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Optoma HZ40HDR vs Yaber K3

What HZ40HDR does better (4) and where K3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$660
vs
Yaber K3
Yaber · 2024K3
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$500
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Why is HZ40HDR better than K3?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 15,000:1133.3×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Weight3 kg vs 5.1 kg+70%
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is K3 better than HZ40HDR?

K3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
Yaber K3Yaber K3≈ US$5009.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPLCD (single panel)
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm—
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)—1,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:115,000:1
HDR supportYes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.66 m
Smallest image size20″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—36 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption139 W—
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB—
Weight3 kg5.1 kg
Width274 mm—
Height114 mm—
Depth216 mm—
ColoursWhiteBlack
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