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Optoma UZ38X vs XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K
What UZ38X does better (5) and where Elfin Flip 4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Picture4.8
4.6Setup & placement7.4
6.4Noise, lifetime & portability9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
UZ38XElfin Flip 4K
| UZ38X | Elfin Flip 4K | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 130 mm | 254 mm | −124 mm |
| Width | 238 mm | 245 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 78 mm | +137 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.6 kg | +1.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UZ38X better than Elfin Flip 4K?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 1,600 lm2.4×
- Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 7 W2.1×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500,000:1 vs 20,000:175×
- Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
- Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%
Why is Elfin Flip 4K better than UZ38X?
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · UZ38X: Yes
- Weight3.4 kg vs 1.55 kg2.2×
- Fan noise33 dB vs 28 dB+18%
- Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.33×+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| 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 | RGB triple laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,800 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 1,500,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1 ms |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | 0.98:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.59:1 | 1.3:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.68 m | 2.17 m |
| Smallest image size | 28″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 1.33× |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 15 W | 7 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 64 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 120 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 33 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | — |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Width | 238 mm | 245 mm |
| Height | 130 mm | 254 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 78 mm |
| Colours | Black | Brown |
