Optoma UHD55

The 4K Optoma UHD55 is equal parts gaming and home entertainment projector, thanks to a short input lag combined with a high quality image.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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MSRP: $1,199.00

Product details

  • TRUE 4K UHD: Experience a high-quality home cinema feel with true 4K UHD with 8.3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels – that’s double the detail compared to 4K Pro UHD. Bright 3600 lumens for lights-on viewing.
  • OPTIMIZED FOR GAMING: Enhanced Gaming Mode reduces input lag down to 4ms at 1080p 240 Hz for lag-free input response, or 15ms at 4K UHD resolutions for a projector so gamers can decide if they want a competitive advantage at 1080p or incredible detail with 4K
  • STUNNING COLOR: With 97% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, the UHD55’s color wheel produces brilliant, cinematic color ideal for home entertainment – thanks to Optoma’s 20-year history of craftsmanship in color technology and color calibration; 3 color mode options – HDR, SDR & HLG
  • HDR10 & HLG COMPATIBLE: Compatibility with the HDR10 and HLG content ensures the Optoma UHD55 renders vivid 4K UHD content; Optoma HDR tone mapping combined with Dynamic Black technology presents an optimized image with brighter whites, deeper black levels and realistic colors that jump off the screen
  • AGILE HDR ADJUSTMENT: The UHD55 includes a variety of HDR options to fine tune your optimal image preference – 4 HDR picture modes & HDR brightness setting, adjustable on the fly; HDR-compatibility enables deep black levels, brighter whites & greater color depth
  • SMART FEATURES: With the Alexa smart home and custom skills or Google Action, control the UHD55 projector with intuitive voice control using Amazon Echo and Google Home devices; Supports IFTTT for seamless connectivity with thousands of other smart devices
  • BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYER: Experience smarter home entertainment with Optoma’s built-in media player and watch movies directly from your projector without the need of a laptop or PC; simply use the Cloud-connected File Manager or copy your files to a USB multi-media stick and watch on the big screen

PROS

+ 4K UHD resolution
+ Full HD 3D
+ HDR10 and HLG HDR support
+ Bright enough for a room with ambient light
+ Good out-of-box color accuracy
+ Short input lag

CONS

- Only one of the two HDMI ports offers the short input lag
- Limited number of streaming apps

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 22, 2022
The 4K Optoma UHD55 is equal parts gaming and home entertainment projector, thanks to a short input lag combined with a high quality image.
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By CompsMag on January 01, 1970
Even though the UHD55 is sometimes great, it doesn’t have the consistency needed for a truly immersive home entertainment experience.
90