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Optoma UHZ68LV vs Optoma UHZ78LV

What UHZ68LV does better (2) and where UHZ78LV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ68LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ68LV
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,100
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Optoma UHZ78LV
Optoma · 2026UHZ78LV
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$6,300
Higher score
9.4Picture9.4
7.4Gaming & inputs4.3
5.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.1

Why is UHZ68LV better than UHZ78LV?

  1. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 85 Hz+41%
  2. Audio outputYes · UHZ78LV: No

Why is UHZ78LV better than UHZ68LV?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Fan noise31 dB vs 28 dB+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ68LVOptoma UHZ68LV≈ US$3,1009.0
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)5,000 lm5,000 lm
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz85 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.92:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m—
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs33
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB25 dB
Weight—11.5 kg
Width—498 mm
Height—171 mm
Depth—331 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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