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Optoma ZH401e vs ZH420: what is the difference?

ZH420 has zoom: 1.3× manual (vs 1.1× manual), while ZH401e has brightness: 4,600 ANSI lumens (vs 4,300 ANSI lumens). They also differ in throw ratio, inputs, outputs and control. The ZH420 costs €73 more.

Optoma ZH401e projector

Optoma ZH401e projector

4,600 ANSI lumen Full HD (1920×1080) laser projector with 2,000,000:1 contrast and 1.1× optical zoom.

€1,027incl. VAT

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Optoma ZH420 projector

Optoma ZH420 projector

4,300 ANSI lumen Full HD (1920×1080) laser projector with 2,000,000:1 contrast and 1.3× optical zoom.

€1,100incl. VAT

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Specifications side by side

SpecificationZH401eZH420
Price incl. VAT€1,027€1,100
TechnologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Native resolutionFull HD (1920×1080)Full HD (1920×1080)
Brightness4,600 ANSI lumens4,300 ANSI lumens
Contrast2.000.000:12.000.000:1
Throw ratio1,48:1 – 1,62:11,12:1 – 1,47:1
Zoom1.1× manual1.3× manual
Inputs2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × VGA, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack2 × HDMI 2.0
Outputs1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 2 × USB-A power 1.5 A1 × 3.5 mm audio jack, 1 × USB-A power 1.5 A
Control1 × RS232, 1 × 12 V trigger, 1 × RJ45, 1 × 3D sync1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45
Weight2.9 kg3 kg
Keystone correctionhorizontal ±30°; vertical ±30°±30°
Light source lifetime30,000 hours30,000 hours
Throw distance1 – 10 m1 – 8 m
Noise level29–31 dB29–35 dB
Speaker1 × 15 W1 × 15 W
Max. power consumption170 W173 W
Dimensions (W × D × H)274 × 216 × 114 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
24/7 operationYesYes
360° mountingYesYes
AvailabilityIn stockIn stock
Product codeZH401e · P/N E3P7PK1E117ZH420

highlighted rows are the differences; green marks the higher value (or the lower price).

In short: which one should you choose?

ZH401e

Choose ZH401e if you need brightness: 4,600 ANSI lumens, keystone correction: horizontal ±30°; vertical ±30°, noise level: 29–31 dB; zoom: 1.1× manual is enough; you want to pay €73 less.

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ZH420

Choose ZH420 if you need zoom: 1.3× manual, inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.0, control: 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45.

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Frequently asked questions: ZH401e or ZH420

What is the difference between the ZH401e and the ZH420?
ZH420 has zoom: 1.3× manual (vs 1.1× manual), while ZH401e has brightness: 4,600 ANSI lumens (vs 4,300 ANSI lumens). They also differ in throw ratio, inputs, outputs and control. The ZH420 costs €73 more.
Which should I choose: ZH401e or ZH420?
Choose ZH401e if you need brightness: 4,600 ANSI lumens, keystone correction: horizontal ±30°; vertical ±30°, noise level: 29–31 dB; zoom: 1.1× manual is enough; you want to pay €73 less. Choose ZH420 if you need zoom: 1.3× manual, inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.0, control: 1 × RS232, 1 × RJ45.
How much do the ZH401e and ZH420 cost?
The ZH401e costs €1,027 and the ZH420 costs €1,100, including Romanian VAT and updated daily at the National Bank of Romania rate. Delivery is free in Bucharest; elsewhere in Romania it's 30 lei by courier.

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