Alternatives to Optoma UZ38X

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the UZ38X — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2026

UZ38X

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,800 lmLaser3.4 kg

approx. price≈ US$1,050

7.9

Cheaper

ViewSonic LSD400HD 25% cheaper Higher score

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K +0.9 score Newest

Acer Vero HL6820G 2026

Alternatives to the UZ38X

Acer · 2026Vero HL6820G

8.5

9% cheaper ≈ US$970

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1
Optical zoom 2× vs 1.3×

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 15 W
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD400HD

8.0

25% cheaper ≈ US$800

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1
Fan noise 32 dB vs 33 dB

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

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Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR

20% cheaper ≈ US$860

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 3,800 lm
Ethernet (LAN)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1

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

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XGIMI · 2026Elfin Flip 4K

8.8

Same price ≈ US$1,100

Automatic keystone correction
Weight 1.55 kg vs 3.4 kg
Fan noise 28 dB vs 33 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,600 lm vs 3,800 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 7 W vs 15 W

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Optoma · 2026GT2200HDR

Same price ≈ US$1,050

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 3,800 lm

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Optoma · 2026HZ151X

7.4

6% cheaper ≈ US$1,000

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

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

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Epson · 2026Lifestudio Flex Special

17% pricier ≈ US$1,250

Automatic keystone correction
Fan noise 23 dB vs 33 dB

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

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ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD

5% pricier ≈ US$1,100

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,500 lm vs 3,800 lm

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Light source life 5,500 h vs 30,000 h

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ViewSonic · 2026X1-4K Pro

7.7

26% pricier ≈ US$1,350

Light source life 60,000 h vs 30,000 h

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 3,800 lm
HDMI inputs 0 vs 2

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Acer · 2026HL6521G

22% cheaper ≈ US$830

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm

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

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