The Casio XJ-A257 is a portable laser projector made for business and education. It’s about the size of a ream of copy paper and packed with features like internal storage, an onboard media player for PC-free presentations, the ability to act as a Wi-Fi access point or connect to existing networks, and compatibility with iOS and Android devices. Casio claims it delivers a solid 3,000 lumens brightness with a “lamp-free” Laser & LED Hybrid light source that can last up to 20,000 hours.
This review will start with a look at the hardware, then dive into its special features. We’ll check out picture, video, and audio quality to see if it lives up to expectations. At the end, you’ll know if the Casio XJ-A257 is the right portable projector for you. Let’s get started!
| Casio XJ-A257 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Price | $1509.99 |
| Technology | DLP |
| Native Resolution | 1280×800 |
| Brightness (Manufacturer Claim) | 3000 |
| Contrast | 1800:1 |
| Zoom Lens Ratio | 2.00:1 |
| Lens Shift | No |
| Lamp Life | 20000 hours |
| Weight | 5.0 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Overview
The Casio XJ-A257 is a 3,000-lumen projector with WXGA resolution (1280×800) and a hybrid Laser & LED light source. Since it’s lamp-free, it doesn’t need lamp replacements every few thousand hours. Casio says the light engine can last up to 20,000 hours—that’s enough to run nonstop for over two years or about nine and a half years if used 40 hours a week in a business setting. This means the projector will likely be outdated long before the light source wears out.
With 3,000 lumens, this projector is bright enough for boardrooms and classrooms, where ambient light can wash out images. Many older classrooms don’t have blinds or shades, and often have big windows that let in a lot of light. A bright projector like this helps keep colors vivid and text easy to read from anywhere in the room. We’ll look closer at Casio’s brightness claim and share our own measurements later in the review.
