Boasting 2,200 lumens and weighing a very light 7.7 pounds, the Hitachi CP-X201 is ideal for use on a cart top and is easy to install. Featuring 7 Watts of built-in audio which eliminates the need for external speakers, the CP-X201 provides an Audio Pass Through function that allows audio to play while the projector is in standby mode. The projector also maintains a low noise rating of 29 dB in "Whisper Mode", and has a new hybrid filter which lasts for 2,000 hours before needing replacement (with side chassis location for easy changing). Additionally, the lamp door is located on the top of the projector for easy replacement if the projector is ceiling-mounted. The CP-X201 also offer longer lamp life (3,000 hours in standard mode; 4,000 hours in Whisper Mode*).

This model brings a new level of customizability to users, offering Hitachi’s proprietary My Buttons functionality and allowing two buttons on the projector to be programmed to execute any projector command. The projectors also offers Input Source Naming, allowing users to rename input sources to fit their needs. An improved remote control now features a My Source/Doc Camera button, letting users directly choose an input source, or document camera. The new remote control now provides volume buttons as well. The CP-X201 features Automatic Vertical Keystone, which detects the angle of the projector and corrects the image. The projectors also offers 3 modes: Whiteboard Mode which provides adequate clarity while limiting brightness for use with whiteboards. Day Time Mode that allows users to clearly see the images in a bright environment. And Blackboard Mode for better color balance when displaying an image on a colored background.

The CP-X201 also features a Transition Detector, which requires a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X201 offers PIN Lock and MyScreen Lock functions, as well as a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.