Optoma Uhd30 True 4k Uhd Gaming Projector | 16ms Response Time

Let me start by saying i’ve had projectors for about 10 years now in several homes. Recently i switched out from a 7 yr old 1080p benq projector to the new uhd30. I wasn’t expecting much of a difference other than it would be brighter but i could not be more pleasantly suprised. The brightness was definitely there, but the contrast and sharpness of the image was so obviously different, it made my old projector look like a toy. I did get a new fiber optic 48gb hdmi cable so i could get the most out of the new projector as well. The only downside so far is that there isn’t much wiggle room in how far you mount it from your screen. Thankfully, it looks like the current ceiling mount i had for my old projector should be the correct distance.

I’ve owned a benq w1070 for about 5 years and decided it was time for an upgrade. I do a lot of gaming and watch movies so i chose this uhd30 projector. Positives:-very bright screen-very quiet-not much light leak from unit-no noticeable lag when gaming-movies are theater quality (an opinion yes, but looks awesome)-very good color and detail, much better than my last projector. -no issues setting up or getting everything working. -im not sure if this is a positive or a negative, but the remote is a freaking flashlight. It’s unbelievable how bright it is. Kind of cool to use as a quick light during a movie or whatever, but we all have phones and it’s almost too bright if you’re trying to actually look at the buttons on the remote. Negatives:-menu randomly pops up whenever it wants. It turns off whenever it wants. This comes and goes in spurts, but then will be fine for days at a time.

I’ve had the optoma darbee 1080p gaming projector before i upgraded to this. The picture for 4k content on this projector is amazing. The only compliant i have is when the content is in ‘low light’. Watching some movies with low lighting scenes requires the brightness to be adjusted up a bit so as not to barely see what is going on. Don’t count on the hdr being like your qled/oled, but it’s better than the darbee was. Overall, i’m very happy with this purchase since it gives a great 4k picture, doesn’t break the bank, supports 3d, and has good input lag for when i connect my gaming consoles.

When my uhd60 bit the dust i saw this as a potential replacement. So far it seems like an improvement in every way. It’s about half the size and half the weight of the uhd60, and it’s cheaper as well. It has an rgbrgb color wheel and the colors just seem deeper. I haven’t really played with the gaming mode so i can’t speak to that. Keep in mind it doesn’t have any sort of lens shift capability, so you’ll need to plan out your placement carefully.

Very happy with this projector while it worked, but the bulb that came with it died in less than 4 months of normal use. Be aware that optoma only offers 90-day warranty on their bulbs, and even if yours dies at 100 days (like mine did) they won’t do anything about it except charge you another $250 for a new bulb (which itself only has another 90 days of warranty). Be sure to include in your calculations the cost and risk of having to buy a spare bulb to keep around and expect that it could die at any moment for no reason, possibly every 4 months, and that optoma support thinks this is totally fine and normal for you to live with as their customer.

Embrace 4K UHD on a huge screen with the 3,400 lumens Optoma UHD30 projector for the price-concious home theater and gaming enthusiasts. Capable of projecting images up to 302-inches, the UHD30 delivers incredible details and vibrant colors that transform your home into a home cinema.Enhanced Gaming Mode reduces input lag down to 16ms at 1080p 240 Hz for lag-free input response. The Optoma UHD30 has the quickest input response time at 4K UHD resolutions for a projector – 25ms – letting gamers decide if they want a competitive advantage at 1080p or incredible detail and 4K UHD resolutions.PC gamers can take advantage of the ultra-fast 240 Hz refresh rate for blur-free visuals with outstanding smoothness while consoles can opt for 1080p 120 Hz or 4K UHD 60 Hz game play.HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 support ensures connectivity to the latest 4K UHD devices while a 12V trigger enables control of motorized screens. Up to 15,000-hour lamp life delivers many years of use with minimal maintenance when using Dynamic mode.

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From the manufacturer

Incredible Picture Quality Experience high-quality home cinema feel with true 4K UHD with 8.3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels. UltraDetail technology ensures image sharpness and the projector’s 8-segment color wheel produces vivid, cinematic images.	HDR10 & HLG Compatible Compatibility with the HDR10 and HLG content ensures the Optoma UHD30 renders vivid 4K UHD content. Optoma HDR tone mapping combined with Dynamic Black technology presents an optimized image with brighter whites, deeper black levels and realistic colors that jump off the screen for an immersive visual experience.	Optimized for Gaming Enhanced Gaming Mode reduces input lag down to 16ms at 1080p 240 Hz for lag-free input response. The Optoma UHD30 has the quickest input response time at 4K UHD resolutions for a projector – 25ms – letting gamers decide if they want a competitive advantage at 1080p or incredible detail and 4K UHD resolutions.

Next-Generation Gaming & Beyond PC gamers can take advantage of the ultra-fast 240 Hz refresh rate at 1080p for blur-free visuals with outstanding smoothness while console gamers preparing for next-generation Microsoft Xbox Series X or Sony Playstation 5 will be ready with 1080p 120 Hz or 4K UHD 60 Hz game play.	Leave the Lights On Enjoy 3,400 lumens of brightness in any room in your home—living room, game room, home theater, or even outdoors.	Reduced Eye Strain TV screens produce harsh direct light causing eye strain for viewers. Conversely, projection screens reflect light for a more comfortable viewing experience.

