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Optoma UHD42 vs Optoma UHD65

    12.4 in
    4.65 in
    Optoma UHD42 Projector
    Optoma UHD42
      19.61 in
      5.55 in
      Optoma UHD65 Projector
      Optoma UHD65
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      4.3 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      14
      4.1 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		75 %
      3 stars
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      User rating
      48
      4.1 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      51
      4.0 out of 5
      51 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)yesyes
      Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
      DVI innono
      HDMI version1.4a/2.01.4a/2.0
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
      HDCPyesyes
      Microphone inputyesno
      USB 2.022
      Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11

      Design

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Design typeStandard throw projectorDesktop projector
      Colour of productWhiteBlack
      Built-in displaynono
      Cable lock slotyesyes

      Technical details

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Noise level26.0 dB25 - 28
      Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 850 - 85

      Dimensions

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Width12.4 in19.61 in
      Height4.65 in5.55 in
      Depth10.63 in13.03 in
      Weight8.6 lb17.2 lb

      Optics

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Focal length range (f-f)12.81 - 16.7420.91 - 32.62
      Throw ratio1.21 - 1.591.39 - 2.22
      Zoom ratio1.3 x1.6 x
      Zoom typeManualManual
      Projection distance1.2 - 8.11.3 - 9.3

      Lighting

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Number of lamps11

      Image

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Screen size34.3 - 302.426.4 - 302.4
      Screen size compatibility34.1 - 302.426.45 - 302.2
      Supported graphics resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 800 x 600
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1360 x 768
      • 1600 x 1200
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 2560 x 1600
      • 640 x 480
      • 800 x 600
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 768
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1200
      Native aspect ratio16:916:9
      Aspect ratio
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)3400.0 lm2200.0 lm
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 2160p

      Features

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Memory card readernono
      On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
      On Screen Display (OSD) languages
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • DEU
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FRE
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • POR
      • RUS
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • DEU
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FRE
      • ITA
      • POR
      • RUS

      Communication

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Ethernet connectionnoyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes

      Audio features

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Number of built-in speakers12
      RMS rated power10.0 W4.0 W

      Power

      Optoma UHD42Optoma UHD42
      Optoma UHD65Optoma UHD65
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (economy mode)220.0 W249.0 W

      Pros & Cons

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