Optoma UHZ50 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
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| Spec | Optoma UHZ50 | Sony VPL-XW5000ES |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | — |
| Technology brand | — | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Native resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21–1.59:1 | 1.38–2.21:1 |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | 1.6× |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | ±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±25% |
| Motorized lens shift | — | No |
| Focal length | 12.81–16.74 mm | — |
| Image size range | 34.1–302 in | — |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | — | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Laser | Laser diode |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | Rated: 20,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,500,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | — | 95% |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 240 Hz | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | — |
| Speaker count | 2 | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | — | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 2 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15.38–91.15 kHz | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | — | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 27 dB(A) · Max: 29 dB(A) | Acoustic noise: 24 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | — |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption by mode | Min: 175 W · Max: 230 W | Power consumption: 295 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 337 mm | 461 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 472 mm |
| Height | 119 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 13 kg |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Safety & market certifications | — | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |