ProjectorDB

Optoma UHZ50 vs ViewSonic X1

Optoma UHZ50Optoma UHZ50
MSRP $2,799
ViewSonic X1ViewSonic X1
MSRP $999
Key differences
Throw ratio1.21–1.59:11.15–1.5:1
Lowest input lag4.4 msDerived—
HDR formatsHDR10, + HLGHDR10
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)LED
Fan noiseMax 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)—
PriceMSRP $2,799MSRP $999
Room fit
Distance to screen2.7–3.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Claimed brightness (non-standard)3,000 lm3,100 lm (LED lumens)
Brightness uniformity80%—
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.65 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftXPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodLight-source dimming—
Colour
Colour gamut—Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, + HLGHDR10
Tone mappingAdjustableAdjustable
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Picture mode memories—2
Picture certificationsISF—
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)LED
Light-source life30,000 h30,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness—
Light output controlSteps—
Constant brightness modeYes—
Cool-down time10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.21–1.59:11.15–1.5:1
Image size34–302 in60–150 in
Projection offset105%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.31×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length12.81–16.74 mm—
Aperture (f-number)1.94–2.232.59–2.87
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift0–10%0–10%
Motorised lens shiftNo—
Vertical keystone30°40°
Horizontal keystone30°40°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Grid warpYes—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Max input refresh1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p240 HzDerived—
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms—
Lowest input lag4.4 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz16.9 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolutionDCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V triggerRS-232
Horizontal scan15.38–91.15 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan24–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth—4.2
EthernetYes—
Smart platformAndroid (uncertified)—
Storage16 GB—
NetflixBuilt inVia dongle
Smart homeAlexa, Google Home—
Audio
Speaker power20 W12 W
Speakers22
LayoutStereoStereo
Audio formatsDTS—
Audio outputs3.5 mm, + Optical, + HDMI eARC3.5 mm, + Bluetooth
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)337 × 265 × 119 mm355 × 244 × 121 mm
Weight4,800 g3,600 g
ColoursWhite—
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH0–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 230 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 185 W218 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)—
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1—
Risk groupRG2—
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksCE, FCCCE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty—3 yr
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/X1_X2/X1_X2_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide
RemoteBacklit—