Optoma ZH420 vs Optoma ZX350e

Optoma ZH420 is sharper, quieter and in stock. Optoma ZX350e is $70 cheaper.

Key differences
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.12–1.47:11.94–2.16:1
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799$1,299
Best price
$1,369—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m3.9–4.4 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,300 lm3,700 lm
Brightness uniformity
75%75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:9Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.42.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, 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 engine
—DuraCore
Light-source life
Up to 30,000 h max30,000 h
Light output control
StepsSteps
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.12–1.47:11.94–2.16:1
Image size
31–322 in20–300 in
Projection offset
116%115%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.31×Derived1.11×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.61 mm21.85–24.01 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.43–2.782.41–2.53
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 1.4
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
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
Layout
—Mono
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°Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, 10 mm screws
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 173 W · Eco 119 WMax 139 W · Eco 88 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 V—
Fan noise
Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 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/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
—IR
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