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Hisense C3 vs Optoma UHZ66

What C3 does better (3) and where UHZ66 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Hisense C3
Hisense · 2026C3
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,350
vs
Optoma UHZ66
Optoma · 2023UHZ66
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,250
Higher score
5.1Picture8.9
3.9Setup & placement6.1
6.1Noise, lifetime & portability8.8

Why is C3 better than UHZ66?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 15 W+33%
  2. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%
  3. Power consumption180 W vs 185 W+3%

Why is UHZ66 better than C3?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+60%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000:1 vs 500,000:1250×
  4. Weight5.3 kg vs 3 kg+77%
  5. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense C3Hisense C3≈ US$1,3506.4
Optoma UHZ66Optoma UHZ66≈ US$1,2509.4
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)2,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000:1500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision—
Dolby VisionYes—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.24:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.1 m
Smallest image size65″26″
Largest image size300″303″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAA—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2.12
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption180 W185 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight5.3 kg3 kg
Width—274 mm
Height—114 mm
Depth—216 mm
ColoursBlack, GreyWhite
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