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Optoma HZ40HDR vs ViewSonic PX701-4K

What HZ40HDR does better (4) and where PX701-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$660
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ViewSonic PX701-4K
ViewSonic · 2021PX701-4K
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$860
6.6Picture6.8
5.9Gaming & inputs9.7
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ40HDRPX701-4K
274 × 114216312 × 108222
HZ40HDRPX701-4KDifference
Height114 mm108 mm+6 mm
Width274 mm312 mm−38 mm
Depth216 mm222 mm−6 mm
Weight3 kg2.8 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is HZ40HDR better than PX701-4K?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 6,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+25%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 12,000:1166.7×
  4. Power consumption139 W vs 290 W2.1×

Why is PX701-4K better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 31 dB+3%
  4. Weight3 kg vs 2.8 kg+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
ViewSonic PX701-4KViewSonic PX701-4K≈ US$8607.3
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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:112,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.65:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m3.32 m
Smallest image size20″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption139 W290 W
Light source life30,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight3 kg2.8 kg
Width274 mm312 mm
Height114 mm108 mm
Depth216 mm222 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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