Name: HD28DSE
Brand: Optoma
SKU: 66143
Rating: 4.2 (37 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

color and black level performance were exceptional
engaging
clean

oversized projection lens
Neither 3D glasses nor the compatible RF emitter
color saturation or issues with too much activity going on

Projector type: DLP
Screen size: 41.8, 300 in
Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
Brightness (max): 3000 lm
Full hd (hd ready 1080p): yes
Projection distance: 1.5, 10 m
Lamp life max (normal): 6000 h
Noise level: , 28 dB

Optoma HD28DSE - Pros & Cons

color and black level performance were exceptional
engaging
clean
natural video image
Cinema mode is remarkably neutral
Bright mode is closer to neutral than is Vivid
it was very easy to setup and operate
accurate picture of the contrast performance seen in a typical viewing environment
The remote is small and light with a decent array of functions available
sharp bright pictures and color accuracy
quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife
intuitive and easy to navigate
ensured the projector was stable
excellent skin tones and colour gradations
HD28DSE's lamp is rated to last for a stunning
3D results of the projector are impressive
The color performance of the projector is excellent
Excellent features compared to the projector s price
high brightness of the projector helps makes sure your 3D content is well defined
Exterior It is a nice looking projector with attractive design
overall picture sharpness and detail levels the projector offers are excellent
The projector is great for portable use
clearly and switching between inputs is nice and simple with the onscreen UI
nice and bright
easy to use
a clearer
sharper and a simply stunning visual experience
setting worked extremely well
nice and easy to set up
The lamp is also rated to last for 8
000 hours which is
the projector does very well on color balance in all modes

oversized projection lens
Neither 3D glasses nor the compatible RF emitter
color saturation or issues with too much activity going on
was spilling over the edges of my canvas
fan noise during quiet interludes
increases fan noise to an unacceptable level for home theater use
it is not a screaming blue
projector cannot be tilted up or down to hit a desired screen target
occasional dancing noise artifacts
design-flawed menu system)
over-emphasised edges and exaggerated textures
sync may be lost if the viewer temporarily looks away from the screen
slider up too high
errors are very hard to see in actual content
There is no way to edit the individual curves
lack depth in the mid-tones
gamma is only changeable with presets
more image noise and less detail in the darker scenes
The limited zoom and lack of lens-shift capability
projectors have lamps priced at
lack of legacy inputs may cause some connectivity issues for some
the design of the units themselves has remained pretty stagnant
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
there are no 3D specs included
colours are too aggressive with dark areas of the image suffering
Graphics also suffer from echoes on this mode
projectors are not limited to the size of their chassis
only at 720p and only at 500 lumens
slight variance in luminance from edge to edge of the screen
The projector only goes up to 1
800 lumens
lag when it comes to gaming
The fan noise can be too audible if you are sensitive to sounds in home theaters
The Dynamic Black feature may also cause issues with varying brightness levels in darker scenes
Can cause rainbow effect for some users
reactions to the images are sometimes too slow and in some cases too aggressive
projector provides unstable brightness level in dark scenes
a set-top box and a gaming console
it sometimes feels a little insubstantial
seems kinda huge and ungainly
the image look too bright in places and colours seemed to bleed into each other
it changing and it can become a distraction
projection technology dramatically intensifies image quality
only one of the three with a short-throw lens
Darbee options are buried deep in the menu structure

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Optoma HD28DSE - Full Specifications

Projector type	DLP

Design type	Desktop projector
Portable	no
Colour of product	White
3-Chip/Colour wheel	Colour wheel
Built-in display	no
Cable lock slot	yes

Width	12.4 in
Height	4.49 in
Depth	8.82 in
Weight	5.69 lb

Type of lamp	Bulb
Lamp life max (normal)	6000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)	6000.0 h
Number of lamps	1
Bulb power	210.0 W

RoHS compliance	yes
Quick start guide	yes
Backlit remote control	yes
Handheld remote control	yes
Memory card reader	no
Password protection	yes
On Screen Display (OSD)	yes
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Optical disc player type	Not included

3D support (3D-Ready)	yes
Supported 3D formats	Frame packing Side by side Top and bottom
Can convert 2D to 3D	yes
Compatible glasses	Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)	yes
HD ready	yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)	yes
HDR	no

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)	193 - 233
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	193.0 W
Power consumption (max)	233.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	193.0 W

Analog 3.5mm output	yes
Analogue RCA stereo input	no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)	no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)	no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)	no
DVI in	no
HDMI	yes
HDMI version	1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size
MHL	yes
MHL version	1.2
Other connectors	5mm output
SCART in	no
USB	yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB USB Type-A
USB 2.0	2
VGA in	yes
12V trigger	yes
AC (power) input	yes

Noise level	< 28
Noise level (economic mode)	28.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85

Lens shift	no
Fixed focal length	0.29 in
Focal length range (f-f)	21.9 - 24
Throw ratio	1.48 - 1.62
Digital zoom	1.1 x
Aperture range (F-F)	2.5 - 2.67
Zoom ratio	1.1 x
Zoom type	Manual
Projection distance	1.5 - 10
Offset	116.0 %

Screen size	41.8 - 300
Screen size compatibility	41.8 - 300
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions	640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1360 x 768 1600 x 1200
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Aspect ratio	4:3 16:10 16:9
Brightness (max)	3000.0 lm
Contrast ratio	30000:1
Dynamic contrast	30000:1
Refresh rate	144.0 Hz
Video formats supported	480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p

Ethernet connection	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Built-in speakers	yes
RMS rated power	10.0 W

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3.6

Based on 10 reviews

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Published: 06.01.2016

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Published: 30.12.2015

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Published: 04.07.2016

Optoma HD28DSE 3D DLP Projector Review

2.4

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