Optoma HD80 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This DLP projector comes with a full HD resolution for just under two grand. Have any corners been cut?

Verdict: By the standards of a typical -2,000 DLP projector, there's plenty to like about the HD80. By the standards of most full HD projectors, however, a gentle softness to HD presentations means that it doesn't live up to its full HD billing quite as ...

Review summary: The diminutive HD80 offers a killer blend of high resolution and high value, packing a lot of pixels for not much cash

Pros: Full HD spec in an affordable DLP projector. Great black levels and contrast. Well-equipped. Quiet. Small

Cons: Not especially bright, so it won't fill a very large picture well. No vertical lens shift, so not ideal for occasional use

Review summary: The appeal of this projector is simple: it gives you full HD resolution from DLP technology at a remarkably low price. Indeed, its £2,000 tag equates it with full HD LCD-based projectors - a competitive market that DLP has traditionally struggled to ...

Pros: Price, Features, Many aspect of picture quality

Cons: Slight sharpness and noise level issues at times

Verdict: Although finding an extra £500 or so can certainly garner better full HD results, the HD80 still delivers plenty of HD bang for your buck

Review summary: Its £2,000 tag equates it with full HD LCD-based projectors

Pros: Price, Features, Many aspect of picture quality

Cons: Slight sharpness and noise level issues at times

Verdict: You should be in no doubt, though, that while not flawless, the HD80's images are still satisfying enough to justify the DLP unit's aggressively competitive price tag

Review summary: Optoma has established a strong reputation as the king of value-oriented DLP projectors that offer serious bang for the buck. At a list price of $3000, the HD80 undersells all other 1080p DLP projectors by a wide margin. And aside from a few drawbacks ...