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OptomaUltra short throw projector (laser TV)

Optoma HZ45UST

Optoma HZ45UST is an ultra short throw projector (laser TV) released in 2018. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD), brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,200 lm, light source Laser, throw ratio 0.25:1.

5.2Score
Picture6.5
Gaming & inputs3.0
Setup & placement2.9
Noise, lifetime & portability6.3
price rangeUS$2,800–3,500Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2018
Brand
OptomaOptoma
Popularity
#408 of 767
Model numbers
Optoma HZ45UST
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)Resolution (on screen)
4,200 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LaserLight source
0.25:1Throw ratio
NoHDR support
10 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
30 dBFan noise
5.6 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)

compared with other ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)

Why is HZ45UST a good choice?

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens): 4,200 lmbetter than 92% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Weight: 5.6 kgbetter than 87% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Weak points
Built-in speakers (total output): 10 Wworse than 93% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Light source life: 20,000 hworse than 97% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology
DLP
Light source
Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
3,000,000:1
HDR support
No
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
0.25:1
Throw type
Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
0.55 m
Smallest image size
87″
Largest image size
102″
Lens shift
None
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
HDMI version
1.4
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
Yes
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
330 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
30 dB
Weight
5.6 kg
Width
382 mm
Height
124 mm
Depth
310 mm
Colours
White

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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