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Optoma HD35UST vs Optoma HZ45UST

What HD35UST does better (4) and where HZ45UST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD35UST
Optoma · 2018HD35UST
4.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,500
vs
Optoma HZ45UST
Optoma · 2018HZ45UST
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,100
Higher score
4.4Picture6.5
2.3Gaming & inputs3.0
2.2Setup & placement2.9
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HD35USTHZ45UST
343 × 112383382 × 124310
HD35USTHZ45USTDifference
Height112 mm124 mm−12 mm
Width343 mm382 mm−39 mm
Depth383 mm310 mm+73 mm
Weight3.9 kg5.6 kg−1.7 kg

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

Why is HD35UST better than HZ45UST?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 10 W+60%
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
  3. Weight3.9 kg vs 5.6 kg+44%
  4. Power consumption275 W vs 330 W+20%

Why is HZ45UST better than HD35UST?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 4,200 lm+17%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1100×
  4. Maximum refresh rate85 Hz vs 120 Hz+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HD35USTOptoma HD35UST≈ US$1,5004.2
Optoma HZ45USTOptoma HZ45UST≈ US$3,1005.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.25:10.25:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.55 m0.55 m
Smallest image size80″87″
Largest image size100″102″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version1.41.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption275 W330 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Weight3.9 kg5.6 kg
Width343 mm382 mm
Height112 mm124 mm
Depth383 mm310 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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