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Optoma UHD30 vs ViewSonic X100-4K

What UHD30 does better (4) and where X100-4K wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHD30
Optoma · 2020UHD30
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
vs
ViewSonic X100-4K
ViewSonic · 2020X100-4K
8.2Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
7.5Picture7.2
5.0Gaming & inputs3.7
7.0Setup & placement5.5
5.1Noise, lifetime & portability9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHD30X100-4K
315 × 118270416 × 183463
UHD30X100-4KDifference
Height118 mm183 mm−65 mm
Width315 mm416 mm−101 mm
Depth270 mm463 mm−193 mm
Weight3.9 kg7.6 kg−3.7 kg

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

Why is UHD30 better than X100-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,400 lm vs 2,900 lm+17%
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 85 Hz+41%
  3. Weight3.9 kg vs 7.6 kg+95%
  4. Largest image size302″ vs 200″+51%

Why is X100-4K better than UHD30?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 40 W4×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:16×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 42×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · UHD30: Yes
  6. Power consumption305 W vs 159 W+92%
  7. Fan noise26 dB vs 23 dB+13%
  8. Optical zoom1.1× vs 1.2×+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHD30Optoma UHD30≈ US$7007.3
ViewSonic X100-4KViewSonic X100-4K≈ US$1,1008.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,400 lm2,900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:11.44:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.66 m
Smallest image size33″40″
Largest image size302″200″
Optical zoom1.1×1.2×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W40 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs24
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption305 W159 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)15,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB23 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—20 dB
Weight3.9 kg7.6 kg
Width315 mm416 mm
Height118 mm183 mm
Depth270 mm463 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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