Optoma UHD38x vs Optoma UHZ50
The Optoma UHD38x is brighter (4,000 lumens vs 3,000 lumens) and costs less ($1,199 vs $2,799). The Optoma UHZ50 fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1.2 vs 1.5).
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| UHD38x | UHZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 4000 ANSI lumens | 3000 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Throw ratio | 1.5 – 1.66 | 1.21 – 1.59 |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3 |
| Size | 12×5×11 in | 13×5×10 in |
| Weight | 3.98 kg (8.8 lb) | 4.8 kg (10.6 lb) |
| MSRP | $1,199 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $2,799 each (MSRP, November 2021) |
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References
- Optoma UHD38x: Spec sheet, optomaeurope.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHD38x: Independent measurement, projectorcentral.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHD38x: Retailer listing, projectorscreen.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHD38x: Manufacturer product page, optomausa.com, retrieved September 16, 2026
- Optoma UHZ50: Spec sheet, region-resource.optoma.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHZ50: Manufacturer product page, optomausa.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHZ50: Independent measurement, projectorcentral.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Optoma UHZ50: Independent measurement, projectorreviews.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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