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Optoma HD29Darbee

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Optoma are well known for the projectors, we've had a few through here before. The HD29Darbee, however, has been tuned for gamers as well as home cinema fans. Gaming projectors apparently have more in common withRead more
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Pros

  • best contrast and image depth
  • HD29Darbee's color is well within the realm of realistic
  • Darbee image processing magic the picture is stunning

Cons

  • ups of faces look a bit two-dimensional from loss of subtle shading
  • focus perfectly across the entire screen
  • processing that can have an effect on the image quality

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 28, 305 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 3200 lm
  • yes
  • 1, 10 m
  • 5000 h
  • , 26 dB

Optoma HD29Darbee - Pros & Cons

Optoma HD29Darbee

Pros

  • best contrast and image depth
  • HD29Darbee's color is well within the realm of realistic
  • Darbee image processing magic the picture is stunning
  • image is clear
  • sharp and vibrant
  • the colour depth and detail and the ease of set up
  • nice and compact
  • Projectors are a worthwhile investment
  • of a high end projector is superior color depth and detail
  • Colors were rich
  • vivid

Cons

  • ups of faces look a bit two-dimensional from loss of subtle shading
  • focus perfectly across the entire screen
  • processing that can have an effect on the image quality
  • input lag is 33 to 34 ms with default settings
  • large vents on either side of the HD29Darbee
  • 3200 lumens can actually feel too bright in a darkened room for movie watching
  • 1080p on a 100 screen might sound horrid and pixelated
  • it s not my favourite remote
  • it is no on the rear
  • glossy white box that s slightly smaller than projectors of old
  • HD29Darbee looks and feels quite a bit smaller

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Optoma HD29Darbee - 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
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width11.73 in
Height3.7 in
Depth9.02 in
Weight5.09 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 power195.0 W
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Features
RoHS complianceyes
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
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • 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
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
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Power
Power consumption (typical)225.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)183.0 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputno
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
MHL version2.1
Headphone outputno
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputno
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inno
12V triggeryes
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 26
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)21.86 - 24
Throw ratio1.48 - 1.62
FocusManual
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 2.67
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance1 - 10
Matrix typeDMD
Matrix size0.65
Offset116.0 %
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Image
Screen size28 - 305
Screen size compatibility27.88 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio30000:1
Dynamic contrast30000:1
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 HD29Darbee Optoma - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Optoma HD29Darbee Optoma HD29Darbee gaming projector, amazing price – review
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GadgetyNews
Published: 28.11.2017
Optoma HD29Darbee gaming projector, amazing price – review
4.2

Optoma are well known for the projectors, we've had a few through here before. The HD29Darbee, however, has been tuned for gamers as well as home cinema fans. Gaming projectors apparently have more in common with

Optoma HD29Darbee Optoma HD29Darbee 1080P Projector Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 11.12.2019
Optoma HD29Darbee 1080P Projector Review

Our Optoma HD29Darbee 1080P Projector Review gives you the details that you need to learn if this home projector is right for you.

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Optoma HD29Darbee Optoma HD29 Darbee Home Theater Projector Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 31.05.2017
Optoma HD29 Darbee Home Theater Projector Review - Nerd Techy

Sometimes, the only way to really enjoy a film is to drive down to the cinema and get the real silver-screen experience. A larger than life display and a professionally tuned sound system are certainly appealing. But after getting fleeced on a bag of popcorn and failing to ignore the guy in front of you who’s playing on his phone for the entire film, it’s easy to consider the possibility of building your own theater system in the comfort of your own home. One of the most important components in a home theater system is the projector. With most of

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