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Optoma UHZ35 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,000Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3500Throw ratio:1.4-2.24:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Optoma UHZ35 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma UHZ35
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 80% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

â–²Better than 57%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

42%

8.6

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 82%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma UHZ35

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components:

42%

8.6

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Design & Power

7.5
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Optoma UHZ35 has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is higher than 50.1% of projectors.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

5.2

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
3,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 79% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500000:1, higher than 81.6% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.4-2.24:1
Min throw distance
1.3 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.3 m, longer than 72.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
303 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 303 inch, larger than 93.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 58.4% of projectors and equal to 18.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
4.4 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 4.4 ms, lower than 92.6% of projectors.
In 1080P.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
185 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 185 W of power, less than 55.8% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma UHZ35 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 56.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (303 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    303 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 22.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In 1080P.
    4.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 56.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (303 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    303 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 22.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In 1080P.
    4.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    35 dB vs 30 dB
  • 0.28 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.3 m vs 1.025 m
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 18.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    Optoma UHZ35 has a lower user score than the average projector (6.77 vs 8.000).
    6.77 vs 8
  • 18.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    Optoma UHZ35 has a lower user score than the average projector (6.77 vs 8.000).
    6.77 vs 8
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    94% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.28 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.3 m vs 1.025 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    35 dB vs 30 dB

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17/09/2024
Summary of the review
Test Bench: Optoma UHZ35ST (standard throw features)
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Optoma UHZ35

  • Ultra-low input lag (4.4ms at 1080p/240Hz) ideal for competitive gaming
  • High brightness of 3,500 lumens suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Long-lasting laser light source with up to 30,000-hour lifespan
  • Sharp 4K UHD resolution for clear, detailed images on large screens
  • Compact and lightweight design compared to previous models
  • Support for HDMI eARC for high-quality audio passthrough to external systems
  • Eco-friendly construction using recycled plastics and low power consumption

What customers don't like about Optoma UHZ35

  • Disappointing HDR performance with muted colors and lack of visual punch
  • Mediocre black levels and contrast; blacks often appear grayish in dark scenes
  • Lacks built-in smart features, Wi-Fi, or streaming apps
  • Single 15W mono speaker provides tinny and unimpressive audio quality
  • Limited placement flexibility due to lack of manual lens shift
  • Gaming mode disables keystone correction, requiring precise physical alignment
  • Occasional 'rainbow effect' artifacts common in some DLP projectors

Verdict

The Optoma UHZ35 is a compact, high-brightness 4K UHD laser projector featuring a 3,500-lumen DuraCore laser light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio. It is a standout choice for gamers due to its exceptionally low 4.4ms input lag at 1080p/240Hz (17ms at 4K/60Hz) and supports HDR10 and HLG for vibrant home cinema experiences. Key pros include its versatile performance in ambient light, eco-friendly design using recycled materials, and maintenance-free operation, though it has notable cons such as lackluster HDR performance, grayish black levels in dark scenes, and a lack of built-in smart streaming apps or wireless connectivity.

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