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Optoma HD28e

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • fairly average contrast ratio and colors are fine
  • Cinema mode is remarkably neutral
  • it was very easy to setup and operate

Cons

  • The color temperature is slightly lacking blue
  • increases fan noise to an unacceptable level for home theater use
  • it is not a screaming blue

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 28, 301.2 in
  • 3800 lm
  • yes
  • 1, 9.8 m
  • 25 dB

Optoma HD28e - Pros & Cons

Optoma HD28e

Pros

  • fairly average contrast ratio and colors are fine
  • Cinema mode is remarkably neutral
  • it was very easy to setup and operate
  • engaging
  • clean
  • natural video image
  • Bright mode is closer to neutral than is Vivid
  • greater zoom range and lens shift
  • great contrast ratio for the price and fairly accurate colors
  • a fast enough input lag to keep most gamers happy

Cons

  • The color temperature is slightly lacking blue
  • increases fan noise to an unacceptable level for home theater use
  • it is not a screaming blue
  • occasional dancing noise artifacts
  • projector cannot be tilted up or down to hit a desired screen target
  • fan noise during quiet interludes
  • performance lags a bit behind the BenQ
  • there is no lens shift
  • The native contrast ratio itself is fairly poor
  • zoom range is very limited
  • hues were shifted a bit

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Optoma HD28e - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeStandard throw projector
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width12.44 in
Height4.25 in
Depth9.61 in
Weight5.51 lb
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Lighting
Number of lamps1
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
Password protectionyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
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
Smart TVno
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Compatibility
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC 3.58
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC J
  • NTSC M
  • PAL 4.43
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
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Power
Power consumption (typical)205.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (max)295.0 W
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Connectivity
DVI inno
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI connector typeFull-size
USB 2.01
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level25.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)15.59 - 17.14
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.62
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance1 - 9.8
Offset116.0 %
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Image
Screen size28 - 301.2
Screen size compatibility28 - 301
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
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3800.0 lm
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
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power5.0 W

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