I upgraded this from an 8-year-old HD Optoma (which we’ve loved).
This newer model has been fantastic. Brighter, sharper picture with fabulous contrast.
PRO TIP: I discovered the hard way that none of my old HDMI cables or switches would work (e.g., I have an HDMI/audio splitter so I can send the video signal to the projector and the audio to my Sonos speaker system).
None of the old HD cabling or devices will work with a 4k projector, particularly if (a) you want to access all of the projector’s features (e.g., image presets, detailed image controls) or (b) you want to stream video in 4k. This layer issue is due to copyright protections on 4k video streams. Make sure your cables and devices are HDCP 2.2/2.3 compliant.
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This Item  Optoma UHZ50 Smart 4K UHD Laser Home Theater Projector | 3000 Lumens | HDR Adjustment Options | Cinematic Color | Flexible Installation 1.3x Zoom & Vertical Lens Shift | Works with Alexa & Google |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $1,789.50 | -35% $1,946.99 List: $2,999.99 | -10% $1,170.32 List: $1,299.00 | $899.99 | $949.00 | $1,099.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 9 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 |
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| Sold By | Amazon Warehouse | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com |
| hardware interface | hdmi | bluetooth | hdmi, usb, 3 5 mm audio | usb, hdmi | hdmi | usb |
| display resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 2160 |
| brightness | 3000 | 2700 | 3500 | 3200 | 2300 | 4000 |
| native resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| image contrast ratio | 16:9 | 2M:1 | 300,000:1 | 12000:1 | 500000:1 | 12000:1 |
| max throw distance | 318.9 feet | 13.12 feet | 10 meters | 1.65 feet | 10 feet | 9.76 meters |
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High-Quality, Cinematic ImageFeaturing the latest DLP technology combined with Optoma’s proprietary actuator, the UHZ50 displays an unmatched sharp, clear 4K UHD image with 8.3M pixels & 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. |
Incredibly Bright Laser Light SourceWith 3,000 lumens of brightness, project in a variety of rooms in the home including well lit living rooms, dim home theater rooms, and everything in between. Its laser light source provides up to 30,000 hours of stunning image quality throughout its lifespan. |
Cinema ColorCinema Display Mode enables true-to-life colors produced by the wide color gamut and 100% REC.709 coverage for more natural skin tones, better color saturation and an overall more enjoyable viewing experience. |
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Agile HDR AdjustmentThe UHZ50 includes a variety of HDR options to fine tune your optimal image preference – 4 HDR picture modes & HDR brightness setting, adjustable on the fly. HDR-compatibility enables deep black levels, brighter whites & greater color depth. |
Ideal for GamingWith Enhanced Gaming Mode, experience lightning-fast gaming with input lag as low as 4ms. Enjoy smooth, blur-free visuals with up to 240Hz refresh rate. |
eARC Support for Quality SoundSupport for Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via HDMI enables the connectivity to the latest, high-quality audio technology to effortlessly enrich the sound in your home theater setup. |
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Flexible Image SetupA variety of image adjustment options enable the most flexible setup imaginable––a large 1.3X zoom, vertical lens shift, vertical & horizontal keystone correction, 4-corner geometric adjustment, 3x3 image alignment, digital zoom & digital image shift. |
Optoma Smart+With the Alexa smart home and custom skills or Google Action, control your UHZ50 projector with intuitive voice control using Amazon Echo and Google Home devices. IFTTT support enables seamless connectivity with thousands of other smart devices so your UHZ50 can easily integrate into your smart home. |
Extensive ConnectivityConnect to media streaming devices, game consoles such as the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast Ultra, Nvidia Shield TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Inputs include dual HDMI. |
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| Price | $1,787.25 | $1,470.99 | $1,789.50 |
| Resolution | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Light Source | DuraCore Laser | Lamp | DuraCore Laser |
| Brightness and Contrast Ratio | 3,800 Lumens / 2,000,000:1 | 3,600 Lumens / 1,000,000:1 | 3,000 Lumens / 2,500,000:1 |
| Throw Distance for 100" Display | 10'11" | 8'9" | 8'9" |
| Lights-On Viewing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inputs | HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 and support for 4K and 1080p HDR signals | HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 and support for 4K and 1080p HDR signals | HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 and support for 4K and 1080p HDR signals |
