Optoma HZ40UST 1080p Laser Ultra Short Throw Projector - White 95.78W01GC0L

This projector does not disappoint in any area of performance. The in built speaker is OK, but I feed it through my hi-fi system. Perfectly viewable in semi light conditions.

Picture was banded at the top. Meaning that no matter the position of the projector, the top was always had a severe curve to it. The noise level is atrocious. Even in eco mode its annoying, and you dont buy this projector to run it dim. The brightness is supposed to be a selling point. On normal operation, it sounds like a hoover.UI looks dated as hell. Remote is shocking for a unit at this price. All in all, not worth the money. Not even worth half the money. It was packed up read to be returned inside a half hour, thats how bad it was.

The projector has absolutely breathtaking video quality. Looks as good (and as bright) as a DLP you'd find in a cinema. I purchased it to replace a LG PF1000U Short throw projector. The Optoma has much better brightness, contrast, and sharpness. No corner of the picture looks fuzzy (this is the laser at work)- but that's where it ends. There are a some MAJOR drawbacks to this projector.First the GOOD:1) Picture is fantastic. Stunning picture quality, especially if you take the time to adjust settings a little.2) Brightness is outstanding. Even in a semi-lit room the picture pops with little washout.3) Absolutely zero color muddiness. No weird blending or smudging at all.4 The unit feels solid and very well-constructed. In contrast, the PF1000U feels relatively flimsy and plastic.Now the NOT SO GOOD:1) Fan noise is noticeably louder than my LG PF1000U. It will get drown out with the audio from video, but it's still audible if the volume isn't turned up.2) I can't find specs to be sure, but there there seems to be a noticeable amount of lag (even when "game" is selected in picture mode). Not a deal breaker if you're not gaming on it.3) "Rainbowing" is noticeable, especially in scenes of light areas against dark (You'll see it in Star Wars for instance- badly). When your eye looks around the screen you'll notice it- and it IS distracting. Especially when gaming if you are constantly glancing around the screen.4) There is ONE audio output- a 1/8" connector (and no Bluetooth connectivity). This is a TERRIBLE omission, especially with a projector. Even the LG PF1000U at a third of the price has an optical out. With no bluetooth, you are extremely limited in connection options.5) The interface is terrible. I'm talking Windows 3.1 terrible.If you're looking at a entry-level short-throw laser projector this is as good as it gets. If you're less concerned with contrast or brightness, I'd recommend something else. I'll amend this review after I've had a couple weeks with it.:::Updated portion below:::After using it for a few weeks I'm less tempted to return it. a few things that bothered me at first don't bug me any more (mostly the rainbowing and fan noise).More things I've found that are GOOD:-3D with DLP glasses is FANTASTIC on this projector.-It's fun that you can capture your own Start-up screen (I set mine to a THX logo for kicks)More things that are BAD:-I've had resolution issues when connecting a laptop. I can not get it to run a correct 16x9 aspect ration for the life of me. aspect seems to default at 16x10 no matter what I do.-No updated firmware via website. It's safe to assume UI (or resolution issues) will not be addressed any time soon.End verdict: Keeping it, relatively happy but wish I would've gotten the similar LG model.

Best projector I've come across in the £2.5k rangeLaser technologyNo over heatingNo colour smudgeBlack is black

Great picture quality slightly noisy

PROs* Tiene buena calidad de imagen* Un proyector sin ningún android tv, lo tienes conectado a una fuente y arranca rápido.* Mucha luminosidad, se ve muy bien incluso con luz.* Es bastante pequeñoCONTRAs* Esto parece una locomotora, hace muchisimo ruido, cuando hay sonido no pasa nada, pero en cualquier escena silenciosa es un poco horror, al menos a 2.5m de distancia. (en modo ECO no hace casi nada de ruido)* El enfoque no es uniforme en toda la pantalla, hay zonas mejor enfocadas que otras.

Das ist das erstemal das ich eine Produktrezension schreibe daher um Nachsicht. Habe von dem Optoma HZ40UST mehr erwartet. Im normalen Modus piepst der Beamer sehr laut und im Ecomodus ist es etwas leiser jedoch immer noch viel zu laut Sitze ca 5 Meter vom Beamer und höre den Beamer. Einstellung easy Beleuchtung obwohl der Raum nicht abgedunkelt war gut. Bild unscharf sowohl an der Wand oder auf der Leinwand. Zum zocken definitiv ungeeignet.

Revue du Optoma HZ40UST (lampe laser 4000 lumens):Solidement emballé et d'un poids de plus de 9kg (quand même), l'appareil est sobre, blanc et gris, et d'un encombrement limité.Posé à quelques dizaines de centimètres d'un grand mur blanc, sur un meuble de 70 cm de haut, il projette jusqu'à la limite du plafond une image de 2m80 de diagonale - plus que les 100"/2m50 annoncés ! - sans zone floue. Le curseur de réglage des optiques a encore de la marge.L'image est très nette, en full HD, et les couleurs sont nuancées. La luminosité est excellente, on sent bien les 4000 lumens de la fiche technique de l'appareil, même en journée.En mode normal, le projecteur est un peu bruyant sans que cela ne soit complètement rédhibitoire, mais le mode éco, accessible dans le menu "Laser Settings" offre un niveau sonore beaucoup moins perceptible, moyennant une perte de luminosité très acceptable, surtout pour une projection de film nocturne ou par temps gris.Les menus, sans chichis, permettent de régler finement les couleurs, qui, selon la source, peuvent donner l'impression de tirer vers les rouges - notamment quand il s'agit de programmes télévisés. Les films ont généralement une couleur très acceptable avec le mode "movie".Globalement le produit laisse une très bonne impression et l'envie d'y revenir le soir suivant pour regarder plus de films. Comparé au Screeneo V1 (720p) auquel il a succédé chez nous, le contraste est très favorable au produit Optoma, qui, projetant moins haut et étant de plus faible hauteur, permet en outre d'obtenir une image bien plus grande.

Ich habe einen Epson LS-100 welchen ich eigentlich durch den Optoma ersetzen wollte, da der Epson von den Ausmaßen einfach viel zu groß ist und sich nicht gerade schön in meine Wohnung integriert. Also habe ich den Optoma bestellt, welcher auch zügig geliefert wurde. Was mir direkt aufgefallen ist, das Bild ist bedeutend dunkler als das des Epsons. Damit hätte ich noch leben können. Aber die Rot Darstellung des Beamers, egal wie man ihn einstellt ist grauenhaft. Total unnatürlich egal in welcher Einstellung. Es geht schon fast ins Pink rein. Für mich deshalb als Beamer fürs Heimkino nicht zu gebrauchen. Falls jemand einen Ultra Kurzdistanz Beamer sucht, sollte er lieber zum Epson greifen.

Qualité de l'image très bonneLégèrement imposant30dB c'est un peu bruyant