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Hisense 100L5F-A12 vs Optoma HZ40ST

What 100L5F-A12 does better (3) and where HZ40ST wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hisense 100L5F-A12
Hisense · 2020100L5F-A12
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,200
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Optoma HZ40ST
Optoma · 2020HZ40ST
5.8Score
3 advantages
6.0Picture7.4
9.4Noise, lifetime & portability6.3

Why is 100L5F-A12 better than HZ40ST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Fan noise25 dB vs 32 dB+28%
  3. HDMI inputs4 vs 22×

Why is HZ40ST better than 100L5F-A12?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 4,200 lm+56%
  2. Largest image size100″ vs 300″3×
  3. Light source life25,000 h vs 30,000 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense 100L5F-A12Hisense 100L5F-A12≈ US$3,2009.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.5:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.11 m
Smallest image size—36″
Largest image size100″300″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs42
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life25,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise25 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight—5.5 kg
Width—337 mm
Height—122 mm
Depth—265 mm
Colours—White
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