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Optoma HZ40ST vs ViewSonic X100-4K
What HZ40ST does better (3) and where X100-4K wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
HZ40STX100-4K
| HZ40ST | X100-4K | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 122 mm | 183 mm | −61 mm |
| Width | 337 mm | 416 mm | −79 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 463 mm | −198 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 7.6 kg | −2.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HZ40ST better than X100-4K?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm vs 2,900 lm+45%
- Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%
- Weight5.5 kg vs 7.6 kg+38%
Why is X100-4K better than HZ40ST?
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
- Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 40 W2×
- Fan noise32 dB vs 23 dB+39%
- HDMI inputs2 vs 42×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,200 lm | 2,900 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,500,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | 85 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 1.44:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.11 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 36″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.2× |
| Lens shift | None | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 20 W | 40 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 4 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 159 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 23 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 30 dB | 20 dB |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 7.6 kg |
| Width | 337 mm | 416 mm |
| Height | 122 mm | 183 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 463 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
