Optoma ZH551 vs ViewSonic LS740-4K

Optoma ZH551 is $300.99 cheaper, lighter and in stock. ViewSonic LS740-4K is sharper.

Optoma ZH551$1,499 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,799.99
Best price
$1,499$1,799.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
5,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
75%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HLGHLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-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)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h super eco
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
28–145 in30–300 in
Projection offset
103%124%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–3.26—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–15%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
Class 1—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15.38–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23.97–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
15 W15 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
2,900 g3,100 g
Orientations
Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP6X (light engine)IP6X
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
—10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 230 W · Eco 200 W165 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
1 m1 m
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)3 yr
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/sj3ba9jjcgNo3jqZNW4eSSqXsUgO3XnIzHgAsT4w.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500-4K/LSD500-4K_LS740-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
Optoma ZH551$1,499 · Amazon
Buy
ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon
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