Description
OPTOMA
Optoma HZ50 Smart 4K UHD Laser Home Theater Projector
Product description (Optoma HZ50)
The Optoma HZ50 (often referenced as the UHZ50) is a powerful, smart 4K UHD home entertainment projector that uses DuraCore laser technology. It is widely celebrated for its bright, vivid picture and features specifically tailored for both cinematic viewing and high-speed gaming.
Product features (Optoma HZ50)
Laser Light Source & Picture Quality
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- DuraCore Laser Technology: Uses a solid-state laser engine instead of a traditional lamp. This provides instant on/off capabilities and completely eliminates regular bulb replacement costs.
- Long Lifespan: Delivers up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation in Eco mode.
- 3,000 ANSI Lumens: Bright enough to use in living rooms during the day or rooms with moderate ambient light.
- True 4K UHD Resolution: Projects 8.3 million distinct on-screen pixels, meeting the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) requirements for true 4K.
- HDR10 & HLG Compatible: Optimises dark and bright areas automatically, allowing you to see fine details in shadows and bright highlights.
Premium Gaming Capabilities
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- Ultra-Low Input Lag: Features an Enhanced Gaming Mode that reduces latency to just 4ms at 1080p (240Hz) and 16.7ms at 4K (60Hz).
- High Refresh Rates: Supports fluid gameplay up to 240Hz on PC and next-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X) at 1080p.
Video & Motion Processing
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- PureMotion Technology: Utilises advanced frame interpolation to eliminate motion blur and image judder. This is ideal for fast-paced action movies and live sports.
- Amazing Colour Mode: Achieves wide colour gamut coverage (DCI-P3 compatible) to reproduce accurate, cinematic tones straight out of the box.
- Full 3D Support: Displays true 3D content from almost any 3D source, including 3D Blu-ray players and the latest consoles.
Smart Connectivity & Sound
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- eARC Support: The HDMI 2.0 port includes an Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) to send uncompressed, high-fidelity audio (like Dolby Atmos) straight to an external soundbar or AV receiver.
- Smart Home Integration: Works with popular voice control ecosystems including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Built-in Media Player: Play movies, music, and view photos directly from a USB storage drive without needing a laptop.
- Integrated Stereo: Houses dual 10W onboard speakers for clean, plug-and-play audio.
Setup & Alignment Flexibility
- Vertical Lens Shift: Allows you to shift the lens vertically to position the image perfectly on your screen without distorting the picture.
- 1.3x Manual Zoom: Offers flexibility in how far back you can place the projector from your wall or screen.
- Four-Corner Correction: Allows you to adjust each corner of the image individually to fix crooked or uneven projections.
Product specifications (Optoma HZ50)
Display & Image Performance
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- Display Technology: DLP™ technology by Texas Instruments.
- Native Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) using advanced 4-way pixel shifting.
- Brightness: 3,000 ANSI Lumens.
- Contrast Ratio: 2,500,000:1 (with Dynamic Black enabled).
- Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (supports 4:3 and 21:9 anamorphic aspect ratios).
- Colour Gamut: Dynamic Rec. 709 and DCI-P3 coverage.
- HDR Compatibility: HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma).
Light Source Details
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- Type: DuraCore Laser Technology.
- Life (Eco Mode): Up to 30,000 hours.
- Life (Bright Mode): Up to 20,000 hours.
Optical Specs & Throw Distance
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- Throw Ratio: 1.21:1 to 1.59:1.
- Zoom Type: 1.3x manual zoom.
- Lens Shift: Vertical +10%.
- Keystone Correction: ± 30° vertical and horizontal (2D keystone).
- Geometric Correction: 4-corner adjustment.
- Projection Screen Size: 34.1″ to 302.4″ (0.87m to 7.68m) diagonally.
- Projection Distance: 3.9ft to 26.6ft (1.2m to 8.1m).
Gaming & Refresh Rates
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- Input Lag (1080p @ 240Hz): ~4.0ms.
- Input Lag (4K @ 60Hz): ~16.7ms.
- Horizontal Scan Rate: 15 to 135 kHz.
- Vertical Scan Rate: 24 to 240 Hz.
Connectivity Ports
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- HDMI Inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0 (HDMI 1 supports eARC for uncompressed audio passthrough).
- USB Ports: 3 x USB-A (2 for media playback/power, 1 for firmware updates/wireless dongle).
- Audio Outputs: 1 x Optical S/PDIF, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Mini-Jack.
- Control/Network: 1 x RJ-45 (LAN), 1 x RS-232, 1 x 12V Trigger (for motorized screen syncing).
General & Physical Specs (Optoma HZ50)
- Built-in Audio: Dual 10W stereo speakers (20W total).
- Noise Level: 27dB (Eco Mode) / 29dB (Normal Mode).
- Power Supply: 100V – 240V, 50 – 60Hz.
- Power Consumption: < 0.5W (Standby) / 175W (Eco) / 230W (Bright).
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 337 x 265 x 119.3 mm.
- Weight: 4.8 kg
