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Optoma UHD55 vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What UHD55 does better (4) and where X1-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHD55
Optoma · 2022UHD55
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
8.4Picture6.4
4.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.7

Why is UHD55 better than X1-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 2,150 lm+67%
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X1-4K: No
  4. Fan noise28 dB vs 33 dB+18%

Why is X1-4K better than UHD55?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,200,000:1 vs 3,000,000:12.5×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
  4. Power consumption317 W vs 236 W+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHD55Optoma UHD55≈ US$1,8507.2
ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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)3,600 lm2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,200,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLG—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.55 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption317 W236 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB29 dB
Weight—3.6 kg
Width—355 mm
Height—121 mm
Depth—244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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