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Optoma UHZ50
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OptomaHome cinema projector

Optoma UHZ50

Optoma UHZ50 is a home cinema projector released in 2021. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm, light source Laser.

7.7Score
Picture7.3
Setup & placement7.7
Noise, lifetime & portability5.2
price range—
Year
2021
Brand
OptomaOptoma
Popularity
#728 of 767
Model numbers
Optoma UHZ50
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
3,000 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LaserLight source
1.21:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
20 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
4.8 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2021

Compared with home cinema projectors released in 2021. Bars show the share of models it beats.

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Why is UHZ50 a good choice?

Built-in speakers (total output): 20 Wbetter than 80% of home cinema projectors
HDMI inputs: 3better than 95% of home cinema projectors
Largest image size: 302″better than 92% of home cinema projectors
Weak points
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hzworse than 91% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
2,500,000:1
HDR support
Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)
1.59:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.68 m
Smallest image size
30″
Largest image size
302″
Optical zoom
1.3×
Lens shift
Vertical
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
20 W
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
3
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
276 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)
26 dB
Weight
4.8 kg
Width
337 mm
Height
108 mm
Depth
265 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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