Optoma introduced the Optoma UHZ55, a 4K, 3,000 lumen, 2,500,000:1 contrast ratio laser light source projector aimed at home entertainment, gaming and work-from-home. The UHZ55 can handle a refresh rate of 240Hz at 1080p for PC gaming and it uses Texas Instruments DLP technology and Optoma’s DuraCore laser technology for up to “30,000 hours of maintenance-free use.”
The UHZ55 features HDR10 and HLG support along with DCI-P3 WCG, and PureMotion MEMC technology to eliminate motion blurring. And, its WiSA HT certified for a wireless audio excellence and works with other WiSA-certified products.
With the Creative Cast app, users can screen mirror content from a smartphone, tablet or laptop directly to the UHZ55.
Features of the Optoma UHZ55 include:
- Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Brightness: 3,000 ANSI lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 2,500,000:1
- Light source: DuraCore laser light source with up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation (in Eco Mode)
- Noise level: 27 dB (in Eco Mode)
- Built-in Enhanced Gaming Mode with 4ms response time in 1080p at 240Hz and 16.9ms response time in 4K at 60Hz
- Media Player: Built in and supports 4K HDR and HLG
- Built-in Speaker: 2x10W speakers
- I/Os: Three HDMI 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.0 port with eARC, HDCP 2.2 support for Enhanced Gaming; three USB-A 2.0 ports with two for USB Media Flash Drives and WiFi dongle and one for power 1.5A; Audio & S/PDIF out; RS232; RJ45; 12V Trigger and 3D Sync
- Wireless Operating Frequency: Dual-Band 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi