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Optoma ZU750 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9,620Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:7500Throw ratio:0.36-5.5:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Optoma ZU750 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Optoma ZU750
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
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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▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 54% of projectors
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 96%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

6.2

Design & Power

▼Worse than 59%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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optoma-zu750
Where to buy
    N/A~ £9,620
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Technical Specifications of projector Optoma ZU750

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

6.2

Design & Power

6.3
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 10
✕
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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.3
ANSI lumens
7,500
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 7,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 99.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 86.3% of projectors and equal to 2.8% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 68.3% of projectors and equal to 2.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.36-5.5:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
500 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 500 inch, larger than 97.6% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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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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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 phosphor.
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
?
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Optoma ZU750 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 3.41x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (7,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    7,500 vs 2,200
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 250 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 250 inch
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.2 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.
    0.67 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 3.41x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (7,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    7,500 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.2 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.
    0.67 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 250 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 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
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 15 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    15 % vs 30 %
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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.
  • 14.58x more expensive
    Optoma ZU750 is more expensive than the average projector (£9,620 vs £660).
    £9,620 vs £660
  • 32.1% worse value for money
    Optoma ZU750 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.26 vs 6.9).
    5.26 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    90% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 3 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2018 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • 15 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    15 % vs 30 %
  • 14 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (50 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    50 % vs 64 %
  • 10 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 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.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (38 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    38 dB vs 31 dB
  • 5.77x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (17.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    Without lens.
    17.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 6 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (34 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    34 dB vs 28 dB
  • 187 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (484 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    484 mm vs 297 mm
  • 63 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (185 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    185 mm vs 122 mm

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What customers like about Optoma ZU750

  • High brightness at 7,500–8,000 lumens, suitable for large venues like auditoriums and museums.
  • Excellent reliability with DuraCore laser technology offering up to 20,000–30,000 hours of maintenance-free operation.
  • Versatile installation options, including 360-degree and portrait projection modes.
  • Integrated professional features such as edge blending, image warping, and motorized lens shift.
  • Superior dust protection with an independently tested IP5X-certified optical engine.
  • Flexible connectivity through HDBaseT, supporting uncompressed video and control over long cable runs.
  • Quiet operation despite its high power, making it suitable for smaller rooms or lower ceilings.

What customers don't like about Optoma ZU750

  • Higher total cost of ownership compared to entry-level models, given its professional installation focus.
  • WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution is standard for its class but lacks the native 4K clarity found in high-end consumer home cinema models.
  • Requires separate purchase of interchangeable lenses, which can significantly add to the final cost.
  • May be over-engineered for basic home entertainment use due to its complex professional feature set.
  • Discontinued as of September 2021, which may impact new unit availability and long-term official support.

Verdict

The Optoma ZU750 is a professional-grade WUXGA (1920 x 1200) laser phosphor projector from the DuraCore range, delivering a powerful 8,000 center lumens (7,500 ANSI) and a high 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for sharp, vivid imagery in large venues. Designed for 24/7 maintenance-free operation, it features an IP5X-certified dust-resistant engine, built-in edge blending and warping for complex installs, and supports 360-degree and portrait orientations. Key advantages include its versatility with seven interchangeable lens options—ranging from ultra-short throw to dome—and comprehensive connectivity via HDBaseT and HDMI, though its large 17 kg footprint and lack of integrated stereo speakers may be drawbacks for some installations.

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