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Optoma UZ38X vs ViewSonic LSD400HD

What UZ38X does better (1) and where LSD400HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,050
vs
ViewSonic LSD400HD
ViewSonic · 2026LSD400HD
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$800
Higher score
8.6Picture7.7
4.6Setup & placement4.3
6.4Noise, lifetime & portability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UZ38XLSD400HD
238 × 130215280 × 129216
UZ38XLSD400HDDifference
Height130 mm129 mm+1 mm
Width238 mm280 mm−42 mm
Depth215 mm216 mm−1 mm
Weight3.4 kg3 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is UZ38X better than LSD400HD?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is LSD400HD better than UZ38X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,400 lm+16%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:12×
  3. Fan noise33 dB vs 32 dB+3%
  4. Weight3.4 kg vs 3 kg+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
ViewSonic LSD400HDViewSonic LSD400HD≈ US$8008.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500,000:13,000,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m3.28 m
Smallest image size28″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight3.4 kg3 kg
Width238 mm280 mm
Height130 mm129 mm
Depth215 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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