Optoma HZ41

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Optoma HZ41
4.1/5#4 of 100 in native 1080p projectors
4.1

A bright, low lag 1080p laser projector for a living room or game room that isn’t fully dark. Bring your own streaming stick.

  • 4,600 ISO 21118Brightness
  • 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
  • laserLight source
  • NoneStreaming
  • 8.6 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$899

Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Bright enough for a big picture with the room lights on
  • Very low lag at 120Hz for fast games
  • Laser light needs no lamp changes for many years
  • Small zoom lens makes placement a little easier
Cons
  • No built-in streaming apps, so it needs a stick
  • Not 4K, only accepts a 4K signal
  • No automatic focus or keystone

How it scores

The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberHZ41
Picture
Brightness4,600 ISO 21118
Native resolution1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Picture resolution1080p
DisplayDLP
Light sourcelaser
Light source life30,000 hours
HDRHDR10, HLG
Dynamic contrast300,000:1
Placement
ThrowStandard throw (1.5:1)
Largest image300 in
AutofocusNo
Auto keystoneNo
Obstacle avoidanceNo
Auto screen fitNo
Optical zoom1.1x
Streaming and gaming
Built-in appsNone
Input lag8.6 ms
Top refresh rate120 Hz
HDMI ports2
eARCNo
Speakers15 W
Build
BatteryNone
Fan noise29 dB
Power170 W
Dimensions10.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (W x D x H)
Weight6.4 lb
Released2026-03

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