Optoma have unveiled its new ZW350e portable and compact projector, including up to 4,000 lumens brightness, and has been designed for small spaces or medium-sized exhibition spaces.

This projector has a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and an external battery, enhancing versatility. Optoma claims this to be the most compact and easy-to-use DuraCore projector yet, the laser light coming with a 30,000 hour life cycle.

This projector is also energy-efficient, up to 45% in reduction of power consumption compared with lamp-based projectors.

It also comes with a WXGA native resolution of 4,000 lumens, a throw ratio between 1.54 and 1.72, and is capable of delivering crisp, clear images between 20 to 300 inches. The optical engine is rated IP6X.

It has a 1.1x optical zoom, a portrait mode, auto keystone, and 360-degree operation. Coming with two HDMI ports along with a USB-A, RS232 and an audio jack.

It is equipped with an integrated 15W speaker and is 34% smaller than previous projectors with DuraCore released by Optoma. Weighing in at approximately 3kg, with dimensions of 274 x 216 x 114mm.

So far, this projector is only available in the US, the UK and the EU. Priced at $999 USD, £840 (UK) and €965 in the EU.