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Optoma 4K550ST vs ViewSonic PX727-4K

What 4K550ST does better (4) and where PX727-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$5,200
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ViewSonic PX727-4K
ViewSonic · 2018PX727-4K
4.0Score
4 advantages
9.0Picture5.3
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K550STPX727-4K
392 × 129281332 × 135261
4K550STPX727-4KDifference
Height129 mm135 mm−6 mm
Width392 mm332 mm+60 mm
Depth281 mm261 mm+20 mm
Weight5.9 kg4.2 kg+1.7 kg

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

Why is 4K550ST better than PX727-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,500 lm vs 2,200 lm2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · PX727-4K: No
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%

Why is PX727-4K better than 4K550ST?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 4,000 h+33%
  2. Weight5.9 kg vs 4.2 kg+40%
  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

Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
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)4,500 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 ratio0.78:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.8:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.73 m3.32 m
Smallest image size29″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—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
Weight5.9 kg4.2 kg
Width392 mm332 mm
Height129 mm135 mm
Depth281 mm261 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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