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Optoma UHZ68 vs XGIMI HORIZON 30 Max

Optoma UHZ68 is broader on HDR and in stock. XGIMI HORIZON 30 Max is $1,000 cheaper, brighter and better for gaming.

Optoma UHZ68$3,999 · Amazon
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XGIMI HORIZON 30 MaxMSRP $2,999
Key differences
White light outputISO
4,500 lm ISO5,300 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
—Up to 9,000:1
Throw ratio
1.2–1.92:11.2–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
8.4 msDerived1 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,999$2,999
Best price
$3,999—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m2.7–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,500 lm ISO5,300 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—Up to 9,000:1
Dynamic contrast
2,800,000:1Up to 90,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverageBT.2020 110% area
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, BT.1886—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Emitter
Blue + red laserRGB triple laser
Light-source life
30,000 h eco—
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–1.92:11.2–1.5:1
Image size
30.6–301 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.25×Derived
Focal length
17.63–27.88 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.3–2.8—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
NoYes
Vertical lens shift
-106–126%±130%
Horizontal lens shift
±10%±50%
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
—Yes
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 20 ms · 120 Hz 12.5 ms · 240 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms1080p: 120 Hz 2.2 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 3 ms · 120 Hz 1.9 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM, HDMI VRR, FreeSync
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1HDMI (eARC) · HDMI
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–255 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
—5.2
Ethernet
Yes—
Smart platform
—Google TV
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9679
RAM
—3 GB
Storage
—64 GB
Casting
—Chromecast built-in, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
10 W24 W
Speakers
22
Layout
Stereo—
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio formats
—Dolby Audio, DTS, DTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 331 × 171 mm298 × 190 × 249 mm
Weight
8,900 g5,400 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 345 W · Normal 295 W · Eco 160 W—
Standby
0.5 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)2 yr
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/N78wl6zSfkNhvDZtBJ3DC219KRKXjDNGpHYjziOg.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi donglePower adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
BacklitBluetooth
Optoma UHZ68$3,999 · Amazon
Buy
XGIMI HORIZON 30 MaxMSRP $2,999