Alternatives to Optoma HZ40ST

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the HZ40ST — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2020

HZ40ST

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)4,200 lmLaser5.5 kg

5.8

Higher score

Hisense 100L5F-A12 +3.8 score Newest

BenQ LK835ST 2022

Alternatives to the HZ40ST

JVC · 2020LX-NZ3

≈ US$3,800

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Native panel resolution 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 4,200 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Optoma · 2020HD29HST

7.8

Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 85 Hz
Fan noise 26 dB vs 32 dB
Weight 3 kg vs 5.5 kg

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,200 lm

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ViewSonic · 2020X100-4K

8.2

≈ US$1,100

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 20 W

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,900 lm vs 4,200 lm
Largest image size 200″ vs 300″

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Hisense · 2020100L5F-A12

9.6

≈ US$3,200

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Fan noise 25 dB vs 32 dB
HDMI inputs 4 vs 2

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,700 lm vs 4,200 lm
Largest image size 100″ vs 300″

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InFocus · 2022INL2169

8.7

≈ US$2,350

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 4,200 lm
Maximum refresh rate 130 Hz vs 85 Hz

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 300,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1

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Optoma · 2021GT1080HDR

≈ US$1,100

Fan noise 26 dB vs 32 dB
Weight 3 kg vs 5.5 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 4,200 lm
HDMI inputs 1 vs 2

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BenQ · 2022LK835ST

6.3

≈ US$2,500

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 85 Hz
Weight 3.4 kg vs 5.5 kg

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,200 lm

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Optoma · 2020UHD42

8.0

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 85 Hz

Light source life 4,000 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,400 lm vs 4,200 lm

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Acer · 2020H6815BD

6.3

≈ US$750

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 85 Hz
Weight 2.88 kg vs 5.5 kg

Built-in speakers (total output) 3 W vs 20 W
Light source life 5,000 h vs 30,000 h

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Optoma · 2020UHD30

7.3

≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 85 Hz

Light source life 4,000 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,400 lm vs 4,200 lm

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