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Hisense PL2 vs Optoma AZW430UST

What PL2 does better (1) and where AZW430UST wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hisense PL2
Hisense · 2024PL2
6.4Score
1 advantage
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Optoma AZW430UST
Optoma · 2024AZW430UST
2 advantages≈ US$1,950
Dimensions

Size comparison

PL2AZW430UST
530 × 120335327 × 110328
PL2AZW430USTDifference
Height120 mm110 mm+10 mm
Width530 mm327 mm+203 mm
Depth335 mm328 mm+7 mm
Weight7.7 kg4 kg+3.7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PL2 better than AZW430UST?

  1. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is AZW430UST better than PL2?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 3,200 lm+19%
  2. Weight7.7 kg vs 4 kg+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma AZW430USTOptoma AZW430UST≈ US$1,950
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)—
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)—
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision—
Dolby VisionYes—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.14:1
Throw type—Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—0.31 m
Smallest image size80″—
Largest image size150″—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)30 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAA—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life25,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—27 dB
Weight7.7 kg4 kg
Width530 mm327 mm
Height120 mm110 mm
Depth335 mm328 mm
ColoursBlack—
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