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Optoma UHZ66 vs Optoma UHZ78LV

What UHZ66 does better (3) and where UHZ78LV wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ66
Optoma · 2023UHZ66
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,250
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Optoma UHZ78LV
Optoma · 2026UHZ78LV
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$6,300
8.9Picture9.4
8.9Gaming & inputs4.3
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ66UHZ78LV
274 × 114216498 × 171331
UHZ66UHZ78LVDifference
Height114 mm171 mm−57 mm
Width274 mm498 mm−224 mm
Depth216 mm331 mm−115 mm
Weight3 kg11.5 kg−8.5 kg

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

Why is UHZ66 better than UHZ78LV?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 85 Hz2.8×
  2. Weight3 kg vs 11.5 kg3.8×
  3. Audio outputYes · UHZ78LV: No

Why is UHZ78LV better than UHZ66?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+25%
  2. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  4. HDMI version2 vs 2.1+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ66Optoma UHZ66≈ US$1,2509.4
Optoma UHZ78LVOptoma UHZ78LV≈ US$6,3009.3
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz85 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.4:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.24:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.1 m—
Smallest image size26″—
Largest image size303″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version22.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption185 W—
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB25 dB
Weight3 kg11.5 kg
Width274 mm498 mm
Height114 mm171 mm
Depth216 mm331 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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