Alternatives to Optoma HZ40HDR

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the HZ40HDR — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2023

HZ40HDR

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

approx. price≈ US$660

8.6

Cheaper

Acer X139Wi 27% cheaper Higher score

Acer M511 +0.9 score Newest

Acer H6828BD 2026

Alternatives to the HZ40HDR

Acer · 2026H6828BD

8.7

Same price ≈ US$680

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×

Light source life 5,000 h vs 30,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 50,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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Acer · 2022M511

9.5

Same price ≈ US$680

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,300 lm vs 4,000 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Power consumption 295 W vs 139 W

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Acer · 2023H6815P

7.6

6% pricier ≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Fan noise 26 dB vs 32 dB
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Power consumption 310 W vs 139 W

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BenQ · 2026TH575C

6% cheaper ≈ US$620

Weight 2.3 kg vs 3 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 4,000 lm
HDMI inputs 1 vs 2

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InFocus · 2025IN0048SL

8.0

Same price ≈ US$640

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 4,000 lm
Ethernet (LAN)
Fan noise 27 dB vs 32 dB

Light source life 15,000 h vs 30,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 30,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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Acer · 2024Vero HL6810

8.6

39% pricier ≈ US$920

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 50,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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Philips · 2024NeoPix 750

8% cheaper ≈ US$610

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

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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
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.1×

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 4,000 lm
Power consumption 180 W vs 139 W

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Acer · 2025X139Wi

27% cheaper ≈ US$480

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 4,000 lm
Fan noise 27 dB vs 32 dB
Weight 2.8 kg vs 3 kg

HDMI inputs 1 vs 2

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Philips · 2023NeoPix 730

8.9

Power consumption 100 W vs 139 W
Weight 2.7 kg vs 3 kg

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
Largest image size 120″ vs 300″

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