Reviewers Liked
- 1080p and 3D ready
- Low input lag
- Designed for gaming
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Super short range
- Shows posterization in its brightest mode
- Yellow can become rather dominant
Optoma GT1080
78
8.8
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The Optoma GT1080 projector offers a short lag time, a bright image, 3D support for HDMI connections, and 1080p resolution to match the resolution of the newest crop of game...
By PC Mag onThe GT1080 is a solid effort that can be considered decent value – especially if you're after a short-throw, fast-response projector for gaming. But while its pictures are competitive in most ways, its uniformity issues are troubling enough to prevent...
By Trusted Reviews onIs it worth buying?Well that obviously depends on your needs but if you have limited space the Optoma GT1080 is one of the few short throw projectors on the market at this price point. It's easy to setup, bright enough for use in living rooms and great...
By avforums.com onThe GT1080 works best as a short-throw 1080p projector that, taking into account its 15ms response rate, strikes a note with gamers. That said, it’s not as versatile as other projectors (remember to keep it within five feet of the wall). Plus, the...
By TechRadar onThe Optoma GT1080's tendency to posterize live and recorded video with its brightest predefined modes may limit how bright an image you can use for video. However, the projector doesn't have the same problem with data images, filmed content, or games....
By ProjectorCentral onAt just 2.65kg, the GT1080 is both small and light enough to be moved around, and also comes with a carrying case for extra portability. It's adaptable, too, as it supports both inverted and mirrored projection should you wish to use a ceiling mount or...
By Expert Reviews onHowever, it is definitely worth getting a demo beforehand to check if you are susceptible to the colour flashes and double image ghosting associated with single-chip DLP projection, because these artefacts can be very distracting if you see them.
By EuroGamer onOptoma GT1080Darbee – Performance Provided you stick with the Reference and Gaming picture presets, the GT1080Darbee is a remarkably strong performer for its money. Particularly surprising is its black level performance. With the Dynamic Black feature...
By Trusted Reviews onNous n'attendions pas énormément de cette nouvelle itération du célèbre GT1080, les résultats viennent pourtant nous prouver le contraire. Optoma vise juste avec un projecteur "divertissement" capable de concilier une image lumineuse avec une...
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Der Optoma GT1080 ist ein durchaus interessantes Gerät mit einem guten Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis. Allerdings förderte unser Test auch Schwächen zu Tage. Zu einer doch eher überschaubaren Lichtleistung gesellt sich ein mäßiger Schwarzwert und Kontrast....
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