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Formovie X5 vs Optoma UHZ55

What X5 does better (2) and where UHZ55 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Formovie X5
Formovie · 2024X5
2 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
2 advantages
Higher score
6.3Setup & placement3.9

Why is X5 better than UHZ55?

  1. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  2. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%

Why is UHZ55 better than X5?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Formovie X5Formovie X5≈ US$1,400
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—3,000 lm
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)20,000 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Internal storage128 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version2.12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight—4.8 kg
Width—337 mm
Height—120 mm
Depth—265 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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