Long Lamp Life Enjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life, enabling an average of two 2-hour movies every day 10+ years.	Variety of Uses The UHD30 is ideal in a variety of environments in the home as well as outdoor spaces such as backyards, camping, or tailgating for gathering family and friends.	Extensive Connectivity Connect to gaming consoles, media players and other HDMI devices such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Google Chromecast Ultra, or Apple TV 4K, 4K Blueray and Roku Ultra. Inputs include dual HDMI.

	UHD30	UHD52ALV	UHD50	UHD50X
Category	4K UHD, HDR & Gaming	4K UHD	4K UHD	4K UHD, HDR & Gaming
Highlights	Ultra-fast 240Hz 4K UHD home entertainment projector, perfect for gaming, rmovies and live sporting events. Low input lag and HDR compatibility.	High-bright, true 4K UHD smart projector, ideal for 4K HDR streaming, movies, gaming and more. Compatible with Amazon Echo & Google Home.	Bright,True 4K UHD Home Theater Projector for Entertainment & Movies with HDR.	Ultra-fast 240Hz 4K UHD Home Theater Projector for movies, live sporting events & gaming.
Picture Quality	4K UHD resolution 500,000:1 contrast ratio	4K UHD resolution 500,000:1 contrast ratio PureMotion Technology	4K UHD resolution 500,000:1 contrast ratio	4K UHD resolution 500,000:1 contrast ratio
Color	High Dynamic Range for brighter whites, deeper black levels & richer colors with HDR10 + HLG	High Dynamic Range for brighter whites, deeper black levels & wider range of color detail	High Dynamic Range for brighter whites, deeper black levels & wider range of color detail	High Dynamic Range for brighter whites, deeper black levels & richer colors with HDR10 + HLG
Gaming	Enhanced Gaming Mode with 16ms input lag at 1080p/240Hz (PC), 23ms at 1080p60Hz and 25ms at 4K UHD HDR.	Big screen gaming – up to 302″	Big screen gaming – up to 302″	Big screen gaming – up to 302″
Brightness	3400 lumens	3500 lumens	2400 lumens	3400 lumens
Throw Distance	Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 10.5–13.9 feet away	Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 10.5 feet away	Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 10.5–13 feet away	Standard Throw: Project a 120″ image from approximately 10.5–13.9 feet away
Lamp Life	Up to 15,000 hours	Up to 15,000 hours	Up to 15,000 hours	Up to 15,000 hours
Installation Flexibility	1.1x zoom & ± 40° Vertical Keystone Correction	1.3x zoom, Vertical Lens Shift	1.3x zoom, Vertical Lens Shift & ± 40° Vertical Keystone Correction	1.3x zoom, Vertical Lens Shift offers multiple placement options in any room
Connectivity	HDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1), HDMI 1.4a, VGA-in, audio-in (3.5mm), audio-out, S/PDIF out (optical), USB 2.0 (service port), USB power (5V, 1.5A), RS-232C, 12V Trigger	2xHDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2), VGA-in, audio-in (3.5mm), audio-out, S/PDIF out (optical), USB 2.0 (service), USB (for Alexa Wi-Fi adapter), USB (media), USB, RJ-45, RS-232C, 12V trigger	HDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1), HDMI 1.4a, VGA-in, audio-in (3.5mm), audio-out, S/PDIF out (optical), USB 2.0 (service port), USB power, RJ-45, RS-232C, 12V Trigger	HDMI 2.0 (w/ HDCP 2.2, MHL 2.1), HDMI 1.4a, VGA-in, audio-in (3.5mm), audio-out, S/PDIF out (optical), USB 2.0 (service port), USB power (5V, 1.5A), RS-232C, 12V Trigger

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• TRUE 4K ULTRA HD: Experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8.3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels
• LAG-FREE GAMING: Introducing the ultra-fast 240Hz gaming projector enabling blur-free visuals and unparalelled smoothness––combined with Enhanced Gaming Mode to produce a 16ms response time, or 26ms at 4K UHD for the lowest input lag on a 4K projector
• HDR & HLG COMPATIBLE: Enjoy brighter whites and deeper black levels for an enhanced viewing experience of images and videos, enabled by HDR10 & HLG technologies
• CRISP, COLORFUL PICTURE: UltraDetail technology ensures enhanced image sharpness with a higher frame rate to deliver a crystal clear picture; RGBWRGBW 8 segment color wheel increases the color ratio for richer, vivid and cinematic image
• DYNAMIC BLACK: Dynamic Black technology provides more depth to the image by smoothing lamp output to create a high contrast ratio (500,000:1); bright scenes appear clear while dark scenes remain detailed
• EASY IMAGE SETUP: Whether ceiling mounted or placed on a table, get the picture just right with 1.1x zoom and ±40° keystone correction
• ULTRA-BRIGHT: Enjoy 3,400 lumens of brightness in your home theater room, family room, gaming room – or even outdoors for backyad movie nights
• VARIETY OF INPUTS: Connect with most media players, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with input options such as HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support, HDMI 4K, USB, VGA, and more
• LONG LAMP LIFE: Enjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life, enabling an average of two 2-hour movies every day 10+ years
• STANDARD THROW PROJECTION: Project a 100″ image from approximately 11 feet away; project a 120″ image from approximately 14 feet away; UHD30 projects up to a 302″ image

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