Alternatives to Optoma UHZ45

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the UHZ45 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2022

UHZ45

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,800 lmLaser4.8 kg

approx. price≈ US$2,150

8.8

Cheaper

XGIMI Horizon 20 12% cheaper Higher score

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition +0.9 score Newest

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition 2026

Alternatives to the UHZ45

InFocus · 2022INL2169

8.7

8% pricier ≈ US$2,350

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 3,800 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Ethernet (LAN)

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 300,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Pro

9.5

6% pricier ≈ US$2,300

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Automatic keystone correction
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 3,800 lm

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
HDMI inputs 2 vs 3

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XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20

9.1

12% cheaper ≈ US$1,900

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Automatic keystone correction
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 20 W

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,800 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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BenQ · 2023X3100i

8.2

7% pricier ≈ US$2,300

Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Automatic keystone correction

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 3,800 lm

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 30 Pro

9.4

Same price ≈ US$2,150

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,800 lm vs 3,800 lm
Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Automatic keystone correction

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 8,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
HDMI inputs 2 vs 3

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ViewSonic · 2023X2-4K

8.5

8% cheaper ≈ US$1,950

Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,150 lm vs 3,800 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 20 W

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ViewSonic · 2024LS901-4K

9.3

17% pricier ≈ US$2,500

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,500 lm vs 3,800 lm
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 20 W

Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h
Fan noise 31 dB vs 29 dB

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LG · 2022CineBeam HU710P

8.3

7% pricier ≈ US$2,300

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Ethernet (LAN)
HDMI version 2.1 vs 2

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition

9.7

10% cheaper ≈ US$1,950

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 3,800 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 20 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1
HDMI inputs 2 vs 3

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Nebula · 2025X1

9.0

5% cheaper ≈ US$2,050

Automatic keystone correction
Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 20 W
Fan noise 26 dB vs 29 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1

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