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Optoma HZ146X-W vs ViewSonic V52HD

What HZ146X-W does better (2) and where V52HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ146X-W
Optoma · 2023HZ146X-W
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$610
vs
ViewSonic V52HD
ViewSonic · 2023V52HD
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
Higher score
4.7Picture7.0
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ146X-WV52HD
274 × 114216286 × 129216
HZ146X-WV52HDDifference
Height114 mm129 mm−15 mm
Width274 mm286 mm−12 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 V52HD?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Audio outputYes · V52HD: No

Why is V52HD better than HZ146X-W?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 5,000 lm+32%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · HZ146X-W: Yes
  3. Optical zoom1.1× vs 2×+82%
  4. Weight4.2 kg vs 3 kg+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ146X-WOptoma HZ146X-W≈ US$6107.1
ViewSonic V52HDViewSonic V52HD≈ US$1,0007.2
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.5 m
Smallest image size20″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—210 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB26 dB
Weight4.2 kg3 kg
Width274 mm286 mm
Height114 mm129 mm
Depth216 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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