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Optoma UHZ35ST vs XGIMI Horizon 30 Pro

What UHZ35ST does better (3) and where Horizon 30 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ35ST
Optoma · 2023UHZ35ST
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
XGIMI Horizon 30 Pro
XGIMI · 2026Horizon 30 Pro
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
8.0Picture8.2
8.9Gaming & inputs7.8
4.3Setup & placement9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ35STHorizon 30 Pro
274 × 114216298 × 249190
UHZ35STHorizon 30 ProDifference
Height114 mm249 mm−135 mm
Width274 mm298 mm−24 mm
Depth216 mm190 mm+26 mm
Weight3 kg5.3 kg−2.3 kg

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

Why is UHZ35ST better than Horizon 30 Pro?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 8,000:162.5×
  3. Weight3 kg vs 5.3 kg+77%

Why is Horizon 30 Pro better than UHZ35ST?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 4,800 lm+37%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHZ35ST: Yes
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ35STOptoma UHZ35ST≈ US$1,8509.1
XGIMI Horizon 30 ProXGIMI Horizon 30 Pro≈ US$2,1509.4
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 sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm4,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:18,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.66 m
Smallest image size36″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption185 W—
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight3 kg5.3 kg
Width274 mm298 mm
Height114 mm249 mm
Depth216 mm190 mm
ColoursWhite—
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