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Optoma UHD55 vs Optoma UHZ45

What UHD55 does better (3) and where UHZ45 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHD55
Optoma · 2022UHD55
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,850
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Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
8.4Picture8.7
4.1Noise, lifetime & portability8.3

Why is UHD55 better than UHZ45?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · UHZ45: No
  3. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%

Why is UHZ45 better than UHD55?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 3,800 lm+6%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,200,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1+67%
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  6. Power consumption317 W vs 230 W+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHD55Optoma UHD55≈ US$1,8507.2
Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
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—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,200,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m3.32 m
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption317 W230 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB27 dB
Weight—4.8 kg
Width—337 mm
Height—120 mm
Depth—265 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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