Boxlight · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Boxlight Boston WX27NST

2,700lumens
1280×800native
0.35–0.35throw ratio
4.1 kgweight

The Boxlight Boston WX27NST is a 3LCD projector rated at 2,700 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 210w p-vip bulb light source rated for 4,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 0.35:1. Released March 2013.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
0.35:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m0.7 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m1.0 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m1.4 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m1.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m2.1 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m2.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m3.5 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m4.2 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m5.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m7.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m8.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m10.5 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)240 m²19.6 × 12.2 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)48 m²8.8 × 5.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)16 m²5.1 × 3.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)8 m²3.6 × 2.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.8 × 1.7 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesThis projector is a one-of-a-kind wireless projector offering PC-less presentations with 1.5G of internal storage for multi-media display
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Audible Noise38.5 dB / 33.5 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI 1.3a Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A x 2 VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast3,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type3LCD
FeaturesShort-Throw
Image Size24.26" - 64.69"
Included LensFixed focal length , manual focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelBOSTONST-930 / Seattle X40N-930 Buy BOSTONST-930 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source210W P-VIP bulb
Light Source Life4,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,179 (USD)
Power284 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens 2'-6" from the screen.
Projector Size5.20" x 13.70" x 14.20" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMarch 2013
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2015
Throw Distance0.6' - 1.6' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio0.35:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 576i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight9.0 lbs
White Brightness2,700 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 1,900 Lumens (Eco)

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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