Optoma HD50

40 reviews

Nov, 2024

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size (5)
design (5)

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noise (6)
black level (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Optoma HD50. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and image quality also get good views, but many are negative about the black level and noise.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Optoma HD50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Optoma HD50 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.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Optoma HD50

A basically very good home cinema projector with a couple of flaws

Bright, colour-rich pictures, Reasonable value, Optical image shift

High input lag for gaming, Black levels only fair, Noisy colour wheel

Sep, 2014

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

Optoma HD50 review

The Optoma HD50 produces a bright, punchy picture but does it deliver big-screen thrills?

Punchy, bright picture ; Vibrant colour palette ; Crisp detail ; Compact build

Rivals are more subtle ; Remote control has lag issues ; 3D flickers ; No built-in speakers

It’s not the perfect home cinema experience, but there’s plenty to like about the Optoma’s rich, bright and colourful approach

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Optoma HD50 review

The astounding Optoma HD50 makes hi-def projection cool again

Razor-sharp 1080- pictures ; No overt DLP rainbow effect ; Plug and play simplicity

3D an optional extra ; No onboard sound system ; At 29dB it's not the quietest

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Expert review by : Steve May (techadvisor.co.uk)

Optoma HD50 projector review

It offers greater contrast and higher brightness than its predecessor, the HD30, along with a number of image processing and operational refinements. It is, not to put too fine a point on it, a bit of a belter.

The Optoma HD50 comprehensively over delivers on its upper budget price tag. HD images are exceptionally detailed, making this an ideal partner for a set-top box, Blu-ray player or next-gen games console. Operating noise is our chief remaining...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve May (techworld.com)

Optoma HD50 review

The Optoma HD50 is the best sub-£1k 1080p projector you can buy in the UK right now. Read our Optoma HD50 review to find out why.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Optoma HD50 Projector Review

Optoma target the home cinema market with their new HD50 DLP projector.

Excellent image accuracy ; Detailed pictures ; Very good motion handling ; Image has plenty of brightness ; Impressive 3D performance ; Lens Shift ; Competitive price

Black levels could be better ; Out-of-the-box image could be more accurate ; Possible rainbows

The Optoma HD50 represents an interesting choice for anyone thinking of taking the logical step from big screen TV to even bigger screen projection. It has an attractive but minimalist design, with a simple white plastic chassis and a decent level of...

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Expert review by : Paul Vail (projectorcentral.com)

Optoma HD50 Home Theater Projector

A fine little home theater projector for $1599.

Apr, 2015

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent projector

Excellent projector with great quality picture straight out the box when I get time I can get it even better with adjusting the numerous settting.

Jan, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Incredible projector

The image is crystal clear and bright. Im not a fan of super high frame refreshment rates and like to keep a films original look and with this projectors features you can fine tune the image exactly how you want it. Packs a huge punch from a small unit...

clear bright image , small powerful projector

small gripe is the menu interface

Sep, 2016

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Optoma HD50

I had been thinking about buying a projector for about a month or so and spending hours on YouTube and trawling through all of the sites trying to decide which one would be best for me and ended up being more confused than when I started my search. My...

ease of use , value for money , superb picture quality

nothing...

Mar, 2016

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