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Optoma 4K550 vs ViewSonic PX727-4K

What 4K550 does better (5) and where PX727-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550
Optoma · 20184K550
5.4Score
5 advantages
Higher score
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ViewSonic PX727-4K
ViewSonic · 2018PX727-4K
4.0Score
4 advantages
9.3Picture5.3
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K550PX727-4K
392 × 129281332 × 135261
4K550PX727-4KDifference
Height129 mm135 mm−6 mm
Width392 mm332 mm+60 mm
Depth281 mm261 mm+20 mm
Weight5.8 kg4.2 kg+1.6 kg

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

Why is 4K550 better than PX727-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 2,200 lm2.3×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · PX727-4K: No
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%
  5. Optical zoom1.6× vs 1.2×+33%

Why is PX727-4K better than 4K550?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 4,000 h+33%
  2. Weight5.8 kg vs 4.2 kg+38%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 12,000:1+20%
  4. Power consumption335 W vs 310 W+8%
Specifications

Side by side

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
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm2,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:112,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.39:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.22:11.8:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.08 m3.32 m
Smallest image size26″30″
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.2×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W310 W
Light source life3,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)4,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight5.8 kg4.2 kg
Width392 mm332 mm
Height129 mm135 mm
Depth281 mm261 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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