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Optoma HD143X Projector
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User rating
49
4.1 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.0 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs221
HDMI connector typeFull-size
N/A
N/A
MHLyesyes
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB 2.0111
12V triggeryesyes
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yes
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
noyes
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
no
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
no
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
no
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
no
N/A
MHL version
N/A
2.1
N/A
Headphone output
N/A
no
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
11
Microphone input
N/A
noyes
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
SCART in
N/A
no
N/A
VGA in
N/A
noyes
AC (power) input
N/A
yesyes
Serial interface type
N/A
N/A
RS-232
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports
N/A
N/A
1
HDBaseT
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productBlackWhiteBlack
Built-in displayno
N/A
N/A
Cable lock slotyesyes
N/A
Portable
N/A
no
N/A
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
Colour wheel
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 25< 26< 27
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85
N/A
10 - 90
Noise level (economic mode)
N/A
26.0 dB27.0 dB

Dimensions

Width12.44 in11.73 in12.44 in
Height4.25 in3.7 in4.08 in
Depth9.21 in9.02 in8.98 in
Weight6.75 lb5.09 lb4.85 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)15.59 - 17.1421.86 - 24
N/A
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.621.48 - 1.621.96 - 2.15
FocusManualManual
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.1 - 2.312.5 - 2.67
N/A
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
N/A
Zoom typeManualManual
N/A
Projection distance98 - 91 - 10
N/A
Offset116.0 %116.0 %120.0 %
Matrix type
N/A
DMDDMD
Matrix size
N/A
0.65
N/A
Digital zoom
N/A
N/A
2.0 x
Optical zoom
N/A
N/A
1.1 x

Lighting

Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h5000.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h6000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W195.0 W190.0 W
Type of lamp
N/A
Bulb
N/A

Image

Screen size28 - 300.828 - 305
N/A
Screen size compatibility28 - 30127.88 - 30030 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 320 x 192
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1152 x 864
  • 1152 x 870
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1680 x 1050
  • 1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
N/A
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 2.35:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm3200.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio23000:130000:122000:1
Dynamic contrast22000:130000:122000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Digital gamma correction
N/A
N/A
yes
Noise reduction
N/A
N/A
yes

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
Memory card readernonono
Password protectionyesyes
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FAS
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • VIE
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
N/A
RoHS compliance
N/A
yesyes
Backlit remote control
N/A
yes
N/A
Optical disc player type
N/A
Not includedNot included
Quick start guide
N/A
N/A
yes
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Auto power off
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
N/A

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yesyesyes
Glasses includednono
N/A
HD readyyesyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesno
Analog signal format system
  • PAL B/G
  • PAL N
  • PAL M
  • PAL I
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC 3.58
  • PAL D
  • SECAM L
  • PAL H
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM D/K
  • SECAM B/G
  • NTSC M
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • SECAM
Supported 3D formats
N/A
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
N/A
Compatible glasses
N/A
Active
N/A
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
yes
N/A

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers1
N/A
1
RMS rated power10.0 W10.0 W2.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 300
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)295.0 W
N/A
265.0 W
Power consumption (typical)
N/A
225.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
183.0 W
N/A

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