Optoma ZH400 vs Optoma ZH420

Optoma ZH400 is quieter. Optoma ZH420 is $130 cheaper and in stock.

Key differences
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.12–1.47:1
Fan noise
Max 32 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,499$1,799
Best price
—$1,369
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.6 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,000 lm4,300 lm
Brightness uniformity
75%75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:12,000,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Up to 30,000 h maxUp to 30,000 h max
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.12–1.47:1
Image size
20–300 in31–322 in
Projection offset
116%116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.09×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length
12.81–16.74 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–2.672.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W15 W
Speakers
11
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
3,000 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
IP6XIP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Altitude
2,500 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 139 W · Eco 88 WMax 173 W · Eco 119 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19.5 V19 V
Fan noise
Max 32 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57Notice 57
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
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