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Optoma 4K550ST vs ViewSonic PX725HD

What 4K550ST does better (5) and where PX725HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$5,200
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ViewSonic PX725HD
ViewSonic · 2018PX725HD
3.6Score
4 advantages
9.0Picture3.6
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability2.6

Why is 4K550ST better than PX725HD?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 2,000 lm2.2×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 8 W+25%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · PX725HD: No
  5. Fan noise32 dB vs 34 dB+6%

Why is PX725HD better than 4K550ST?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 22,000:12.2×
  2. Weight5.9 kg vs 2.94 kg2×
  3. Light source life3,000 h vs 3,500 h+17%
  4. Power consumption335 W vs 310 W+8%
Specifications

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Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm2,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:122,000:1
HDR supportYes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.78:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.73 m—
Smallest image size29″—
Largest image size300″—
Lens shiftVertical—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W8 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W310 W
Light source life3,000 h3,500 h
Light source life (eco mode)4,000 h7,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight5.9 kg2.94 kg
Width392 mm—
Height129 mm—
Depth281 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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