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Hisense C3 Ultra Max vs Optoma UHZ78LV

What C3 Ultra Max does better (1) and where UHZ78LV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hisense C3 Ultra Max
Hisense · 2026C3 Ultra Max
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$4,300
vs
Optoma UHZ78LV
Optoma · 2026UHZ78LV
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$6,300
Higher score
8.6Picture9.4
3.2Noise, lifetime & portability8.1

Why is C3 Ultra Max better than UHZ78LV?

  1. Audio outputYes · UHZ78LV: No

Why is UHZ78LV better than C3 Ultra Max?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  3. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense C3 Ultra MaxHisense C3 Ultra Max≈ US$4,3006.5
Optoma UHZ78LVOptoma UHZ78LV≈ US$6,3009.3
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)5,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Smallest image size65″—
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAA—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version2.12.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption360 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—25 dB
Weight11.7 kg11.5 kg
Width—498 mm
Height—171 mm
Depth—331 mm
ColoursBlack, GreyBlack
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