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Hisense 100L5F-A12 vs Optoma UHD42

What 100L5F-A12 does better (4) and where UHD42 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hisense 100L5F-A12
Hisense · 2020100L5F-A12
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,200
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Optoma UHD42
Optoma · 2020UHD42
8.0Score
2 advantages
6.0Picture7.8
9.4Noise, lifetime & portability5.1

Why is 100L5F-A12 better than UHD42?

  1. Light source life25,000 h vs 4,000 h6.2×
  2. HDMI inputs4 vs 22×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · UHD42: No
  4. Fan noise25 dB vs 26 dB+4%

Why is UHD42 better than 100L5F-A12?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 3,400 lm+26%
  2. Largest image size100″ vs 302″3×
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense 100L5F-A12Hisense 100L5F-A12≈ US$3,2009.6
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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm3,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.68 m
Smallest image size—34″
Largest image size100″302″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs42
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—305 W
Light source life25,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise25 dB26 dB
Weight—3.9 kg
Width—315 mm
Height—118 mm
Depth—270 mm
Colours—White
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