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Optoma GT1080HDR vs Optoma HZ40ST

What GT1080HDR does better (2) and where HZ40ST wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma GT1080HDR
Optoma · 2021GT1080HDR
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
vs
Optoma HZ40ST
Optoma · 2020HZ40ST
5.8Score
2 advantages
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Dimensions

Size comparison

GT1080HDRHZ40ST
316 × 112257337 × 122265
GT1080HDRHZ40STDifference
Height112 mm122 mm−10 mm
Width316 mm337 mm−21 mm
Depth257 mm265 mm−8 mm
Weight3 kg5.5 kg−2.5 kg

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

Why is GT1080HDR better than HZ40ST?

  1. Fan noise26 dB vs 32 dB+23%
  2. Weight3 kg vs 5.5 kg+83%

Why is HZ40ST better than GT1080HDR?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,200 lm+11%
  2. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma GT1080HDROptoma GT1080HDR≈ US$1,100
Picture
Resolution (on screen)—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:10.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m1.11 m
Smallest image size—36″
Largest image size—300″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight3 kg5.5 kg
Width316 mm337 mm
Height112 mm122 mm
Depth257 mm265 mm
Colours—White
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