Optoma UHZ55
| Brand | Optoma |
| Type | Gaming |
| Released | February 2024 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.21–1.59:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms |
A single-chip DLP laser projector that reaches 4K UHD (3840x2160) by pixel shifting a 0.47-inch chip, rated at 3,000 lumens. It has three HDMI 2.0 ports, a 1.3x manual zoom, vertical lens shift and an Enhanced Gaming mode with 4 ms input lag at 1080p 240 Hz.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm | |
| Brightness uniformity | 80% | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,500,000:1 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light engine | DuraCore | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h max | |
| Cool-down time | 90 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.21–1.59:1100″ · 2.68–3.52 m | |
| Image size | 34.1–302 in | |
| Projection offset | 105% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.31×Derived | |
| Focal length | 12.81–16.74 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.94–2.23 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±10% | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Grid warp | Yes | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms Enhanced Gaming On, HDMI 1 | Enhanced Gaming On, HDMI 1 |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | |
| Casting | None | |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google Home |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 337 × 265 × 119 mm | |
| Weight | 4,800 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, screws ≥ 10 mm |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 230 W · Eco 175 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 WPreliminary | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) Projector Reviews says 2 years parts and labor; ProjectorCentral says 1 Year. | |
| User manual | region-resource.optoma.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2024 | Optoma UHZ55 4K Laser Home Entertainment Projector Review Projector Reviews · June 29, 2024 | Projector Reviews |
| April 3, 2024 | Optoma UHZ55 4K HDR Laser Projector Review ProjectorCentral · April 3, 2024 | ProjectorCentral |
| August 5, 2024 | Optoma UHZ55 projector review PC Gamer · August 5, 2024 | PC Gamer |
| March 21, 2024 | Optoma UHZ55 4K Projector Review StereoNET · March 21, 2024 | StereoNET |
Videos
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 796435815202 |
| MPN | UHZ55 |