Optoma HD146X

The Optoma HD146X home entertainment projector delivers an impressive picture for the price by cutting corners that don't affect image quality. If you can do without multiple ports and good onboard audio, it's a bargain for watching movies as well as gaming.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • CINEMATIC PICTURE QUALITY: Enjoy crisp, high-definition images with a native 1080p (1920×1080) resolution and an RYGCWB color wheel for home cinema color calibration.
  • PERFECT IMAGE ALIGNMENT: With the latest technology from Texas Instruments, the DLP DMD single-chip design ensures perfect image alignment combined with high-brightness for an incredible picture
  • LIGHTS-ON VIEWING: Enjoy an incredible 3, 600 of brightness in any room in your home; leave the lights on or keep it dim for a cinematic experience
  • FAST RESPONSE TIME: Enhanced Gaming Mode enables lightning-fast response time; Game Display Mode boosts shadows and dark scenes for greater visibility of impending obstacles
  • HDMI-CEC FOR SIMPLE ON/OFF: HDMI-CEC technology enables control of the projector and connected devices using a single remote, all via the HDMI connection with the projectors HDMI-Link feature
  • MORE IMAGE DEPTH: Dynamic Black technology provides more depth to the image by smoothing lamp output to create a high contrast ratio (500, 000: 1); bright scenes appear clear while dark scenes remain detailed
  • LONG LAMP LIFE: Enjoy up to 15, 000 hours of lamp life enabling an average of 4 hours of viewing time every day 10 plus years

PROS

+ Excellent color accuracy, contrast, and black level for the price
+ Image feels three-dimensional
+ High brightness designed to stand up to ambient light
+ Fast input lag
+ Full HD 3D support

CONS

- Only one HDMI port; USB port is only for power out
- Onboard audio is poor
- Lacks image shift for setup

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 17, 2021
The Optoma HD146X home entertainment projector delivers an impressive picture for the price by cutting corners that don't affect image quality. If you can do without multiple ports and good onboard audio, it's a bargain for watching movies as well as gaming.
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