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Optoma HZ40ST vs ViewSonic X10-4K

What HZ40ST does better (2) and where X10-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ40ST
Optoma · 2020HZ40ST
5.8Score
2 advantages
vs
ViewSonic X10-4K
ViewSonic · 2019X10-4K
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$11,000
Higher score
7.4Picture5.1
2.9Gaming & inputs2.9
4.3Setup & placement4.3
6.3Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ40STX10-4K
337 × 122265261 × 166271
HZ40STX10-4KDifference
Height122 mm166 mm−44 mm
Width337 mm261 mm+76 mm
Depth265 mm271 mm−6 mm
Weight5.5 kg4.1 kg+1.4 kg

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

Why is HZ40ST better than X10-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm vs 1,000 lm4.2×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 16 W+25%

Why is X10-4K better than HZ40ST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Fan noise32 dB vs 30 dB+7%
  3. Weight5.5 kg vs 4.1 kg+34%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+20%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X10-4KViewSonic X10-4K≈ US$11,0005.9
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:10.8:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m1.77 m
Smallest image size36″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—140 W
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB26 dB
Weight5.5 kg4.1 kg
Width337 mm261 mm
Height122 mm166 mm
Depth265 mm271 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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