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Optoma HD161X Projector
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The Optoma HD161X home theater projector delivers impressive image quality with excellent color and sharp detail, plus some features that aren't typically available at this price.Read more
The Optoma HD161X projector serves up very good color, true 1080p resolution and plenty of brightness. Plus the sharpness, look and feel of a DLP projector.Read more
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User rating
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4.0 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
45
3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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5 stars
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4 stars
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm outputnoyes
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm inputnonoyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
N/A
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
N/A
N/A
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
N/A
N/A
Number of composite video inputs1
N/A
N/A
Composite inputyes
N/A
N/A
Serial interface typeRS-232
N/A
RS-232
DisplayPortnono
N/A
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs221
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyesyes
N/A
Microphone inputno
N/A
yes
SCART inno
N/A
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB connector type
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
N/A
N/A
USB (total)2
N/A
N/A
USB 2.0111
USB powered (only mha USB)yesyes
N/A
VGA inyesnoyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
N/A
1
12V triggeryesyes
N/A
AC (power) inputyesyesyes
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1
HDBaseT
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteWhiteBlack
SteeringManual
N/A
N/A
3-Chip/Colour wheel3-Chip
N/A
N/A
Built-in displaynono
N/A
Cable lock slotyesyes
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 29< 24< 27
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB25.0 dB27.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 850 - 8510 - 90

Dimensions

Width11.26 in12.44 in12.44 in
Height10.45 in4.25 in4.08 in
Depth4.88 in9.23 in8.98 in
Weight5.95 lb6.33 lb4.85 lb

Optics

Lens shiftyes
N/A
N/A
Focal length range (f-f)20.07 - 31.0515.59 - 17.14
N/A
Type of lens shiftVertical
N/A
N/A
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.091.47 - 1.621.96 - 2.15
Digital zoom2.0 x
N/A
2.0 x
Optical zoom1.5 x
N/A
1.1 x
FocusManualManual
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.42 - 2.972.1 - 2.31
N/A
Zoom ratio1.5 x1.1 x
N/A
Zoom typeManualManual
N/A
Projection distance1.2 - 101 - 9.8
N/A
Matrix typeDMDDMDDMD
Matrix size0.650.48
N/A
Offset130.0 %116.0 %120.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampBulbBulb
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)3000.0 h3500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)7000.0 h15000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W190.0 W

Image

Screen size30 - 30028 - 301.2
N/A
Screen size compatibility30 - 30028 - 30130 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 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
  • 16:10
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 2.35:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm3400.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio40000:125000:122000:1
Dynamic contrast40000:1
N/A
22000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
N/A
N/A
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 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

RoHS complianceyesyesyes
Quick start guideyes
N/A
yes
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
N/A
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FAS
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
N/A
Optical disc player typeNot included
N/A
Not included
Password protection
N/A
yes
N/A
Auto power off
N/A
yesyes
Smart TV
N/A
no
N/A
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

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

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yesyesyes
Supported 3D formats
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
N/A
N/A
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
N/A
N/A
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
N/A
N/A
Glasses includedno
N/A
N/A
HD readyyesyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesno
HDRno
N/A
N/A
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • NTSC 3.58
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC J
  • NTSC M
  • PAL
  • PAL 4.43
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
  • SECAM 4.25/4.4
  • SECAM B
  • SECAM D
  • SECAM G
  • SECAM K
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM L
  • 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
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • SECAM

Audio features

Built-in speakersnoyesyes
Number of built-in speakers
N/A
11
RMS rated power
N/A
10.0 W2.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)230 - 270< 295
N/A
Power consumption (typical)270.0 W230.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)230.0 W192.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (max)310.0 W
N/A
265.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)230.0 W
N/A
N/A
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
N/A
N/A
Power management
  • Mains
  • USB
Mains
N/A

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