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Optoma HZ41HDR vs Optoma UZ38X

What HZ41HDR does better (4) and where UZ38X wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
4 advantages≈ US$860
vs
Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,050
Higher score
7.6Picture8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ41HDRUZ38X
274 × 114216238 × 130215
HZ41HDRUZ38XDifference
Height114 mm130 mm−16 mm
Width274 mm238 mm+36 mm
Depth216 mm215 mm+1 mm
Weight2.9 kg3.4 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is HZ41HDR better than UZ38X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,400 lm vs 3,800 lm+16%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · UZ38X: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1+67%
  4. Weight2.9 kg vs 3.4 kg+17%

Why is UZ38X better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,400 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:11,500,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.68 m
Smallest image size30″28″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight2.9 kg3.4 kg
Width274 mm238 mm
Height114 mm130 mm
Depth216 mm215 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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