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Optoma HZ41HDR vs ViewSonic LSD500HD

What HZ41HDR does better (4) and where LSD500HD wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
4 advantages≈ US$860
vs
ViewSonic LSD500HD
ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD
1 advantage≈ US$1,100
7.6Picture8.2

Why is HZ41HDR better than LSD500HD?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 5,500 h5.5×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · LSD500HD: No
  4. Audio outputYes · LSD500HD: No

Why is LSD500HD better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,400 lm vs 5,500 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
ViewSonic LSD500HDViewSonic LSD500HD≈ US$1,100
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,400 lm5,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size300″—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h5,500 h
Design & noise
Weight2.9 kg—
Width274 mm—
Height114 mm—
Depth216 mm—
ColoursBlackWhite
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