Alternatives to Optoma HZ151X

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the HZ151X — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2026

HZ151X

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)5,000 lmLaser3.4 kg

approx. price≈ US$1,000

7.4

Cheaper

ViewSonic LSD400HD 21% cheaper Higher score

Acer Vero HL6820G +1.2 score Newest

Optoma UZ38X 2026

Alternatives to the HZ151X

Acer · 2026Vero HL6820G

8.5

4% cheaper ≈ US$970

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,500,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.3×

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W

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Optoma · 2026UZ38X

7.9

6% pricier ≈ US$1,050

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 5,000 lm
Ethernet (LAN)

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD

11% pricier ≈ US$1,100

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,500 lm vs 5,000 lm

Light source life 5,500 h vs 30,000 h
HDMI inputs 1 vs 2

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Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR

15% cheaper ≈ US$860

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Weight 2.9 kg vs 3.4 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 5,000 lm

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD400HD

8.0

21% cheaper ≈ US$800

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Weight 3 kg vs 3.4 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 5,000 lm
Ethernet (LAN)

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Acer · 2026HL6516i

6.8

7% cheaper ≈ US$940

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,500,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W

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Acer · 2026Predator GD712

7.0

4% cheaper ≈ US$970

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,500,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.4 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,600 lm vs 5,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W

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InFocus · 2026IN1089SL

7.6

42% pricier ≈ US$1,450

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Light source life 4,500 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 5,000 lm

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Acer · 2026HL6521G

18% cheaper ≈ US$830

Light source life 4,000 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm

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ViewSonic · 2026X1-4K Pro

7.7

34% pricier ≈ US$1,350

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Light source life 60,000 h vs 30,000 h

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 5,000 lm
HDMI inputs 0 vs 2

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