Optoma UHZ35 (2024) — 4K Gaming and Home Entertainment Laser Projector
Optoma UHZ35 (2024) — 4K Gaming and Home Entertainment Laser Projector
Overview
Announced September 24, 2024, the UHZ35 is Optoma’s dedicated 4K gaming laser projector, built to pair Optoma’s DLP/laser home entertainment pedigree with genuinely competitive-grade input lag and refresh rates.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160), 8.3 million pixels |
| Brightness | 3,500 lumens |
| Contrast | 500,000:1 |
| Light source | DuraCore laser (up to 30,000 hours maintenance-free in Eco mode) |
| Gaming performance | 240Hz at 1080p with 4.4ms input lag; 4K 60Hz at 17ms input lag |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Color | DCI-P3 wide color gamut |
| Audio | WiSA certified for wireless multi-speaker integration |
| Extras | Active 3D support |
Price
Positioned in Optoma’s upper-mid consumer tier (launched in the $1,800–$2,200 range depending on retailer).
Availability
Announced September 24, 2024 via PR Newswire; began shipping shortly after in the US, joining the existing short-throw UHZ35ST model.
Why It Mattered
The UHZ35’s combination of 240Hz/4.4ms gaming performance with true 4K UHD resolution and a 30,000-hour laser light source made it one of the standout gaming-focused projector launches of 2024, directly targeting console and PC gamers who also wanted movie-night versatility.
Who Should Buy It
Competitive and casual gamers who want big-screen, low-latency gaming without sacrificing 4K picture quality for movies and sports.
Pros & Cons
Pros: Genuinely competitive input lag figures, bright 3,500-lumen output, long-lasting laser light source, WiSA wireless audio support.
Cons: Standard-throw design needs more installation room than UST alternatives; 500,000:1 contrast trails some premium home theater rivals.
