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- Predator GD712 vs UZ38X
Acer Predator GD712 vs Optoma UZ38X
What Predator GD712 does better (2) and where UZ38X wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.8Picture8.6
4.3Setup & placement4.6
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator GD712UZ38X
| Predator GD712 | UZ38X | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 109 mm | 130 mm | −21 mm |
| Width | 320 mm | 238 mm | +82 mm |
| Depth | 232 mm | 215 mm | +17 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.4 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator GD712 better than UZ38X?
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:12.3×
- Weight3.2 kg vs 3.4 kg+6%
Why is UZ38X better than Predator GD712?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,600 lm vs 3,800 lm2.4×
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,600 lm | 3,800 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,500,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.22:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.7 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 28″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 15 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 143 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 26 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Width | 320 mm | 238 mm |
| Height | 109 mm | 130 mm |
| Depth | 232 mm | 215 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
