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Optoma HD27

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3.9
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User ratings:
44
4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
11
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3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
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2 stars
11 %
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Pros

  • color is also easy to adjust
  • the colour and greyscale performance once calibrated is superb
  • all brightness levels have good depth and vibrancy

Cons

  • Neither of those are supplied in the box
  • The threads on the screws are relatively small
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 28, 305 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 3200 lm
  • yes
  • 1, 10 m
  • 8000 h
  • , 26 dB

Optoma HD27 - Pros & Cons

Optoma HD27

Pros

  • color is also easy to adjust
  • the colour and greyscale performance once calibrated is superb
  • all brightness levels have good depth and vibrancy
  • and zoom knobs are both easily accessible and feel well built
  • good image quality and high definition resolution at a fairly
  • remote is well designed and easy to use
  • fairly lightweight and packs a decent feature set
  • Optoma HD27 manages to handle motion decently
  • The CMS works pretty well
  • Fine detail performance is excellent
  • looks beautiful with good HD sources

Cons

  • Neither of those are supplied in the box
  • The threads on the screws are relatively small
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • the light to be a bit harsh for a dark home theater
  • The zoom is somewhat lackluster at 1
  • leg has small threads
  • Sound seems muffled
  • projector doesn't pack the 3D glasses or the 3D emitter
  • no-nonsense approach to design that stretches to almost all of its products
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • HD27 is a bit slow to switch between resolutions

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Optoma HD27 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeSmart projector
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width11.73 in
Height3.8 in
Depth9.06 in
Weight5.25 lb
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Lighting
Lamp power (eco)192.0 W
Lamp life max (normal)8000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Bulb power195.0 W
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Features
RoHS complianceyes
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Bluetoothyes
Memory card readerno
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
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
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Power
Power consumption (typical)230.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
DVI inyes
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
MHLyes
MHL version2.1
HDCPno
Other connectors5mm output
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
12V triggeryes
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Technical details
Noise level< 26
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)21.86 - 24
Throw ratio1.48 - 1.62
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 2.67
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance1 - 10
Offset116.0 %
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Image
Screen size28 - 305
Screen size compatibility27.88 - 305.3
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio25000:1
Dynamic contrast25000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
RMS rated power10.0 W

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Optoma HD27 Optoma - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.8
Based on 11 reviews
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  • 1
Optoma HD27 HD27 Home Entertainment Projector Review
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Published: 12.01.2018
HD27 Home Entertainment Projector Review
3.7

Read the in depth Review of HD27 Home Entertainment Projector Audio Video. Know detailed info about HD27 Home Entertainment Projector configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Optoma HD27 Review: Optoma HD27e Home Theater Projector
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projectorcentral.com
Review: Optoma HD27e Home Theater Projector
4.0

The newest 1080p home theater projector from Optoma at only $599

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27 Home Theater Projector Review - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 24.08.2016
Optoma HD27 Home Theater Projector Review - Nerd Techy

Families spend lots of time at home and one of the most common family-time activities is watching a movie together, whether it’s the latest release adults want to watch after the kids are in bed or a classic that parents want to share with their children. While many folks just pop a disc into the DVD player, the experience of watching a movie on regular television can fall flat. After all, that isn’t really the way the director intended for the film to be shown. A home projection system can bring the theater experience to you, without trying to coordinate

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27
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AVForums
Published: 26.10.2016
Optoma HD27
4.0

Optoma HD27 Single Chip DLP projector with Rec.709 cinema colour

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27 3D DLP Projector Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 06.10.2016
Optoma HD27 3D DLP Projector Review
2.0

If you don't have a ton of extra cash to spend but need to project in a bright room with a lot of ambient light, the Optoma HD27 has got you covered!

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27 Review
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T3 Middle East
Published: 03.11.2016
Optoma HD27 Review

Home cinema defined. There’s nothing more relaxing than watching your favorite movie at home. But at times, seeing it on a bigger screen is always welcome – but that doesn’t mean you would go out and buy a new and bigger screen. For that, a projector is the right choice. Optoma has been making projectors …

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27
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AVForums
Published: 26.10.2016
Optoma HD27
4.0

Optoma HD27 Single Chip DLP projector with Rec.709 cinema colour

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27 Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 06.07.2017
Optoma HD27 Review
4.8

The HD27 offer good image quality, but doesn't quite live up to its brightness promises. It works well in a home theater setting, but we would not...

Optoma HD27 Optoma HD27 1080p DLP Projector Reviewed
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Published: 24.04.2017
Optoma HD27 1080p DLP Projector Reviewed
4.0

Pay ...

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TechRadar
Published: 09.09.2016
Optoma HD27 Projector review
4.0

Compact and colourful, this is a 100-inch+ crowd pleaser

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 17.08.2016
Optoma HD27
4.0

Optoma HD27 review: an excellent Full HD projector on a budget.

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