Optoma HD146X
A plain, bright 1080p projector for gamers and movie watchers who already own a streaming stick. Simple and responsive, but setup is all manual.
Amazon $599$599
The Optoma HD146X rates 3.8 among 1080p and under projectors; the Optoma UHZ36 rates 3.8 among 4K ones. The Optoma HD146X costs $600 less ($599 vs $1,199).
Optoma UHZ36
#22 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
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 (1080p and under and 4K), 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 HD146X | Optoma UHZ36 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 3,600 ANSI lumens | 94 3,500 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 98 $0.17 per lumen | 97 $0.34 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 20 1.1x zoom | 20 1.3x zoom |
| Light life 10% | 69 15,000 hour lamp | 100 30,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 81 16 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optoma HD146X | Optoma UHZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,600 ANSI | 3,500 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | lamp | laser |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | - | HDR10, HLG |
| Native contrast | 25,000:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 1,500,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.5:1) | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 301 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | No | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | 1.1x | 1.3x |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | None |
| Input lag | 16 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | - | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2 |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 5 W | 15 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 33 dB |
| Power | 295 W | 173 W |
| Dimensions | 12.44 x 9.61 x 4.25 in | 10.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 6.2 lb | 7.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2020-02 | 2026-02-10 |