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Optoma 4K550ST vs Optoma UHZ65LV

What 4K550ST does better (3) and where UHZ65LV wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$5,200
vs
Optoma UHZ65LV
Optoma · 2020UHZ65LV
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,200
Higher score
9.0Picture9.6
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K550STUHZ65LV
392 × 129281498 × 141331
4K550STUHZ65LVDifference
Height129 mm141 mm−12 mm
Width392 mm498 mm−106 mm
Depth281 mm331 mm−50 mm
Weight5.9 kg9.8 kg−3.9 kg

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

Why is 4K550ST better than UHZ65LV?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 8 W+25%
  2. Weight5.9 kg vs 9.8 kg+66%
  3. Power consumption335 W vs 368 W+10%

Why is UHZ65LV better than 4K550ST?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 20,000 h6.7×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 5,000 lm+11%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 29 dB+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
Optoma UHZ65LVOptoma UHZ65LV≈ US$3,2008.3
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 source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.78:11.39:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.22:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.73 m3.08 m
Smallest image size29″26″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W8 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W368 W
Light source life3,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)4,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB29 dB
Weight5.9 kg9.8 kg
Width392 mm498 mm
Height129 mm141 mm
Depth281 mm331 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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