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From Optoma — Get ready for a whole new cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home. The stylish Optoma UHZ50 laser projector delivers vivid 4K UHD resolution for incredibly crisp images with exceptional clarity and vibrancy. With the included enhanced gaming mode, gamers can enjoy fast-moving action with a 16.7ms response time in 4K at 60Hz and 4ms in 1080P at 240Hz. Packed with the latest technology and features, this stylish projector boasts HDR and HLG compatibility, three HDMI 2.0 inputs, seamless voice control, streaming apps, and a built-in media player.

  • Optimized for fast-moving smooth action
  • True 4K UHD resolution
  • Laser technology
  • Lights on viewing
  • Capable of receiving and displaying both HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR content
  • ISF modes
  • 2,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio


Optoma UHZ50 Projector Specifications

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Performance
4.5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

Street Price
$2,799
MSRP
$4,899
Best Used For
Awards
#2 in Top 10 Home Theater Projectors
Status
Shipping
Released
November 2021
Warranty
1 Year
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Brightness
3,000 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
3840x2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (4K HD)
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
4K/60: 16.7ms  |  1080p/240: 4ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 2160p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 3840x2160
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
30,000 hours

Included Lens
1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +10%
Throw Distance
4.0' - 26.6'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
34.20" - 302.67"
Throw Ratio
1.21:1 - 1.59:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.82" x 13.27" x 10.43"
Weight
10.6 lbs
Audible Noise
29 dB  / 27 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts × 2
Power
230 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Optical
HDMI 2.0 x 3
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 3
Wireless Networking

Features
Operate 24/7
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
Frame Interpolation
HDR
Streaming Apps
IFTTT
Blackboard Mode


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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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