The newest bright projector just dropped. And ProjectorScreen.com has the details before anyone else. Optoma is pleased to announce the new Optoma UHZ35, a 3,500 lumens 4K UHD laser projector with a lightning fast 17ms input lag for stellar movies & next-gen gaming.

Optoma is a leading manufacturer of projectors, known for their innovative technology and high-quality products. They offer a wide range of mid-tier and high value projectors designed for various applications, including home cinema, gaming, business, education and professional A/V setups.

The Optoma UHZ35 is a next chapter in a long line of home theater projectors that double as a 4K gaming display. With cutting-edge laser technology, this 2024 home projector promises an unparalleled viewing experience for an affordable price.

We've got a breakdown of the specs and key features that make the UHZ35 a must-have for any home theater or gaming setup. Let's check it out!

Brightness and Laser Light Source

The UHZ35 boasts an impressive 3500 lumens of brightness, ensuring vibrant and clear images even in decently well-lit rooms.  Perfect for social gaming sessions. If you pair it with an ambient light rejecting projector screen you'll get an ever better picture with the lights on.

Like the short throw version UHZ35ST that was released earlier this year, the UHZ35 utilizes DuraCore laser technology that not only enhances brightness but also offers a 30,000-hour lifespan. This makes it a maintenance-free solution for continuous operation. No need to change out bulbs. As a laser projector the single blue laser light source on the UHZ35 provides consistent performance and superior color accuracy, ensuring your movies and video games look their best.

The UHZ35 offers a 1.4:1 - 2.24:1 throw ratio for versatile placement. It has a manual 1.6x optical zoom and can make an image from 26 inches all the way up to 300 inches.

Picture Quality

With True 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160), the new Optoma UHZ35 delivers stunning picture quality. The DLP chipset gives it the capabilities of projecting 8.3 million on screen pixels. This Optoma projector allows you to see far more detail and texture. Objects look more solid and lifelike and the extra detail creates a greater sense of depth.

Optoma boasts that the UHZ35 is able to reproduce the Rec.709 color gamut. Meaning you'll get punchy, vibrant and accurate colors projected onto your projector screen. It's capable of producing 1.07 billion colors. The 500,000:1 contrast ratio ensures deep blacks and bright whites, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Contrast on this unit is good for a projector but lacks the deep blacks and detailed image you'd find on a dedicated home theater projector.

This HDR projector supports HDR10 and HLG, providing a wider color gamut and higher contrast for more lifelike images. The Optoma UHZ35 also supports full 3D. Whether you’re watching a blockbuster movie or a nature documentary, the UHZ35’s picture quality will leave you in awe.

Gaming

Gamers will definitely want to take a good look at the Optoma UHZ35. This video game projector features an Enhanced Game Mode, which offers a lightning-fast input lag of just 17ms at 4K 60Hz and 4.4ms at 1080p 240Hz! From this model, you get a low response time on par with top gaming monitors. This ensures smooth and responsive gameplay, giving you a competitive edge in fast-paced games like shooters, racing and fighting games.

The projector also supports a 240Hz refresh rate, providing ultra-smooth motion and reducing motion blur. Whether you’re playing on next-gen consoles or a high-end gaming PC, the UHZ35 is designed to keep up with the action.

Built-in Speaker

The UHZ35 comes equipped with a 15W built-in speaker, delivering clear audio without needing an external sound system. This gives you a basic audio experience on par with your average flatscreen television. 

While the built-in speaker on the projector is sufficient for casual viewing, the projector is also WiSA certified, allowing you to connect to wireless audio systems for a more immersive sound experience. WiSA technology ensures high-quality audio transmission with perfect synchronization and no perceivable latency, making it ideal for both movies and gaming.

Connectivity

The Optoma UHZ35 offers a variety of connectivity options to ensure seamless integration with your home theater or gaming setup. It features two HDMI 2.0 ports, one of which supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). This allows for high-quality audio transmission, including Dolby 2.0 and Dolby Digital 5.1, directly to your sound system. Additionally, the projector includes a 3.5mm audio output and a USB-A power port for powering external devices.

For control and automation, the UHZ35 is equipped with RJ45 and RS232 ports, making it compatible with various home automation systems.

Alas, the UHZ35 does not have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi wireless capabilities.

Eco-Friendly Sustainability

Optoma has been focusing on sustainability. As such they designed the Optoma UHZ35 with the environment in mind. The eco-friendly chassis of the Optoma UHZ35ST is constructed using up to 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and its packaging is made from up to 97% recyclable materials. Additionally, the compact design of both the product and its packaging allows for twice as many units to be shipped per container, enhancing logistical efficiency and further reducing carbon emissions.

Conclusion

The Optoma UHZ35 is a versatile and powerful projector that performs admirably for home theater usage and excels as a gaming projector. Its high brightness, exceptional picture quality, and advanced gaming features make it a standout choice for anyone looking to elevate their entertainment setup.

With its sleek, compact design and flexible installation options, the UHZ35 is easy to integrate into any space. Now you can experience the future of home entertainment with the Optoma UHZ35. Pre-order it today from ProjectorScreen.com.