| HDR and HLG Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High Performance Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zoom | 1.1x Optical | 1.3x Optical | 1.3x Optical |
| Keystone Correction | +/-30° horizontal/vertical | +/-40° horizontal/vertical | +/-30° horizontal/vertical |
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Blurry focus and data issues mar bright projector
The Good - this projector is very bright, allowing viewing in brightly lit rooms.The Bad - 4k HDR at 60 fps consistently fails.The Ugly - the focus is uneven, making you choose what is in focus.This opinion is based on testing three units.I purchased one of these units based on the solid reviews. The first unit had massive data corruption on all HDMI ports, leading to flashing, banding, and HDCP issues. The problems were worse on the lower numbered ports. After speaking with the manufacturer, I got a replacement from Amazon. I didn't spend much more time on this one because it was so bad. I replaced all the HDMI cables with Ultra High Speed HDMI Certified cables, tested with shorter runs, and upgraded to a powered certified cable for the longer run.The second unit was much louder, with a distinctly annoying fan. While the data issues were better (no flashing / banding on any port) it consistently failed HDCP checks on HDMI ports 1 and 2. Port 3 worked most of the time, but especially with Disney+ the HDCP check would fail. Rebooting the projector would generally work around this. I hooked up my computer to the projector, and was shocked by how bad the focusing was for text. In a movie you might not notice, but for desktop use it was painful. I was careful to align the projector properly (see the squared up photo). All four corners are in focus, but the center top (ceiling mounted orientation) is out of focus. You can see the difference in the two photos of the browser address bar with my finger shadow to show that it's in focus. I expect all ports to work perfectly with the advertised data rates with no optical issues. I returned this unit as well.The third unit was the best of the three. However, it still had the focusing issues, and still will fail to play Disney+ every few days, requiring a system reset.Summary- While the data rates for 4K HDR at 60fps are incredibly hard to get right, I expect it to consistently work when advertised. It does not.- Pixel perfect optical focusing should be table stakes for any projector. This one fails in that regard.- All three were incredibly bright. 3000 lumens is just fantastic.This projector works fine if you're only going to watch movies at 1080p, but in that case, get a cheaper model.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
Style: UHZ66 (4000 Lm, HDMI eARC/ARC)Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
Style: UHZ45 (Previous Model, 3800 Lm)Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
Style: UHZ50 (Previous Model, 3000 Lm, Smart Home)Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
Style: UHZ45 (Previous Model, 3800 Lm)Verified Purchase
Is it perfect - no, but as an upgrade to my 13 year old panasonic ae4000 1080p its a helluva deal. I was very lucky to have a perfect throw distance in my media room (14 feet), as you have VERY little adjustment with this projector. If you can make it work in your space, its a great projector. Much brighter and sharper than my old one, and it has no bulbs to replace. 4k HDR at 60 hz is amazing. The contrast is excellent, and it is super sharp. I went with the 45 as there is no reason to have "smart" features on a projector (my avr and fire stick already have wifi). Its also about half the size of my old one, and I paid half the price (a quarter the cost when you consider inflation). Great upgrade!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
Style: UHZ50 (Previous Model, 3000 Lm, Smart Home)Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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JosE
Excellent projector - I do not understand the bad reviews
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023Style: UHZ50 (Previous Model, 3000 Lm, Smart Home)Verified Purchase
Kyle M.
Great projector! Very bright, sharp projector for the jump from bulb to laser
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2023Style: UHZ45 (Previous Model, 3800 Lm)Verified Purchase
Kishore Kuppa
Halo effect, i will never buy this projector.
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2023Style: UHZ50 (Previous Model, 3000 Lm, Smart Home)Verified Purchase
Kishore Kuppa
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2023
After moving the projector too close to the screen halo effect gone but colors are terrible. Maybe a manufacturing defect but forums says many people have this issue.
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DUBMC
Great projector, bright with clear image
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2023Style: UHZ45 (Previous Model, 3800 Lm)Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2023
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Pedram
Optoma, you used to be great
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2023Style: UHZ50 (Previous Model, 3000 Lm, Smart Home)Verified Purchase
