Alternatives to Optoma HZ146X-W

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the HZ146X-W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2023

HZ146X-W

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3,800 lmLaser4.2 kg

approx. price≈ US$610

7.1

Cheaper

ViewSonic LSD400W 7% cheaper Higher score

Acer M511 +2.4 score Newest

ViewSonic LSD400W 2026

Alternatives to the HZ146X-W

Acer · 2023H6815P

7.6

15% pricier ≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Fan noise 26 dB vs 32 dB

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR

8.6

8% pricier ≈ US$660

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
HDR support
Weight 3 kg vs 4.2 kg

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Philips · 2024NeoPix 750

Same price ≈ US$610

Largest image size 120″ vs 300″
HDMI inputs 1 vs 2

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InFocus · 2025Genesis IN0028SL

7.7

Same price ≈ US$610

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Light source life 15,000 h vs 30,000 h
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W

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InFocus · 2025IN0048SL

8.0

5% pricier ≈ US$640

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 3,800 lm
Ethernet (LAN)
Fan noise 27 dB vs 32 dB

Light source life 15,000 h vs 30,000 h
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W

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BenQ · 2026TH575C

Same price ≈ US$620

Weight 2.3 kg vs 4.2 kg

HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
Fan noise 34 dB vs 32 dB

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Acer · 2022M511

9.5

11% pricier ≈ US$680

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,300 lm vs 3,800 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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ViewSonic · 2023LX700-4K

9.4

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical vs None
HDR support

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 3,800 lm

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD400W

7.8

7% cheaper ≈ US$570

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×
Fan noise 30 dB vs 32 dB

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
HDMI version 1.4 vs 2

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ViewSonic · 2023V52HD

7.2

67% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Ethernet (LAN)
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
Audio output

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