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Alternatives to Optoma HZ45UST

10 ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs) at a similar price that compete with the HZ45UST — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma HZ45UST
Optoma · 2018
HZ45UST
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)4,200 lmLaser5.6 kg
approx. price≈ US$3,100
5.2

Alternatives to the HZ45UST

Epson EH-LS500
1
Epson · 2019EH-LS500
7.5
13% pricier ≈ US$3,600
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Fan noise 37 dB vs 30 dB
Optoma UHZ65UST
2
Optoma · 2019UHZ65UST
9.4
21% pricier ≈ US$3,800
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Lens shift Vertical vs None
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 10 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Weight 11 kg vs 5.6 kg
Samsung The Premiere LSP9T
3
Samsung · 2020The Premiere LSP9T
6.0
20% pricier ≈ US$3,800
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 10 W
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,800 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Weight 11.5 kg vs 5.6 kg
LG HU85LS
4
LG · 2019HU85LS
6.1
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,700 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Weight 12.2 kg vs 5.6 kg
Xiaomi Mi
5
Xiaomi · 2019Mi
5.3
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 10 W
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,600 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1
Epson EH-QS100
6
Epson · 2024EH-QS100
6.2
Same price ≈ US$3,200
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • HDR support
  • Weight 12 kg vs 5.6 kg
  • Audio output
GigaBlue Home Cinema 3
7
GigaBlue · 2024Home Cinema 3
8.5
18% cheaper ≈ US$2,600
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Audio output
BenQ V5010i
8
BenQ · 2024V5010i
8.6
17% pricier ≈ US$3,700
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Weight 13.2 kg vs 5.6 kg
Formovie Laser TV 4K Cinema
9
Formovie · 2022Laser TV 4K Cinema
25% cheaper ≈ US$2,350
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • HDMI version 2 vs 1.4
  • Largest image size 120″ vs 102″
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,100 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1
Samsung The Premiere 9
10
Samsung · 2024The Premiere 9
5.9
Same price ≈ US$3,200
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 10 W
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 4,200 lm
  • Weight 11.6 kg vs 5.6 kg
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