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Optoma HD146X vs Optoma UHD30

What HD146X does better (3) and where UHD30 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD146X
Optoma · 2020HD146X
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$650
vs
Optoma UHD30
Optoma · 2020UHD30
7.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
4.2Picture7.5
6.0Setup & placement7.0
5.6Noise, lifetime & portability5.1

Why is HD146X better than UHD30?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 3,400 lm+6%
  2. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%
  3. Power consumption295 W vs 305 W+3%

Why is UHD30 better than HD146X?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 10 W3.3×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)25,000:1 vs 500,000:120×
  5. HDR supportNo · HD146X: Yes
  6. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  7. HDMI version1.4 vs 2+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HD146XOptoma HD146X≈ US$6505.5
Optoma UHD30Optoma UHD30≈ US$7007.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm3,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)25,000:1500,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m3.32 m
Smallest image size28″33″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version1.42
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W305 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB26 dB
Weight—3.9 kg
Width—315 mm
Height—118 mm
Depth—270 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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