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Optoma HD26

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User ratings:
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4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
45 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • good sound quality
  • The build quality is reasonable for the price
  • colour accuracy is considerably better for a similar price

Cons

  • It may not be as bright as its pricier
  • lose the edges of the picture
  • no component video or D-Sub PC ports

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 41.8, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 3200 lm
  • yes
  • 1.5, 10 m
  • 5000 h
  • , 26 dB

Optoma HD26 - Pros & Cons

Optoma HD26

Pros

  • good sound quality
  • The build quality is reasonable for the price
  • colour accuracy is considerably better for a similar price
  • cinema mode gives a better balance between brightness and color
  • build quality feels very good
  • product performed to expectations and produced a decent picture quality
  • very happy with my projector
  • Detail sparkles with excellent definition and crisp focus
  • The system is reasonably well executed

Cons

  • It may not be as bright as its pricier
  • lose the edges of the picture
  • no component video or D-Sub PC ports
  • diminished brightness when using video sources
  • Bright mode has nothing to do with PC presentation
  • the flickering is not an issue
  • motion blur during the high-octane shoot-out sequences
  • DVD is noisy in both scenarios
  • bright colours rather searing and subtle shades
  • Highlights appear muted
  • any of either kind with the projector

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Optoma HD26 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableno
Colour of productWhite
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheel
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width12.4 in
Height4.02 in
Depth8.82 in
Weight5.51 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp life max (normal)5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power190.0 W
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Features
RoHS complianceyes
Quick start guideyes
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
Password protectionyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Supported 3D formats
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)193 - 233
Power consumption (typical)233.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)193.0 W
Power consumption (max)262.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
MHLyes
Headphone outputno
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputno
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USBno
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB 2.01
USB powered (only mha USB)no
VGA inno
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 26
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Focal length range (f-f)21.9 - 24
Throw ratio1.48 - 1.62
Digital zoom2.0 x
FocusManual
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 2.67
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance1.5 - 10
Matrix size0.65
Offset116.0 %
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Image
Screen size41.8 - 300
Screen size compatibility41.8 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 16:10
Brightness (max)3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio25000:1
Dynamic contrast30000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power10.0 W

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