Optoma GT3900UHD vs Optoma UHD38x

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Optoma GT3900UHDOptoma GT3900UHD
MSRP $1,899
Optoma UHD38x
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonalβ€”0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolutionβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.5:11.5–1.66:1
Projection distance table30β€³: 0.33 m Β· 40β€³: 0.44 m Β· 50β€³: 0.55 m Β· 60β€³: 0.66 m Β· 70β€³: 0.77–0.77 m Β· 80β€³: 0.88 m Β· 90β€³: 0.99 m Β· 100β€³: 1.1–1.1 m Β· 120β€³: 1.32 m Β· 150β€³: 1.65 m Β· 180β€³: 1.98 m Β· 200β€³: 2.2 m Β· 250β€³: 2.75 m Β· 300β€³: 3.3 m100β€³: 3.32–3.65 m Β· 120β€³: 3.98–4.38 m
Zoom typeNoneOptical
Zoom ratioβ€”1.1Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%0%
Horizontal lens shift0%β€”
Fixed offset114%105%
Focal length7.51 mm15.84–17.42 mm
F-number2.81.98–2.02
Image size range30–150 in33–300 in
Vertical keystone-15–15Β°-40–40Β°
Horizontal keystone-15–15Β°-40–40Β°
Corner / warp correctionWarpWarp
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Light source detailLaser (Optoma DuraCore)β€”
Lamp wattageβ€”240 W
Light source lifeEco: 30,000 hBright: 4,000 h Β· Dynamic: 15,000 h Β· Eco: 10,000 h
Constant brightness modeYesβ€”
Warm-up time10 sβ€”
Cool-down time10 s90 s
Light-source dimmingManual stepsβ€”
Brightness
ISO light output4,000 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”4,000 lmPreliminary
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”4,000
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)75%80%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:11,000,000:1
Colour
Colour temperature presetsβ€”D55, D65, D93, Native
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.42.2, 2.4
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bitDerivedβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
ISF certifiedYesYes
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Motion & gaming
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.3 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms
Audio
Speaker power15 W10 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21604096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 2.0: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2.0 (eARC): HDMI 2.0, eARCHDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Horizontal scan frequency15–150 kHz31–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency24–240 Hz24–120 Hz
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesβ€”
12 V triggerYesYes
PJLink classClass 1β€”
Control ecosystem driversCrestronβ€”
EthernetYesβ€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing
Glasses included0β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Eco: 28 dB(A) Β· Bright: 35 dB(A)Min: 26 dB(A) Β· Max: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–85%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode2,500 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360Β°, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)178 W305 W
Power consumption by modeEco: 125 W Β· Bright: 178 WMin: 220 W Β· Max: 305 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyExternal brickInternal
Physical & installation
Width274 mm315 mm
Depth216 mm270 mm
Height114 mm118 mm
Weight2.9 kg3.98 kg
Ingress protectionIP6Xβ€”
Colours / finishesBlackWhite
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Hazard distance1 mβ€”
Laser product classClass 1β€”
Safety & market certificationsFCC, CEFCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 5 yr or 12,000 hπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr
Light-source warrantyβ€”90 days lamp warranty
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/CWqYJUpb2tPRrTwMj1QGYRcPXH2q7xeKXHsKXAZ4.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/13cdc4ab-4017-4930-a4fd-d023d407c4fe.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Power adapter, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Batteries, Manual
Remote typeIRBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”