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title: "UHD55 4K Ultra HD DLP Home Theater and Gaming Projector, Built-In Speaker"
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# 97% DCI-P3 color gamut 4ms input lag @1080p 240Hz 8.3M true 4K UHD pixels UHD55 4K Ultra HD DLP Home Theater and Gaming Projector, Built-In Speaker

**Brand:** optoma
**Price:** KSh519769
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater & gaming setup with true 4K brilliance—don’t just watch, experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UHD55 4K Ultra HD DLP Home Theater and Gaming Projector, Built-In Speaker by optoma
- **How much does it cost?** KSh519769 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/443845198-uhd55-4k-ultra-hd-dlp-home-theater-and-gaming-projector)

## Best For

- optoma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optoma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Cinematic Colors:** 97% DCI-P3 coverage delivers rich, true-to-life hues that make every movie and game pop with breathtaking realism.
- • **Cinema-Grade 4K UHD Clarity:** Dive into 8.3 million pixels of razor-sharp detail—double the resolution of 4K Pro UHD for a jaw-dropping home theater experience.
- • **Smart Voice & Media Control:** Seamlessly command your projector with Alexa or Google Assistant and stream directly via the built-in media player—cut the clutter, keep the vibe.
- • **Flexible Setup for Any Space:** 1.3x zoom, 4-corner correction, and keystone adjustments let you craft a perfect 120" cinematic canvas anywhere—no pro installer needed.
- • **Pro-Level Gaming Performance:** Ultra-responsive 4ms input lag at 1080p 240Hz means silky-smooth gameplay with zero lag—own every match with precision.

## Overview

The Optoma UHD55 is a powerhouse 4K UHD DLP projector designed for immersive home cinema and competitive gaming. Featuring 8.3 million distinct pixels, ultra-low 4ms input lag at 1080p 240Hz, and 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, it delivers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and smooth motion. HDR10 and HLG compatibility enhance dynamic range, while smart voice control and a built-in media player offer seamless entertainment. Flexible installation options including 1.3x zoom and keystone correction make it adaptable to any room, projecting up to a 120" image. Ideal for millennials seeking a premium, versatile projector that blends cutting-edge tech with effortless style.

## Description

4K UHD home entertainment and gaming projector 4K UHD resolution - HDR and HLG compatible 3600 ANSI lumens Supports 1080p 240Hz for smooth gaming and an input lag of 4ms Easy installation - 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift entertainment movies, gaming, sport 16ms lag 60Hz for console gaming 4ms lag / 240Hz for silky smooth PC gaming High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HLG compatibility Full 3D HDMI 2.0 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift for easy installation Warping / Four corner adjustment WGC - Wide colour gamut Smart features - Alexa/Google Assistant, CreativeCast, IFTTT Built-in media player.

