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Optoma HZ146X-W vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What HZ146X-W does better (0) and where HZ40HDR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$610
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
4.7Picture6.6
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ146X-WHZ40HDR
274 × 114216274 × 114216
HZ146X-WHZ40HDRDifference
Height114 mm114 mm=
Width274 mm274 mm=
Depth216 mm216 mm=
Weight4.2 kg3 kg+1.2 kg

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

Why is HZ146X-W better than HZ40HDR?

HZ146X-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HZ40HDR better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,000 lm+5%
  2. HDR supportNo · HZ146X-W: Yes
  3. Weight4.2 kg vs 3 kg+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m3.28 m
Smallest image size20″20″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—139 W
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight4.2 kg3 kg
Width274 mm274 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Depth216 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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