Optoma HD65

381 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
image quality (200)
price (135)
usability (125)
size (58)
design (35)

Negative
noise (47)
reliability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 381 reviews of Optoma HD65. 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 are impressed by the design and size. The usability and price are also appreciated. The reliability and noise get negative views.

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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 HD65 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Optoma HD65

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Optoma HD65 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, 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 noise. The design and price also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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96% 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 HD65

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 user reviews of Optoma HD65 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the noise and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Optoma HD65 review

Want a projector small enough to tuck under you arm?

Impressive spec sheet ; Sharp image ; Generally bright ; Fantastically dinky

Noisy fan ; Visible DLP rainbow effect

Small and well-specced, this portable projector would be a great addition to any living room

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Tony Leotta (audioholics.com)

Optoma HD65 and HD71 Projectors

Optoma, a leading manufacturer of award-winning digital projection and display devices, introduced two new 720p home theater projectors today at CES Las Vegas. The HD65 and the HD71 bring

Jan, 2008

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Optoma HD65 Review

Optoma HD65 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Optoma HD65 and comparisons to other Projectors

Great value; Excellent picture quality for price

Limited range for blacks; Tricky setup; Slow color wheel; 720p resolution lower than some

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Projector Reviews (projectorreviews.com.au)

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May, 2008

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Optoma HD71

Brightness, for many, is a key performance feature, especially those needing to deal with some ambient light, especially for those without the classic dedicated theater room. Brightness isn't the only strength of the HD71. I found the HD71 to perform...

Excellent Brightness brightest of 720p home theater projectors in best mode, and one of the brightest overall ; Good overall picture performance after basic adjustments ; Good selection of inputs (including HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color support, and DVI) ;...

Very limited zoom lens ; No lens shift ; Needs basic calibration to get best results ; Manual comes on disc, no hard copy ; A fan noise is louder than most projectors, although not exceptionally so

This is really, a good, moderately inexpensive 720p projector for causal movie viewing and TV/HDTV/Sports. For those looking for the absolute best projector for pure movie watching, they will likely favor another projector. But the HD71 should be great...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by (projectorreviews.com.au)

Optoma HD65 High Definition Home theatre projector

Following their success with the HD70 Optoma has opted to not to not upset the applcart and stick with a formula that worked, with some kewl additions. This tiny 18cm by 25 cm powerhouse (tiny by home theatre standards) offers a high definition...

If your after a great high definition home theatre projector, that isn't going to cost you the earth, this is it!

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