Review: Best projector for its price range! But you must set the picture up right..settings below - Hi - i have tried them all! from $80 to 1500 projectors including a couple of Optomas and Benq. UHD50x is the one I am keeping! Make sure to use a quality projector screen! The effect is simply amazing. To maximize the quality of your pic - use the settings below as it really makes a difference (thanks to a poster/PSINERD on reddit where i got it from) A couple of quick things - it is NOT 240HZ unless you connect to a PC and you wont even get 4k@120HZ with a standard connection like firestick or chromecast. Beyond that it works really well - and super fun to watch movies in UHD! -------------------- Main Menu Display Mode: HDR should be selected Wall color: Off (you are using a proper screen, no?) Enhanced gaming: off Aspect ratio: auto Edge mask, Digital zoom, keystone, Image shift all should ideally be off or zero for the best image quality. Image Settings Sub-menu Brightness: 0 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 15 Color: 8 Tint: 0 Gamma: Graphics Ultra detail: off Dynamic black: off (causes annoying brightness changes) Dynamic Range Sub-sub-menu HDR/HLG: auto HDR Picture Mode: Standard or detail (to taste--may need to play with this one a bit, but I find that bright washes out the highlights) Color Settings Sub-sub menu Brilliant Color: 5 Color temperature: D75 (or to taste. D65 is tOo yellow/orange for me and D93 is too blue.) Color gamut: HDTV CMS: all defaults, RGB Gain/bias: all defaults Color space: auto
Review: Getting the full picture is great... getting half the picture is not. - The projector is great when it works. I upgraded from a BenQ 720p short throw and can happily see the difference when watching the same movies. It also does a great job despite having a large amount of light in the room. It's better of course when you can eliminate other room lighting, but for those of you with difficulties doing so, this projector is a good option (if not for the technical concerns outlined below). Comparing it against my previous short throw, the picture is considerably smaller. Using the same throw distance (roughly 10'), I lose about 30" of screen diagonally. The resulting throw is about 108". There is also a fairly large shadow that surrounds the screen, but I understand this is due to the chipset that is used in the projector and is common for others in the same price range. Overall, I would highly recommend going 4k when choosing your next project. The reason I'm giving this only 1 star is due to the limited amount of time I've been able to enjoy the projector. After mounting it, getting the picture dialed in, and watching a few movies from my Xbox, I noticed that it is frequently needing to change the resolution between apps. While this is mildly annoying since it will blank out the picture for about 5 seconds, the projector I have is not particularly good at changing the resolution. As time goes by, changing resolution more often than not results in losing the left half of the picture (see attached photo). I noticed it happen the first time about 2 weeks after mounting it, and now that a month has gone by, I'm seeing it multiple times a day. I currently have a ticket open through Optoma and hope to get a handle on why the picture is dropping out. This is easily a 5-star projector if not for the technical issues that I hope are unique to mine.

## Features

- 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.
- 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 desertcart 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
- FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: UHD55 features a large 1.3x zoom, 4-corner geometric adjustment, vertical & horizontal keystone correction, 3x3 image alignment, digital zoom & digital image shift; project a 120" image from 10.6 feet away
- LIMITLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Connect your favorite media streaming devices or game console to one of two HDMI v2.0 ports available, including Chromecast Ultra, Roku, desertcart Fire TV, Nvidia Shield TV, Apple TV, Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X|S
- FULL 3D: The UHD55 displays true 3D content from almost any 3D source, including 3D Blu-ray Disc players, 3D broadcasting, and the latest-generation game consoles; 3D glasses are not included, must purchase compatible third party 3D DLP Link Glasses separately

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09DP168PP |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,027 in Video Projectors |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (890) |
| Date First Available | September 2, 2021 |
| Item Weight | 9.2 pounds |
| Item model number | UHD55 |
| Manufacturer | Optoma |
| Product Dimensions | 4.6 x 12.4 x 10.6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optoma
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI
- **Display resolution:** 3840 x 2160
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Home Cinema
- **Special Feature:** Built-In Speaker

## Images

![UHD55 4K Ultra HD DLP Home Theater and Gaming Projector, Built-In Speaker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sJLegnKKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What kind of latency does this have for gaming?**
A: This projector will be great for gaming! It has a latency of 48ms. If you have any further questions, please contact Optoma technical support at 888-289-6786 Option 3 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 5 PM PST for further assistance.

**Q: It says on all websites that it has full3D capability. Is this true?**
A: Yes - supports Full 3D: Frame Pack, Top/Bottom, and SBS. If using Top/Bottom and SBS with Apple TV 4K, Fire TV 4K and Shield TV 4K - disable HDR on these players before attempting playback. The 3D spec does not support HDR and these devices enable HDR on the Home Screens and Sub-Menus.

**Q: Does this projector have a light border similar to BenQ 2550 that uses the same .47 Chip?**
A: Yes, it will have that light border due to the limitation of the technology of the DMD chip that is being used. If you have any further questions, please contact Optoma technical support at 888-289-6786 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 5 PM PST for further assistance

**Q: Is this full/real 4K or just upscale from 1080p to 4K?**
A: All of our 4K units are Full 4K, we could not get the 4KUHD approval to be endorsed by the logo unless we met all requirements for true 4K specifications. If you have any further questions, please contact Optoma technical support at 888-289-6786 Option 2 Monday - Friday 6 AM - 5 PM PST for further assistance.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best projector for its price range! But you must set the picture up right..settings below
*by A***K on March 31, 2021*

