Optoma UHD65

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Crisp, vibrant picture
Quiet fan operation
Reasonably priced

Cons:

Odd occasional source issue
Poor contrast and black level

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Last revision on July 5, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Crisp, vibrant picture
Quiet fan operation
Reasonably priced
HDR support
Superb resolution in HD and UHD

Reviewers Didn't Like

Odd occasional source issue
Poor contrast and black level

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Optoma UHD65 is leading the charge for budget 4K HDR projectors. It sports a clean and classy design, and runs quite silent. One place where it falls short is the brightness of the lamp which could certainly have been in the 3,000 lumens range for...

By Digit on June 16, 2018

The UHD65 is a hugely enjoyable projector that manages to deliver very good images in both ambient light and blackout conditions. Most projectors commit to one or the other, halving their versatility. Though the UHD65 sacrifices both ultra-high...

By TechRadar on April 24, 2018

The Optoma UHD65 is a fantastic 4K HDR projector with clear, crisp, bright colours. Sound aside, this projector is great for anyone who wants to watch movies or game on a large screen.*We were sent a review unit of the Optoma UHD65 4K UHD projector for...

By techaeris.com on January 28, 2018

Overall, the Optoma UHD65 is a cracking 4K projector, albeit not without flaws. Our advice is to take its HDR compatibility with a pinch of salt, and bathe in the luxurious detail of its big-screen 2160p...

By Trusted Reviews on November 24, 2017

If pure picture quality with 1080p standard dynamic range will dominate your viewing, there are better options out there at this price and lower. But most of them can't accept a 4K input, won't provide a reasonable facsimile of high dynamic range, and...

By soundandvision.com on November 15, 2017

Even if you were to take 4K out of the mix entirely, Optoma's UHD65 DLP projector would be a highly compelling option in the front projection market. For $2,500, it offers a theater-worthy level of performance that rivals some pricier projectors,...

By Home Theater Review on November 13, 2017

100

Considering our current favourite projector at this price point, the Sony VPL-HW65ES, is neither 4K- nor HDR-compatible, those looking for a top-notch projector should give the Optoma UHD65 serious consideration.It may not have all the bells and...

By What Hi-Fi? on September 29, 2017

The Optoma UHD65 is a first generation 4K DLP projector and comes to a market where there is plenty of tough competition. If you have a dedicated cinema room and want the best projected image possible in normal HD and 4K HDR with wide colour, then there...

By avforums.com on September 27, 2017

The Optoma UHD65 4K projector offers a solid 4K projector that supports HDR content and darns good performance on all categories. So if you're looking for a home cinema projector that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to 4K and HDR – the UHD65...

By thetechy.com on May 22, 2018

The Optoma UHD65 and Epson Home Cinema 5040UB are both exceptional values for the feature sets that they deliver. They both have superb image quality for projectors priced in the mid-$2,000 range thanks to their 4K capabilities, suitably dark blacks,...

By ProjectorCentral on October 11, 2017

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Optoma UHD65

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