Optoma UHZ68 vs XGIMI HORIZON 30 Ultra Max

Optoma UHZ68 is broader on HDR. XGIMI HORIZON 30 Ultra Max is $799.01 cheaper, brighter and better for gaming.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,500 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	Up to 10,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	1.2–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	8.4 msDerived	1 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,999	$3,499
Best price
Best price	$3,999	$3,199.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7–4.3 m	2.7–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,500 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 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	Yes (scheme not stated)	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	Up to 10,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,800,000:1	Up to 100,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Dynamic iris
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage	BT.2020 110% area
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	Blue + red laser	RGB triple laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h eco	—
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	1.2–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	30.6–301 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.25×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.63–27.88 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.3–2.8	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-106–126%	±130%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±10%	±50%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 20 ms · 120 Hz 12.5 ms · 240 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms	1080p: 120 Hz 2.2 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 3 ms · 120 Hz 1.9 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM, HDMI VRR, FreeSync
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1	HDMI (eARC) · HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–255 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	Google TV
Chipset
Chipset	—	MediaTek MT9679
RAM
RAM	—	3 GB
Storage
Storage	—	64 GB
Security updates until
Security updates until	—	1 Nov 2028
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	24 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio, DTS, DTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	498 × 331 × 171 mm	298 × 190 × 249 mm
Weight
Weight	8,900 g	5,400 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Gimbal, 135° tilt, 360° pan
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 345 W · Normal 295 W · Eco 160 W	Max 300 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/N78wl6zSfkNhvDZtBJ3DC219KRKXjDNGpHYjziOg.pdf	https://helpcenter.xgimi.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/64036280502809
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Bluetooth

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