Optoma UHD38x vs ViewSonic PX749-4K

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Optoma UHD38xViewSonic PX749-4KViewSonic PX749-4K
MSRP $1,199.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.5–1.66:11.13–1.47:1
Projection distance table100β€³: 3.32–3.65 m Β· 120β€³: 3.98–4.38 m60β€³: 1.5–1.95 m Β· 70β€³: 1.75–2.27 m Β· 80β€³: 2–2.59 m Β· 90β€³: 2.25–2.92 m Β· 100β€³: 2.49–3.24 m Β· 110β€³: 2.74–3.57 m Β· 120β€³: 2.99–3.89 m Β· 130β€³: 3.24–4.22 m Β· 140β€³: 3.49–4.54 m Β· 150β€³: 3.74–4.86 m Β· 160β€³: 3.99–5.19 m Β· 170β€³: 4.24–5.51 m Β· 180β€³: 4.49–5.84 m Β· 190β€³: 4.74–6.16 m Β· 200β€³: 4.99–6.49 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.1Γ—1.3Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%0%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”0%
Fixed offset105%10%
Focal length15.84–17.42 mm12–15.6 mm
F-number1.98–2.021.94–2.12
Image size range33–300 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-40–40Β°-40–40Β°
Horizontal keystone-40–40Β°-40–40Β°
Corner / warp correctionWarp4pt
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detailβ€”240W UHP lamp (E20.7i); replacement RLC-127
Lamp wattage240 W240 W
Light source lifeBright: 4,000 h Β· Dynamic: 15,000 h Β· Eco: 10,000 hNormal: 4,000 h Β· Super eco: 20,000 h
Cool-down time90 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingβ€”Manual steps
Brightness
ANSI lumens4,000 lmPreliminary4,000 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)4,000β€”
Claimed brightness unitUnspecifiedβ€”
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)80%β€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast1,000,000:112,000:1
Colour
Colour temperature presetsD55, D65, D93, NativeD65, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.42.2
Bit depth / 'number of colours'β€”10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axisβ€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeβ€”Adjustable
Motion & gaming
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speaker count1β€”
Audio channelsβ€”Mono
Audio partnerβ€”Harman
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal4096 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Horizontal scan frequency31–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency24–120 Hz23–240 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”Yes
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Ethernetβ€”Yes
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D formatsFrame packingFrame sequential, Frame packing
Setup automation
Auto keystoneβ€”Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Min: 26 dB(A) Β· Max: 28 dB(A)Normal: 33 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH0–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)305 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeMin: 220 W Β· Max: 305 WNormal: 310 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyInternalβ€”
Physical & installation
Width315 mm312 mm
Depth270 mm222 mm
Height118 mm108 mm
Weight3.98 kg3 kg
Colours / finishesWhiteβ€”
Mount hole patternβ€”Thread: M4 Β· Max screw length mm: 8
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Safety & market certificationsFCCCE, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Light-source warranty90 days lamp warranty1 year on the original lamp (North and South America; 90 days under heavy use of more than 14 hours daily)
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/13cdc4ab-4017-4930-a4fd-d023d407c4fe.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PX749-4K/PX749-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contentsPower cord, Remote, Batteries, ManualProjector, Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote typeBacklitBacklit