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Optoma 4K400STx vs ViewSonic X2-4K

What 4K400STx does better (3) and where X2-4K wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K400STx
Optoma · 20234K400STx
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,100
vs
ViewSonic X2-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X2-4K
8.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,950
Higher score
8.7Picture6.4
5.9Gaming & inputs9.2
4.3Setup & placement6.8
4.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K400STxX2-4K
315 × 118270355 × 121244
4K400STxX2-4KDifference
Height118 mm121 mm−3 mm
Width315 mm355 mm−40 mm
Depth270 mm244 mm+26 mm
Weight3.9 kg3.6 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is 4K400STx better than X2-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 2,150 lm+86%
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  3. Fan noise28 dB vs 33 dB+18%

Why is X2-4K better than 4K400STx?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:13×
  5. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
  6. Power consumption320 W vs 236 W+36%
  7. Weight3.9 kg vs 3.6 kg+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma 4K400STxOptoma 4K400STx≈ US$2,1006.3
ViewSonic X2-4KViewSonic X2-4K≈ US$1,9508.5
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 source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:10.69:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—0.83:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m1.53 m
Smallest image size33″60″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption320 W236 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)15,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB29 dB
Weight3.9 kg3.6 kg
Width315 mm355 mm
Height118 mm121 mm
Depth270 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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