000 lumens of high brightness, this projector delivers sharp and readable visuals even in ambient light environments, making it ideal for meetings, classrooms, and commercial spaces.
5600lm high brightness business projector

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.
Longer-lasting laser light source for lower CTO

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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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 via local networking) display management solution, designed to streamline operations by monitoring, diagnosing and controlling audio visual displays from anywhere via a single plarform. 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.

Aways 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, 1.3x zoom, and support for 360-degree or portrait mode projection, this projector offers flexible installation in any space.

  • H/V keystone correction

  • Four-corner adjustment

  • 1.3x zoom

Designed for Sustainability

Aligned with Optoma’s Green Promise, this projector uses an energy-efficient, mercury-free DuraCore laser light source to reduce power consumption and lower total cost of ownership. Built with over 50% recycled metal and PCR materials, and shipped in 100% recyclable packaging, it supports sustainability goals while delivering long-term operational savings.
50% Recycled metal used for Optoma business projectors
100% recyclable packaging used for Optoma business projectors

Eco-friendly packaging

Eco-friendly packaging produced with FSC-certified paper and made with recycled and reusable materials.
50% PCR materials used for Optoma business projectors

Sustainable materials

Use of environmentally, friendly materials for products chassis and during production
Specification
Display
Technology
DLP®
Resolution
WXGA (1280x800)
Brightness
6,000l Lumens
Contrast ratio
300,000:1
Contrast ratio (Dynamic)
2,000,000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Aspect ratio - compatible
4:3,16:9
Keystone correction - horizontal
+/-30°
Keystone correction - vertical
+/-30°
Horizontal scan rate
15~102 KHz
Vertical scan rate
24~120 Hz
Uniformity
75%
Screen size
30"~300"
Light source type
Laser
Light source life
30,000 hours (Eco mode)
Throw ratio
1.18:1 ~ 1.54:1
Projection distance
1m~ 10m (mechanism travel)
1m to 5m (Optical travel)
Zoom
1.3
Zoom type
Manual
Focal length
16.90mm~21.60mm
Native offset
112% +/-5%
Connections- Inputs
HDMI 1.4 x2, VGA In x1, Audio 3.5mm x1
Connections - Outputs
USB-A 2.0 x2, 3D sync out x1, Audio 3.5mm x1

Connections - Control
RJ45 x1, RS232 x1, 12V trigger x1
Noise level (min)
29 dB(A)
Noise level (max)
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 pack, side-by-side, top-bottom) and up converts frame rate from 60Hz to 120Hz or 24Hz to 144Hz
Security
Security bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface
OSD / display languages
27 languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
24/7 operation
Yes
360° operation
Yes
Operating conditions
Max Temperature(operating): 0 ~ 40°C; Tolerance +/- 2°C,
Max Altitude(operating): 10,000 ft., for 0°C~30°C,
Max humidity(operating): 80% RH, non-condensing
Remote control
Business remote control
Speaker count & Watts per speaker
1 x 15W
Input lag
4K/ 60Hz: 16.7 ms
1080P/ 60Hz: 16.7 ms
1080P/ 120Hz: 8.4 ms
In the box
AC power cord
Remote control
Quick start user manual
LAN control
Yes
24/7 operation
Yes
360° operation
Yes
Power supply
AC 100 ~ 240 V, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)
≤0.5 W
Power consumption (eco mode)
150 W@110VAC
147 W@220VAC
Power consumption (bright mode)
210 W @110VAC
205 W @220VAC
Dimensions (W x D x H)
W/o feet: 216 x 274 x 108.5mm (10.8 x 8.5 x 4.3 inches)
With feet: 216 x 274 x 114mm (10.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 inches)
Gross weight
4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs
Net weight
2.9 Kg / 6.4 lbs
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