Optoma UHZ50 vs Valerion VisionMaster Max

Optoma UHZ50 is $700 cheaper and lighter. Valerion VisionMaster Max is broader on HDR and in stock.

	Optoma UHZ50 MSRP $2,799	Valerion VisionMaster Max$3,499 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	3,500 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21–1.59:1	0.9–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	4.4 msDerived	4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)	28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,799	$4,999
Best price
Best price	—	$3,499
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7–3.5 m	2.0–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	3,500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	80%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,500,000:1	50,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Dynamic iris
Manual iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Adjustable	Dynamic
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	—	R 643 · G 525 · B 465 nm
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	25,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	10 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21–1.59:1	0.9–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	34–302 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	105%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.31×Derived	1.67×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12.81–16.74 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.94–2.23	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–10%	±105%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms	1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms · 240 Hz 4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 15 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	—	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Control4
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15.38–91.15 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	Google TV
Chipset
Chipset	—	MediaTek MT9618
RAM
RAM	—	4 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	128 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	24 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	DTS	Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	337 × 265 × 119 mm	260 × 234 × 186 mm
Weight
Weight	4,800 g	7,500 g
Colours
Colours	White	Black
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	—
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 230 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 185 W	—
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)	28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdf	https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1v92CM6SOXm9JmEjO4Ww38xF5WEvwoIxV
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Cleaning kit
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Backlit

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