Optoma ZU500USTe 5000-Lumen WUXGA Ultra-Short Throw Laser DLP Projector

Shop windows, retail displays and interactive walls get a large WUXGA image from only inches away with the Optoma ZU500USTe, a 5,000-lumen ultra-short-throw laser DLP projector.

It has an IP5X dust-resistant engine and 24/7 operation, and Robertson AV can quote multi-room orders.

Key Features

• Brightness: 5,000 lumens
• Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
• Laser light source: 30,000 hours
• Throw ratio: 0.253:1, Fixed ultra-short-throw lens lens
• Operation: 24/7
• Connections: 2 x HDMI 2.0, VGA in/out, 3.5 mm audio in/out, 3.5 mm mic, USB-A power 1.5 A, RS-232, RJ-45, USB-B service
• Built-in sound: Mono speaker
• Dust-resistant: IP5X certified optical engine

Ideal For

• Classrooms: low-maintenance laser
• Meeting rooms: tight installs
• Training rooms: easy setup

Optoma ZU500USTe 5,000-Lumen WUXGA Ultra-Short-Throw Laser DLP Projector Specifications

Optoma ZU500USTe technical specifications, grouped by feature

Specification	Details
Picture & Optics
Resolution	WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Brightness	5,000 lumens
Contrast Ratio	100,000:1 (3,000,000:1 dynamic)
Throw Ratio	0.253:1
Lens	Fixed ultra-short-throw lens
Projection Distance	28.62 – 33.07 in
Keystone Correction	Horizontal and vertical 10 degrees
Light Source
Light Source	Laser, 30,000 hours
Power & Environment
Noise Level	30 dB min; 36 dB max
Power Consumption	250 W min; 400 W max; 0.5 W standby
Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H)	15.08 x 12.52 x 4.37 in
Net Weight	12.79 lb
Additional Features
Display Technology	DLP
Focal Length	3.7 mm
Screen Size	132 – 155 in diagonal
Native Offset	117%
Connections	2 x HDMI 2.0, VGA in/out, 3.5 mm audio in/out, 3.5 mm mic, USB-A power 1.5 A, RS-232, RJ-45, USB-B service
Operating Conditions	0 to 40°C, up to 80% humidity
Dust Protection	IP5X
General
Brand	Optoma
Model	ZU500USTe

Specifications are verified against the Optoma manufacturer data sheet (October 2026) and may change without notice. Confirm critical requirements with Optoma before ordering.

What’s in the Box

• AC power cord
• Remote control
• 2 AAA batteries
• Quick start guide

Warranty & Support

Planning a multi-room or multi-site install? Request a quote from Robertson AV for 5 or more units, or call us at 800-919-6548 or email orders@robertsonav.com. Free ground shipping on U.S. orders. Schools, businesses, government agencies and houses of worship: ask us about project and quantity pricing.