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Optoma UHD30 vs Optoma UHD42
What UHD30 does better (0) and where UHD42 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
UHD30UHD42
| UHD30 | UHD42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 118 mm | 118 mm | = |
| Width | 315 mm | 315 mm | = |
| Depth | 270 mm | 270 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 3.9 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UHD30 better than UHD42?
UHD30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is UHD42 better than UHD30?
- Optical zoom1.1× vs 1.3×+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,400 lm | 3,400 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 500,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.66:1 | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.32 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | 33″ | 34″ |
| Largest image size | 302″ | 302″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.1× | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | Vertical | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 305 W | 305 W |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 4,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 15,000 h | 15,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 26 dB |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Width | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Height | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 270 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
