Optoma UHZ36
#27 in 4KFull review
An affordable laser 4K projector for a movie or game room where a streaming stick or console supplies the content.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
The Optoma UHZ36 rates 3.8 among 4K projectors; the Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix rates 3.5 among native 1080p ones. The Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix costs $1,029.01 less ($169.99 vs $1,199).
Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix
#34 in Native 1080pFull review
A low cost native 1080p projector with licensed Netflix and auto setup for dim rooms. Disregard the 3500 ANSI claim.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (4K and native 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Optoma UHZ36 | Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 94 3,500 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 3,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 97 $0.34 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 20 1.3x zoom | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 30,000 hour laser | 100 150,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optoma UHZ36 | Huidun Outdoor Projector with Netflix | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,500 ISO 21118 | 3,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | laser | LED |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | 150,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,500,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 300 in | - |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | - | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | - | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 2 | - |
| Speakers | 15 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 33 dB | - |
| Power | 173 W | - |
| Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (W x D x H) | 6.89 x 5.94 x 8.74 in |
| Weight | 7.8 lb | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-02-10 | - |