Optoma HD146X vs Optoma UHZ36
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| Optoma HD146X | Optoma UHZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | — | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Colour wheel segments | RYGCWB | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.47–1.62:1 | 1.21–1.59:1 |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.3–1.4 m · 50″: 1.6–1.8 m · 60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.3–2.5 m · 80″: 2.6–2.9 m · 90″: 2.9–3.2 m · 100″: 3.3–3.6 m · 120″: 3.9–4.3 m · 150″: 4.9–5.4 m · 200″: 6.5–7.2 m · 250″: 8.1–9 m · 280″: 9.1–10 m | 40″: 1.07–1.41 m · 50″: 1.34–1.76 m · 60″: 1.61–2.11 m · 70″: 1.88–2.46 m · 80″: 2.14–2.82 m · 90″: 2.41–3.17 m · 100″: 2.68–3.52 m · 120″: 3.21–4.22 m · 150″: 4.02–5.28 m · 180″: 4.82–6.34 m · 200″: 5.36–7.04 m · 250″: 6.7–8.8 m · 300″: 8.04–10.56 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1× | 1.3× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 116% | 105% |
| Focal length | 15.59–17.14 mm | 12.81–16.74 mm |
| F-number | 2.1–2.31 | 1.94–2.23 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 28–301 in | 28–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -40–40° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp wattage | 240 W | — |
| Light source life | Bright: 4,000 h · Dynamic: 15,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h | Eco: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Cool-down time | — | 90 s |
| Light-source dimming | Dynamic frame | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 3,500 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 3,600 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | 80% | 80% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 25,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4 | 2.2, 2.4, BT.1886 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Filmmaker Mode | — | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| ISF certified | Yes | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | — | Adjustable |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms | 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.4 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 3 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI: HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15.38–91.15 kHz | 15–255 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 24–85 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | — | No |
| 12 V trigger | — | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | No |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| Glasses included | 0 | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Min: 26 dB(A) · Max: 28 dB(A) | Eco: 28 dB(A) · Bright: 33 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 325 W | 173 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Typical bright: 295 W · Max bright: 325 W · Typical eco: 215 W · Max eco: 240 W | Eco typical: 85 W · Eco max: 98 W · Bright typical: 150 W · Bright max: 173 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 316 mm | 274 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm | 216 mm |
| Height | 109 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 Consumer Laser Product |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, CE | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90 days | — |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | Backlit |