Optoma ZH430UST vs Optoma ZH520

Optoma ZH430UST is $410 cheaper and in stock. Optoma ZH520 is quieter and lighter.

Key differences
Throw ratio
0.25:11.13–1.47:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,999$2,699
Best price
$2,289—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,000 lm5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
75%75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
300,000:13,000,000:1
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-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-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
30,000 hUp to 30,000 h max
Light output control
StepsSteps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
90 s90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
80–130 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset
120%116%
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
3.7 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.442.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
5°30°
Horizontal keystone
5°30°
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 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 2.02 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
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)
327 × 328 × 110 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
3,900 g3,402 g
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
IP6XIP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Altitude
3,048 m2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 173 W · Eco 119 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19.5 V19.5 V
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 35 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/2b071968-2260-4f13-b1f5-cd54bcb1686f.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
IR—
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