Optoma UHD60 VS Optoma UHD50
Optoma UHD60
  • Brand - Optoma
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Optoma UHD50
  • Brand - Optoma
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

More Contrast or More Flexibility for 4K Projection? Checking Optoma UHD50 vs UHD60

Optoma UHD60 vs Optoma UHD50

Asked to compare two True 4K projectors with HDR, I’ve found that the main difference of Optoma UHD60 vs UHD50 was in brightness, setup, and certainly the price. If you’re looking for a quality 4K projector for a small room, the short-throw and more compact UHD50 model will provide that without dumping your wallet. If you aim for the utmost contrast and profoundly deep shades and don’t want to think about dimming your room every time you need to watch something, the heavier UHD60 projector might be your perfect fit.

Properties

The comparison of UHD50 vs UHD60 4K projectors shows the latter has more lumens — 3,000, while the UHD50 output makes only 2,400 lumens. This isn’t relevant in a dark room, as both projectors provide accurate (full Rec.709 compliance and 80% of DCI-P3) and saturated colors and spot-on whites, but in a semi-lit room, the performance of the UHD50 looks weaker than that of its senior model. The UHD60 also has two times the contrast of the UHD50, with the Dynamic Black mode on. Still, the difference is unnoticeable in the colorful images.

The UHD50 has a shorter throw (starts from 3.4ft) and 1.3x zoom. The UHD60 has a larger zoom (1.6x) but longer projection distance (starts from 4.2ft). Both models have noticeable input lag (about 60ms). While the minimal noise level makes 28 dB for both models, the UHD50 quickly becomes louder in the routine operation. The speakers in both devices are stereo type, but the UHD50 has a slightly more powerful output (5W per speaker versus 4W per speaker of the UHD60).

Design & build quality

The primary difference spotted in the Optoma UHD50 vs UHD60 design is the size and weight of the projectors. They’re both on a heavy side (12 lbs for the UHD50 and 16 lbs for the UHD60), and the UHD60 model is much larger (it’s 19.6-inch wide against 15.4 inches of UHD50, an inch and a half deeper and almost an inch taller).

The UHD60 model has four feet, and the UHD50 — three. All the feet are adjustable. The navigation pad is located on the top panel of the UHD50, as well as the zoom dial and lens vertical switch. The UHD60 has the navigation buttons on the side while the zoom and lens shift control are hidden beneath the top cover.

By the overall build quality, in the competition of UHD60 vs UHD50, the latter wins not only thanks to the less size and weight and better access but also for the sturdiness of parts and joints.

Pros & Cons

Optoma UHD60

VS

Pros

    • High sharpness of the image, with the smooth color gradations.
    • Multiple adjustable settings and easy-to-navigate menu.
    • Very accurate upscaling of 1080p content (including Blu-ray).

Cons

    • Some rainbow effect is noticeable.
    • HDMI connections feel flimsy.

Optoma UHD50

VS

Pros

    • Supports 3D from PC output.
    • Clear audio output with the distinct voice separation.
    • Immediate source recognition via the HDMI and relevant picture adjustment.

Cons

    • A light border around the image.
    • No frame interpolation technology results in some judder at dynamic scenes.

Specifications

Specification Optoma UHD60 Optoma UHD50
Properties
Brightness, Lumens 3000 2400
Power Consumption, W 348 348
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Input Lag, Ms 60 60
Projection Distance, M/ft 1.3 - 9.3/3.2 - 29.5 1.2 - 8.1/3.2 - 26.2
Noise Level, Dba 28 28
Projection Screen Size, Inch 26 - 302 30 - 300
Projection System DLP DLP
Pixel Number 8847360 8847360
Color Reproduction 1.07 billion 1.07 billion
Throw Ratio Range 1.39:1 - 2.22:1 1.21:1 - 1.59:1
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1 500000:1
Lamp
Lamp Life (eco Mode), Hours 10000 15000
Lamp Life (normal Mode), Hours 4000 4000
Lamp Type, W 240 240
Connectivity
Mhl
Ethernet (rj45)
Spdif (optical) 1 1
Audio Output (3.5mm) 1
Audio Input (3.5mm) 1
Usb (service) 1 1
Audio Input (rca) 1 1
Usb 1 1
Composite Video Input (rca) 1 1
12v Trigger 1 1
Vga Input 1 1
Rs232 (db-9pin) 1 1
Video Compatibility
Ntsc
Secam
Pal
Settings
Keystone Adjustment Horizontal, +- Degrees
Keystone Adjustment Vertical, +- Degrees 15 15
Audio
Sound Type stereo stereo
Speaker Power, W 8 10
Integrated Speakers
Lens
Zoom Ratio 1.6x 1.3x
Lens Shift vertical +/- 15% vertical +/- 15%
Focal Length, Mm 20.91 - 32.62 20.91 - 32.62
F-number 2.5 - 3.26 2.5 - 3.26
Features
Projection Method front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Security Kensington lock, password protection Kensington lock, password protection
3d
Mouse Functions
Remote Control
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 7.3/15.4 4.9/11.8
Size W X H X D, сm/inches 15 x 50 x 33/5.9 x 19.6 x 12.9 12.7 x 38.1 x 27.9/5.1 x 15.4 x 11.1
Resolution
Resolution Abbreviation 4K 4K
Max Resolution (resized) 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
User Manual
Manual uhd60.pdf uhd50.pdf
Operating Temperature
Max, C/f 40/104 40/104
Min, C/f 5/41 5/41

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