Optoma HZ40HDR vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

Optoma HZ40HDR is $435.54 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic LX700-4K is sharper, better for gaming and quieter.

Optoma HZ40HDR$803.25 · Amazon · Used
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ViewSonic LX700-4K$1,238.79 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
—3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.06–1.45:1
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,349$1,299.99
Best price
$803.25$1,238.79
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.6 m2.3–3.2 m
Picture
White light output
—3,500 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
75%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
30,000 h max20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.06–1.45:1
Image size
20–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
116%137%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.09×Derived1.37×Derived
Focal length
12.81–16.74 mm15.99–21.42 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–2.672.51–2.93
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None-15–0%
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—No
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms1080p: 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
—No
Smart platform
—None
Audio
Speaker power
15 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
3,000 g3,300 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm3 × M4, 8 mm screws
Ingress protection
IP6X—
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
—10–80%RH
Altitude
2,500 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 139 W · Eco 88 W180 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
Marks
—CE, FCC
Warranty
1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LX700-4K/LX700-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRBacklit
Optoma HZ40HDR$803.25 · Amazon · Used
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ViewSonic LX700-4K$1,238.79 · Amazon
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