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Optoma HZ40HDR vs ULTIMEA Poseidon E40
What HZ40HDR does better (6) and where Poseidon E40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.6Picture3.2
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
HZ40HDRPoseidon E40
| HZ40HDR | Poseidon E40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 114 mm | 174 mm | −60 mm |
| Width | 274 mm | 211 mm | +63 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm | 281 mm | −65 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.2 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HZ40HDR better than Poseidon E40?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,000 lm4×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 2,000:11,000×
- Largest image size300″ vs 120″2.5×
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Power consumption139 W vs 200 W+44%
- Weight3 kg vs 3.15 kg+5%
Why is Poseidon E40 better than HZ40HDR?
- Light source life30,000 h vs 100,000 h3.3×
- Fan noise32 dB vs 30 dB+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K input only (downscaled) |
| Display technology | DLP | LCD (single panel) |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,000,000:1 | 2,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.48:1 | 1.23:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.62:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.28 m | 2.72 m |
| Smallest image size | 20″ | 120″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 120″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.1× | — |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | — | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 20 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 139 W | 200 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 100,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.15 kg |
| Width | 274 mm | 211 mm |
| Height | 114 mm | 174 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm | 281 mm |
| Colours | White | Grey, Black |