Hi - i have tried them all! from $80 to 1500 projectors including a couple of Optomas and Benq. UHD50x is the one I am keeping! Make sure to use a quality projector screen! The effect is simply amazing. To maximize the quality of your pic - use the settings below as it really makes a difference (thanks to a poster/PSINERD on reddit where i got it from) A couple of quick things - it is NOT 240HZ unless you connect to a PC and you wont even get 4k@120HZ with a standard connection like firestick or chromecast. Beyond that it works really well - and super fun to watch movies in UHD! -------------------- Main Menu Display Mode: HDR should be selected Wall color: Off (you are using a proper screen, no?) Enhanced gaming: off Aspect ratio: auto Edge mask, Digital zoom, keystone, Image shift all should ideally be off or zero for the best image quality. Image Settings Sub-menu Brightness: 0 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 15 Color: 8 Tint: 0 Gamma: Graphics Ultra detail: off Dynamic black: off (causes annoying brightness changes) Dynamic Range Sub-sub-menu HDR/HLG: auto HDR Picture Mode: Standard or detail (to taste--may need to play with this one a bit, but I find that bright washes out the highlights) Color Settings Sub-sub menu Brilliant Color: 5 Color temperature: D75 (or to taste. D65 is tOo yellow/orange for me and D93 is too blue.) Color gamut: HDTV CMS: all defaults, RGB Gain/bias: all defaults Color space: auto

### ⭐ Getting the full picture is great... getting half the picture is not.
*by A***R on January 9, 2019*

The projector is great when it works. I upgraded from a BenQ 720p short throw and can happily see the difference when watching the same movies. It also does a great job despite having a large amount of light in the room. It's better of course when you can eliminate other room lighting, but for those of you with difficulties doing so, this projector is a good option (if not for the technical concerns outlined below). Comparing it against my previous short throw, the picture is considerably smaller. Using the same throw distance (roughly 10'), I lose about 30" of screen diagonally. The resulting throw is about 108". There is also a fairly large shadow that surrounds the screen, but I understand this is due to the chipset that is used in the projector and is common for others in the same price range. Overall, I would highly recommend going 4k when choosing your next project. The reason I'm giving this only 1 star is due to the limited amount of time I've been able to enjoy the projector. After mounting it, getting the picture dialed in, and watching a few movies from my Xbox, I noticed that it is frequently needing to change the resolution between apps. While this is mildly annoying since it will blank out the picture for about 5 seconds, the projector I have is not particularly good at changing the resolution. As time goes by, changing resolution more often than not results in losing the left half of the picture (see attached photo). I noticed it happen the first time about 2 weeks after mounting it, and now that a month has gone by, I'm seeing it multiple times a day. I currently have a ticket open through Optoma and hope to get a handle on why the picture is dropping out. This is easily a 5-star projector if not for the technical issues that I hope are unique to mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an upgrade from my trusty 1080p Epson
*by A***H on October 19, 2022*

After 8-9 years (!) with an Epson 6500UB (and 3ish lamps) I hungered for a boost in resolution. I was concerned that I'd lose the 'ultrablack' from the UB moniker but those fears have been completely abated. This is maybe the 7th projector I've owned over the years and the detail/picture quality/contrast are all fabulous. I have a 128" wall that I project onto (I've had a half dozen screens over the year, super happy with my custom-painted light gray flat wall) and, while not everything is visibly 4k, the things that are really pop and look more 3d (ie. better depth, really a function of contrast and detail). Rings of Power on amazon is a great example of what this projector can do - it's a breathtaking experience. There are two weaknesses, neither are connected to picture quality. First, the remote is terrible. Range is bad, it's unresponsive, it's the worst projector remove I've ever used, by some margin. Second, I need that stupid remote more than I ought to because the projector tries to pull up it's own 'smart tv' menu and 'creative cast' when it's firing up, necessitating me to change inputs back to HDMI 2 (the only input I ever use) way more often than I'd like to. Once I'm up and running, no complaints, but it's both a terrible UI and a terrible remote. Overall, beyond happy. I watch in Eco mode (not Eco+ as the auto-iris brightness adjustments are distracting for me) even on sunny mornings when the room is lit more than I'd like, and it's still plenty bright.

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