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Optoma UHZ58LV vs Sony BRAVIA Projector 7

What UHZ58LV does better (6) and where BRAVIA Projector 7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ58LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ58LV
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Sony BRAVIA Projector 7
Sony · 2025BRAVIA Projector 7
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$7,500
7.2Picture6.6
6.2Setup & placement6.5
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.9

Why is UHZ58LV better than BRAVIA Projector 7?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+36%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Weight5 kg vs 13 kg2.6×
  4. Audio outputYes · BRAVIA Projector 7: No
  5. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  6. Power consumption239 W vs 295 W+23%

Why is BRAVIA Projector 7 better than UHZ58LV?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Fan noise32 dB vs 24 dB+33%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  4. 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ58LVOptoma UHZ58LV≈ US$1,8008.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method4K by pixel shiftingNative 4K
Display technologyDLPLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm2,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.4:11.38:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.24:12.21:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.1 m3.06 m
Smallest image size33″—
Largest image size320″—
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W—
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.12.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption239 W295 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB24 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight5 kg13 kg
Width274 mm—
Height108 mm—
Depth219 mm—
ColoursBlack—
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