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Recorded evidence
What separates these listings
- Price snapshot
- $219.03 price gap
- Product B has the lower captured price. This excludes delivery and ongoing costs.
- Editorial assessment
- Same overall score
- Review the individual criteria and trade-offs before choosing.
- Specification coverage
- 15 of 15 fields shared
- Shared labels have recorded values on both sides; matching labels do not guarantee matching units or test conditions.
Product A
Optoma UHZ36 4K UHD Laser HDR Home Theater Projector - Black
- Potential fit
- Ceiling-mounted family media rooms
- Trade-off to resolve
- Limited feedback history with few reviews
Product B
ViewSonic PX701-4K UHD Projector, 3200 Lumens, 240Hz HDR, Auto Keystone DLP
- Potential fit
- Mixed-light living room gaming and sports
- Trade-off to resolve
- Requires periodic lamp replacements
Side-by-side evidence
15 of 15 recorded specification fields shown
| Side by side |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer rating | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Price | $1,199.00 | $979.97 |
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Ratings count | 32 ratings | 766 ratings |
| Brand | Optoma | ViewSonic |
| Best for | Ceiling-mounted family media rooms | Mixed-light living room gaming and sports |
| Build quality | 7.8/10 | — |
| Brightness & light output | 8.4/10 | — |
| Black level & contrast | 6.7/10 | — |
| Color accuracy & calibration | 7.5/10 | — |
| Value for money | 7.9/10 | — |
| Brightness output | — | 8.6/10 |
| Contrast and black level | — | 6.3/10 |
| Gaming performance | — | 9.1/10 |
| Installation flexibility | — | 6.8/10 |
| Chassis and thermal design | — | 7.5/10 |
| Connectivity Technology | RCA | HDMI, USB |
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Wattage | 85 watts | 265 watts |
| Compatible Devices | 4K Blu-ray Players, Apple TV 4K, PS5, Roku 4K, Xbox Series X | Television, Gaming Console, Laptop |
| Maximum Image Size | 300 inches | 300 inches |
| Additional Features | 4K Ultra HD, Bright 3500 Lumens, Filmmaker Mode, HDR Support, Laser 30K Hrs | Anti-warping Stabilization, H/V keystone, High contrast ratio |
| Display Type | DLP | DLP |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Stationary |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop or Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount |
| Brightness | 3500 lm | 3200 lm |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Controller Type | Remote Control | Button Control, Remote Control |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000 | 12000:1 |
| Maximum Throw Distance | 34.6 feet | 1.65 feet |
| Our verdict | A traditional ceiling-mount 4K laser projector geared toward mainstream home theater installations. The solid-state laser eliminates bulb changes, while the DLP engine offers crisp resolution at the expense of deep shadow contrast. Pairing with a contrast-enhancing screen is essential to extract its full visual potential. | A lamp-based 4K pixel-shifter offering high lumen throughput and low input latency for gaming. While 3200 lumens handle ambient light well, typical DLP contrast limitations produce elevated dark-room black levels. An ambient light rejecting screen is recommended to maintain color saturation. |
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This page summarizes our research reviews of Amazon listings, listed specifications and captured buyer ratings. It is not a hands-on test. Scores are editorial assessments, not measured performance; prices are recorded snapshots and may change. A category can include both main products and accessories, so its overall price range is not the cost of a complete setup.
Most recent product record update: September 15, 2026. Individual records may be older; this is not a verification date for every claim. Prices on this page were read from the listings Nov 8, 2026.
- Amazon listing: Optoma UHZ36 4K UHD Laser HDR Home Theater Projector
- Amazon listing: ViewSonic PX701-4K UHD Projector, 3200 Lumens, 240Hz
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