Leica Cine 1 100 vs Optoma UHZ35ST
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Choosing between the Leica Cine 1 100 and Optoma UHZ35ST? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Optoma UHZ35ST leads in value, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in video quality, ease of use.
The Optoma UHZ35ST offers higher brightness at 3500 ANSI lumens vs 3000. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The Optoma UHZ35ST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Leica Cine 1 100 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Optoma UHZ35ST is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The Leica Cine 1 100 makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Leica Cine 1 100
Optoma Compact High Brightness 4K UHD Short Throw Laser Projector
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.25 | 0.496 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.25 | 0.496 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 16% |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 3000 | 3500 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | 500000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 60ms | 4.4ms |
| Lamp Life | 25000hrs | 30000hrs |
| Light Source | rgb_laser | laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | Yes |
| Chip Size | 0.47" | 0.65" |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | — |
| Zoom Type | Fixed | fixed |
| Focus Type | Fixed | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 32dB | 35dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | 28dB |
| Power Draw | 300W | 185W |
| HDMI Inputs | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 50W | 15W |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Input Lag: Leica Cine 1 100 at 60ms vs Optoma UHZ35ST at 4.4ms. Sub-20ms is excellent for gaming. Above 40ms feels sluggish. Only matters for interactive content — film and TV don't benefit from low input lag.
- Contrast Ratio: Leica Cine 1 100 at 2000000:1 vs Optoma UHZ35ST at 500000:1
- Speaker Power: Leica Cine 1 100 at 50W vs Optoma UHZ35ST at 15W
- Throw Ratio Min: Leica Cine 1 100 at 0.25 vs Optoma UHZ35ST at 0.496
- Throw Ratio Max: Leica Cine 1 100 at 0.25 vs Optoma UHZ35ST at 0.496
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Leica Cine 1 100 if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better contrast ratio
- + better noise (normal)
Choose Optoma UHZ35ST if you want:
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + better lamp life
- + better power draw
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