Optoma ZH521 projector
5,500 ANSI lumen Full HD (1920×1080) laser projector with 3,000,000:1 contrast and 1.3× optical zoom.
€1,391incl. VAT
In stock
Optoma ZH521 vs ZH551: what is the difference?
ZH551 has zoom: 1.6× manual (vs 1.3× manual). They also differ in contrast, throw ratio, inputs and control. The ZH551 costs €422 more.
Optoma ZH551 projector
5,500 ANSI lumen Full HD (1920×1080) laser projector with 300,000:1 contrast and 1.6× optical zoom.
€1,814incl. VAT
In stock
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ZH521 | ZH551 |
|---|---|---|
| Price incl. VAT | €1,391 | €1,814 |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Native resolution | Full HD (1920×1080) | Full HD (1920×1080) |
| Brightness | 5,500 ANSI lumens | 5,500 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast | 3.000.000:1 | 300.000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1,13:1 – 1,47:1 | 1,4:1 – 2,24:1 |
| Zoom | 1.3× manual | 1.6× manual |
| Inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × VGA, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack | 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 1 × 3D sync |
| Outputs | 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 2 × USB-A power 1.5 A | 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 2 × USB-A power 1.5 A |
| Control | 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45, 1 × 12 V trigger, 1 × 3D sync | 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45, 1 × 12 V trigger |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Keystone correction | ±30° | ±30° |
| Light source lifetime | 30,000 hours (Eco mode) | 30,000 hours (Eco mode) |
| Noise level | 29 dB | 28–33 dB |
| Speaker | 1 × 15 W | 1 × 15 W |
| Input lag | from 8.6 ms | – |
| Max. power consumption | 210 W | 225 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 216 × 274 × 108.5 mm | 274 × 216 × 114 mm |
| 24/7 operation | Yes | Yes |
| 360° mounting | Yes | Yes |
| Throw distance | – | 1 – 9,3 m |
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
| Product code | ZH521 · P/N E3P7PR1E113 | ZH551 · P/N E3P7P81E111 |
highlighted rows are the differences; green marks the higher value (or the lower price).
In short: which one should you choose?
ZH521
Choose ZH521 if you need contrast: 3.000.000:1, noise level: 29 dB; zoom: 1.3× manual is enough; you want to pay €422 less.
See the ZH521 →ZH551
Choose ZH551 if you need zoom: 1.6× manual, contrast: 300.000:1, control: 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45, 1 × 12 V trigger.
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Ask on WhatsAppFrequently asked questions: ZH521 or ZH551
- What is the difference between the ZH521 and the ZH551?
- ZH551 has zoom: 1.6× manual (vs 1.3× manual). They also differ in contrast, throw ratio, inputs and control. The ZH551 costs €422 more.
- Which should I choose: ZH521 or ZH551?
- Choose ZH521 if you need contrast: 3.000.000:1, noise level: 29 dB; zoom: 1.3× manual is enough; you want to pay €422 less. Choose ZH551 if you need zoom: 1.6× manual, contrast: 300.000:1, control: 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45, 1 × 12 V trigger.
- How much do the ZH521 and ZH551 cost?
- The ZH521 costs €1,391 and the ZH551 costs €1,814, including Romanian VAT and updated daily at the National Bank of Romania rate. Delivery is free in Bucharest; elsewhere in Romania it's 30 lei by courier.