Optoma HD23

34 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (14)
usability (8)
size (5)
design (4)

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noise (5)
black level (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Optoma HD23. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and size are overall positive. The usability and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the black level and noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Optoma HD23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Optoma HD23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Optoma HD23 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price. The size is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Optoma HD23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Optoma HD23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the noise.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : PC Plus (techradar.com)

Optoma HD23 review

Small, yet perfectly formed - and capable of some pretty amazing visuals

Great picture quality ; Easy to set-up ; Small footprint

A bit noisy

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Optoma HD23 review

Affordable, but suffers from the strength of the competition

Competitive price ; compact and sturdy ; colourful, bright images with impressive detail levels

Can be seen working hard in the most taxing scenes ; spills light through its vents

Bound to find favour at this price, but not quite the last word in sub-£1000 performance

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Optoma HD23

The best I can tell, Optoma's HD23 projector in the US, is only available at Best Buy stores, and I assume, their online as well. In other words, it seems to be an exclusive deal. It's sort of a shame. It means Best Buy has a projector that many other...

Very good brightness calibrated - over 700 lumens in "best", over 1100 in brightest mode (mid on the zoom) ; Very good color, out of the box, great color post calibration ; Skin tones (post calibration) are excellent ; Respectable shadow detail ;...

Black level performance is definitely entry level ; Limited placement flexibility (typical of low cost DLP projectors) ; A bit noisy in full power mode (typical for the price) ; Remote control's blue LED blacklight is blinding in a darkened room ;...

If this projector is in your budget range, and 3D isn't something you crave. Definitely put the HD23 on your short list. It's got plenty of competition, but is a strong entry, without any obvious issues for the price. Overall I did enjoy watching the...

Dec, 2012

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