Optoma HD26

852 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 852 reviews of Optoma HD26. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The usability and noise also get good opinions.

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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 HD26 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Optoma HD26

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Optoma HD26 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and price. There are some mixed reviews about the image quality, and there are some negative opinions about the noise.

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

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Optoma HD26

alaTest has collected and analyzed 627 user reviews of Optoma HD26 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The usability and noise also get good opinions. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability. Some have doubts about the black level.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Optoma HD26

A great budget projector for gamers and movie fans alike

Superb value ; Good picture quality for the money ; Decent picture-calibration options

Very limited optical zoom ; Colours need handling with care ; Minor rainbow effect

However, the keystone approach leads to digital distortion of the image, while the digital image shift only moves the image up and down within the confines of the 1920 x 1080 chipset. In other words, you'll lose the edges of the picture, meaning this...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Jamie Carter (techradar.com)

Optoma HD26 review

Great colour and contrast, but this Full HD projector is a flawed genius

Great value ; Colours and black levels ; Backlit remote control ; Full HD detail ; Two HDMI

Slightly soft images ; Some motion blur ; Trace of rainbow effect ; Tricky set-up

This entry-level, Full HD beamer is a surprisingly capable home cinema performer. Give it some low ambient light levels and its colour and black level performance impress. It's not perfect though; ultimately lacking overall detail in the final reckoning.

Sep, 2015

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

Optoma HD26 review

It has its moments, but the Optoma isn't strong enough to match its best price rivals

Clear picture Rich colours Deep blacks Compact and light design Backlit remote

Rivals offer more detail and nuance Slight motion issues Picture could be brighter

If the HD26 was notably cheaper than its rivals we would forgive its shortcomings. But there are price rivals out there, and many offer superior performance. We know you’ll find a better entry-level alternative elsewhere.

Jan, 2015

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Optoma HD26 Projector Review

Optoma's latest single-chip DLP projector promises Full HD and 3D for a very attractive price.

Bright image ; Easy to setup ; Reasonable greyscale ; Good motion handling ; Competitive price

Mediocre blacks ; Undersaturated colours ; Possible rainbow artefacts

The HD26 is aimed at a specific part of the market and in that sense it succeeds in its purpose. The projector is small, light and easy to set up, whilst its brightness makes it ideal for rooms with light coloured walls or ambient light. The overall...

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Optoma HD26

The Optoma HD26 home-theater projector suffers from some image-quality issues in its brightest predefined mode, but delivers excellent quality with other modes.

Full 1080p resolution in 2D and 3D. Two HDMI connectors, one with Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL).

Shows rainbow artifacts, particularly in black-and-white film clips. Has additional image-quality issues in its brightest predefined mode.

If you want a projector that's guaranteed to be rainbow-free, you'll need an LCD model like our Editors' Choice Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030. If rainbow artifacts aren't a concern, you can save a little money by getting the Optoma HD141X and have...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Bill Livolsi (projectorcentral.com)

Optoma HD26 Projector Review

A review of the Optoma HD26, a 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

DLP 1080 projector

Open box bargain. Easy to setup. Good image quality even during daylight. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

Feb, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Exelent

Excellent image quality and ease to use on big scren

Dec, 2016

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great projector, great service from Richer Sounds as always

Our HD-25e gave up the ghost, we took it to be repaired under warranty but instead Richer Sounds just gave us a new projecter - this HD26 - and a fresh 6 year warranty for £40! The projector looks great in lots of different room light levels and it has...

Dec, 2016

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Stunning Performance For Price

I did intend to purchase a light bulb for my near 10 year old 720p Panasonic LCD, but decided to see how technology had moved on with DLP projectors. I had a quick demo in the store, took the plunge and went for the HD26. I wasn't disappointed once it...

picture quality

none at this price

Nov, 2016

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