Optoma HD800X review

Optoma is renowned for its excellent line up of projectors. So will the HD800X be able to come out on top of the HD pile? Read on dear reader, for the fullest low-down imaginable…

Pros
With a 5,000:1 contrast ratio, pictures on the Optoma HD800X are exquisite. You’ll be hard pushed to find any better in all honesty, but that’s not to say it’s top of the projector pile. Like the Sanyo PLV–Z700, connectivity is a plus, with two HDMIs, a slot for a component cable and DVI support too, just in case you’re packing HD files on your PC. And with the rise of Hi–Def iTunes content, we know that’s not unlikely.

Cons
Sadly you cannot shift the lens on the Optoma HD800X, meaning you’ll need to find a fixed position from which to throw the picture. This is a particular letdown, especially as Sanyo and InFocus models will let you do just that, for around the same price. Similarly, it’s a noisy beast – think the fan on the Xbox 360 and you’ve got an idea of what a distraction it can be.

In summary then…
While the picture is as good as you could possibly imagine, the Optoma HD800X lacks some of the basic functionality which makes other bargain machines far more worth splashing your hard–earned cash on. The fact you cannot tweak the lens may not seem a big deal, but it makes setting it up and finding a good position before throwing a picture a real pain. That said it is a far more stylish piece of kit than Epson and Sanyo models, so if you’re more keen on looks, then you could do a lot worse. And let’s face it, who isn’t a sucker for a pretty face?

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