Optoma UHZ35ST vs Optoma UHZ36

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Optoma UHZ35STOptoma UHZ35ST
MSRP $3,299
Optoma UHZ36
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.5:11.21–1.59:1
Projection distance table50″: 0.55 m · 60″: 0.66 m · 70″: 0.77 m · 80″: 0.88 m · 90″: 0.99 m · 100″: 1.1 m · 120″: 1.32 m · 150″: 1.65 m · 180″: 1.98 m · 200″: 2.2 m · 250″: 2.75 m · 36.43″: 0.4 m · 300.53″: 3.3 m40″: 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 typeNoneOptical
Zoom ratio—1.3×
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%0%
Horizontal lens shift0%0%
Fixed offset116%105%
Focal length7.51 mm12.81–16.74 mm
F-number2.81.94–2.23
Interchangeable lens—No
Image size range36–300 in28–300 in
Vertical keystone-15–15°-30–30°
Horizontal keystone-15–15°-30–30°
Corner / warp correctionWarp4pt
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light source detailLaser (Optoma DuraCore)—
Light source lifeRated: 30,000 hEco: 30,000 h
Cool-down time90 s90 s
Light-source dimmingManual stepsManual steps
Brightness
ISO light output3,500 lm3,500 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)3,500—
Claimed brightness unitUnspecified—
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)75%80%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.42.2, 2.4, BT.1886
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit30 bit
Filmmaker Mode—Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping type—Adjustable
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Max refresh rate1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz—
Input lag (rated)1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.4 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.9 ms1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.4 ms
Audio
Speaker power15 W15 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI ARC
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYes—
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal4096 × 21603840 × 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, eARCHDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0
Horizontal scan frequency15–140 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan frequency24–240 Hz24–120 Hz
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesNo
12 V trigger—Yes
Control ecosystem driversCrestron—
Wi-FiNone—
EthernetYes—
Firmware / software
Smart OSNone—
3D
3D supportYesNo
3D sync methodDLP-Link—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Setup automation
Auto keystone—Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Min: 28 dB(A) · Max: 35 dB(A)Eco: 28 dB(A) · Bright: 33 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity—10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode762 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsPortrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)185 W173 W
Power consumption by modeBright: 185 W · Eco: 126 WEco typical: 85 W · Eco max: 98 W · Bright typical: 150 W · Bright max: 173 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 W—
Power supplyExternal brickExternal brick
Physical & installation
Width274 mm274 mm
Depth216 mm216 mm
Height114 mm114 mm
Weight3 kg3.4 kg
Ingress protectionIP6XIP6X
Colours / finishesWhite—
Mount hole patternThread: M4 · Screw length mm: 10—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classClass 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)Class 1 Consumer Laser Product
Safety & market certificationsFCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 1 yr🇺🇸 US 1 yr
Light-source warranty5 years or 12,000 hours—
Latest firmwareUHZ35ST_C12_FW_OneClick—
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/fafrOEdwat8KymDO94ZUVxn0eamb2y1Mrnyffkol.pdf—
In the box
Box contentsAC power cord, Remote control, CR2025 battery, Quick Start GuideProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote typeIRBacklit