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Optoma HD35UST vs Xiaomi Mi

What HD35UST does better (4) and where Mi wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD35UST
Optoma · 2018HD35UST
4.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,500
vs
Xiaomi Mi
Xiaomi · 2019Mi
5.3Score
6 advantages
Higher score
4.4Picture2.3
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HD35USTMi
343 × 112383410 × 90290
HD35USTMiDifference
Height112 mm90 mm+22 mm
Width343 mm410 mm−67 mm
Depth383 mm290 mm+93 mm
Weight3.9 kg7 kg−3.1 kg

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

Why is HD35UST better than Mi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 1,600 lm2.2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 3,000:110×
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 32 dB+23%
  4. Weight3.9 kg vs 7 kg+79%

Why is Mi better than HD35UST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 25,000 h6.2×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 30 W+88%
  4. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  6. Power consumption275 W vs 250 W+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HD35USTOptoma HD35UST≈ US$1,5004.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)—
Display technologyDLP—
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm1,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:13,000:1
HDR supportNo—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.25:10.23:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.55 m0.51 m
Smallest image size80″—
Largest image size100″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W30 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption275 W250 W
Light source life4,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB32 dB
Weight3.9 kg7 kg
Width343 mm410 mm
Height112 mm90 mm
Depth383 mm290 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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