How we score Blog Advertise
  1. Attenborough.film
  2. Compare
  3. HD29HST vs PX749-4K

Optoma HD29HST vs ViewSonic PX749-4K

What HD29HST does better (1) and where PX749-4K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD29HST
Optoma · 2020HD29HST
7.8Score
1 advantage
Higher score
vs
ViewSonic PX749-4K
ViewSonic · 2023PX749-4K
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
5.0Picture8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HD29HSTPX749-4K
316 × 108244312 × 222108
HD29HSTPX749-4KDifference
Height108 mm222 mm−114 mm
Width316 mm312 mm+4 mm
Depth244 mm108 mm+136 mm
Weight3 kg3 kg=

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

Why is HD29HST better than PX749-4K?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:1 vs 12,000:14.2×

Why is PX749-4K better than HD29HST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. 4K method4K input only (downscaled) vs 4K by pixel shifting
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · HD29HST: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic PX749-4KViewSonic PX749-4K≈ US$1,400
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Lamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:112,000:1
HDR supportYes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.49:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.08 m—
Smallest image size36″—
Largest image size307″—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption285 W—
Light source life—40,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)15,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB—
Weight3 kg3 kg
Width316 mm312 mm
Height108 mm222 mm
Depth244 mm108 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare