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Optoma HZ146X-W vs Optoma UZ38X

What HZ146X-W does better (2) and where UZ38X wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$610
vs
Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,050
Higher score
4.7Picture8.6
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ146X-WUZ38X
274 × 114216238 × 130215
HZ146X-WUZ38XDifference
Height114 mm130 mm−16 mm
Width274 mm238 mm+36 mm
Depth216 mm215 mm+1 mm
Weight4.2 kg3.4 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is HZ146X-W better than UZ38X?

  1. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1+33%

Why is UZ38X better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Weight4.2 kg vs 3.4 kg+24%
  3. Optical zoom1.1× vs 1.3×+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:11,500,000:1
HDR supportNo—
3D playbackYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.68 m
Smallest image size20″28″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×1.3×
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB28 dB
Weight4.2 kg3.4 kg
Width274 mm238 mm
Height114 mm130 mm
Depth216 mm215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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