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Optoma UHZ65LV review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,430Native panel resolution:2716x1528ANSI lumens:5000Throw ratio:1.39-2.22:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Optoma UHZ65LV Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 9 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma UHZ65LV
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

7.2

List score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 72% of projectors
5.5

Value for money

Value for money
5.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 91%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

42%

8.9

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

▲Better than 78%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
9 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 51%
7.2

List score

List score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 106 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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What reviewers say about the Optoma UHZ65LV

Based on 9

Reviewers agree it is bright and sharp, but colours disappoint and calibration options feel limited.
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma UHZ65LV

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

42%

8.9

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

7.2
Reviews score
8.3
List score
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.5
ANSI lumens
5,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000000:1, higher than 89% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
2716x1528
This projector uses a native resolution of 2716x1528, higher than 89.2% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.39-2.22:1
Min throw distance
1.3 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.3 m, longer than 72.2% of projectors and equal to 3.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
302 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 302 inch, larger than 91.2% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
80 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 80 ms, higher than 93.2% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
At 4K/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
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 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
386 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 386 W of power, more than 90.8% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Optoma UHZ65LV vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (2716x1528 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
    2716x1528 vs 1920x1080
  • 52 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (302 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    302 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 0.19 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.
    0.66 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (2716x1528 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
    2716x1528 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 0.19 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.
    0.66 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 52 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (302 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    302 inch vs 250 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 motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via PureMotion.
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
  • 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
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 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.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 53 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (80 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    80 ms vs 27 ms
  • 49 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    15 % vs 64 %
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 0.29 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.3 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 3.19x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 156 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (386 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    386 W vs 230 W
  • 5.2x more expensive
    Optoma UHZ65LV is more expensive than the average projector (£3,430 vs £660).
    £3,430 vs £660
  • 26.2% worse value for money
    Optoma UHZ65LV has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.5 vs 6.9).
    5.5 vs 6.95
  • 5.3% lower list score
    List score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 106 lists (1%)
    7.2 vs 7.6
  • 49 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    15 % vs 64 %
  • 0.29 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 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.3 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 53 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (80 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    80 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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 connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 20% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (8 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    8 W vs 10 W
  • 3.19x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 156 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (386 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    386 W vs 230 W
  • 201 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (498 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    498 mm vs 297 mm
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 49 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (171 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    171 mm vs 122 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
16/10/2023
Review · Bright sports and 3D
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a bright, sharp projector that makes sports look smooth and suits brightly lit rooms, though dark scenes are its weak point.
8.0
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
20/03/2021
Review · Big movie nights
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a bright laser projector for big movie nights, with strong HDR and good blacks, but its colors are off balance and motion judders.
8.0
perfectacoustic.co.uk
✓ explicit
14/12/2020
Test · Calibration and picture
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is very sharp with good blacks in dark scenes, but it is hard to calibrate and its color accuracy is only pretty good.
8.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
21/03/2023
Test · Laser home cinema
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a bright projector with a sharp upscaled picture that suits lit rooms, but its fan is audible and it weighs 10.5 kg.
8.0
audiovision.de
✓ explicit
05/10/2020
Test · Daytime TV viewing
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is very bright and handles daytime TV well, but its laser dimming causes brightness shifts in dark scenes and its HDR trails flat screens.
9.0
perfectacoustic.de
≈ estimated
14/12/2020
Hands-on test · Home cinema setup
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV suits dark-room movie nights with its long-lasting laser, but its colors need calibration before they look right.
8.0
perfectacoustic.fr
✓ explicit
14/12/2020
Test · Sports and films
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a bright laser projector that suits sports and films in lit rooms, though its HDR impact is modest.
8.0
perfectacoustic.es
✓ explicit
14/12/2020
Review · Setup and calibration
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a sharp, bright laser projector that installers can control in many ways, but its default picture modes need calibration.
9.0
perfectacoustic.nl
≈ estimated
14/12/2020
Review · Daylight-friendly laser
Verdict
The Optoma UHZ65LV is a bright laser projector that works in daylight and lasts for years, but its colors need careful calibration to look right.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Optoma UHZ65LV

  • High brightness at 5,000 ANSI lumens, making it effective for well-lit rooms or large screens
  • Long-lasting laser light source with up to 30,000 hours of lifespan
  • Sharp and detailed 4K UHD image quality with effective 4K upscaling
  • Excellent motion handling for sports and action movies using PureMotion technology
  • Supports Full 3D content and HDR10/HLG metadata
  • Quiet operation and compact design relative to its performance class
  • Flexible installation options including a 1.6x zoom and vertical lens shift

What customers don't like about Optoma UHZ65LV

  • Limited native black levels and shadow detail compared to lamp-based competitors
  • Potential for rainbow artefacts (RBE), which can be distracting for sensitive viewers
  • Manual focus and zoom controls rather than powered adjustments
  • Lack of horizontal lens shift and dedicated keystone adjustment
  • Factory default colour accuracy can be poor and difficult to calibrate perfectly
  • Limited connectivity with only one of the two HDMI ports supporting 4K/HDR (HDMI 2.0)
  • Some users reported build quality issues, including fan noise or focus inconsistency over time

Verdict

The Optoma UHZ65LV is a high-brightness DLP laser projector engineered for home cinemas, featuring a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and an exceptionally bright 5,000 ANSI lumens output suitable for rooms with ambient light. It utilizes a DuraCore laser light source with a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours in eco mode, a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and support for HDR10 and HLG formats. Main pros include its 'lights-on' viewing capability, maintenance-free laser engine, fluid motion handling via PureMotion technology, and 1.6x manual zoom with vertical lens shift for flexible installation. Common cons include limited black level depth compared to dedicated home theater competitors, potential rainbow artifacts due to the single-chip DLP design, lack of horizontal lens shift or auto-focus, and sometimes noisy operation in its highest brightness mode.

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