Optoma UHZ36STe vs ViewSonic V704K

What UHZ36STe does better (0) and where V704K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe

0 advantages≈ US$1,600

ViewSonic · 2024V704K

9.6Score

2 advantages≈ US$1,700

Higher score

8.8Picture9.7

Why is UHZ36STe better than V704K?

UHZ36STe has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600	ViewSonic V704K≈ US$1,7009.6
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
Light source	Laser	Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	4,000 lm	5,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	—	3,500,000:1
HDR support	Yes	Yes
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate	—	240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode	—	Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.1:1	1.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)	—	2.24:1
Throw type	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image	2.44 m	3.1 m
Smallest image size	—	30″
Largest image size	—	300″
Optical zoom	—	2×
Lens shift	—	Vertical
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	—	15 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform	—	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
Internal storage	—	16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	—	2
HDMI version	—	2
USB port	—	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	—	No
VGA input	—	No
Audio output	—	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption	—	145 W
Light source life	4,000 h	20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)	—	30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)	—	27 dB
Width	—	286 mm
Height	—	129 mm
Depth	—	216 mm
Colours	Black	Black