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Epson EH-QL3000 vs Optoma UHZ55

What EH-QL3000 does better (6) and where UHZ55 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-QL3000
Epson · 2024EH-QL3000
7.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$16,000
vs
Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
4 advantages
Higher score
9.7Picture6.3
6.2Setup & placement3.9
4.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-QL3000UHZ55
568 × 192568337 × 120265
EH-QL3000UHZ55Difference
Height192 mm120 mm+72 mm
Width568 mm337 mm+231 mm
Depth568 mm265 mm+303 mm
Weight21.1 kg4.8 kg+16.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EH-QL3000 better than UHZ55?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,000 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 2,500,000:12×
  4. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  5. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%
  6. Optical zoom1.6× vs 1.3×+23%

Why is UHZ55 better than EH-QL3000?

  1. Weight21.1 kg vs 4.8 kg4.4×
  2. Audio outputNo · EH-QL3000: Yes
  3. Power consumption437 W vs 230 W+90%
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-QL3000Epson EH-QL3000≈ US$16,0007.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,000 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.52:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.47:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.37 m2.68 m
Smallest image size50″35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption437 W230 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB27 dB
Weight21.1 kg4.8 kg
Width568 mm337 mm
Height192 mm120 mm
Depth568 mm265 mm
Colours—Black
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