
Optoma ZK521ST 4K UHD Short Throw DuraCore Laser Projector
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Description
The Optoma ZK521ST is a compact true 4K UHD short throw DuraCore laser projector delivering 5,100 ISO lumens at native 3840x2160 with a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is the brightest 4K short throw model in Optoma's compact laser range.
The fixed 0.79:1 lens covers 30 to 300 inch screens at 0.53m to 5.25m, with vertical lens shift of -106% to 127% allowing mounting well off the screen centreline, which is unusual for a fixed short throw lens.
HDR and HLG compatibility widen the dynamic range, and aspect ratio support extends to 21:9 and 32:9 as well as standard formats.
The DuraCore laser light source is rated for 30,000 hours with no lamp replacements, cutting power consumption by up to 45% against an equivalent Optoma lamp projector.
Optoma Management Suite (OMSC) provides remote monitoring and scheduling, and the Smart Control app handles setup from a mobile device. 360-degree and portrait projection are supported.
Key features
5,100 ISO lumens at native 3840x2160 with HDR and HLG compatibility.
Fixed 0.79:1 lens covers 30 to 300 inch screens at 0.53m to 5.25m.
Vertical shift of -106% to 127% allows mounting well off the screen centreline.
Supports 21:9 and 32:9 alongside standard formats, with 360-degree and portrait projection.
Remote management, real-time monitoring and scheduling across multiple projectors.
DuraCore laser rated for 30,000 hours with up to 45% lower power draw.
Technical specifications
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Display (8)
- Display technology
- DLP
- Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840x2160)
- ISO 21118 brightness
- 5100 lm
- Contrast ratio
- 3,000,000:1
- Native aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Aspect ratio - compatible
- 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9
- Screen size
- 0.76m - 7.62m (30in - 300in) diagonal
- Refresh rate
- Up to 240Hz
Connectivity (1)
- Input compatibility
- HDR and HLG compatible
Certifications & Warranty (1)
- Warranty
- 12 months
General (13)
- Light source
- DuraCore Laser
- Laser life
- 30000 hours
- Throw type
- Short throw
- Throw ratio
- 0.79:1
- Projection distance
- 0.525m - 5.25m
- Zoom type
- Fixed
- Focal length
- 11.6 mm
- Lens shift
- Vertical -106% to 127%
- Native offset
- 106%
- Keystone correction
- 15 degrees horizontal and vertical
- Orientation
- 360-degree and portrait projection
- Control
- RS232, RJ45, 12V trigger, 3D sync, OMSC
- Uniformity
- 75%
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Estimated delivery 20 Sept - 24 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
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